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Fergus Falls Voters To Decide Nearly $55 Million School Bond on Tuesday

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. (KVRR) – Voters will decide on a nearly $55 million bond referendum for Fergus Falls Public Schools next Tuesday. “Our cabling doesn’t conform to modern standards and the architect said that’s because it was installed before standards existed. So it gives you an idea of some of the age of the infrastructure.” Infrastructure problems like this is…

Fargo Police Identify Two Remaining Suspects in Vicious Beating Last Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police identify the two remaining suspects wanted for a vicious beating in downtown Fargo on April 6. They are looking for these men: 26-year-old Esiquio Hernandez and 48-year-old John Hernandez both of Moorhead. If they are spotted you should call 9-1-1 with information about their location, clothing, vehicle and direction. Anonymous tips can be submitted…

Fargo Native To Be Featured in “The Blue Angels” Documentary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo native who has wowed crowds for years with the Blue Angels is featured in a new documentary. Capt. Brian Kesselring has served as the Commanding Officer and Flight Leader of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. “The Blue Angels” documentery goes behind the scenes of the team that has brought its daring aerobatics to airshows…

Pet Connection: Meet Bello

Bello means "beautiful" in Spanish. That perfectly captures this week's Pet Connection cutie

  Bello means “beautiful” in Spanish. That perfectly captures this week’s Pet Connection cutie. Bello is a two-year-old orange tabby from our friends at Homeward Animal Shelter. He is a super sweet cat who loves all people. He really just wants to be a cuddly lap cat. He’s not the biggest fan of dogs. Bello is also positive for feline…

Grand Forks lawmaker arrested for DUI

State Rep. Claire CoryGRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A Grand Forks lawmaker was arrested for misdemeanor DUI early Tuesday morning. About 1 a.m., Rep. Claire Cory, R-Grand Forks, was driving near the intersection of Gateway Drive and Columbia Road in Grand Forks when a local police officer pulled her over, according to the arrest citation. A breath test…

VIDEO: West Fargo street closed Thursday for hazardous material cleanup after spill

A West Fargo road is closed Thursday so crews can clean up a fuel spill

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo road was closed so crews could clean up a fuel spill. Just after midnight, West Fargo Fire Department responded to the intersection of 13th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast. They discovered that a fuel truck sprung a leak while driving down 7th Avenue. Crews secured the road and blocked nearby water drainage…

Two separate crashes close interstate exit ramps in the metro

There were two crashes on interstate roads that closed exit ramps in the metro Wednesday night

(FARGO/WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There were two crashes that closed interstate exit ramps in the metro Wednesday night. The first one happened around 5:50 pm on the loop ramp from northbound I-29 to westbound I-94. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 49-year-old Fargo man lost control of a Chevy Camaro and hit a guardrail. He was taken to Sanford…

Bluestem Amphitheater to Host Country Star Billy Currington This Summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The country singer with hits like “People Are Crazy”, “Hey Girl” and “Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer” is coming to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead this summer. Billy Currington will take the stage on Saturday, August 31 with special guests Bryan Martin and Drew Green. Tickets for the rain or shine show will be available during an…