MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM is going to honor a transformative leader in the hospitality industry with an Honorary Doctorate. Gary Tharaldson will be presented an honorary Doctor of Business at the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday in Nemzek Fieldhouse. Tharaldson is CEO and founder of Tharaldson Hospitality, Tharaldson Commercial, and Tharaldson Ethanol. His journey began in 1982 when…
CASS CO., N.D.(KVRR) — A grand opening is held for the new Innovation Shop at Grand Farm, just west of Casselton. The facility will support innovation in autonomous and precision agriculture technology and help boost productivity for farmers. Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller joined federal, state and local officials at the shop. Burgum said it has the…
North Dakota’s first and only billionaire Gary Tharaldson shares his secrets on being successful in business. “I developed a real positive attitude about things and trying to be the best you can be. I’ve always shared the wealth with my employees. That’s probably the best thing I ever did and it made my company much greater.” The former high school…
FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of young professionals attended the United Way Emerging Leaders kickoff event. They got to hear from the wealthiest man in North Dakota, Gary Tharaldson, who shared his knowledge on people–driven leadership. Tharaldson, a hotel magnate, has a net worth of $900 million according to Forbes. “This event was open to the public because we wanted to give…
