North Dakota Highway PatrolPlows try to navigate through heavy snow in North Dakota. NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota’s DOT is launching a pilot program to educate drivers on where snowplows will be in the state. The “Track-A-Plow” program shows drivers in real-time where snowplows are working and what direction they’re headed. Drivers can use this information to plan their travel…
REGIONAL — Community leaders in three Minnesota towns are working to find out who is trying to recruit membership into the Ku Klux Klan. Flyers have popped up in Virginia, Buhl and Embarrass from a North Carolina-based KKK group in an attempt to recruit people to their cause. Community leaders say they don’t know who is putting up the…
NORTH DAKOTA — Two more people have died of flu-related complications in North Dakota. State health officials say this brings a total of 10 people who have died this flu season. There were 619 flu cases reported to the state health department last week and that brings the total number of reported cases to more than 2,500. Officials say…
BURLEIGH COUNTY, N.D. — The Bismarck-Mandan region is closer in meeting the funds needed to help the homeless with emergency housing. The Burleigh County Commission has put together $6,000 to help with assistance. This is in addition to the Bismarck City Commisson’s $10,000 and the United Way’s raising of $292,000. City leaders say they need about $325,000 to keep…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Republican Party leaders have agreed to their chairwoman’s demands of seeking a cut in large donations to the party. Jennifer Carnahan requested a 10 percent commission on any large donations that come in for the party because one of the major parts of her job is fundraising. Carnahan is bringing in a salary of…
FARGO, N.D. — A brand new two-story, dark blue home now sits at 308 9th Avenue North in Fargo. But it’s no ordinary home. It’s one specifically built for heroes. “Every single person in that room, every single person in this house tonight is a hero in one way, shape or form even if all they did was show up tonight,”…
FARGO, N.D. — Sometimes young kids need additional adult mentors, which is why Big Brothers Big Sisters exists. The program pairs children with a big brother or sister and tonight, they got the chance to know other families throughout the community by sledding with one another. KVRR’s Adam Ladwig and his little brother, Garrin, were a few familiar faces participating in…
FARGO, ND — The Flood Diversion Task Force has released its recommendations, but does that mean construction will continue for the Red River diversion project? The future of the greater Fargo–Moorhead area has been in question since the destructive flood of 1997. But now, those fears may come to an end with new protections. “It gives people an opportunity to…
INTERNATIONAL — It’s the gift that many say is for the man who has everything…but others may say it’s the gift that just won’t stop giving. French designer, Y-Project, has unveiled his newest creation: Thigh-high Ugg boots for men. The boots debuted during men’s Fashion Week in Paris and will be available in the fall for over $1,000. One Y-Project…
FARGO, N.D. — The Women’s March is back for a second year in the metro and this year they’re saying they want to go a step beyond the march. The event, which will take place this Saturday at the Fargo Civic Center, hopes to encourage more women to participate in politics, both locally and nationally. Eight speakers will kick off…
