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Devastating Fire of Andy Lake Woodworks of Glyndon: Rise Above the Ashes

It was more than a shed that burned down in Saturdays fire

GYLNDON, Minn. — Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon is cleaning up after a fire destroyed three log sheds and a shop over the weekend. It’s not just buildings that were burned. Countless hours of an artist’s work are now gone. You’ve probably driven by Andy Lake Woodworks on Highway 10 in Minnesota. “Sales were picking up,” said Scott Petry, a chainsaw…

Cass County Vector Control Already Battling Mosquito Populations

Cass County Vector Control is making rounds in the community to get rid of mosquitoes before they cause harm

FARGO, ND — It’s almost that time of year again where the buzzing and biting insects are coming out to play. “Especially at night, sometimes at night when it gets really humid there will be like a thick cloud of them just to attack you left and right,” said Ward Kitzman from West Fargo. “This year we’re seeing mosquitoes in…

Four People Escape Unharmed at Fire in Moorhead

The garage is facing extensive damage from the fire

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Crews respond to a fire in Moorhead just after 6:30 p.m. They found heavy smoke inside a garage at 1621 5th Street South. It took under 20 minutes to put the fire out. Four people were home at the time and were able to get out. A crew from Fargo was originally requested but was cleared to leave after…

Jackie Do My Job: Zookeeper

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns What it Takes To Be a Zookeeper at the Chahinkapa Zoo

All week long you can see KVRR’s Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The first job Jackie did was learn what it takes to be a zookeeper at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Her tasks included feeding the animals, giving them enrichment, and cleaning up after them. If you have a job you’d like to see…

RedHawks Donate To Shriner’s Hospital for Home Exhibition Game

Staff with the RedHawks said they tries to be as active in the community as possible

FARGO, N.D. — Dig out those foam fingers and baseball hats. The RedHawks  hosted their first home exhibition game of the summer. Tickets were $7 each, with a portion of the cost going toward the Shrine Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Both new and returning playing battled the St. Paul Saints. This is the organization’s 22nd season. Tickets are available at…

Student Robot Projects Day at NDSU

Computer Science Students at NDSU Present Their Semester Long Robot Projects

FARGO, ND — Computer Science students at NDSU have released the robots! Students presented their semester-long projects and then had the opportunity to try out their peers projects. Some of the projects included ground robots, robots that connect with one another, robot soccer and drones. The assistant professor of the class says that this project helps prepare students for the…

President Trump Nominates Former U of M Professor to U.S. Court of Appeals

His nomination requires Senate confirmation

  WASHINGTON D.C. — President Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The 42-year-old former University of Minnesota Law School professor was on Trump’s short list of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees. His nomination requires Senate confirmation. It would give…

Moszer to be Honored on National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C.

Join us for our coverage as the nation honors those killed in the line of duty

  FARGO, ND — Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer will be honored as his name is engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers memorial in Washington D.C. KVRR will be there live starting Saturday night from a candlelight vigil on the National Mall right through the National Peace Officers Memorial Day service on Monday. Join us for our coverage…

North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest Underway

Photographers will be judged on their ability to showcase North Dakota as a Legendary travel destination

“Watching the sunset at Double Ditch” by Nick Hornbacher – 2016 Governor’s Photo Contest “Best in Show”  NORTH DAKOTA — Grab your camera and get outside. Your snapshots of the things to do and see in North Dakota could earn you cash and be published. The 2017 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest is underway through August 31. Photographers will be…

City of West Fargo May Have Cloudy Water

The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it's full of minerals

WEST FARGO, ND — People in West Fargo could find that their water has turned cloudy. The city is flushing fire hydrants all week to clean out the water main filtration system. The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it’s full of minerals. Before washing your clothes you are encouraged to check it by running the cold water…