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Junkyard Brewing sets opening day for West Fargo location

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Junkyard Brewing’s West Fargo location will officially open next Wednesday, Oct. 25. Owner Michelle Juhnke says it’s taken months of preparation to make the 1970’s bank building look and feel like a comfortable and enjoyable place to gather. The taproom features two patios, three bars, and plenty of seating. The bank’s vault door will remain to…

Junkyard Brewing Building New Taproom In West Fargo

The brewery says renovations are set to start next month at the site of a former bank on 409 Sheyenne Street

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A popular Moorhead brewery has big plans to expand into North Dakota. Junkyard Brewing announced they are opening a West Fargo taproom and released renderings of the proposed site. Renovations are set to start next month at the site of a former bank on 409 Sheyenne Street. It will be a two-story taproom with bars…

Disc golfers take talents to Moorhead for annual Ice Bowl

Frostival is back in our region to make everything cool again during the harsh winter.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Disc golfers competed in this year’s Ice Bowl at Woodlawn Park all for a good cause. The Ice Bowl is a national collection of disc golf events held each January and February with an overall mission of raising funds to fight hunger. Since the movement began in 1996, it has raised more than $3 million dollars…

Social Distancing: Having Fun In Spite Of The Snow

Plus, some ways to still get into the Halloween spirit

  It’s cold and snowy out. As much as you might not want it to be that time of year, it is. But you can still get out and enjoy some fresh air if you don’t mind the snow. I went out on a run Tuesday afternoon. It was actually really nice. Just gotta make sure you bundle up. Plus,…

LIVE: “Witch Hunt” Wants To Make Craft Beer More Inclusive

Group Launching In Fargo/Moorhead With Beer Release Friday Night

  A new group wants to get more women and non-binary people involved in the local craft brewing industry. Witch Hunt started in the Twin Cities a few years ago. A chapter is now launching in Fargo-Moorhead. Member Allison Slavik works at Junkyard Brewing. She says our local breweries do a pretty good job with including women, but they can…

Sen. Tina Smith visits Moorhead to discuss COVID-19 effects

Smith also made stops in Detroit Lakes, at the White Earth Reservation and on the MSUM campus

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Tina Smith stopped by Junkyard Brewing to talk with local leaders about the effects of COVID-19. This was one stop on a day-long trip around northwest Minnesota. Smith was also in Detroit Lakes, White Earth Reservation and on the MSUM campus. She talked about COVID-19 effects on small businesses, on tribal communities and in rural…

Junkyard Brewing Unveils Their “Black is Beautiful” Beer

Local Business wants to show their solidarity with social issues

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Junkyard Brewing releases a special beer with the help of Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd. The business has joined in with thousands of other breweries with their version of the Black is Beautiful Brew. Once again the brewery is looking to lend their craft to a cause it believes in. All proceeds will go to non-profits in the…

Social Distancing: That Perfect Pour

Plus, Social Distancing Guests You Did And Didn't Invite

  On Thursday we asked you to share how you’re making your homes more comfortable as you spend more time there social distancing. And Sue in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota over in Otter Tail County has a novel concept… invite some guests over for a snack, even though we’re supposed to be social distancing. She offered a meal to a brave…