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First responders share their experiences from 14 vehicle I-94 crash

First responders tell us the difficulties of helping victims in the bitter cold and trying not to get frostbite.

February 22, 2022

Site Staff,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – First responders at the scene of a 14 vehicle crash between Casselton and Mapleton on I-94 on Monday tell us the difficulties of helping victims in the bitter cold and trying not to get frostbite. “We were initially paged out to a multivehicle accident, we were unsure about how many vehicles would be necessary for us…

Snowplows Work Overtime As Public Works Clean Up Streets

February 22, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Snowplows have been busy these last couple days fresh after a blizzard. Blizzard conditions blitzed through the city Monday and Tuesday and Fargo Public Works as well as crews in West Fargo and Moorhead are working hard to make sure roads are clear so drivers can get around. The priority are the main roads likely to…

What does it take to close a highway or interstate during winter weather?

February 22, 2022

Site Staff,

NEAR MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – A crash involving 14 vehicles between Mapleton and Casselton on Monday may have you thinking what it takes to close down an interstate or highway. Every storm the Highway Patrol works with the state’s Department of Transportation to evaluate road conditions and visibility for traffic speeds. Monday’s storm cut across the southeastern corner of North…

UPDATE: I-29 & I-94 Both Open, No Travel Advised

MnDOT has closed Highway 210 from Fergus Falls to Breckenridge

February 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Update 8:30pm 02/22/22) — The continued storm has led to a number of flight cancellations at Fargo’s Hector International Airport. As far as the roads, both I-29 and I-94 are back open but no travel is advised due to blowing snow and dangerously brutal wind chills. North Dakota Highway Patrol says speeds are reduced. A number of…

UPDATE: Missing Moorhead Woman Located and is Safe

February 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR Update 03/09/22) — Moorhead Police: Hassan is no longer considered a missing person. She was located and was safe. Thank you for your concern. **Original Story Below** Police in Moorhead are asking the public for help in locating a missing woman. They say 23-year-old Hamdi Hassan was last seen by family members on Sunday. Police say the…

Board of Higher Education Expected To Name New NDSU President Wednesday

February 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU will select it’s 15th president on Wednesday after a morning of final interviews. Drs. David Cook, Hesham El-Rewini, and Mary Holz Clause are the remaining candidates to replace President Dean Bresciani. The State Board of Higher Education will interview the finalists and then announce their selection Wednesday afternoon. Bresciani will serve as president through December…

Altru’s President Is Out Days Before New CEO Starts

February 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a sudden leadership shakeup at Altru Health System in Grand Forks. Dr. Steven Weiser who has served as Altru’s President is out. Karen Thingelstad, chair of Altru’s Board of Directors says, quote, “This decision has been made in the best interest of the organization” and she wishes him well in his future endeavors….

Train-Semi Crash In Wilkin Co., Sheriff Advises No Travel, Help Could Take Hours

February 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WILKIN CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A collision between a semi and train is reported in Wilkin County. MnDOT temporarily closed Highway 55 near Nashua due to the crash around 4 Tuesday afternoon. There is no word on any injuries. Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says visibility is still less than 100 yards in most of the county and they advise no…

Cramer, Hoeven introduce TRUCKERS Act

February 22, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven are co-sponsoring a bill that would exempt non-U.S. citizen commercial truck drivers from vaccination requirements when temporarily entering the United States from Canada or Mexico. The bill is called the Terminating Reckless and Unnecessary Checks Known to Erode Regular Shipping (TRUCKERS) Act. “Vaccine mandates for truckers to enter…

Couple’s family sues over fatal Empire Builder derailment

February 22, 2022

Jim Monk,

Amtrak derailment. Sept. 25, 2021HELENA, Mont. – The family of a Georgia couple who were on a trip celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary when they died in an Amtrak train derailment in Montana has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Amtrak and BSNF Railway, which owns the tracks. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Illinois, says Amtrak and…