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The appointment expands academic visibility for Paseka School of Business, a regional business school, in marketing and management fields domestically and internationally, per the source.
The August 2026 Emerging Prairie newsletter covers the FM regional startup and business ecosystem.
MSUM's Daily Student and Employee News emails return Aug. 17; submissions must be made by 3 p.m. the previous day to appear in the next business day's email.
Minnesota and North Dakota are the top two sugarbeet states, making the nationwide drop to 1.033 million acres—lowest in decades per USDA—a direct concern for FM-area growers.
The Red River Market in downtown Fargo is hosting College Day on Aug. 29, drawing area institutions including Minnesota State Moorhead, which has a direct presence in the FM community.
National rankings in 2026 placed Fargo #179 on WalletHub's least-stressed cities list, North Dakota #1 in business friendliness for a fifth consecutive year per CNBC, and GFMEDC won a 2026 Mac Conway Award from Site Selection Magazine.
As one of only two NASP-accredited School Psychology specialist programs in Minnesota, MSUM's credential enhances graduates' professional credentialing and employment opportunities in the FM region.
French's role supporting programming and partnerships across the Upper Midwest is directly tied to connecting entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders in the FM region through Emerging Prairie's entrepreneurial ecosystem work.
Clay County voters on the Moorhead side of the FM metro can cast primary ballots today until 8 p.m., with Election Day registration available at polling places, per FMWF Chamber guidance.
The new statewide distribution center serves North Dakota and Minnesota's Clay County, including the FM area, and still needs 25% of its $30 million in funding with a 2027 opening expected.
Grand Farm, part of the FM area's agricultural innovation ecosystem, has added a coordinator role focused on building regional partnerships and advancing emerging agricultural technologies across the Upper Midwest.
The installation at Minnesota State Moorhead's Weld Hall reflects arts-sector activity in the FM region, with local studio Epiphany Studios completing the commissioned public artwork.
The seasonal retailer's earlier-than-usual opening at the former Party City location reflects a broader trend of FM-area retailers, including Menards and Walmart, already stocking Halloween merchandise.
Sugarbeet farming is a key industry in the Red River Valley region; trial results advising against combined chemical applications directly affect how FM-area growers manage field operations and crop safety.
The $97M facility, funded by $87M in state appropriations and $10M in private investment, expands NDSU research capacity in plant pathology, breeding, agronomy, and soil science — fields directly relevant to FM-area agriculture.
Choosing between CMAR, Design-Bid-Build, or Design-Build affects budget certainty, timelines, and collaboration—key factors for FM organizations planning construction projects.
Sugarbeet growers in the FM region are directly affected by the stalled farm bill, which includes economic assistance for growers and provisions addressing surplus high-tier sugar depressing market prices.
Proceeds from the capped 200-runner event fund student veteran programming, spouse and dependent scholarships, and a tactical fund aiding veterans, firefighters, and emergency responders in the FM area.
Madi, Director of Marketing, and Georgie checked with Ann at Grand Farm Innovation Campus (ND) to see if the barley is ready for harvest.
Gaming revenue from Rookies Bar is intended to help the Horse Park of North Dakota pay down special assessments and fund a new year-round building at the track.
FM-area farmers face lower or negative profitability in a cycle NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says differs from the prolonged 1980s crisis, with 2026 projected as break-even and 2027 as a potential recovery year.
FM momentum this week — coverage volume, trending topics & most-active companies.
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