Author: TJ Nelson

Moorhead Area Public Schools Prepares Crisis Team

Sudden Deaths of Three Students

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Statement from Moorhead Area Public Schools on the deaths of three students this weekend: Moorhead Area Public Schools was notified by the Moorhead Police Department of the tragic deaths of three Moorhead Area Public School students. The students attended S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School and Moorhead High School. It is a difficult time for our school family…

Shinedown & Papa Roach Plan Red River Valley Tour Stops

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Shinedown is bringing their high-octane live show to the Fargodome on April 6. The Revolution’s Live Tour, with special guests The Pretty Reckless and DIAMANTE will kick-off just days earlier in Spokane. Fan club pre-sale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. General tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 at Ticketmaster.com. Papa Roach is bringing their…

Kentucky governor: Tornado on ground for more than 200 miles

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s governor says a devastating tornado touched down for 227 miles – more than 200 in his state – and deaths were feared in 10 counties. Gov. Andy Beshear said at a news conference Saturday that at least 70 people were feared dead in Kentucky, and the death toll could exceed 100. Severe storms moved through…

Lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and first lady Kathryn Burgum overseeing the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree in Bismarck. “Share your Story” is the theme inspired by the first lady’s work on addiction and recovery. The 40th annual ceremony included music, carols and holiday readings. The event was streamed live on Facebook for those who…

Update: I-29 reopened following winter storm

UPDATE: I-29 reopened in North Dakota from the Canada border to South Dakota

Courtesy: North Dakota Highway PatrolFARGO (KVRR) – Interstate 29 in North Dakota has been reopened between the Canada border and South Dakota. At one time, several roads in the region were partially or completely covered with snow and about 1,500 customers of Nodak Electric Cooperative in Grand Forks had no power. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says icy conditions may…

Near-Blizzard Conditions Possible, 11 Inches of snow in Erskine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Snowfall reached nearly 1 foot on Sunday in some parts of northern Minnesota. National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning in Minnesota’s Cook County and a winter storm warning across the northern regions of Wisconsin and Minnesota until early Monday. Forecasters warned that strong winds and heavy snow would make travel dangerous. National Weather Service reported snowfall…