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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The rain didn’t stop people from coming out to the Red River Zoo. Sanford Children’s, Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead and AAA hosted it’s annual Safety Safari. The event aims to educate kids and their parents about the importance of safety. Local police, fire and EMT’s were there, along with a vehicle rollover simulator. There was also a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan celebrated the Governor’s Fishing Opener on Madison Lake near Mankato. Despite the rain, she bundled up and got out on the water. After fishing, she joined other anglers for a lunch on shore. She says she was honored to take part in such a fun and longstanding tradition, celebrating our state’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Awards are given to a Fargo police officer and North Dakota Highway Patrol sergeant for their work in saving the life of a woman last August. Sergeant Andrew Cashin with North Dakota Highway Patrol and Officer Joshua Persson with Fargo Police Department received the ND Highway Patrol Colonel’s Award of Excellence and the ND Peace Officers…
