FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Help is on its way to Florida from our region as Hurricane Ian rolls across the state. Red Cross in Minnesota and North Dakota has more than 50 disaster response volunteers deployed or on standby. Three Emergency Response Vehicles have already been activated from Fargo, Duluth and Minneapolis. Around 270 contract workers with Xcel Energy are…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Moorhead man pleads guilty to a federal charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a felon. 37-year-old Martin Torres Jr. entered the plea Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis. Torres was arrested in March after attempting to flee a traffic stop and resisting arrest in Clay County. Officers found a loaded pistol in his jacket….
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — The annual country music concert and camping festival known as WE Fest has landed it’s next three headliners. Morgan Wallen, Brad Paisley and Kane Brown will all headline a night during the festival from August 3-5, 2023 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. Brothers Osborne was also announced. A press release says fans can…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Six passengers involved in a crash on Demers Avenue in Grand Forks early Monday morning are affiliated with the musical act B. o. B., but are not band members. B.o.B. played a show at Alerus Center Sunday night. The driver, 32-year-old Starsha Swift of Grand Forks is charged with DUI, DUI refusal, six counts of…
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Becker County authorities release the names of two people found dead in a house south of Detroit Lakes Tuesday morning. They say 45-year-old Steven Stearns shot and killed his wife, 49-year-old Stacy Stearns, before turning the gun on himself. Her death was ruled a homicide and his a suicide. Authorities also found two dead dogs…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people are speaking out against special assessments for Moorhead’s largest single infrastructure project: the Southeast Main Avenue/20th/21st Streets underpass. The city has a $7.5 million dollar bond for the $76.5 million dollar project. Two percent, or $1.5 million dollars, will be paid through special assessments in the specified district. For a lot one acre or…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Canada is getting rid of pandemic-related border restrictions that have been in place for two and a half years. Canadian officials say they are removing all COVID-19 travel restrictions starting October 1. That includes testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for people entering Canada. A transportation official says travelers will also no longer be required to undergo…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol has a new weapon against speeders and aggressive drivers. This patrol vehicle has reflective graphics that are less visible in the daytime and is equipped with interior lights rather than an external light bar. They say the less conspicuous vehicle will make it easier for troopers to detect crash-causing violations such as…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A fire that broke out on a windy Sunday afternoon in south Fargo remains under investigation. Fire officials say the fire caused an estimated $500,000 in damage and displaced people from 24 apartment units. The balconies of all three floors were on fire when crews arrived yesterday afternoon. They were alerted by 911 callers just after…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of the Long Island Medium get a chance to see her live and in action Thursday night at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks. Wednesday afternoon, TJ Nelson had a chance to talk with Theresa Caputo about talking to the dead. “Maybe you can debunk something. Some people say you have a staff that…
