DICKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) — Riley Kuntz is an oil worker from Dickinson and he says he wants to send Sen. John Hoeven back home. “I know most of you probably have no idea who I am and that’s for a couple of reasons: I enjoy my privacy and I’m not even a politician,” Kuntz said in a video posted to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency for flooding and widespread utility infrastructure damage caused by this weekend’s severe winter storm. It has left thousands of people without electricity. The governor also has declared a disaster for areas impacted by record snowfall during the historic blizzard April 12-14 based on local costs incurred for snow…
STEELE CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Emergency crews are using a boat to shuttle firemen and other rescue personnel back and forth from a house surrounded by water. The farmstead in Steele County had dike protection, but it failed last night. Fire crews from Hatton and Northwood were able to bring pumps online in an attempt to help save the family’s…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Emergency temporary levees are being built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Valley City. The corps awarded a $1.6 million contract to Strata Corporation to protect low-lying areas within the city. Gov. Doug Burgum was on hand to get a briefing. Flood protection is being built to 20.5 feet, two feet above the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This is good news for fans of hair bands and singers of the 1970’s and 1980’s. “Rock the Valley” is coming to this summer’s Red River Valley Fair. The lineup featuring the Dokken Lynch Reunion Tour, Winger, Lita Ford, Sweet, Steelheart and Wig Wam. They will all take the grandstand stage on Sunday, July 17….
CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County Sheriff’s Office has determined that a fatal crash near Hawley happened just before noon last Wednesday and weather was a factor. They say the gravel road was wet and slush covered due to snowfall earlier in the day. Authorities were called around 4 that afternoon about something suspicious floating in a slough. Deputies…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz tells Minnesotans that they’ve got unfinished business, things that need solving now, in his State of the State address. He says the state of the state is strong and moving forward. It was the first one held at the state capitol since 2019 due to the pandemic. Walz gave the address in…
GRAND FORKS & EAST GRAND FORKS (KVRR) — Bridges and roads are being closed in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks as the river rises. The Point Bridge on Minnesota Avenue was closed at 1 Sunday afternoon. The Kennedy and Sorlie bridges are open, but the Sorlie Bridge is expected to close sometime on Monday. The closure into Riverside Park…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The city of Fargo has loaded up around 29,000 sandbags to help Valley City in its fight against the rising Sheyenne River. Valley City declared a flood emergency on Saturday following heavy rain showers. City crews are working to protect the city to 21 feet. The Sheyenne is nearing moderate flood stage of 16 feet and…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KROX) — As of 10:30 am, the Red Lake River levels have reached 26.4 feet. The City of Crookston Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is constantly monitoring river levels. Sandbagging and clay diking efforts are continuing. The EOC committee is considering the potential need for voluntary evacuation of low line vulnerable affected areas. The Crookston Sports Center, 801 Fisher Ave., has been opened as a emergency…
