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Fatal Crash in Morton County

The North Dakota Highway patrol says the driver was not wearing their seatbelt.

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A Mandan man is dead after a single-vehicle crash early on the morning of July 5. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says at approximately 2:40 A.M., a white 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 was traveling eastbound on County Road 139A. The driver, a 51-year-old man from Mandan, did not take a curve in the roadway, causing…

Red River Valley Fair to Close Early due to Severe Weather

The event will shut down at 5:00 tonight.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Red River Valley Fair Management Team, has issued an official announcement stating that the fair will end early on July 4. Authorities say this decision comes after closely monitoring the weather forecast, which indicates that potentially severe weather conditions could impact the area later in the…

Walsh County Bans Camping at the Matejcek Dam

Authorities say they didn't want to take this step, but felt they had no other choice given locals' safety concerns.

WALSH COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Walsh County Commissioner Kristi Brintnell lives just miles from the Matejcek Dam. She says that for ages, people used the informal campsite overlooking the water as a place to enjoy the beauty of nature for a few nights. Now, though, people are staying for months at a time. That’s raised concerns about safety and cleanliness…

Fargo Public Library brings books to the doors of seniors and people with disabilities

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the past 18 years, the Fargo Public Library has operated a service that offers a personalized library experience for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Outreach services serves twenty assisted living homes across the Fargo area. It’s operated by two librarians and other volunteers who provide personalized book selections. From popular authors such as James…

Minnesota State Patrol: Drive safe for Fourth of July weekend

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) –As celebrations for the Fourth of July holiday weekend kick off, officials want you to stay safe in your travels. “With a lot of summer left, we have had a number of crashes generally resulting from people driving too fast, impaired driving, distracted driving, and just people getting killed or seriously injured from not wearing their seatbelts,”…

Second “Safe City Nights” brings together community and first responders in Moorhead

The first was held at Robert Asp Elementary, while the third will be held in Queens Park.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead saw its second “Safe City Nights” celebration of the summer. The series is coordinated by Moorhead Police Athletics and Activities League, who help to bring in all the public agencies in the city. The department says that for the first Safe City Nights event at Robert Asp Elementary, they beat their attendance projection by over…