Author: TJ Nelson

Ground spraying for elevated mosquito nuisance to begin Tuesday in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Vector Control is gearing up to start ground spraying for what they call is an elevated mosquito nuisance. They will have their trucks rolling and spraying insecticides in rural Cass County cities and major subdivisions on Tuesday night starting at around 8:30. It is weather permitting. The insecticides are labeled for use in residential…

New Short Term Rental Committee to meet for first time Monday in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is beginning the process of studying who can operate short-term rental properties. The new Short Term Rental Committee will hold it’s first meeting on Monday starting at 4:30 at West Fargo City Hall. While the meeting is public, there will be no public comment period. The city is looking at passing an ordinance…

Cass County Electric expects full restoration of power Thursday

Beltrami County Electric sends other co-op crews home as they get down to just four accounts without power

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One of the power companies working non-stop to restore power after last Friday’s storms has a promising update. Cass County Electric says as of this morning, just 48 accounts remain without power. They say line crews and field technicians are in the field and continuing restoration work. They are also on track to complete full restoration…

Victim of house fire in Fosston, Minnesota identified, GoFundMe account is raising funds

Courtesy: GoFundMeZach Haugen and daughtersFOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — Fosston Police Department has identified the man killed in a house fire on Wednesday as 60-year-old Kevin Haugen. His son, 31-year-old Zach Haugen, and two grandchildren ages 4 and 8 were injured. Another grandchild was not injured. The fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. in their house near the bus garage. The…

More volunteers and equipment needed for cleanup in Hunter and Page, North Dakota

A grain bin near Hunter, North Dakota, demolished by storms that swept through the state over the weekend. CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Cleanup continues in both Hunter and Page, North Dakota after those destructive storms last week. Both cities are asking for more volunteer help with the cleanup efforts. People who are available are encouraged to contact Sean Richardson…

Motorcycle crash under investigation on 42nd Street and 9th Avenue South in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are investigating yet another motorcycle crash in the city. They responded just after 7:32 p.m. at the intersection of 42nd Street and 9th Avenue South, just a few blocks north of West Acres Mall. The rider of the motorcycles was taken to a local healthcare facility with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle,…

Multi-Grammy nominee, Shemekia Copeland, announced as Fargo Blues Festival headliner

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Fargo Blues Festival has found this year’s headliner. She is award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland. The multi-Grammy nominee has been called the greatest female blues vocalist working today. You can catch her on Saturday, August 2 at Newman Outdoor Field. Ticket prices range from $40 to $165 and kids 8 and under get in free with a…