Brandt Holdings Company
News, Events, and Highlights
For 50 years, Kibble Equipment has been proud to serve its customers, communities, and employees. Beginning in 1976 to today, it’s the relationships they’ve built along the way that have made this journey possible.
Northstar Power is 2025 Distributor of the Year for outstanding performance in the diesel engine market. Our head office relocates and the MKP and FPP business continues to increase production.
Precision Ag created the Ace Award to honor Ace Brandt and the values he lived every day. The award recognizes an individual from our Precision Ag team who consistently makes the people around them better.
Friday, February 13th was Teacher Appreciation Night at Scheels Arena, presented by Midco. Twelve lucky teachers competed for the chance to win $250, $400 or $750 for their classrooms.
The 12th Annual Hometown Heroes Event has raised a record setting $115,459.88 to be donated back to emergency service organizations throughout Cass & Clay Counties!
Our partnership with NDSCS and LATC continues to grow and the future of John Deere service is looking bright. Over 25 graduates of the class of 2025 are now employed by our dealerships.
Farming is stressful, and we all know it. The NDSU Extension family understands this, which is why they are offering webinars that address the wellness needs of farmers and others in the ag business.
Katie Merrick, Vice President of Business Operations for the Fargo Force, has been named Dave Tyler United States Hockey League (USHL) Executive of the Year for the 2024-25 Season.
In June, Valley Plains Equipment was at Lakes Area Tech in Watertown, South Dakota with students for TK Diesel Camp. This camp gives future John Deere service technicians hands-on experience
Again — SUCCESS! The 11th Annual Hometown Heroes Night presented by Cross Insulation raised $111,950.91 to be donated back to Cass & Clay County Emergency Service Organizations!
December 8th: Fire vs. Police Battle of the Badges hockey game! All money raised through Hometown Heroes Night on Saturday, January 18, will purchase life-saving equipment in Cass and Clay Counties.
‘Rally 4 Demmy’ during the Saturday, September 28th game raised a total of $66,857 for the Demers Family while Chad Demers was in Hospice Care. Chad passed away on October 3rd at the age of 33.
The United States Hockey League has announced that the Fargo Force has been named the 2023-24 USHL Organization of the Year as determined by a vote of league member clubs.
In June, Kibble Equipment hosted the Minnesota FFA Foundation State Officers. We appreciate the young adult leaders engaged in agriculture. They are the future of leading and feeding the world.
After 50 years of being employed by Northstar Power, LLC, of our Industrial Division, Mike Wagner continues to work as a service support team member in the Ankeny, Iowa Warehouse. Watch his story on video ➝
The Fargo Force, which established a USHL record for wins with a 50-10-2 regular-season record, has now won two Clark Cup championships with the last one coming during the 2017-18 season.
The Fargo Force has set a new USHL record for most wins in a single season, at 49, and secured its second consecutive Anderson Cup. The franchise also broke fan attendance records during the 2023-24 season.
The Fargo Force partners with Sanford Children’s Hospital to bring a young girl’s dream to life, and Charleigh’s Jersey Auction raises $10,330 for the Sanford Children’s Foundation.
Our Agriculture Division welcomed Green Iron Equipment to the Valley Plains Equipment family of dealerships, continuing to offer great customer service and being valued members of their communities.
Industrial Division Frontier Power Products, M-K Power Products, and Northstar Power celebrated staff milestone work anniversaries and compliance awards. We appreciate their commitment to excellence and service.
Congratulations to our Fargo Force! The 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Night presented by Cross Insulation raised a record-breaking $𝟭𝟭𝟬,𝟯𝟲𝟬.𝟮𝟳 for local emergency service organizations.
Ashley High School Future Business Leaders of America visit Valley Plains Equipment in Ashley, North Dakota for the day. This group is competing in a state competition and they chose Valley Plains Equipment to be a part.
The Fargo Force will wear specialty Christmas sweater-themed jerseys on December 15th. The jerseys will be auctioned off online with proceeds going to the Cullen Children’s Foundation.
What a way to wrap up 2023! Loyalty and a commitment to service at its best! Platte Valley Equipment extends heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to its employees receiving service awards.
The Sanford Children’s X Fargo Force Reading Program inspires kids to read, and classrooms have the opportunity to sign up for Fargo Force Players to visit their classes and read to their students!
Sophia Richards of Valley News Live North Dakota Today morning show interviews some Fargo Force Hockey players to learn some skills on the ice during Hockey 101 with the Fargo Force. Watch the video!
The top performers of the Parts and Service Teams gathered to celebrate this summer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Thirty-nine employees attended the reception, dinner, social event, and bean bag tournament.
The Fargo Force Hockey Club
had another spectacular season on and off the ice. Read a summary of some of their outstanding accomplishments during the 2022-23 season!
Brandt Hospitality Group is proud of its employees who drive the company’s growth through excellence and inspired service of those they serve. We highlight the awards of the individuals and teams here.
The Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum (FMSM) will be a world-class, regional destination where curious minds – adults and children alike – can explore and engage in science, technology and more!
