FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Emerald ash borers have made their way to the region, posing a threat to homeowners and trees. The city of Moorhead has crews out already treating trees with chemicals in hopes to stop the spread of this insect. “We initially found it east of the high school, a couple blocks. We’re keeping a radius of eight…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Marathon has become a staple, a marquee event in the region. The man who brought it to life, Mark Knutson, became an icon in the running community. Unfortunately, the 53-year-old died on Sunday after he was hit by vehicle while riding his bike in Detroit Lakes, Minn. “We’re just heart broken. He was a…
GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – Out at the Interstate Raceway in Glyndon, numerous drivers took to the track to show off their skills in the art of drifting. ND Drift puts on multiple shows throughout the summer, with each year getting bigger and bigger. And those cars are loud, as they make the turns, burning through rubber and causing smoke to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are a plethora of reasons why people go to the Red River Valley Fair. Maybe it’s for the music, the carnival rides or the food, but now people can go there for local small businesses. “It’s a great opportunity to meet more people and kind of branch out my business a little bit.” said…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair is back once again, and officials say this is the best version yet. As they welcome in new top tier talent for the grandstand, a mini market for small business owners, and of course fair food. “So many things that the public may not know what happens behind the scenes…
ROSEAU COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – A Roseau County Deputy has been charged with one felony and seven misdemeanors. The charges span from April 2022 to March 2023, regarding violations to government data practices and presenting false claims to a public officer. According to the complaint, Bruce Hanson used his credentials to look up license plates for other people who asked…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) – A massive project is underway in lakes country, as the Minnesota Department of Transportation begins the work on Highway 34. The project is a 21-mile stretch between Osage and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. “So this is just a reconstruct project, milling, overlay and the replacement of culverts,” said Aundie Curtiss, project engineer with MNDOT. “21 miles for a…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Federal disaster funding is approved for North Dakota counties damaged by spring flooding. Governor Burgum requested the assistance to cover the estimated $5 million dollars in damage to roads and other infrastructure in the state. On April 10th, Burgum issued a statewide flood emergency. The disaster declaration covers 21 counties hit during April 10 to May…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Cyber security is always an importance. Especially when it comes to school districts and the private files on students. “Everything we do these days is on the internet. It’s online, it’s on the computer.” said Eric Erdman, the co-owner of Information Management Systems in Fargo. That was painfully obvious this week with the Minneapolis Public Schools…
GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) – Some University of North Dakota students received their degrees after graduation in the mail. However, to their surprise UND wasn’t written on the top, but instead the words, ‘North Dakota State University’ were there. UND said in email to graduated students that the mistake was brought to their attention on Monday. They said the error…
