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Fargo-Moorhead Diversion hits major milestones
FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) - The FM Area Diversion project marked major construction milestones this month. All 19 crossings over the 30-mile stormwater diversion channel reached completion, and County Road 81 reopened to traffic where it passes up and over the 22-mile southern embankment. Additionally, the Sheyenne River now flows through its associated aqueduct and over the channel.
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EPA small refinery exemptions concern North Dakota corn growers
Fargo, N.D. – The Environmental Protection Agency issued nearly 1.8 billion credits for Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) that exempt small refineries from renewable fuels blending requirements established by the federal Renewable Fuels Standard. The decision is significant for North Dakota corn growers because ethanol is an important market for...
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A New Home For Research
On August 10, North Dakota State University cut the ribbon on the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory, a 170,700-square-foot research facility on the western edge of the Fargo campus that will shape the varieties North Dakota growers plant for decades to come. The building overlooks the agricultural plots immediately next to campus and replaces field lab facilities that have served NDSU scientists for decades. At over $90 million in construction costs, it ranks among the largest capital project in the university's history — a clear commitment to continuing to invest in research to keep the North Dakota Agricultural industry competitive.
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At harvest, Red River Valley farmers hoping for rain but say they've seen worse
HAVANA, N.D. — Like many farmers in the Red River Valley, Joe Breker said his crops will likely produce below average yields. As the Havana farmer walked through his soybean fields in late August, roughly 100 miles southwest of Fargo, he said his crops looked better than expected. “I’ve...
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NDSU Extension Develops Tool To Aid Corn Silage Decisions
The 2026 hot, dry weather in North Dakota is forcing some producers to decide whether to harvest their corn for grain or chop for silage. There may be possible feed shortages as a result of the drought. Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist, says a main...
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Fargo, West Fargo spent over $230K on Flock cameras last year
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Fargo and West Fargo paid a combined $232,500 to license-plate-reading camera company Flock Safety in 2025 alone, according to invoices, purchase orders and city accounting records obtained through open records requests. The figures come as both cities continue to expand their use of the...
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Ken's FM staff seek funds to keep independent radio station alive
The product of years of tireless work from Ken Bartz, Ken's FM faces an uncertain future following Bartz's 2025 death. The independent radio station was, in many ways, Ken Bartz's life's work - and the DJs that collaborated with Ken to make it possible won't see it go down without a fight.
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Appeals court sides with Romantix, finds Fargo’s permit denial was ‘arbitrary and capricious’
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A federal appeals court has ruled that the city of Fargo acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it denied Romantix, an adult retail store, a permit to open a downtown location, though the ruling may not clear the way for the store to actually open.
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Grand opening announced for Sierra store in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A new Sierra store is set to open on Saturday, Sept. 12, on 13th Avenue South in Fargo. The active and outdoor lifestyle retailer will be located at 4340 13th Avenue South, Suite 101, in the T.J. Maxx Plaza, in the former Joann Fabrics space.
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WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE: Fargo bar owes former employee $6,000 after state ruling, wages still unpaid
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A Fargo server says she is still waiting to be paid more than $6,000 in wages and penalties, even after North Dakota labor officials ruled in her favor and called her claim “enforceable.”. The case centers on Dakota Food Group, LLC, which operated...
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Jade Presents seeks return of cash advance repayment in bankruptcy court
FARGO (KVRR) – An attorney for Jade Presents has filed a complaint in bankruptcy court in North Dakota against a small business financing company formed in New York. He is seeking the return of $216,000 paid to Unique Funding Solutions, LLC for a merchant cash advance. The transaction was...
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Jade Presents seeks return of cash advance repayment in bankruptcy court
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- An attorney for Jade Presents has filed a complaint in bankruptcy court in North Dakota against a small business financing company formed in New York. He is seeking the return of $216,000 paid to Unique Funding Solutions, LLC for a Merchant Cash Advance. The transaction was...