Author: KVRR Staff

MPCA: 28 Inadvertent Releases During Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Drilling

Willow River/Honor the EarthST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says there have been 28 inadvertent releases of drilling fluid at 12 river crossings along the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline project, more than the agency first reported. The releases happening between June 8 and August 9. Thirteen of the spills were in wetlands, including 6,000 to 9,000 gallons released…

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment

NEW YORK (AP) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will resign over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. The three-term Democratic governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced…

West Fargo Rattlers 13U teams heads to Jamestown, NY.

A local youth baseball team is beating the odds this year and making a run to be champions at the Babe Ruth world series

WEST FARGO, ND (KVRR) The West Fargo Rattlers won the 13-year-old Midwest Plains Regional game last Sunday and are preparing to take a trip to Jamestown, New York to play in the Babe Ruth World Series. The Rattlers’ season had its ups and down but the team was still able to prevail. “Right away we had one of our top…

SECOND PRACTICE FOR NDSU WITH PADS

Back to normalcy is the phrase that best describes the year 2021 and NDSU football is focused on getting back into their normal rhythm.

FARGO,ND (KVRR) This morning was the bison squad’s first padded practice of fall camp and the players were more than excited to semi suit up. The team has less than a month to go before their season starts against U. Albany at the Fargo dome. Quincy Patterson, the Virginia tech transfer, looking very healthy and making moves to add more…

West Fargo 13U team headed for Babe Ruth World Series

A local youth baseball team is betting the odds this year and making a run to be champions at the world series

WEST FARGO, ND (KVRR) — The West Fargo Rattlers won the 13-year-old Midwest Plains Regional game last Sunday and today they are preparing to take a trip to Jamestown, New York to play in the Babe Ruth World Series. The Rattlers season had its ups and down from their lead pitcher suffering an elbow injury in the third game of…

UPDATE: Victims of Plane Crash in Victoria, MN Identified

VICTORIA, Minn. (AP) —  A relative has identified three people killed in the fiery crash of a small plane in southeastern Minnesota as a surgeon from Omaha, Nebraska, and two of his family members from Wyoming. Jo Mertes, of Mantador, North Dakota, told the Star Tribune Sunday that her nephew, 42-year-old Jacob Mertes and his 37-year-old wife, Sara Mertes, of…

Hope Inc. hosts softball game for athletes with mobility challenges

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – August and September are busy months for a local nonprofit that promotes activities for people of all abilities. Hope Inc. is hosting several softball tournaments in the coming weeks in both Moorhead and Grand Forks. Hope Inc. took on Herzog Roofing this morning in a softball game open to everyone to play in, no matter their abilities….

German Folk Festival gives people a glimpse of German culture

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Fargo Park District is giving people the opportunity to experience Germany without leaving Fargo. The German Folk Festival took place this afternoon at Rheault Farm. This free event was dedicated to all things German culture, food, music, crafts and fun. People were able to Enjoy lunch by Concordia Catering and Experience polka and traditional German music…

Fargo Police Department celebrates police academy graduates

The Fargo Police Department has extended conditional offers to 13 of the 14 graduates

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department celebrated 14 new recruits on their hard work and efforts that finally paid off. “Its awesome. I mean 12 weeks doesn’t feel that long but it was a good ride that took a while so it’s a great feeling to get to this point with everybody. Be able to get on the…

Siding installers and helpers

We are looking for siding installers and helpers with seamless siding installation experience. Pay is depending on experience. Projects we do include: new construction, remodeling of residential homes and  some commercial installation. Also looking for experienced window installers and helpers. Pay can be either piece work or hourly. We supply the tools, trailer, truck. We offer insurance coverage, paid time…