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The InForum Business Beat Podcast

Forum Communications Co.

Business and economic news, plus interviews and perspectives from the Fargo, North Dakota metro. Brought to you by the business reporting team at The Forum and hosted by reporter Thomas Evanella. Learn more: www.inforum.com/business

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16:39

Why small towns in the region are becoming hotspots...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/02/07

We have a preconceived notion that small towns in rural North Dakota and Minnesota are gasping for air as businesses and populations flee. As reporter Tammy Swift has seen in a string of recent stories, however, that's far from the case. New businesses are finding big success in small towns, where unique incentives and creative use of space have helped launch a number of notable startups. Tammy joins host Thomas Evanella to talk about her recent reporting, which you can find here:

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06:13

Downtown Fargo hotel project canceled, A&A opens in...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/02/03

In this episode of the Business Beat Podcast, we hear about the brakes being put on a downtown Fargo development project and a new home for the popular Asian & American Supermarket. Plus, an all-natural soap company expands into the Red River Valley. For more business stories, visit us at https://www.inforum.com/business. 00:54 Downtown Fargo hotel and apartment project canceled 01:46 Asian & American Supermarket opens in new, expanded location 02:26 Punk Chef Pizza closes 02:54 New nightclub to

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20:31

What does the future of affordable housing look like...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/01/27

Host Thomas Evanella talks with Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority CEO Chris Brungardt about new affordable housing and a look at projects on the horizon. For more business news, visit https://www.inforum.com/business.

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06:19

Renovation breathes life into a rural building, EPIC...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/01/26

In this week's Business Beat podcast, we hear about a renovated Hannaford, North Dakota, building and a bus service connecting Fargo and MSP airports. For more business news, visit us at https://www.inforum.com/business. 00:54 Renovated Hannaford, North Dakota, building becomes community hub 01:29 Moorhead's Hotdog! Pet Salon to close 02:04 EPIC Companies acquires Holiday Inn properties 02:52 Renovation of former West Acres Herberger's stalls 03:29 Airline boardings in ND return to pre-pandemic

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05:00

CoSchedule confirms layoffs, Crunch Fitness opens,...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/01/20

In this week's Business Beat rundown, we hear about layoffs at Fargo tech firm CoSchedule and a new fitness center opening in the former Toys 'R' Us location. Plus, we hear about another small-town success story from Tammy Swift. For more business news, visit us at inforum.com/business.

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05:52

A mug-making success story, Kilbourne acquires U.S....

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/01/13

In this week's business news rundown, host Thomas Evanella toasts Willow Larson, whose success in small-town themed mugs has gotten her big-time attention. We also learn about another beloved F-M restaurant changing hands, a first look inside downtown's new Blarney Stone and an outlook on gas prices for 2023. 00:44 A Minnesota teen's mug-design business catches on 01:43 The Shack changes hands 02:24 Blarney Stone opens in former HoDo location 03:07 A less volatile year for gas prices 03:57 Downtown

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17:32

What to expect in 2023 for new business developments...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Fargo-Moorhead appears to be poised for another year of growth, with new real estate developments, restaurants and retail popping up all over the map. Host and business reporter Thomas Evanella is joined by Forum digital producer Kris Kerzman for a rundown of the most highly anticipated projects to come in the new year. Visit InForum to read Thomas's article about new developments in 2023:

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05:18

Duane's House of Pizza changes hands, Inspire...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2023/01/06

In this week's Business Beat rundown, we hear about new locations for a pair of Moorhead establishments and new owners of the beloved Duane's House of Pizza. Plus, reporter Tammy Swift wrote about a local artist who's giving new home purchases a creative touch. Stories in this episode can be found on inforum.com: 00:42 New UPS Store: https://www.inforum.com/business/moorheads-new-ups-store-is-ready-for-your-returns-and-more 01:10 Inspire Innovation Lab's new home:

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04:56

Low unemployment in ND cities, a new events center in...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/12/30

Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck rank in the top five lowest unemployment for metro areas across the country, a pair of businesses that closed this year are now up for sale, and a beloved business owner died just a day after closing his doors. Host Thomas Evanella breaks down these business headlines from the last week, and more, in the final Business Beat of 2022.

