BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plans. Above average temperatures and below average precipitation amounts have led to drought conditions and increased the risk of wildfires. Armstrong, a volunteer firefighter, said, “North Dakotans endured some of the largest, deadliest and most destructive wildfires in…
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The man who drown in Grass Lake northwest of Lidgerwood has been identified. Richland County Sheriff’s Office says 70-year-old Randy Myhre, of Mapleton, died Sunday. Myhre’s body was found in open water after his pickup broke through the ice. Divers from Valley Water Rescue from Fargo recovered the body with assistance from the Richland County…
Molly YehGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A regional celebrity known for her role on the Food Network and the owner of Bernie’s is chosen by the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals to speak at their upcoming Annual Launch. Molly Yeh, of rural East Grand Forks, is the keynote speaker. It is the group’s signature event that celebrates the achievements of…
LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Florida man is arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit through LaMoure County. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a trooper tried to pull over a car driven by 33-year-old Serry Busbee from Pensacola for speeding. He was driving recklessly and passed another vehicle going 110 miles per hour. The pursuit went into Jamestown…
“The Loop” – City of MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The new space taking over the site of the former Moorhead Center Mall will be called, “The Loop.” In a post to social media, the city of Moorhead says “this dynamic new space will serve as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and community engagement.” Not only will it contain the new…
DEVILS LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) — The city of Devils Lake says people should boil their water before using. The issue went into effect Monday afternoon. They’re potential health risks to the water supply after the city had a water main break due to the cold weather. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing…
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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Voters in the West Fargo Public Schools district made their voices heard about the district’s latest bond referendum worth nearly $163 million. Only one of the three questions on the ballot passed, but it was the largest. Question 1 included nearly $100 million for projects needed with the next five years including the completion of…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A house in Grand Forks has extensive damage after a morning fire. Grand Forks Fire Department responded to the fire at 5227 5th Avenue North shortly before noon. When crews arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from the house and had to fight the fire from both the inside and outside. No one was…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready Target shoppers; there’s another store coming to south Fargo. According to the company’s website, a new store will be built at the northwest quadrant of I-29 and 52nd Avenue South. There’s no other details on whether or not the store will be a Super Target or when construction will begin. The website listed that…
