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…
ST. PAUL — Following severe spring storms across northwestern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide support for emergency flood operations, including personnel, equipment, and resources. The assistance is authorized via Emergency Executive Order 22-08. “When our neighbors are in trouble, we step up to lend a hand,” said Governor…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We are learning more about the very large pool of candidates running for Fargo City Commission. The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley held a forum for the candidates at city hall. It had to be split up into two sessions since there are 15 people running for two seats. The candidates took…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargodome is getting a brand-new football turf and it will continue to be known as Gate City Bank Field. It’s part of a new $2.5 million, 10-year agreement between the dome and bank, which has had naming rights for the past decade. Fargodome staff say the existing turf is being replaced as it has reached the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair lands a platinum selling pop and urban singer, songwriter, dancer and all around entertainer for this summer’s grandstand lineup. Jason Derulo hits the stage on Friday, July 15 at the fair in West Fargo. He has 11 platinum certified singles, 12 billion combined global streams and close to 6.5 billion YouTube views….
