FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Eleven kids have died because of heatstroke this year across the country, according to the National Safety Council. Heatstroke usually happens when kids are left in unattended cars while their parents run a quick errand. They can also be left in hot cars unintentionally if parents forget about them. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — That extreme summer heat is here but, while people are hunkering down indoors with air conditioning, the staff at area zoos are working overtime to keep animals safe during the blistering heat. “At our zoo we really put a lot of our efforts and we center ourselves around our animal’s wellbeing. So, we have to be…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Scheels has a “UND Hockey Greats” plaque for sale. The plaque features University of North Dakota hockey greats such as Jonathan Towes, TJ Oshie and Zach Parise. But in the upper left corner is Brett Hull, who never played at UND. Hull actually played for the University of Minnesota-Duluth, a UND rival. The son of…
TAMPA BAY — Former Bison offensive tackle Cody Mauch signed his first NFL contract Monday morning. The Hankinson, North Dakota native was soared up the draft boards ahead of April’s NFL Draft and was selected 48th overall in the second round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mauch and the Bucs agreed to a deal worth $7.485 million that includes a…
I had an opportunity this weekend that not many get. I got to eat 14 different ribs for free. Sometimes this job opens amazing doors for you. The Devils Lake Chamber invited me to be a judge for their 8th annual Ribfest competition. Thank you for the opportunity. It’s always fun to head back to the city where I…
UPDATE: Fire ruled accidental. An electrical malfunction in the freezer equipment produced excessive heat and started nearby items on fire. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A restaurant catches fire overnight in Grand Forks. Firefighters responded to the Crooked Pint Ale House around 10:45 Sunday night. There was a report of a fire alarm and smoke coming from the back of…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks fell 3-1 Sunday afternoon to the Kane County Cougars. With the loss, the RedHawks lost the series three games to one. The RedHawks were without John Silviano, Leo Pina, and Evan Alexander who each deal with various ailments. The Hawks now drop to 3rd place in the West Division behind the No. 1 Kansas…
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – Officials in South Dakota’s third most populous city, Aberdeen, are warning residents that their drinking water contains an elevated risk of disease. The Aberdeen Water Works Treatment Plant experienced mechanical malfunctions in two filters used to clean water and make it drinkable for residents, resulting in “an increased chance of disease-causing organisms in the drinking water,”…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Police release pictures of a man whose body was found in the Sheyenne River earlier this week. The man’s body was recovered around noon Monday, and authorities are trying to identify who he was. He’s described as white, about 30 to 40-years-old, with dark short hair and a beard. He was between 5’8″ and 5’10”…
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – The principal of Wahpeton High School has accepted a job offer to become the next superintendent of Devils Lake Public Schools. The Wahpeton School Board accepted Ned Clooten’s resignation this week and he is expected to start in Devils Lake Aug. 1. Clooten replaces Matt Bakke who turned in his letter of resignation in June to…
