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UND and NDSU economists warn the U.S.-Canada trade war could raise prices for FM-area consumers and pressure regional industries including housing, agriculture, and dairy that are central to the local economy.
The case involves a Fargo-area entertainment company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy and a disputed merchant cash advance agreement with a New York financing firm, with liabilities of nearly $2.9 million.
A Trader Joe's opening in Fargo would fill a vacant retail space and serve a metro area Visit Fargo-Moorhead estimates has grown to 279,000 people.
Strand, who played college ball at Minnesota State Moorhead, is competing for a roster spot on the Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster, connecting the FM region to NFL-level competition.
The weekly filing list covers all of North Dakota and western Minnesota counties including Clay and Wilkin, with filings under Chapter 7, 12, and 13 from filers in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding areas.
Fargo-area employers and nonprofits can serve as host agencies for paid job training at no cost to them, while low-income unemployed workers 55+ gain workforce re-entry support through the U.S. Department of Labor-funded program.
North Dakota cattle producers are in the early stages of herd rebuilding, and industry leaders warn the import announcement creates uncertainty that could discourage expansion and reduce prices paid to domestic ranchers.
Permits include new residential projects up to $1,950,000 and commercial remodels, reflecting construction activity across Fargo and Moorhead.
Minnesota's strong crop results from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour are directly relevant to FM-area grain producers and agribusiness, as Minnesota corn hit 199.01 bu/acre and soybean pods came in 15.4% above the three-year average.
A longtime downtown Fargo coffee fixture has relocated within the city's core, shifting to a smaller, more "business-oriented" concept targeting the office-worker crowd at 505 Broadway.
The Deep Roots Benches project, honoring agricultural heritage in Casselton, reflects agri-community initiatives relevant to the FM region's farm-connected business ecosystem.
FM momentum this week — coverage volume, trending topics & most-active companies.
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