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…
MERCER CO., N.D. (KVRR/AP/CNN) — Mercer County, North Dakota will be the site of a new facility that processes nickel and other minerals for batteries that power electric vehicles and the electric grid. Minnesota-based Talon Nickel will receive $114 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The company will build a $433 million ore processing and management facility in Mercer County…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Job Service North Dakota hosts another job fair for employers looking to fill positions. The Spring 2022 F-M Career Expo is being held at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo. Job seekers across the region stopping by to tune up their interview skills with opportunities to network with potential employers. Many employers are looking for people…
FARGO, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — Marvin, the Minnesota-based widow and door maker, plans to build a 127,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and a 148,000-square-foot distribution center in Fargo. The expansion is expected create 300 new jobs. Warroad, Minnesota-based Marvin first opened a factory in Fargo 25 years ago. It now has six facilities in the area that employ 1,700 people. The company also…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Vitalant has such a big staff shortage, the nonprofit isn’t able to get 600 to 800 donations per month. Vitalant isn’t able to hold mobile blood drives because of a lack of employees. The nonprofit is looking to hire 14 full and part-time donor care positions. Officials want anyone looking for a career change or looking…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new workforce initiative is beginning to benefit area businesses, schools and employees. Nearly 1,500 more jobs are listed on FMWF Ignite’s website today compared few weeks ago, when the platform first launched. Several area businesses are experiencing staff shortages, causing them to adjust their hours and services and sometimes even close their doors. “When we…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A worker shortage is forcing JL Beers to close its Moorhead location starting Thursday and until further notice. In a social media post, company operators say they will re-open as soon as they are able to recruit new team members. Current workers will be helping out at the other JL Beers locations in Fargo and West Fargo….
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Senator Tina Smith is discussing plans to get Minnesota ahead in helping the nation lead through clean energy. Her plans involve getting the state to lead in a clean energy transition using renewable energy. Smith says the transition will help with the creation of jobs as well as helping keep utility prices stable, while also creating further…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Archer-Daniels-Midland has plans to build a $350 million soybean crushing plant and refinery in North Dakota. ADM says the plant and refinery in Spiritwood, at the site of the former Cargill Malting Plant, would create 70 jobs and process up to 150,000 bushels of soybeans each day. It’s expected to be completed by the 2023 harvest….
WASHINGTON (KVRR) — President Biden’s proposed American Jobs plan is aiming to help build up the nation’s infrastructure. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm says President Biden’s proposal of the American Jobs plan comes after the nation coming in short to competing nations. “China has had it as part of their strategic vision to corner the market on areas of manufacturing….
