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Maple and Sheyenne Rivers may cause potential flooding

Multiple cities are taking precautions for potential record setting crests in the Maple and Sheyenne Rivers.

May 1, 2022

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple cities are taking precautions for potential record setting crests in the Maple and Sheyenne Rivers. With the heavy rain over the last several weeks, rivers are rising and some areas are preparing for flooding. Jason Benson, Cass County Engineer, says the areas expected to see the worst of it are the Sheyenne River between…

Some People Asked To Evacuate Homes In Cavalier Due To Rising Water

May 1, 2022

TJ Nelson,

CAVALIER, N.D. (KVRR) — The mayor has asked some people living in Cavalier, North Dakota to evacuate their homes. It’s due to the excessive rainfall and rising river. The evacuation includes areas of River Street, south end of Bjornson Drive, Millana Drive, and Madison Street. Those areas are expected to become inundated and people will be unable to leave due…

Several Cars of BNSF Train Derail and Catch Fire West of Minot

May 1, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258BURLINGTON, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — Several train cars caught fire after at least 11 cars of a BNSF train derailed near Burlington, North Dakota. That is just west of Minot. No injuries are reported. The railroad said in a statement that the train derailed between Minot and Des Lacs around 1 a.m. Railcars containing paper products and frozen…

Levee Watch Volunteers Needed in Valley City as Sheyenne River Rises

May 1, 2022

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Valley City is looking for levee watch volunteers to cover four-hour shifts now through at least Wednesday. Call the Flood Hotline to sign up: 701-890-7848. The Sheyenne River has jumped a foot since Friday and is sitting at just over 18 feet with a crest forecast Sunday night of 18.1 feet. The record of 20.6…

Man Accused of Assaulting Grand Forks Woman After Following Her Into Apartment

May 1, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman is assaulted in a Grand Forks apartment and police arrest an unnamed man. It happened around 10:45 Sunday morning in the 2600 block of 13th Avenue South. Police say the man followed the woman into a secure building and asked to use her phone. He then followed the woman into her apartment and…

Local athletes cash in on NIL Deals

April 30, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- NIL deals are sweeping the nation in college sports, athletes are able to get paid in different ways for their image and likeness. Members of one local women’s basketball team are cashing in. Shoot 360 Fargo provides elite training for players of all ages, they have technology to break down the analytics of a players shooting percentages,…

UPDATE: Authorities identify couple found dead in their home in Wadena

April 30, 2022

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WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) – Two people are found killed at a rural home in Wadena. The Otter Tail County’s Sherriff’s Office says 25-year-old Isaac Malone fatally shot his 25-year-old wife Ariel Malone and then took his own life. Assisting the Sheriff’s Office is the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Autopsies were conducted by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Ramsey….

Kupec wins DFL District 4 Senate endorsement

April 30, 2022

Jim Monk,

Rob KupecGLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota DFLers have endorsed KVRR-TV Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec to run for the District 4 seat in the Minnesota Senate. Kupec won the endorsement during a meeting of District 4 delegates Saturday in Glyndon. He’s running for the seat being vacated by longtime DFL State Senator Kent Eken. Kupec has been Chief Meteorologist at KVRR-TV…

Pickleball unites two states in the Spring Showdown Tournament in West Fargo

Rustad Recreation Center welcomes over one hundred athletes from North Dakota and Minnesota to compete in its second annual Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament.

April 29, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Rustad Recreation Center welcomes over 100 athletes from North Dakota and Minnesota to compete in its second annual Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament. Pickleball is a sport that crosses between tennis, ping pong and badminton and played with paddles and plastic balls. You can play singles or doubles and there are inside and outside courts. Rustad Recreation…

Child Abuse Prevention Month shines a light on local issues

It's Child Abuse Prevention Month and doctors who work in Sanford Health's Traumatic Treatment Center say child abuse is a serious issue in North Dakota.

April 29, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and doctors who work in Sanford Health’s Traumatic Treatment Center say child abuse is a serious issue in North Dakota. According to the health system, in 2020 there were almost 2,000 confirmed child abuse cases with several deaths. Experts say COVID has a negative impact and they saw some of their…