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Educators Learn About Improving Students’ Well-Being at Healthy Schools Summit

There were activities that help educators understand the emotions students go through

March 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Being healthy is about so much more than just the physical. At the Healthy Schools Summit, educators learn about improving students’ well–being. The theme of the summit is “Head to Toe, Inside and Out: Educating the Whole Child.” Educators learn about everything from grant writing to vaping to physical activity. “We have had an increase in vaping and getting…

Moorhead Stresses Importance of Proper Sump Pump Discharge Use

Melting snow and sump pumps connected to a sanitary sewer can cause sewer back-ups for entire neighborhoods

March 29, 2019

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MOORHEAD– The city of Moorhead’s wastewater division is encouraging all sump pump owners to direct the pump’s discharge outside of the home rather than to a floor drain or sanitary sewer connection. Sump pumps placed in the sanitary sewer during the winter months can cause excess water come springtime and sewer back-up. Placing your sump pump in a sanitary sewer…

Fargodome Welcomes PRCA Championship Rodeo

The rodeo offers seven different events for the over 200 contestants participating

March 29, 2019

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FARGO– Grab your boots and head over to this year’s PRCA Championship Rodeo at the Fargodome. The rodeo offers seven different events for the over 200 contestants participating. Brady Jandreau, who was injured nearly three years ago at the rodeo and later starred in the movie, “The Rider,” will be at the rodeo. Jandreau says he doesn’t feel alive not…

West Fargo Police Sergeant Demoted After DUI

Sergeant Ryan Dennis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer.

March 29, 2019

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WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo officer has been demoted and suspended for driving under the influence. Sergeant Ryan Denis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer. He will also serve a 15-day, unpaid suspension effective today. Last month, Police were called to 19th Avenue East and Beaton Drive for a report of a reckless driver. They…

Victim Identifed In Thief River Falls Fatal Fire

Twenty three year old Alexandra Jo Ellingson died in the fire on the west side of town at 307 Arnold Avenue.

March 29, 2019

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THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN — A suspect is now charged with second-degree murder and arson after an apartment fire in Thief River Falls. Twenty three year old Alexandra Jo Ellingson died in the fire on the west side of town at 307 Arnold Avenue. According to the medical examiner .. she died due to asphyxiation. 23-year old Devon Pulczinski, who…

Fargo Father Involved In Fatal Crash Held On $500,000 Bail

31-year-old Christopher Devine appeared in court in a neck brace.

March 29, 2019

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FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man remains in the Cass County Jail with bail set at $500,000 cash on charges filed after a high-speed crash last Saturday night that killed his 7-year-old son and critically injured 5-year-old son. 31-year-old Christopher Devine appeared in court in a neck brace. He’d been hospitalized for several days. A prosecutor cited previous drunken driving…

Moorhead, Cass County Scaling Back Sandbag Operations

Sandbagging may pick up again if weather conditions change.

March 29, 2019

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CASS COUNTY, ND — Both Cass County and Moorhead City leaders have decided to suspend sandbagging operations due to favorable weather predictions. Here are the releases from both Moorhead and Cass County. MOORHEAD, MN — In the first two days of operation, 33,050 sandbags were filled at the Moorhead Sandbag Operations Center. Sandbag filling continues today (Friday). While a spring…

City of Fargo Adjusts Flood Fight, Sandbag Central Suspending Operation Friday Night

It is important to note the need for a strong volunteer effort through 7 p.m. today to finish a strong sandbag production effort.

March 29, 2019

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FARGO, ND — Fargo’s Sandbag Central will close at 7 p.m. Friday, days ahead of schedule and 600,000 sandbags under the original goal of 1-million sandbags. The slow melt and lack of rain and snow the past couple of weeks are responsible. Fargo will now prepare for a possible crest of 39-ft. and not the nearly 41-ft that had been a…

LIVE: Flood Health Flood Warning

It's cold and wet and really dangerous to drive through. But that's only the beginning.

March 29, 2019

Emily Welker,

North Dakota State Department of Health scientists are warning us about serious health risks from our rising flood waters. You might think the biggest danger of dealing with floodwaters is that they’re a muddy mess. But as state environmental scientist Christine Roob explained when she sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about it. Flood…

Father Expected In Court To Face Homicide Charges

Their father, 31-year-old Christopher Devine, was placed under arrest for DUI

March 29, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, ND – 31-year-old Christopher Devine is expected in court this afternoon to be formally charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide and two counts of criminal vehicular injury in a drunk driving crash involving his two sons on Saturday March 23rd. The Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office says a blood test shows Devine’s blood alcohol content was 0.267…