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05:05

Wells Fargo Moorhead branch closes, new offerings to...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/12/23

A Wells Fargo branch and a soul food restaurant say their doors will close, while new offerings are in store for West Acres and Drekker. Host Thomas Evanella breaks down the week's biggest business headlines.

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10:11

Is it a good time to buy a home in the Fargo-Moorhead...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/12/15

Between high selling prices, interest rate hikes and a tight market, prospective home buyers in our area might be thinking twice about buying a home. But it's still possible with a bit of patience, says Park Company realtor Kari Myhre. She sat down with host Thomas Evanella to give a lay of our home-buying landscape. For further information on how to best navigate our local economy, see this recent story from Forum reporter Helmut Schmidt:

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04:20

Havoc House now open in downtown Fargo for those...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/12/09

Join host Thomas Evanella for a rundown of our top business stories from the past week: Havoc House now open in downtown Fargo Altony's in Moorhead under new ownership Proposed $30M South University development draws pushback Holland's relocates to former Taco Shop location Marge's Diner opens downtown for lunch crowd

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16:25

Just racy pictures? Nope. Boudoir photography is...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/12/02

Tonya Olson, the owner of Moorhead's Beauty Marks Boudoir Photography, sees boudoir photography as an expression of personal empowerment — a way in which people from all experiences, genders, sizes and stages of life celebrate their bodies and express their stories. Reporter Tammy Swift recently reported on Olson's popular photography business and shares her insights about the story with host Thomas Evanella.

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19:40

When it comes to the future of the Moorhead Center...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/11/18

With the passage of a half-cent city sales tax in the last election, Moorhead residents put a stamp of approval on a new library and community center on the site where the Moorhead Center Mall now sits. The building will be part of an ambitious redevelopment of the area that is still taking shape. The development means that businesses currently occupying the Moorhead Center Mall face an uncertain future. Despite this, they retain guarded optimism, just like many other Moorhead residents who want to

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14:39

This company helps supply EV batteries for Tesla....

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/11/11

The North Dakota coal industry might seem like an improbable partner for the industry that makes materials for batteries for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. But that odd-couple marriage of a legacy fossil fuels industry and the emerging sector of low carbon-emission electric vehicles helps explain why Talon Metals chose a site in Mercer County in North Dakota Coal Country for a processing plant to make battery materials. Reporter Patrick Springer joins host Thomas Evanella to detail

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15:56

The story behind the Fargo woman whose 'cat condos'...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/11/04

Only after her mom encouraged her to do so, Emily Bloom of Fargo posted a video of the 'cat condo' she built inside an old TV set on TikTok. She woke up the next morning to find her whimsical work had racked up 37,000 views -- and that was just the beginning. Reporter Tammy Swift joins host Thomas Evanella to tell the story.

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17:31

How to find the best local neighborhoods for...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/10/28

Among all the witches cackling, zombies groaning and banshees shrieking, you can hear the sound of cash registers ringing this Halloween season. One survey says, on average, each American consumer will spend more than $100 on Halloween. Host Thomas Evanella sat down with reporter Helmut Schmidt, who recently went around to visit a few homeowners in the area that are definitely bringing up that average, with elaborate displays sure to fill any trick-or-treater with ghoulish delight. And speaking of

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19:00

$100 million for a computing center? In rural North...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/10/21

This week, we’re debuting a slightly different format for the InForum Business Beat Podcast. Listen in as host Thomas Evanella dives deep with Applied Blockchain EVP of Hosting and Public Affairs Nick Phillips on the company’s push into North Dakota. Why? How? What’s next? You’ll get answers to those questions and more.

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15:22

Why Fargo's Amazon facility likely doesn't have your...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/10/14

A lot has changed, both seen and unseen, during the first year of operation at Fargo’s Amazon Fulfillment Center. Company managers detailed the changes, from the obvious to the subtle, during a tour of the facility Tuesday morning, Oct. 4. Host and reporter Thomas Evanella learned a lot about the one-year-old facility, including why they have a lot of faux olive trees and not so many packages destined for Fargo porches.

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14:31

An inside peek into what new restaurants are opening...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/10/07

It's been a topsy-turvy time for restaurants over the past couple of years, but as some have continued to close due to the pandemic, work-related issues and supply chain problems, others are planning to open up. InForum Business Reporter Helmut Schmidt joins host Thomas Evanella for a look at what locals can expect.

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