Greg Voss named exec director for Minn-Kota Red Cross chapter
Greg Voss has been named regional executive director of the Minn-Kota Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Truck donated to food bank
Walmart gives refrigerated vehicle to Fargo-based Great Plains
A newly donated $85,000 refrigerated truck will help the Great Plains Food Bank meet growing demand for food assistance, an official says.
Minn. unemployment rate climbs in October
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota's three-month streak of falling unemployment was broken in October when the rate climbed to 7.6 percent, although accompanying job gains left officials optimistic.
Farmers welcome good weather
Another week of wonderful November weather would suit Fargo farmer Claude Richard just fine.
RELATED CONTENTRay call center closing; 40 losing jobs
RAY, N.D. — A call center in the northwestern North Dakota town of Ray is closing, putting 40 people out of work.
Online effort seeks to bring Trader Joe's to Fargo
An online effort to bring Trader Joe’s to Fargo is under way today. The local Facebook group “Bring Trader Joe’s to Fargo!!” encourages residents to flood the specialty grocery store’s Web site, www.traderjoes.com, with requests to open a Fargo store today.
RELATED CONTENTTight economy tests United Way fund drive
Even facing a tough economic climate, the chairman of the local United Way fundraising campaign is cautiously optimistic the organization will reach its $4.9 million goal.
RELATED CONTENTTarget profit climbs 18 pct in 3Q on lower costs
CHICAGO — Target Corp.'s third-quarter profit climbed 18 percent, the cheap chic retailer said Tuesday, as it cut costs and did better in its credit-card business. Still, it offered a conservative outlook for the holidays.
Helping seniors stay in their homes
Cass County’s Community of Care offers rides, other services
CASSELTON, N.D. – Frank and Ramona Sattler like to sit in their kitchen and watch squirrels take food from the feeder just outside their window.
UPDATED: Sprint Nextel settles Minn. lawsuit over contracts
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sprint Nextel has settled a lawsuit in which Minnesota's attorney general accused the company of extending cell phone contracts without customer permission.
Aviation firm asking Minot for understanding
MINOT, N.D. — An aviation manufacturer that is getting $500,000 from Minot's economic development fund has run into delays testing its product.
Wheat still going strong
North Dakota commission promotes crop
Wheat may not be quite as important as it once was to North Dakota’s economy.
Ameriprise advisers recognized for service
Ameriprise senior financial adviser, Dennis Draeger, and personal financial adviser Michael J. Linster, both from Fargo, have received high marks from clients in a recent financial adviser client satisfaction survey.
Kraft named American Family agent of month
Ken Kraft, Fargo, has been named District 386 agent of the month by American Family Insurance for outstanding sales of American Family insurance products during October.
Asheim receives Spirit of Hampton award
Hampton Hotels has honored Elizabeth Asheim, a front desk clerk at the Hampton Inn, Fargo, with the company’s Spirit of Hampton Award.
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