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MN Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan Hold One Minnesota Inaugural Celebration in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. –  After a trip around Minnesota, newly inaugurated Gov.Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan have their final stop in Moorhead. Usually the inauguration party happens at the state capitol, but the Walz Administration decides to take the governor’s office to the people. When speaking to the audience at Junkyard Brewing, Walz and Flanagan both say they wouldn’t be…

Government Shutdown Puts Strain on Local Craft Brewers

It's especially hurting breweries who typically transport a majority of their new, craft beer over state lines

FARGO, N.D. — With no sign of the government shutdown ending soon, it has craft brewers feeling the repercussions. Creating new beer flavors and staying innovative is what craft brewers call the bread and butter of their businesses. “The number is constantly growing. We come out with a new beer at least one or two weeks,” said Jesse Feigum, Drekker Brewing…

LIVE: VegMania Highlights Local Vegan Food

Plus, Check Out Amazing Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

  Joey Haynes, co-owner of the Green House Cafe, tells Adam Ladwig about the FM VegMania. VegMania is a vegan food festival, featuring a food truck, local vegan vendors, baked goods, beer and samples. To show off how great vegan food can be, Haynes shares some delicious vegan pumpkin spice cupcakes. Trust us, they were good. FM VegMania is Sunday,…

PB&J Fundraiser to Stop Hunger in Moorhead Schools

A PB&J Fundraiser Will be Held at Junkyard Brewing Company to Support Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation's Food for Thought Program

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead Area Public School parent and Junkyard Brewery have paired up to try to help end hunger at Moorhead schools through peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. On Saturday, July 22, Junkyard Brewing Company will be hosting a PB&J cook off from 12–4pm. Community members are encouraged to come out to this free will donation fundraiser to support the…

LIVE: PB&J School Lunch Fundraiser

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks With Kara Gloe and Aaron Juhnke about their PB&J School Fundraiser

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with Kara Gloe, the organizer, and Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company’s co-owner, about their PB&J School Lunch Fundraiser. Along with learning about the event, Jackie tried two unique PB&J sandwiches. The fundraiser will be held at the Junkyard Brewing Company on Saturday July 22 from 12-4 pm. More information can be found here. Categories: Morning –…

LIVE: Uncommon Beers For The Tasting At Rare Beer Picnic

Rare Beer Picnic Provides Uncommon Beers from 14 Breweries

  Beer isn’t just the see-through bubbly concoction you throw back by the six-pack as you watch football. Beer is as complex and varied as the people who brew and enjoy it. The 3rd annual Rare Beer Picnic in Moorhead shows that. Picnic organizer and Junkyard Brewing co-founder Aaron Juhnke joins Adam Ladwig to talk about the varieties of beer…

Gearing Up for Farmers Market Season in the Red River Valley

After a winter hiatus vendors and organizations met up to discuss the 2017 season

FARGO, N.D. — We’re about halfway through winter and that means the F–M farmers market season is only a few months away. In preparation, members of the farmers market community gathered for their annual meeting. The event serves not only to refresh the memory of local vendors on rules and regulations surrounding farmers markets, but it also gives them an…

LIVE: “Crafted” Student Doc Airing On Local TV

Student-Produced Documentary Focuses On History Of Beer In Fargo-Moorhead

Adam Ladwig talks with Betsy Harmsen, one of the main writers/photographers of a new documentary. (She’s also a lovely production assistant for the KVRR morning show.) “Crafted: A Romance With Beer” focuses on the history of beer in the valley, to present day brewers, drinkers and lovers of beer. Students from MSUM did all of the work on the film….