small business

Opening Day for the Red River Market

The market runs from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. and attracts thousands of attendees.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Red River Market has returned to downtown Fargo for its eleventh iteration. It kicked off on July 12 at 10 A.M., and will continue every Saturday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. until October 25. The market features fresh grown food, products from local businesses and organizations, as well as live music and activities for all…

Icewind Brewing Celebrates 5 Years in Business

The brewery's owner said he's impressed with how much the business has grown in that time frame.

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Icewind Brewing celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, June 28. The brewery, located in Mapleton, marked five years in business with a day-long bash. They had bingo, a live auction, and a performance by local band Quick56. Icewind’s owner says the connections they’ve made with the community are what made this day extra special. “We’re a…

Small Business Expo Kicks off Summer of Shopping

The event was hosted by Love Your Local FM Area, who said the outdoor venue was a nice change of pace.

The Korean Corndog food truck, also owned by Indira Kovaci.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoky skies and gusty winds didn’t stop people from swinging by the sixth-ever Small Business Expo, hosted by Love Your Local FM Area. Over 70 vendors set up along the rustic streets, delighting Love Your Local’s Indira Kovaci. She’s been organizing these events for about four…

Three Dog Bakery Celebrates Third Birthday

Owner Megan Bergseth says the time flew by, and she's so grateful to the community for helping make her dream a reality.

A customized treat being prepared for one very good boy or girl.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A big milestone for Three Dog bakery in West Fargo, which has now turned . . .  three years old! The wonderland for four legged creatures opened its doors in 2022 and has built a strong customer base ever since. They celebrated by handing…

Fargo small business certified by National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR) – A Fargo small business is North Dakota’s first and only certified LGBT owned business. Abovo was recently certified by the the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. It is a design, marketing, and creative agency that does photography, videography and much more. The owner says that the certification is more of an affirmation that diversity is very important…

From food to new competitions, the Food Truck Festival has it all

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 10th annual Fargo Food Truck Festival returns with new competitions, trucks and fun. “We do the deep-fried cookie dough factory. We do chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and Oreos and put some soft serve ice cream on top.” For the second year in a row the festival is being held at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, which gives…

Thousands enjoy beautiful weather for first Red River Market of summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 9th season of the Red River Market officially began Saturday in Fargo, and thousands took advantage of the flawless weather downtown. Every year, the market takes place every Saturday right near Broadway Square. Around 100 vendors came by on opening day. You name it and the market has it; from food and pantry items to…

Thousands rummage through items for sale in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Check out the 29th annual gigantic West Fargo Rummage Sale at Veterans Memorial Arena. Thousands came to buy and browse from furniture to toys and from clothes to video games and DVDs. Around 250 vendors sold it all along with some unique antiques. “It’s kind of funny because we had a late spring. Everybody’s kind…

Some local record shops worried about rising prices of vinyl records

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A small business owner in Moorhead addresses a growing number of complaints about the rising cost of vinyl records. Brady Bredell, the owner of Mother’s, says while record companies continue to raise prices for distributors, profits of local record shops are shrinking. “Universal, Sony and Warner are the three big companies that control 70% of the…