Author: Eric Bolin

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library finishes phase one of construction

An aerial view of the construction site for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Picture courtesy of Mercer Mass Timber.MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — Construction on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library has finished phase one. According to Mercer Mass Timber, the library is the largest user of mass timber in North Dakota. It’s meant to honor Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy of nature conservation….

I-94 Red River Bridge project causing headaches for commuters

Construction on the I-94 bridge is expected to last until October.FARGO — Commuters who take Interstate-94 into Fargo and Moorhead are dealing with significant traffic delays due to construction on the Red River Bridge. Crews are replacing the bridge’s deck overlay, rebuilding the concrete approach slabs and doing other structural repairs. Lane closures for the project began last week and…

UPDATE: Motorcycle Rider Identified After Fatal Crash Into Motorhome on Main Ave. in Fargo

(THURSDAY UPDATE) Authorities identify the West Fargo man killed in a motorcycle crash as 34-year-old Christopher Bredemus. —————– (10PM UPDATE) North Dakota Highway Patrol says the motorcycle rider who was involved in a crash on Main Avenue in Fargo on Wednesday afternoon has died of his injuries. They say the 34-year-old man from West Fargo was wearing a helmet. The…

Concordia cuts expenses in face of $2 million budget shortfall

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College is cutting its operating expenses in response to a projected $2 million budget deficit. The college says the deficit is associated with a national decline in enrollment. A Concordia spokesperson says departments have been directed to cut 5% of their operating expenses. “Concordia is not immune to the challenges facing higher education. We are…

Moorhead intersection has area business owner concerned

Intersection of 2nd Ave. N. and 9th St. N. in Moorhead.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead intersection that’s part of the detour bypassing construction on First Avenue North has seen a rise in collisions. The corner of Second Avenue and Ninth Street North was where a driver suffering a medical episode crashed into a house. The owner of Olsen Awning…

Community input meeting set for Tuesday to discuss Fargo parks, green spaces

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District and Fargo Neighborhood Coalition will hold a community input meeting on Tuesday. People will have the opportunity to participate in a community input activity and share their ideas and priorities regarding the future of Fargo’s parks and green spaces. The meeting will be held in the Oak Room at Fargo Cass Public Health….