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National Independent Bookstore Day Celebrated in Roberts Alley

Ferguson Books pulled out all the stops to encourage people to support local businesses.

April 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Shoppers check out the offerings on Independent Bookstore Day.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Book lovers turned out for a special occasion aimed at keeping their money in the local economy. Saturday was Independent Bookstore Day in the U.S., and Ferguson Books located in Roberts Alley celebrated the occasion accordingly. There were prize giveaways, like gift certificates to KingPinz, and author Lisa…

New Bookstore Brings Shopping for Books Back To Downtown

December 19, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new bookstore has officially opened its doors in the downtown Roberts Alley. Ferguson Books, a family-run bookstore opened its fourth official location in Fargo. The store gives a chance for people to browse a small but wide selection of books. It also has a chance to donate used books to reshare with a new reader….

Mind Virus bookstore looks to serve counterculture community in Fargo

May 30, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new bookstore is looking to grow the counterculture scene in downtown Fargo. Mind Virus Counter-Culture Books and Media is a locally owned bookstore specializing in alternative literature and art. They’re hoping to provide a space for local artists and writers to sell their zines and grow their audience. Owner Isaac Kobrinsky says that he got…

FCS Championship Trophies on Display at NDSU Bookstore

The trophies were on display at Scheels Arena a couple of weeks ago

February 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Bison Football team has taken home their seventh FCS championship, and now you can see all the trophies together. The NDSU bookstore has them on display so you can take your picture with them. Organizers say the display draws people from all over the community. The trophies were also shown at Scheels Arena a couple of weeks…

NDSU Bookstore Offers Special Deals on Bison Gear Ahead of Football Game

They have new designs on clothes, accessories, and more

August 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Back to school also means the start of football season, and many fans are stocking up on Bison gear. “I come from a very small school, so we all get really pumped for the football games, so it’s really nice to be at a school that has a ton of school spirit,” Madison Floden, a freshman, said. At…

NDSU Campus Celebrates Another FCS National Championship

This was the sixth in the last seven years and 14th overall

January 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU won their sixth championship on Saturday, and the university invited the public to celebrate with the trophy. “Everybody has so much Bison pride – it was great,” said Katie Zueger from the NDSU Bookstore. Memorial Union was full of proud Bison fans. who couldn’t wait to get their hands on the most recent championship trophy. “It…

Sauk Rapids Man, Who Once Baked His Cat, Facing Arson Charges

Facing charges of first degree arson after he is accused of pouring gasoline all over the interior of the Pure Pleasure Adult Bookstore in St. Cloud and lighting it on fire

November 17, 2017

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A Sauk Rapids man, who was arrested for baking his pet cat in 2014, is back behind bars. Cody Mann, 32, is facing charges of first degree arson after he is accused of pouring gasoline all over the interior of the Pure Pleasure Adult Bookstore in St. Cloud and lighting it on fire. Police say no…