FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead Fire Department’s Haz-Mat team was among the agencies that responded to a report of a low-dose radiation leak near the Fergus Falls Airport. Otter Tail County Public Information Officer Shannon Terry says the source of the radiation was inside the trailer of a semi carrying residential medical waste. Terry says the radiation was…
Courtesy, Prairie Public BroadcastingBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed the North Dakota State Capitol to be lit in the colors of the Israeli flag through tonight. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas. “North Dakota stands steadfast in our support of Israel and its people as they continue to fight a seven-front…
Taracon Precast fire 10/2/2024HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities have determined the cause of a large fire on Oct. 2 at the Taracon Precast concrete plant near Hawley. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the fire was accidentally caused by an employee who was cutting rebar. “Investigators determined a worker was cutting rebar with a handheld power cutter, which was caused…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo firefighters union was knocking on doors Thursday to spread the word about Fargo Measure 3. Voters will decide whether to approve a quarter-cent sales tax for 20 years to help fund the Fargo Fire and Police Departments. The union says the money could be used exclusively to build a fire station, law enforcement training center,…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has filed a lawsuit against several social media platforms, claiming the companies’ products are creating a “youth mental health crisis.” The 158-page complaint was filed in California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. Meta Platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, TikTok, ByteDance, Google, Alphabet and YouTube are the defendants. “Recognizing the power of engaging…
(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…
