TJ Nelson, Author at KVRR Local News

Semi Trying To Pass NDDOT Snow Plow Hits It In Snow Fog On Interstate 94

The driver of the semi was not hurt but he was cited for striking a snow plow

February 24, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ECKELSON, ND — Another snow plow has been hit while in action in North Dakota. A DOT plow was clearing snow on I-94 near Eckelson this morning, that’s between Jamestown and Valley City. A semi attempting to pass the plow hit it in the snow fog. The driver of the semi, 63-year-old Duwayne Gerving of Bismarck, was not hurt but…

Drowning Scare Was Actually Young Boy Collapsing Near Best Western Pool

Grand Forks Emergency crews were dispatched for a possible drowning just before one o'clock this afternoon

February 24, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A scare at Best Western on 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks. Emergency crews were dispatched for a possible drowning just before one o’clock this afternoon. When they arrived a 4-year-old boy was being attended to by relatives and bystanders. He was awake and taken by ambulance to Altru. An investigation found that the boy was out…

Two Fishermen In Separate Vehicles Rescued After Being Stranded Overnight

The Stutsman County sheriff's deputies used a tracked vehicle to rescue the men this morning

February 24, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — Deputies have rescued two fishermen stranded in separate vehicles on Jamestown Reservoir due to wind and snow. The Stutsman County sheriff’s deputies used a tracked vehicle to rescue the men this morning. They had gone onto the reservoir to fish, but became stuck. People reported seeing the two vehicles on the reservoir flashing their lights. One man did…

National Weather Service: The Threat For Significant Snowmelt Flooding Increases Substantially

The risk for major flooding in Fargo-Moorhead is at fifty percent, even though flood walls would keep the water back

February 21, 2019

TJ Nelson, Max Mueller,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says we’re at the mercy of March when it comes to spring flooding. In their Spring Flood Outlook, they say late January and February weather systems added substantial snowpack in the region. The threat for significant snowmelt flooding has increased substantially across all sub-basins and for the Red River….

Local Boy’s Wheelchair Trampoline Video Spreads Across The Country And The World

The story KVRR did with Wyatt, his family and TNT has been seen across the country including on stations from New York to Miami

February 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A heartwarming video of little 4-year-old Wyatt Burggraff of Moorhead and his trainer Nate at TNT Kid’s Fitness has spread across the country and around the globe. It first went viral on social media and is now up to more than 6 million views on TNT’s Facebook page. The story KVRR did with Wyatt, his family and…

Funeral Arrangements Planned And Pending For Nevis Shooting Suspect And Victims

A GoFundMe account to raise money for the funerals of the sisters and their children surpasses $14,000

February 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Heidi Pierce, Candi Goochey and Bryce BellomoNEVIS, MN — Funeral services are set for a man accused of shooting and killing his two sisters-in-law in Nevis last Thursday before taking his own life. The funeral for 34-year-old Bryce Bellomo will be held Friday morning at Peace Lutheran Church in Nevis. Funeral arrangements for 37-year-old Candi Goochey and 40-year-old Heidi Pierce are…

Nearly 200 Faculty And Staff At NDSU And UND Seek Employee Buyouts

The limited-time program was offered in late November as a result of budget trimming

February 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Nearly two hundred faculty and staff members at NDSU and UND have applied for employee buyouts. The limited-time program was offered in late November as a result of budget trimming. UND announced last month it received 98 applications for buyouts. NDSU has received 69 applications. A determination of who will be included in the early employee buyouts…

Bill To Impose Penalties For Drone’s Invading Someone’s Privacy Fails On Second Vote

Opponents of the bill say any limitations on drones may hurt the state's growing unmanned aircraft industry

February 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The House has reconsidered a measure that would impose penalties for using drones to invade someone’s privacy. Representatives approved the bill on Tuesday but today voted to defeat it. Opponents of the bill say any limitations on drones may hurt the state’s growing unmanned aircraft industry. The bill aimed to make it illegal to use a drone…

“Twins of Evil” Are Making Stops In The Region Including Fargodome

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson's Latest Tour

February 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are bringing their “Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour 2019” to Fargodome on Friday, August 9. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday. Zombie’s new album is due out later this year while Manson’s working on the follow-up to his 2017 release “Heaven Upside Down”. If you can’t make…

Gas Prices Start Rising In The FM Metro Following Hike In Oil Prices

AAA says the average for a gallon of gas in the FM metro is $2.11

February 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — You’ve probably noticed that gas prices are starting to rise in the metro. AAA says the average for a gallon of gas in the FM metro is $2.11. The statewide average is $2.20. The hikes follow a jump in oil and wholesale gasoline prices. Crude oil began the week trading at its highest price point of the year…

Author: TJ Nelson

Semi Trying To Pass NDDOT Snow Plow Hits It In Snow Fog On Interstate 94

The driver of the semi was not hurt but he was cited for striking a snow plow

Drowning Scare Was Actually Young Boy Collapsing Near Best Western Pool

Grand Forks Emergency crews were dispatched for a possible drowning just before one o'clock this afternoon

Two Fishermen In Separate Vehicles Rescued After Being Stranded Overnight

The Stutsman County sheriff's deputies used a tracked vehicle to rescue the men this morning

National Weather Service: The Threat For Significant Snowmelt Flooding Increases Substantially

The risk for major flooding in Fargo-Moorhead is at fifty percent, even though flood walls would keep the water back

Local Boy’s Wheelchair Trampoline Video Spreads Across The Country And The World

The story KVRR did with Wyatt, his family and TNT has been seen across the country including on stations from New York to Miami

Funeral Arrangements Planned And Pending For Nevis Shooting Suspect And Victims

A GoFundMe account to raise money for the funerals of the sisters and their children surpasses $14,000

Nearly 200 Faculty And Staff At NDSU And UND Seek Employee Buyouts

The limited-time program was offered in late November as a result of budget trimming

Bill To Impose Penalties For Drone’s Invading Someone’s Privacy Fails On Second Vote

Opponents of the bill say any limitations on drones may hurt the state's growing unmanned aircraft industry

“Twins of Evil” Are Making Stops In The Region Including Fargodome

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson's Latest Tour

Gas Prices Start Rising In The FM Metro Following Hike In Oil Prices

AAA says the average for a gallon of gas in the FM metro is $2.11

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