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Prairie Boutique Returns for 44th Installment

The highly curated craft show and vintage market has been in Horace for a little over a decade now.

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Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – The early Winter chill has put people in the mood for holiday items – and there might have been no better place to get them than at the Prairie Boutique. It was the 44th annual boutique, which has been at the Community Center in Horace for the past 12 years. From 8 A.M. to 4 P.M….

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…

The Big One Art & Craft Fair Wraps Up Successful Stop in Fargo

Organizers estimate over 10,000 attendees came through the Fargodome in just two days.

October 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The largest craft show in North Dakota closed out its yearly run at the Fargodome in style on Saturday. The Big One Art & Craft Fair opened its doors at 10:00 A.M. on October 17 and shut down by 5 in the afternoon on October 18. Staff say there were over 200 vendors selling at the…

Scheels Gets in on Market Action with ‘Shop the Lot’

The open-air market drew strong crowds despite some rain and then intense heat.

July 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are outdoor fairs and markets all over the place in the summertime, and this year Scheels Arena decided to join in the fun. The arena parking lot was the site of the first ever “Shop the Lot” event. It ran from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on July 27. The lot was filled with stands…

Von Maur Celebrates Grand Opening at West Acres

Crowds turned out in force to see the transformation of the space that had sat vacant since Herberger's went out of business mid-2018.

April 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Heirs to the von Maur lineage work together to cut the ribbon unveiling the Fargo store to the public.FARGO, N.D. – “Honestly, it’s the best turnout I’ve seen in maybe my whole career,” said the CEO of Von Maur, Jim von Maur. That’s saying a lot for a department store chain that was founded in 1872 and boasted 38 locations…

Tiny Things Opens in Brewhalla

The stall belongs to the owners of The Plant Supply, who said they were inspired after seeing their customers' interest in miniatures.

February 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The newest stall in Brewhalla is setting out to prove that the best things can come in small packages. Tiny Things held its grand opening this weekend. The store for all things miniature is located right next to The Plant Supply and owned by the same people. You can find items ranging from cute little charms…

The Chamber Will Testify Against Bill To Reinstate Sunday Blue Laws

January 13, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces that they oppose reinstating the Sunday morning closing laws in North Dakota. Also known as Sunday Blue Laws, it prohibits certain businesses from being open from midnight until noon on Sundays. Most businesses that would be affected would be categorized under retail outlets like clothing, jewelry, and vehicles. The…

Rep. Julie Fedorchak Begins Term in Congress

North Dakota's first female representative in the House was sworn in on Friday.

January 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Fedorchak is sworn in alongside her family and Speaker Johnson.WASHINGTON, D.C. – Now that she’s officially a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Julie Fedorchak is excited to get to work. The former North Dakota Public Service Commissioner began her term on Friday. Her first order of business was to vote for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to…

Small Business Week Puts Small Businesses in the Spotlight

Small businesses make up over 98 percent of businesses in North Dakota

May 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — National Small Business Week, which runs from April 29 to May 5, celebrates the role that small businesses have throughout the nation. Small businesses have a huge impact on the local economy, making up over 98 percent of all businesses in the state and employing over half of employees in North Dakota. “From a North Dakota economy…

Paul Lucy Named Interim President Of GFMEDC

President Jim Gartin Retired March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation has an interim president. Paul Lucy has 29 years of experience in economic development. He served as the Director of the Economic Development & Finance Division of the North Dakota Department of Commerce for a decade. The EDC board is continuing to search for a replacement for Jim Gartin who…