Author: Alison Voorhees

United Way of Cass-Clay kicks of school supply drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s only the beginning of summer but United Way of Cass-Clay is already gearing up for the start of school. It’s annual school supply drive kicks off. You can pick up anything from backpacks, binders and folders to pens, pencils and markers. Supplies can be dropped off at Enclave, First International Bank and Trust, any Marvin…

Fatal motorcycle crash in Fergus Falls

Dave Bishop (KBRF) FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A motorcycle driver is dead after crashing into a semi trailer in Fergus Falls. Police say it happened at Lincoln Avenue and I-94 shortly before noon. Witnesses tell police the victim was headed west on Lincoln Avenue and collided with the rear end of the semi’s trailer. The area was closed off…

Gov. Burgum says we’re living “in a dictatorship” during Michigan campaign stop

WALKER, Mich. (KVRR/CNN) — Governor Doug Burgum said, “If you want to find out what it’s like to live in a dictatorship, we’re living in one now because in a democracy, congress sets the rules. In a dictatorship, one party just starts shoving rules down on thing that raises the cost of everything.” That’s Governor Doug Burgum speaking in Walker,…

Wind topples light pole on Main Avenue

FARGO (KVRR) – Windy weather caused a street light to fall on Main Avenue in Fargo. The light pole fell in the 1900-block, near Burger Time, after 2:00 p.m. The pole fell onto the road, causing drivers to swerve around it. People nearby helped pick up the pole to move it to the side walk. A Fargo Public Works employee says…

Three new members joining Fargo School Board, one incumbent returning

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are nine candidates for four open seats on Fargo School Board. Kristin Nelson, Allie Ollenburger, Jason Nelson and Nikkie Gullickson, the incumbent, have came out on top for the election. Terms are for four years. The winners will be seated on the board at the July 9th meeting. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News, Politics…

Blackbird Woodfire remembers longtime employee as “heart of the restaurant”

Courtesy: Blackbird WoodfireFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jody Campbell was a longtime employee of Blackbird Woodfire in downtown Fargo. The pizza restaurant posting on Facebook, “If you’ve dined at Blackbird, you probably know that Jody was the face and heart of the restaurant. A passionate server, a trusted friend and coworker, and a caring soul in the community.” They encouraged people…

One man is dead after crash near Park River

PARK RIVER, N.D. (KVRR) — A Park River man is dead after crashing into a tree early Saturday morning. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 60-year-old Roger Johnson was driving west on State Highway 17 around 5 a.m. When he was at the “Hoople turn”, about 7 east of Park River, he went off the road while going around a…