Author: TJ Nelson

Punk Chef Pizza + Bar Abruptly Closes in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A pizza restaurant and bar that opened in its new location in Moorhead last summer is now closed for good. In a social media post, the operators of Punk Chef Pizza + Bar announced that Saturday night, January 28, they were officially closing their doors. They say after having to close during COVID as Usher’s and…

N.D. AG Seeks Court Approval On Settlement With Glasser Images

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is seeking court approval for a settlement with Glasser Images. Owner Jack Glasser closed the business abruptly in October 2021 leaving customers with no way to get a refund or their pictures and videos. The agreement includes an admission that Glasser and a former employee engaged in consumer fraud. The…

Minnesota Man Dies In Wells County Snowmobile Crash

WELLS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Jackson, Minnesota man is dead after crashing his snowmobile in Wells County. The 67-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday evening. The crash happened 10 miles southeast of Bowdon, North Dakota. North Dakota Highway Patrol says there were no witnesses to the crash. The crash is under investigation. Categories: Local News,…

Detached Garage and Vehicle Damaged by Fire In Grand Forks

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks firefighters are called to a detached garage on fire. It was reported around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon at 219 Seward Avenue. Crews arrived to find smoke billowing out of the roof of the garage. They found a car inside also on fire. It was quickly put out but not before significant damage was done…

Spring Flooding Concerns Lead to Increased Releases at Baldhill Dam

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — The outflow on Baldhill Dam near Valley City will be increased next week due to an increased potential for spring flooding. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says although the area experienced moderate to severe drought last year, snowpack measured in the drainage area above the dam indicates an increased potential for flooding. The reservoir will…

Pass The Syrup! Kiwanis Pancake Karnival Returns In-Person This Spring

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After two years of virtual pancake-themed events, the Kiwanis Pancake Karnival returns to an in-person event. The club will resume its decades-long tradition of serving buttermilk and buckwheat pancakes to thousands of people on Saturday, April 22 at Fargodome. It’ll be the 65th Kiwanis Pancake Karnival. Advanced tickets will be available at select locations or from…

Crews Get House Fire Out in Wadena County Before It’s A Total Loss

WADENA CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Fire at an unoccupied house in Bullard Township in Wadena County is put out before it’s deemed a total loss. Crews responded around 7:30 Friday morning and arrived to find the house partially engulfed in flames. The homeowner’s vehicle was not there when emergency personnel arrived on scene. Fire departments from Staples, Verndale and Sebeka…

Get Ready To Laugh With Comedian Whitney Cummings at Fargo Theatre

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking for laughs, how about “An Evening with Whitney Cummings”. The comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur and host of the hit podcast “Good for You” is coming to Fargo Theatre on Friday, April 21. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 a.m. They’ll run you between $39.50 and $59.50 plus fees at…