Author: TJ Nelson

Cass County Electric Cooperative Sunday storm restoration update

Approximately 3,550 accounts are still without service

(5:30 PM SUNDAY UPDATE) Arthur Area Minnkota crews are currently working on the Gardner-to-Grandin transmission line and expect it to be energized later today. This work required a temporary outage at the Gardner Substation, so members who briefly had power earlier may have experienced a second outage. Power should return once this work is complete. The Grandin Substation will also…

Otter Tail Power Company gives Sunday afternoon update on restoring power to numerous cities

6/22 | 2:00 p.m. Update: Bemidji area: We have 55 lineworkers in Bemidji. Crews energized a few thousand customers this morning and they keep making safe and efficient progress. Additional materials and equipment needed for continued restoration will arrive throughout the day. Crews will be working hard toward full restoration over the next few days. Fergus Falls area: Restoration from…

Volunteers needed with storm cleanup in Hunter, North Dakota

HUNTER, N.D. (KVRR) — Hunter, North Dakota is in need of volunteers. They are asked to reach out before arriving. Anyone interested in assisting with the cleanup efforts is asked to contact Volunteer Coordinators Brad Bateman at 701-430-3596 or Sean Richardson at 701-367-2128. Cass County is working closely with our partners at the City of Fargo, State Department of Emergency Services, local…

One Minnesotan among those sickened by Listeria outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals

ATLANTA (KVRR) —  CDC is warning about a Listeria outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart. Seventeen people from 13 states have gotten sick with three deaths now reported. One pregnancy associated illness resulted in a fetal loss. The deaths were in Illinois, Michigan and Texas. One person in Minnesota has become sick from…

Pursuit on I-29 spans through three counties before suspect is stopped and arrested

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Fort Ransom, North Dakota man is jailed and facing numerous charges after a pursuit on I-29 that spanned three counties. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 53-year-old Kevin Anderson was reported as a reckless driver around 10:50 a.m. in Cass County. He was allegedly swerving, brake checking, and not allowing others to pass. Anderson…

Community Juneteenth Celebration To Be Held Saturday in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Juneteenth is tomorrow but Fargo is planning its community celebration for Saturday, June 21. Human Rights Commission and City Administration Office are helping to sponsor the annual celebration curated by the community group Fred’s Dissonance. An educational series will be held from noon to 3 at Black Coffee and Waffle Bar followed by a community block…

Standoff ends peacefully after 10 hours in Jamestown with arrest, minor child is safe

Courtesy: NewsDakota(UPDATE) 30-year-old Jacob Schmitt of Jamestown was arrested on suspicion of terrorizing. Formal charges are pending. JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A man has been arrested after barricading himself and a two-year-old child in a home in Jamestown for 10 hours. Police say they responded to a domestic violence incident in Western Park Village around 2 a.m. They say the…

Concert Series: Sweet Carolina sounds from Parmalee coming to Shooting Star Casino

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — The Carolina boys are headed North. Parmalee will put on a concert at Shooting Star Casino on Friday, September 26. You can hear all their hits from “Just the Way” to “Carolina.” Tickets range from $38 to $72 and will go on sale on Monday, June 30 online at StarCasino.com. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News…