Mark Gilliam

Senior Reporter · West Fargo, ND

Mark Gilliam brings a decade of experience in business reporting to Fargo Current, previously writing for the Grand Forks Herald. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota and specializes in local economic trends and business development.

12 stories from Mark Gilliam in Fargo

Minnesota United FC fan forum with new CEO Christina Hennington

Real Estate•4h

Loons new CEO misses mark on fan question about club roster spending

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a brisk Wednesday evening, the atmosphere at Allianz Field was charged with anticipation. Fans, clad in their Minnesota United FC jerseys, gathered not just for the game, but for a rare opportunity to engage directly with the club's leadership. Among them was...

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Fargo city streets with local businesses and homes

Real Estate•9h

High-risk sex offender registers Fargo address

As the sun set over Fargo, casting a golden hue on the city’s vibrant streets, residents were met with unsettling news. A high-risk sex offender had registered a new address in the heart of the community, prompting a wave of concern and vigilance among families and law enforcement alike. The Fargo...

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A family making candy in a cozy kitchen, symbolizing tradition and togetherness.

Business•9h

Family continues century-long candy-making tradition in Minnesota

In a quaint kitchen in Cloquet, Minnesota, the sweet aroma of caramel fills the air as Rose Mascarenas and her daughters gather around a countertop laden with ingredients. It’s a scene that echoes through generations, where laughter and memories intermingle with the rich tradition of candy-making....

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Caregiver supporting a loved one at home during hospice care.

Health•9h

Bursack: Losing hospice services when someone no longer meets the criteria

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the modest home of TG and his wife, a profound silence enveloped the living room where a once vibrant life now flickers in the shadows of late-stage dementia. TG, a devoted husband, sat beside his wife, grappling with a reality that few...

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Vince Ojard stands outside Border View Lodge, looking out over Lake of the Woods.

Business•12h

Minnesota climatologist says El Niño could impact ice on lakes this winter

As the sun sets over the frozen expanse of Lake of the Woods, Vince Ojard stands on the edge of his lodge, Border View Lodge, contemplating the winter ahead. The air is crisp, and the distant sound of ice augers punctuates the silence. Ojard, the general manager, knows that winter is not just a...

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Fargo police warning about fraudulent truck sales website

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Fargo police warn of fraudulent truck sales website

As the sun began to set over Fargo, casting a warm glow on the city, residents were gearing up for another weekend of community activities. But amid the hustle and bustle, a warning from the Fargo Police Department disrupted the peace: a fraudulent truck sales website is targeting unsuspecting...

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Construction site in Fargo, showcasing new building permits and developments.

Business•Yesterday

What's going up in your neighborhood? Building permits published Oct. 31, 2026

On a crisp autumn morning, the sun rises over Fargo, illuminating the bustling streets where construction crews are already hard at work. This scene is a testament to the city’s ongoing growth and development, as residents eagerly await new spaces to call home and businesses to frequent. As the...

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Health•Yesterday

Fargo Emergency Manager reminds residents to be prepared for winter weather

FARGO (KFGO) With winter weather approaching, the City of Fargo is hoping to make sure residents are prepared for weather events like a blizzard or ice storm. This week is Winter Weather Awareness Week. Fargo Emergency Manager Brady Scribner says residents should start preparing for winter weather...

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Business•Yesterday

Fargo seasonal parking rules take effect Sunday

FARGO (KFGO) Seasonal parking restrictions take effect across Fargo on Sunday, and will remain in place through April 15, 2027. The annual rules limit parking to one side of the street on designated roadways. City officials say the restrictions allow street crews to clear snow efficiently, perform...

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Business•Yesterday

CD&R pursues buyout of $40 billion payments processor Global Payments, FT reports

Oct 30 (Reuters) Private equity firm CD R is looking to acquire Global Payments, ‌which has an enterprise value of roughly $40 billion, the Financial Times ‌reported on Friday, ⁠citing people familiar ⁠with the matter. CD R has teamed up with private equity group GTCR, Global Payments biggest...

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Business•Yesterday

How Spirit Halloween Went From One Small Store To 1,500 Locations!

Ever wonder what the story is besides those pop-up Spirit Halloween stores? It all started with a clothing store in California. Back in 1983, store owner Joseph Marver noticed a Halloween costume shop across the street was booming while his own business was slow. He packed away his regular...

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Business•Yesterday

General Dynamics tops quarterly estimates on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings

Oct 30 (Reuters) General Dynamics on Friday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue on strong bookings in its Gulfstream business jet and shipbuilding units, sending the defense ‌contractor s shares up about 4% before the bell. The company recorded another strong quarter...

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