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Businesses Around Fargo Moorhead Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Business Owners Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Many owners say they feel embraced by the community - but that it's important that level of support remains consistent.

November 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Small Business Saturday was started as a holiday slash marketing initiative back in 2010 to encourage shoppers to keep their dollar local – as proprietors know what kind of impact that can have on a region’s economy. “With indie bookstores specifically, when you shop at an indie, over 29% of that purchase goes immediately back into…

Business Owners On Center Ave. In Moorhead React To Closure

Business Owners on Center Avenue React to Closure

The road is currently closed between 10th Street and 14th Street, and is expected to fully reopen in November of next year.

November 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Adam Wiedman owns the Starbird Lounge on Center Avenue in Moorhead. He says, even though he’s been well aware of the impending shutdown of Center for underpass construction, it’s still been difficult to hammer out logistics, such as how delivery trucks will access the building. His neighbor, Jill Johnson of the Words to Live By bookstore,…

New Chapter for Local Bookstore

Facing an uncertain future in their Roberts Alley location, Ferguson Books decided to move under the roof of Daily's Market and rebrand as Fergie's Bookshops.

October 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It is a short walk across Roberts Alley from the former location of Ferguson Books to the back door of Daily’s Market. But that tiny trek was actually a momentous decision to make for small business owner Dane Ferguson. Ferguson Books had only been in Roberts Alley for about a year, having previously been located in…

Moorhead Business Association Hosts Annual Celebration

The event is intended to highlight the successes of Moorhead businesses over the past year.

October 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Business Association held its annual celebration this evening at the Courtyard Mariott in Moorhead. The event kicked off at 5:30, and promised networking opportunities, recognition for successful businesses, and big announcements. Key milestones that were highlighted included Fix-it-Forward celebrating an anniversary and opening their fifth location in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The MBA says that…

Mission Mechanical Celebrates Ten Years in Business with Music Festival

Mission Tribute Fest brought a stacked lineup of tribute bands to the stage, while also raising money for an animal rescue.

August 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A huge lineup of tribute bands took to the stage at UP District Festival Field on Saturday. They were performing at the Mission Tribute Fest, a concert organized by Mission Mechanical in coordination with Jade Presents. Mission Mechanical is celebrating 10 years in business, during which they’ve seen massive growth with the company. They’re also giving…

Fifth Annual Food Truck Festival in the Books

Fargo Elks say they're already gearing up for the sixth.

August 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even a little rain couldn’t put a damper on the conclusion of the fifth annual Food Truck Fest at Fargo Elks. The event got rolling on Friday and was an immediate success, with Elks management saying that the trucks all agreed to stay open later than advertised because they were selling so well. The good times…

North Dakota Business Women Are Spotlighted By Greater North Dakota Chamber

March 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO (KVRR) — Greater North Dakota Chamber has released its third annual lists of “Women You Need Know” and “Women to Watch” in North Dakota business. The professionals are leaders in their fields, driving innovation, shaping industries, and making a lasting impact according to the chamber. The women are selected from various industries throughout the state. Each year the list…

Gov. Armstrong Talks North Dakota Economy, Possible Efficiency Moves

The governor believes the state has the ability to adjust to America's shifting needs, and also feels he can cut back on some committees at the state level.

February 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The second and final day of the Chamber at the Capitol event featured a meeting with Governor Kelly Armstrong, who discussed why it’s so important to have face-to-face meetings with business leaders. “Because government doesn’t create a single job. Government doesn’t create economic growth,” he explained. “These guys do.” He also addressed the repeated elephant in the…

Amazon To Build Distribution Center In Duluth

County records show the two large parcels of land purchased by Amazon are at the Atlas Industrial Park, between Morgan Park and Gary-New Duluth, along Commonwealth Avenue

January 26, 2024

KVRR Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS/KVRR) — Big development news out of Duluth. Amazon is building a distribution center in the city. Location of Amazon site County records show the two large parcels of land purchased by Amazon are at the Atlas Industrial Park, between Morgan Park and Gary-New Duluth, along Commonwealth Avenue. Amazon will join Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, which…

Owner believes new Fargo city ordinance does not apply to Enchantasys

January 17, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The owner of Enchantasys says a new Fargo zoning ordinance does not apply to its two stores as they currently operate. Kim Johnson Patterson says she received clarification the city recognizes Enchantasys as a retail business instead of an adult establishment. The ordinance would have forced Enchantasys to move their locations away from churches and schools….