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Local group stresses action on climate change

Red River Valley Climate Action was founded after the September 2019 climate strikes took place

January 19, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A recently-founded group in the metro wants local politicians to take action on climate change. Red River Valley Climate Action hosted a meeting at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo to discuss strategies on getting the group’s message heard. An upcoming goal for the group is to campaign for a climate emergency declaration in Fargo-Moorhead. One…

House In Rural Fairmount, North Dakota Destroyed By Fire

no one was home at the time of the fire and there are no injuries

January 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND CO., N.D. — A rural Fairmount, North Dakota house is destroyed by fire. Numerous crews responded after getting the call around 8 Sunday morning to 9725 179th Avenue Southeast. Richland County Sheriff’s Office officials say no one was home at the time of the fire and there are no injuries. The fire spread to a nearby outbuilding and was…

People Across Valley Digging Their Way Out After Winter Storm

One Fargo woman says this weekend storm had an impact on her business

January 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Sounds of snowblowers starting up and the sights of people pulling out their shovels for another weekend of cleaning out the driveway begins. For Meaghan Anderson, this isn’t her first rodeo in the valley during the winter. “This is my 2nd year in this house so I have lived in North Dakota since I was born…

Driving Conditions Leave Some Truck Drivers Stuck in Fargo

One truck driver was headed to Forest River, but extreme weather made it impossible to leave

January 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Melvin Ott was headed north to refill the truck after doing a delivery, but weather conditions changed those plans. “I was delivering yesterday off exit 69, about six miles up the road and I was suppose to go to Forest River to reload yesterday and couldn’t make it. It’s too dangerous,” says Ott. He says road conditions…

Fargo Hosts North Dakota State Pinball Tournament

The Winner Moves On To Compete In Denver Colorado on March 5th

January 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — While most of the valley spent their day down in the snow, a group of pinball players were out racking up their high scores. It’s all apart of the North Dakota State Pinball Championship at Pinball Fargo. The top 16 players in the state competed to see who would go onto the National Tournament. These 16 were…

Fargo-Moorhead Area Deals Winter Storm

As conditions worsen Emptying says it's best to just get off the road as quickly and safely as possible.

January 17, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – In West Fargo plows are steaming through across the streets and avenues of the town. This route is just one of many the city is going to be making throughout the weekend. “We are kind of running two shifts a day crew and a night crew just waiting out the storm and see what it’s going to do…

MATBUS to cancel service tonight

January 17, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – MATUBUS will suspend all services at 9:15 Friday night. The Ground Transportation Center on NP Avenue will close 15 minutes afterward. MATBUS says all routes are expected to resume on Saturday with normal schedules. Categories: Local News Tags: MATBUS

NDSU Brings New Bison Gear To The Bookstore

The store brought in championship gear to celebrate the Bison's 8th F-C-S Championship

January 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- At the store, you will be able to find anything from t-shirts and sweaters to hoodies and hats. The store is also expecting a new shipment that will include glasses, banners, coins and embroidered jackets. They say items have been selling pretty quickly. “Definitely the locker room hats and tees, the Bison dynasty shirts, and once we get…

Locals Stock Up On Winter Items As Conditions Are Expected to Deteriorate

We spoke to locals to see what items they like to have on their homes.

January 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- As classes have been cancelled for most high school students in the area, many are taking advantage and having a day in. “Breakfast food, milk, pizza, drinks, and then like snacks, cause we’re just going to watch movies and not do very much,” says Morgan, a high school student. These students are happy to stay at home for…

Snowstorm closes portions of I-29 & causes no travel advisories

January 17, 2020

KVRR Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA – Strong winds are causing near-zero visibility and life-threatening driving conditions in some areas. Interstate 29 is closed from Fargo to the South Dakota border. Highway 13 from I-29 to Wahpeton is closed. Fargo Public Works has closed 52nd Avenue South between 45th Street and Veterans Boulevard. The city has also closed 19th Avenue North between University…