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Snow Way Around It: Fargo Must Move Snow Piles

How Public Works Tackles Snowy Roads

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo has seen just under 15 inches of snow since Christmas creating a catastrophe for drivers and and the challenging task of clearing the roads. When the city needs to remove more than a foot of snow, where is it all to go? The Fargo Public works crew is up for the task. “When we do…

Former US Attorney Drew Wrigley intends to run for North Dakota Attorney General

Drew Wrigley tells KVRR that he plans to file paperwork for his candidacy.

FARGO (KVRR) – Former U.S. attorney Drew Wrigley plans to run for North Dakota attorney general. Drew Wrigley tells KVRR that he plans to file paperwork for his candidacy. Wrigley, 56, makes his announcement two weeks after current AG Wayne Stenehjem said he won’t run for reelection next year. Stenehjem has been Attorney General since 2001. East Central District Court…

Pet Connection: Meet Gomez

You'll love him as much as Gomez Addams loves Morticia.

Fans of the “mysterious and spooky, ” as the song goes, we may have a match for you in little Mr. Gomez. This beautiful boy comes to us for this week’s Pet Connection courtesy of Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic pet rescue. He’s a ball python, which are some of the easiest to care for and handle species of snakes….

Fargo Police find toddler outside, Cass County State’s Attorney looking into charges

Officers found the child near the 700 block of 23rd Street South in Fargo.

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Fargo Police place three children in protective custody after finding a three year old outside. Someone called police around 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28 to say a toddler was wandering outside. Officers found the child near the 700 block of 23rd Street South in Fargo. Two other kids were nearby in an apartment. It’s not…

New Year’s Eve on Broadway Square in Fargo has been cancelled

The New Year's Eve event was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. tomorrow night.

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Due to weather and cold temperatures, Broadway Square is cancelling its New Year’s Eve Extravaganza event planned for Friday, December 31. This free Fargo Park District event was scheduled for December 31 from 8:00-10:30 pm. SCHEELS Skating Rink and Skate Shack hours are also impacted due to weather, as the rink and Skate Shack will be…

Red Lake Police make major Fentanyl bust

They found over 1/2 pound of Fentanyl and nearly two ounces of Methamphetamine along with $2,413.00 in cash.

RED LAKE, MN (KVRR) – The Red Lake Police Department Narcotics Unit, with assistance, made a large Fentanyl bust on Wednesday. With assistance by Patrol, Conservation and Investigation units they served a search warrant in the West End area of Red lake. They found over 1/2 pound of Fentanyl and nearly two ounces of Methamphetamine along with $2,413.00 in cash….

Moorhead Police demonstrate new detainment technology

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -Moorhead Police has new detainment technology for a safer experience for officers and people who may not be cooperating while being arrested. “I’ve been doing this for 20 years. I wish we would have had this 20 years ago; the number of times people are once they’re in the back of a car, first of all getting…

Sanford Health releases most popular baby names for 2021

Amelia and Oliver take the top spots for most popular names this past year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health helped welcome many new babies into the world this year. Now they have put out a list of the top names born in their hospitals. For the second year in a row, Amelia topped the list as the most popular name for girls born in 2021. For boys, Oliver is the most popular which…