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.

11 stories from Mark Gilliam in Fargo

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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AbbVie lifts profit forecast as immunology drugs continue to fuel growth

Oct 30 (Reuters) AbbVie raised its annual profit forecast after topping Wall Street expectations for the third quarter on Friday, as booming sales of newer immunology drugs made up for the decline in former top-selling treatment ‌Humira. AbbVie s immunology franchise, led by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, is...

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Cathay Pacific says Amadeus breach affected 53,000 bookings

Oct 30 (Reuters) Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways said on Friday a data security breach at the Spanish software provider Amadeus affected around 53,000 ‌bookings, though its own systems and operations were unaffected. Cathay joins other airlines, including Japan Airlines and South...

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Spotify targets 2027 launch for AI remix service, FT reports

Oct 30 (Reuters) Spotify aims to launch an AI-powered music remix service in the first quarter of 2027, targeting a potential unveiling around the ‌Grammy Awards in February, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the plans. The Swedish audio-streaming giant is...

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Report: Bears, Illinois near agreement to keep team in Chicagoland

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) Illinois is close to a deal with the Bears that would keep the franchise close to Chicago and out of Indiana according to a report in Crain s Chicago Business. The Bears all but bid farewell to Chicago in August when president Kevin Warren declared a...

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