Author: KVRR Staff

Goldmark Office Park Building Roof Partially Collapses

It collapsed due to heavy snowfall

  FARGO, N.D. — The string of snowstorms in the area has caused another roof to partially collapse. This one happened at an office building inside Goldmark Office Park on 25th Street South earlier this month. Fire crews responded to the collapse after both the fire alarms and sprinkler system went off. No one was inside the building when the…

F-M Crusaders Host 44th Annual Bike Show and Fundraiser

They're raising money to help CCRI in Moorhead

FARGO, N.D. — Motorcycle enthusiasts are riding over to the Delta Hotel to check out the latest bikes. The Fargo–Moorhead Crusaders are hosting their 44th annual bike show, which has over 60 motorcycles on display. Along with the show floor, the group is also holding live and silent auctions to help CCRI in Moorhead. Organizers say this is their unique way…

President Donald Trump Vetoes Congress’ Rebuke of Border Emergency Declaration

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has issued the first veto of his presidency, overruling Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding. Flanked by law enforcement officials as well as the parents of children killed by people in the country illegally, Trump says “our immigration system is stretched beyond the breaking point” and calls the congressional action…

Republican-controlled Senate Votes to Terminate President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration on Border

WASHINGTON (AP) – In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer voted against ending the national emergency declaration. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith voted in favor of it. The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution…

Update: Veterans Group Will March in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

FARGO, N.D. – Organizers of the Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick’s Day Parade clear up a misunderstanding on whether or not veterans are allowed to march. Veterans’ groups will be able to march in this year’s parade and carry the colors of our country. The Fargo-Moorhead United Patriotic Bodies originally planned to skip the parade after they felt it was unfair they…

Report: Anthony Barr Backs Out on Jets Deal & Stays with Vikings, Murray Signs With Saints

Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after sacking Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)Eagan, Minn. (FOX 9) – One day after telling the New York Jets he would sign with them, Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has decided…

One injured in Lidgerwood, N.D. house fire

Courtesy: KFGOLIDGERWOOD, N.D. – One person has been injured in a house fire in Lidgerwood. It happened in the 100 block of 3rd Ave SE and crews were called around 9:40. Richland County Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says a garbage truck driver spotted the fire, called 911 and helped the victim escape. The man was airlifted to Sanford Hospital. The…

MN man among those killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash

SAINT CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) – A Minnesota man was among the Americans killed on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, which crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday, according to family and friends. They told FOX 9 Siraaj-Mu’uad Hussein of St. Cloud was on his way to visit relatives in Kenya when the plane went down. In all, 157 victims were on that flight, including eight Americans. Friends say…

Legalized Pot in Minnesota Goes Up in Smoke

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A bill legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota failed Monday when Senate Republicans blocked it, likely ending its chances for the year. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 to defeat the measure. All six Republicans opposed it, including State Senators Bill Ingebrigtsen of Alexandria and Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks. They sided with law enforcement…

Heavy Snow Too Much For Some Buildings, Roof Damage Reported In FM Metro

Partial Roof Collapse at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and Trail King Industries

St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church/Trail King IndustriesMOORHEAD, MN — A partial roof collapse caused by snow build-up did significant damage to a section of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Moorhead. The collapse was reported just after noon. Deputy Fire Chief Benton Hicks says it was a “miracle” no one was hurt. Church services were canceled due to…