VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/FACEBOOK) — update on the power outage in Valley City as of Sunday morning: Our crews continue to be out working tirelessly to restore power house by house. We understand the frustration and truly appreciate your continued patience. Please know we’re doing everything we can to get everyone back on as quickly and safely as possible. Categories:…
Large destructive tornado touches down around 11 pm June 20th outside of Enderlin, ND. (Max Mueller/KVRR)FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of three people killed by a tornado late Friday night. They are: 73-year-old Michael Dehn, 73-year-old Katherine Pfaff-Dehn and 89-year-old Marcario Lucio. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says at approximately 11:40 p.m. Friday,…
Minnkota Electric / FacebookGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/FACEBOOK) — Minnkota Power Cooperative in Grand Forks is continuing to make progress on restoring power in its service area. On social media they wrote “This is some of the worst storm damage we’ve seen in decades, but progress is being made every hour.” They say the system damage is significant and stretches from western…
(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…
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…
ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR) — A shop used to store vehicles is a total loss after catching on fire in rural Enderlin, North Dakota. Cass County Sheriff’s Office got the call for a structure fire around 12:10 Saturday afternoon. When the deputy arrived, the shop was fully engulfed. The property had lost power after the tornado went through the area on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
