courtesy, KFGOCHRISTINE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fire destroyed a machine shop on a farm four miles north of Christine, N.D. Fire Chief Randy Monson says the building was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. He says there was electric heating in the building but if there was an electrical problem it was hard to tell due to damage. The…
They’re the only animal rescue in the Fargo metro area that specifically serves reptiles and exotic pets. And this morning, they’re up to their eyeballs in small animals, including seven guinea pigs. Since seven is supposed to be a lucky number, let’s introduce you to one of them. His name is Chance. He’s got a beautiful long coat, loves to…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2022 that can turn into a first-round pick if Wentz plays 75% of the snaps this year or 70% and…
BISMARCK, N.D. – State Department of Health officials say the variant strain of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom has now been confirmed in North Dakota. One person had recently returned from domestic travel before getting sick and the second person was a close contact of the first. Officials say one other case is suspected to be the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A street is blocked off after a water main break overnight in Moorhead. The Moorhead Fire Department tells KVRR Local News the break happened around midnight on the 1000 block of 18 1/2 Street. S. The break spilled water onto the road covering about half a block. Moorhead Public Service crews were out making repairs overnight….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a 3-1 vote, the Fargo City Commission decides to extend its face mask mandate until March 22nd. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig was the sole vote against the face mask mandate extension. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was not present, but has voted against extending the mandate in the past. The extension comes following a recommendation from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says it’s no surprise that the U.K. COVID-19 variant has made its way to North Dakota. Even so, he says it does concern him, as there is evidence that the variant is more contagious and may cause more severe illness. Griffin says Sanford Health in Fargo is prepared for…
FARGO, N.D. – The new Mrs. North Dakota Amy Longtin started a tech-focused non-profit to provide tools to kids in need. Tech4kids is donating 20 refurbished laptops to another non-profit focused on education. They were donated by many local companies such as Stoneridge Software and RDO. Tech4kids then made sure they were in good working order. “I reached out to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent and because of the pandemic, people have found a new way to observe the event. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd held a drive-thru ash penance where Pastor Taylor distributed the ash with Q tips and masks. 40 members of the congregation took part in the sacrament, the…
George Floyd memorial MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis city leaders are beefing up security plans, preparing to close streets and keeping residents and businesses informed as the trial approaches for the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Mayor Jacob Frey said security will be a top priority during the trial. Former police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with…
