Author: Alison Voorhees

Sanford Ambulance now able to give whole blood before arriving at the hospital

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Ambulance paramedics can now give whole blood at the scene of serious injuries or on the way to the hospital. They say this move is vital to saving lives. Sanford Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Jason Van Valkenburg says, “By starting a transfusion within minutes of injury, we can stabilize severely bleeding patients long before they…

Paul McCartney will bring his ‘Got Back 2025’ tour to Minneapolis

(KVRR/CNN) — Sir Paul McCartney is going on the road and returning to the stage once again. The rock legend announced a 19-date North American tour that kicks off September 29th in Palm Desert, California. The series of concerts is called his, ‘Got Back 2025’ tour. It’s his first North American tour since 2022. He will perform in Minneapolis on…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating “knife-related incident”

ARGUSVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — A 20-year-old man is taken from rural Argusville by Sanford AirMed to a hospital after a “knife-related incident.” The man’s condition is unknown at this time. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what happened. They believe that all the people at the scene were known to one another. There is no indication of any ongoing…

Nearly 900 pounds of meth seized in Minneapolis drug bust

Courtesy: Ramsey County Sheriff’s OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A massive drug bust in south Minneapolis leads authorities to nearly 900 pounds of meth. Two men are facing charges, 46-year-old Joel Casas-Santiago, of Minneapolis, and 44-year-old Guillermo Mercado Chaparro, of Chicago. It started on July 2 when an undercover officer purchased one pound of meth from Chaparro. According to the…

New fair food creations coming to Minnesota State Fair this summer

Birthday Cake Cookie Dough on a StickMinnesota State FairFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — It’s fair season and the Great Minnesota Get-Together wants to get you excited by showing off its newest food items for 2025. Look out for Chicken Fried Bacon Fries, Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Donut and Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos. How about this next one? A hamburger…

Big, Beautiful Bill passes in the House; Sen. Hoeven says it will “make our nation more prosperous and more secure”

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The House of Representatives passes the One Big, Beautiful Bill and it now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump. Senator John Hoeven, of North Dakota, says it will provide permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses, secure the border, rebuild our military, support farmers and ranchers by passing the heart and soul…

Next phase of 32nd Avenue South construction begins Monday

Drivers can expect east and west detours to continue

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 32nd Avenue South Reconstruction Project will move onto Phase 3 on Monday, July 7. Phase 2, stretching from 17th Street South to 18th Street South, will remain closed. Northbound and southbound 18th Street South will also remain closed at 32nd Avenue South. Phase 3 includes: East and west travel on 32nd Avenue South remains restricted from…