Author: TJ Nelson

Train hauling grain products derails near Ogema, MN

Courtesy: Sis Scheler / FacebookOGEMA, Minn. (KVRR) — The cause of a train derailment near Ogema, Minnesota is under investigation. White Earth Tribal Police says the derailment on Monday temporarily blocked County Road 18. An early investigation confirmed that were no hazardous materials in the rail cars that derailed, they were loaded with grain products. Around twenty train cars derailed….

Woman starts petition to try and save Hornbacher’s Express in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A change.org petition has been started to save Hornbacher’s Express on South University Drive. St. Cloud-based Coborn’s announced last week that the store will close on June 27. The petition was started by Millissa Martin who says the “grocery store has served countless families in the Hawthorne neighborhood, becoming more than just a shopping destination.” She…

Hundreds of people take part in Memorial Day observances in ND and MN

North Dakota Veterans CemeteryFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people turned out for North Dakota’s largest Memorial Day event at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. It is located about 6 miles south of Mandan on Highway 1806. The ceremony was held in the noon hour under the blazing sun and included music, speeches and a motorcycle honor run. Brigadier General Mitch…

Law enforcement asked to investigate threatening email sent to M State employees

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Law enforcement has been asked to look into a threatening email that has been sent to some employees of Minnesota State Community and Technical College. A message was sent out by MState just before noon alerting staff that they are working with law enforcement to determine credibility of the message. Details of what was in the…

Intersection of University Drive and 32nd Avenue South in Fargo to close on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A busy intersection will close this upcoming week in Fargo. University Drive at 32nd Avenue South will close on Wednesday as construction continues on Phase 2 of Segment 3 of the reconstruction project. The short-term closure is expected to last about three weeks. It will allow crews to safely complete essential underground utility work. The closure…

New agreement reached between UND’s EERC and Department of Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A cooperative agreement has been reached between UND’s Energy & Environment Research Center and the Department of Energy. It will deliver $25 million over five years to support the center’s research projects, including the Crack the Code 2.0 initiative. The agreement supports EERC’s efforts across a wide range of cutting-edge research projects, like the work it’s…

“Trashasaurus Rex”, “Bin Diesel” and “Truck Norris” now picking up Fargo’s trash

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some of Fargo’s garbage trucks now have some pretty creative names including: Trashasaurus Rex, Bin Diesel and Truck Norris. Those were the winning entries in the city’s “Name a Garbage Truck” contest. People submitted more than 200 creative entries. Fargo’s Solid Waste Department and Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpack, the department’s liaison to the City Commission, reviewed…