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.

3 stories from Mark Gilliam in Minot

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Letter: Our country needs God

There is no denying that we are living in a divided America. The economic and social conflict between the political parties has become epidemic. It seems there is no longer any common ground on any political or social issue! Which brings to mind a time when America was united. We recently marked...

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Vernard “Swede” Olek

For those unable to attend, virtual attendance may be accessed by selecting the Livestream icon below Vernard’s obituary. Vernard “Swede” Olek, 86, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the Linden at Eventide in Moorhead. Vernard “Swede” Clarence Olek was born on July 26,...

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Kalshi raises $1 billion at $40 billion valuation as it expands beyond prediction markets

By Pritam Biswas and Anirban Sen Oct 29 (Reuters) Kalshi has raised $1 billion in a new funding round that values the prediction-market startup at $40 billion, the company said on Thursday, as it pushes to expand beyond event ‌contracts and compete more directly with traditional exchanges. The...

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