FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz High Rise in downtown Fargo has been delayed by one week to September 16. The apartment building, which has been an iconic part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years, was slated to be imploded September 9. But some minor logistical challenges with permitting and coordination with all…
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Members of the Sanford Health medical team who worked with Fargo Police officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes say their positive attitudes made it a pleasure to care for them after they were shot in July. Dr. Enej Gasevic said Officer Dotas – who was hospitalized for 22 days – probably had the best attitude of any…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two more Red Cross volunteers from our region are being deployed to Florida to assist in the recovery from Hurricane Idalia. They are with the Minnesota and Dakotas Region of the Red Cross. One of the volunteers is from West Fargo. The other is from Perham. Other volunteers from the region are also lending a hand….
MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KVRR) – There has been a lot of confusion regarding School Resource Officers ability to use bodily force which has led to some police departments throughout Minnesota pulling officers from schools. Minnesota Republicans say this new law needs to be fixed quickly and they want a special session. State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead, a Democrat, says…
ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota regulators vote to proceed with an environmental review for part of a proposed pipeline to carry carbon dioxide from Midwest ethanol plants to a permanent underground storage site in North Dakota. Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions wants to build a $5.5 billion, 2,000-mile pipeline network across five states. Carbon dioxide from more than 30 ethanol plants…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Repatriation efforts of Native American bones and artifacts are ongoing at UND. It was one year ago that school officials announced the discovery of ancestral remains on campus. Under federal law the items must be returned to their appropriate tribal homes. During a UND town hall meeting, representatives from the Native American compliance committee said…
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) — No injuries or hazardous spills have been reported in a train derailment in a southeastern South Dakota town that also saw a rail bridge partially collapse. The derailment happened shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday in North Sioux City, the Union County Emergency Management office said in social media posts. Nineteen cars derailed as the…
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The NDSU Counseling Center unveiled its newly renovated space during their open house event. Some of the new features of the center include their remodeled space with a relaxation room, a larger and more comfortable waiting room, removal of fluorescent lighting and office insulation, as well as a white noise broadcast to ensure student privacy during…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A large amount of equipment was stolen from the event production company Livewire’s trailer, parked outside its facility in downtown Fargo Tuesday. The total cost of the equipment stolen was close to $7,000 including a generator, microphones, multiple TVs and more. Someone also stole a catalytic converter from one of the company’s vehicles which cost $10,000…
KITTSON CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Three people are hurt when a truck trailer and train collide in Kittson County, Minnesota near the U.S.-Canada border. Two crew members on the Canadian Pacific Kansas City train and the driver of the truck were taken to hospitals in Hallock and Cavalier. Their conditions are not available. Several train cars derailed but didn’t tip…
