Lancaster, Minn. derailment (CNN)LANCASTER, Minn. (KVRR) – Officials say a train carrying hazardous materials derailed near Lancaster, Minnesota Wednesday. There were no injuries reported, and no immediate signs of leaks but the derailment forced Highway 59 to close. Officials say the site work could take two to three days. The Canadian Pacific train consisted of 25 cars, including some tank…
FARGO — The newest jewel in the crown of the Red River Zoo is open after years of planning and effort. The new “Pride of the Prairie” exhibit is officially open to the public. It highlights some of the most important species of the American plains, including prairie dogs, tiger salamanders, and the black-footed ferret, thought until recently to be…
Ruby slippers. (FBI)DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Terry Jon Martin, the man accused of stealing a pair of the iconic ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, made his first appearance in federal court Thursday morning and pled not guilty to the single count of theft of major artwork filed against him by the U.S. Government….
There’s a lot to like about Mike. He’s a laid-back cat just waiting for a home at Homeward Animal Shelter. He came to them from the pound. They think he’s about three years old. He has a gorgeous black coat, with just a little spot of white below his chin. Mike is very chill. His favorite activity seems to…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — The Phelps Mill is finally back open, and just in time for the upcoming festival. This mill was closed while they worked to restore the foundation, which had been eroded over the years. “Yeah, the mill would have ended up in the Otter Tail River,” says Kevin Fellbaum, Parks & Trails Dir. of Otter…
ARTHUR, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum is preparing to announce his bid for the White House next week in Fargo. We speak to people around his hometown on his run. “It feels, like, pretty good to have someone in government that came from a small town and kind of knows what we’re all about and knows how we feel…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is giving nearly $5 million in loans for 22 small businesses across the state. It’s part of the state’s new $100 million State Small Business Credit Initiative. One of the chosen businesses in our area is Industrial Finishing Services, Inc. in Perham. That…
KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — There is a trail derailment in Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota. Highway 59 is closed between Lancaster and Lake Bronson. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there is a detour in place for traffic. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: derail, KITTSON COUNTY, minnesota department of transportation, train derailment
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — State Radio is North Dakota is seeing a major spike in 911 hang-ups or misdials over the past year. This is something being reported by dispatch centers across the country. State Radio had more than 1,600 hang-ups or misdials compared to about 440 at the same time last year. A reason could be becuase of your…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The rock band Puddle of Mudd is coming to Fargo Brewing this summer for an outdoor concert. They’ll be joined by Judd Hoos & Low Standards. The show is Friday, July 7th at 6:30 and will go on rain or shine. You can get tickets this Friday and there’s a special online presale tomorrow at 10 a.m….
