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Emerging Prairie, which covers the FM entrepreneurial ecosystem, has released its September 2026 newsletter edition.
The Sept. 13 event at Doubting Thomas Farms near Moorhead spotlights agribusiness income streams and cutting-edge ag research relevant to regional farmers and food businesses.
The Agweek 360 Building at the 46th Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo features seminars on agriculture topics relevant to regional agribusiness readers and viewers.
Several Fargo-Moorhead-area employers — including Gate City Bank, High Point Networks, TrueNorth Steel, Ulteig, and Sandman Structural Engineers — appear on Prairie Business's 2026 list of 50 Best Places to Work in the region.
The three-day show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds draws more than 70,000 attendees and over 900 exhibitor booths, making it a major annual event for agriculture and construction businesses in the region.
The free public event connects visitors with downtown retailers, local makers, and artisans, directly supporting Downtown Fargo commerce and creative industries.
Local FM businesses and shoppers can support Sollera's children's services by attending My Best Friend's Closet's bin-style sale, where thousands of items are priced at $1 and $2 with 100% of proceeds going directly to the organization.
Minnesota taxpayers, including FM-area residents, can learn about the MNSAVES 529 plan's triple tax benefits: a state income tax deduction, tax-deferred earnings growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses.
The three-day show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds drew about 75,000 visitors in 2025 and is a major annual event for FM-area agricultural and construction equipment vendors and business networking.
The weekly list includes filings from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding counties, covering Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 13 debt readjustments.
FM momentum this week — coverage volume, trending topics & most-active companies.
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