FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local food pantry leaders are calling on the federal government to keep up with inflation by adding more money to food assistance programs. The Great Plains Food Bank invited community leaders to see what needs to be improved in the new Farm Bill. The main focus of the meeting was about soaring costs among food…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis released a new report, saying that inflation is going down in the Midwest but families are still feeling financial tension from the high prices over the past two years. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis recently released data on a report that suggests households are still feeling financial stress despite…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some say the state of the economy has been unsteady since the pandemic has hit. Even though it happened a few years ago, its economic impacts are still being felt. “Now, just now, we are seeing the results of the pandemic and of course it has caused a lot of closings overtime, but unemployment rate is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign at the West Acres Mall. This year’s goal is to raise $1 million providing support for people in need. They hope with the raised goal they will be able to help families who may be facing challenges due to inflation. “Last year we raised $976,000. So…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across the U.S., home prices declined 0.77 percent from June to July, making it the first monthly fall in nearly three years. It’s the largest single-month price drop since 2011 and the second-worst July performance since 1991. Home prices across the nation skyrocketed during the first year of the pandemic due to strong demand and weak…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum introducing a legislative plan to provide the largest state income tax relief package in North Dakota history. It would replace the individual income tax rates with a single, lower flat tax. That is estimated to save North Dakota taxpayers $250 million annually. “This will allow North Dakotans, hard-working North Dakotans, to keep their…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With eggs, chicken and ground beef prices rising due to inflation, Great Plains Food Bank is starting to feel its effects. Operators say food prices increased about 12 percent in the last year and they expect prices to remain at a high level. The food bank is not seeing as many food and financial donations as…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s never too early to get your back-to-school supplies as United Way is starting up another supply drive. From now through the end of July, United Way of Cass-Clay is asking the public to donate school supplies or money for underprivileged youth across the region. You can donate at any First International Bank, all Gate City…
WASHINGTON – The prices of gas, food and most other goods and services jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs. Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year increase of 8.3%. The new inflation figure, the biggest yearly increase since December 1981,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A chicken and an egg problem and a perfect storm involving Easter, inflation and bird flu are forcing farmers to kill some of their egg-laying hens, reducing the country’s egg supply and raising prices. Consumers across the country are finding no eggs on the shelves or they’re paying nearly three dollars a dozen. That’s three times…
