(Minnesota State Patrol)PIERZ, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Authorities in Morrison County are investigating why the pilot of a single engine plane was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon on Highway 27 west of Pierz. The sheriff’s office says a small plane piloted by Aaron Casper of Eden Prairie lost engine power at 3,500 feet and made an emergency landing…
David George (Sherburne County Jail)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A federal trial for former West Fargo Independence Elementary Principal David George is being moved to February. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued his ruling earlier this month after the defense asked for more time to review discovery and prepare for trial. The trial was set to begin October 8. It will…
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. (AP Photo)FARGO (KVRR) – KVRR-TV will provide live coverage of Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance. The debate will be broadcast from 8:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. KVRR Local News at 9 can seen…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at a predetermined location in Cass County on Friday Oct. 4. The checkpoint will be followed by saturation patrols. The location of the checkpoint will not be released prior to the enforcement event. Sgt. Andrew Cashin, Southeast Regional Sergeant said, “Drinking alcohol or using substances that affect…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police say one man was detained after experiencing a “mental health crisis” at the Moorhead Fargo Islamic Center. Officers were called shortly after midnight on a report of a suspicious man who appeared to be trying to break into the building. Officers located the man outside. Police attempted to de-escalate the male, who was in…
FARGO (KVRR) – Structural issues have forced the city of Fargo to close one of its seven fire stations until August, 2025. City officials say Fire Station 5, known as the West Acres Fire Station, needs significant reconstruction and renovation work due to shifting ground beneath the building. The closure is effective immediately. “After a detailed evaluation with engineering experts,…
With Brett Favre announcement yesterday, I feel it’s best I let everyone know that I was diagnosed with dementia just over a year ago at the NFL Cleveland Clinic. Dr’s say I could have anywhere from 2 to 10 years, just had my year check up and it hasn’t advanced and I’ve been… — Tommy Kramer (@Kramer9Tommy) September 25, 2024…
Jack MichaelsFARGO (KVRR) – FM RedHawks announcer Jack Michaels has been named the 2024 American Association Professional Baseball Broadcaster of the Year. The veteran broadcaster, who completed his 19th full-time season as the Voice of the RedHawks this summer, has been a mainstay at Newman Outdoor Field, since calling the team’s first games in 1996. Michaels’ signature home run call…
2024 Beanie Toss At Concordia College MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College in Moorhead says the number of incoming students rose 28% compared to fall of 2023. With nearly 560 first-year and 40 transfer students, this is the largest number of incoming students since 2018. Concordia officials say two main factors led to the enrollment boost: the Concordia Promise, which…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – One person was injured in the crash of a car and semi near Fergus Falls Sunday shortly after 7 a.m. The Minnesota State Patrol says an International semi pulling a flatbed trailer and an Acura sedan were both traveling eastbound on I-94 at Highway 59 when they collided. The driver of the car, 18-year-old Eben…
