Author: Alison Voorhees

Three injured in Grand Forks rollover

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Three people are taken to the hospital after a rollover involving two vehicles in Grand Forks. The crash happened before 3:00 Monday afternoon at 32nd Avenue South and South Columbia Road. A Subaru Outback was headed south on Columbia Road when it was hit by an SUV. The Subaru rolled and landed back on its…

Altru Health System is offering free breast cancer screenings

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Altru Health System wants to make it easier for people to get screened for breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there will be free screenings on Tuesday, October 22 from 4 to 6 pm. Screenings will be available at Altru Cancer Center in Grand Forks, Altru Clinic in Crookston, and Altru Clinic…

Fire, explosion levels home in Hibbing, Minnesota

Courtesy: Friends of the Northland FireWireHIBBING, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A fire and explosion left one person hurt in Hibbing, Minnesota. The explosion also leveled the home. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Hibbing High School. When fire crews arrived, the two-story house was fully engulfed and the neighboring home was also damaged by fire. The fire was under…

Gov. Walz anticipates President Trump will deploy National Guard to Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Governor Tim Walz says his administration is bracing for the possibility of President Trump sending National Guard Troops to Minnesota. Walz made the comments Tuesday at the Minnesota Star Tribune’s North Star Summit. He was joined there by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker who had troops from the Texas National Guard arrive in his state…

Nick Chase confirmed as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The U.S. Senate confirms Nick Chase as U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer recommended Chase for the position earlier this year. Chase was appointed by Governor Doug Burgum to serve as a North Dakota District Court Judge for the East Central Judicial District. He also served 20 years…

SWAT arrests Grand Forks man wanted on multiple felony warrants

Ryan SchafGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) –A Grand Forks man is arrested after authorities serve a high-risk arrest warrant. Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team showed up in the 3700 block of Cherry Street for 40-year-old Ryan Schaf. He was wanted on multiple felony warrants in the county. Authorities used a chemical irritant and light and sound diversionary device to get Schaf…

VIDEO: Moose in Fargo; police warn people to stay away

Video Courtesy: Joey “June” BarnesCourtesy: Fargo Police DepartmentFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There’s a moose on the loose and Fargo Police Department is keeping a close eye on this unexpected visitor. This video of the animal was captured by Joey “June” Barnes near the Olive Garden area off of 13th Avenue south in Fargo. Police also posed a picture to social…

One final day in D.C. before the Honor Flights return to Fargo Tuesday night

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Three days, two planes and 204 veterans all making up this year’s Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. KVRR’s Alison Voorhees and Max Mueller had the privilege of joining along and tell us about the final day of the journey. Veterans watch in silence for the changing of the color guard at Arlington National Cemetery….