MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A bill in the Minnesota legislature would provide twelve weeks of paid family leave to employees and in special circumstances allow an additional twelve weeks. “It will apply to the birth of a newborn child, a medical emergency, or taking care of an elderly parent would be one of the things that could be covered under…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo-based Titan Machinery company is keeping close tabs on the situation in Ukraine. The company has filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which requires updates to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The company says it is most concerned about the well-being of its employees. Titan Machinery has about 16…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Target has updated its policy on face coverings. The Minnesota-based retailer says effective Aug.3, face coverings will be required for employees. Target says based on the latest CDC guidelines, masks will be strongly recommended for guests in areas with substantial or high risk of transmission, as defined by the CDC. “We’ll follow all local mandates, as we have…
FARGO, N.D. & MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Community activists are fighting for a change to labor laws in Minnesota and North Dakota. After receiving support from Minnesota Democratic Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, community activists are asking North Dakota Republican senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven to join forces and stand with the working people. “Speaking about basic working…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cajun Cafe is yet another local business who’s announced it will be closing its doors after struggles amid the pandemic “It was a very difficult year and it definitely knocked us back like it did everybody. We lost a lot of money during that,” Cajun Cafe owner Gary Gilbertson said. With Twist in Downtown Fargo…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A large local venue is preparing for the future as it implements further COVID-19 precautions. The Ralph Englestad Arena is encouraging its employees to share their COVID-19 vaccination information. “We’re trying to look to the future and our efforts to collect vaccination information from our employees is just trying to be proactive so that we…
MINNESOTA — As minimum wage increases take effect in Minnesota, businesses could face some tough challenges. “Businesses are feeling the pressure obviously from COVID. Also, a really tight labor market, so the ability to attract, retain and develop employees has been challenging for business and so business of all sizes are having very different effects from the mandate,” Fargo Moorhead…
MOORHEAD, Minn.- Eventide Senior Living Community receives a sense of relief after the arrival of COVID-19 vaccinations. “I’m very excited to receive the vaccine. I’m excited to see what this brings for our staff, for our residents, for the community and just looking forward to turning the page in the pandemic and improving from here,” Executive Director at Eventide Senior…
FARGO, N.D. — Microsoft lays off employees at its Fargo campus. A spokesperson for the company would not say how many people were affected. The company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington put out a statement that says, a small percentage of the employee base in Fargo was eliminated. Microsoft says it reflects adaptions to business needs and does not change its…
FARGO, N.D.- Four to six staff members say they will not be returning to work if Vinyl Taco does not meet their requests. The restaurant co-owner Lance Thorson says he was surprised by this, saying management has been doing what it can to keep staff members safe. “We’ve communicated with our employees about the guidelines and protocols that we’re putting…
