FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman is dead after getting hit by a train in Downtown Fargo early this morning. Fargo Police say it happened on the tracks between Roberts Street and Broadway after 3:30 a.m. The train’s conductor says they tried applying the emergency brakes when they saw the woman sitting on the tracks. The train was unable to…
NISSWA, Minn. (KVRR) — A woman gets attacked by a bear near Nisswa, Minnesota. It happened early Friday morning. The Minnesota DNR says the woman who was staying a cabin near Gull Lake, was checking on her dog outside after midnight. She says that’s when a bear swiped at her and hit her several places. She was treated at a…
TOWNER COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the Cando, North Dakota woman that was killed in a crash in rural Towner County. The victim is 31-year-old Brittney Beck. Highway Patrol says the crash on Highway 66 happened just before 6 a.m. Saturday about four miles east of Egeland. Charges are pending against the 20-year-old driver from…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz vetoes a bill to mandate higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota. He says they deserve fair wages and safer working conditions but does not think the legislation was ready to become law. Walz says he’s committed to finding solutions that balance the interests of all parties,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you live in West Fargo, don’t be alarmed if you see SWAT vehicles or hear loud noises this evening. The Red River Valley SWAT Team is doing a training exercise at 6 p.m. near the 600 block of Morrison Street. The exercise is expected to last until 9. You may see SWAT Team members,…
LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Valley City man is killed after a rock crashed through his windshield. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a semi carrying rock was traveling on State Highway 1, north of Verona shortly after 8 this morning. A Dodge truck approached the semi when the trailer released a load of rock into the road. The…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you see heavy law enforcement or hear gunfire at Bonanzaville, don’t be alarmed. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting law enforcement training in West Fargo starting tonight. The training dates are May 16th, 17th, and 23rd. All training times are 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Bonanzaville,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We were lucky to host to some middle schoolers this afternoon. Fifth and sixth graders from Rothsay got a tour of the KVRR news station. The students took pictures at the anchor desk with TJ, Alison, Max and Adam. They were even able to try out the weather green screen and made a stop in the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of West Fargo has hired a new Finance Director. Heide Delorme will take over the position in mid-June. She had previously been the Director of Finance and Administration for the United Way of Cass Clay. Delorme moved to West Fargo in 2022. She will replace Judy Afdahl who resigned in April. Categories: Local…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Smoke from wildfires in Alberta and Saskatchewan will likely affect air quality in northern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota on Tuesday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert. The air quality index is expected to reach the orange or “unhealthy for sensitive groups” category. People with lung disease, including asthma, children…
