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Slight Delay In Work After 11th Street Underpass Groundbreaking in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The largest road project in Moorhead’s history is finally underway and already facing its first delay. A groundbreaking was held Saturday for the 11th Street Underpass to go under BNSF lines between Center Avenue and 1st Avenue North. Crews were going to start detours tomorrow but the weather has pushed those plans to Wednesday. That is…

Early Spring Storm Is Making Travel Difficult for Some in the Region

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The region is seeing snow and strong winds. Snow and strong winds are expected from Sunday through Tuesday, impacting travel conditions across the region. Crews from Fargo Public Works have been on staff since Saturday afternoon prepping for this storm. “We did some pre-treating of the roads, and now we’re out there scraping some of the…

School Announcements for Monday

Weather-related school announcements for Monday, March 25: Barnesville – E-Learning Detroit Lakes – E-Learning Fergus Falls – Closed Frazee-Vergas – E-Learning Lake Park-Audubon – E-Learning New York Mills – E-Learning Pelican Rapids Public Schools – Closed Perham Public Schools – E-Learning Underwood – E-Learning Wadena Deer Creek – E-Learning   Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Fargo Apartment Fire forces residents to evacuate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At 10:42 AM the Fargo Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire at an apartment building located at 2551 Villa Drive. When they arrived on scene they observed smoke coming from the roof of the building and the windows of the apartments. While extinguishing the initial fire, the crews discovered that it had…

Sled hockey for a good cause

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sled hockey was on the agenda Friday at Cullen Sports Arena. Members of the KVRR News Team took to the ice to help raise awareness for Hope, Inc. The Moorhead-based non-profit provides sporting and recreational opportunities for children with mobility challenges. After a hard-fought, but friendly duel with a crosstown rival, the final score was 4-4….

LIVE: Trick-riding sisters performing in Fargo are 5th generation of rodeo family

The PRCA Championship Rodeo is in town this weekend. Going to the rodeo is a tradition for a lot of families. So is taking part.

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The PRCA Championship Rodeo is in town this weekend. Going to the rodeo is a tradition for a lot of families. So is taking part. Along with all the professional riders competing, you’ll also see trick riders. They are sisters 17-year-old Kate Flitton and 12-year-old Tera Flitton. They travel to rodeos all around the western…

Comments heat up over Fargo police officer’s parade picture

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department posted some pictures from Saturday’s St. Patrick’s parade downtown. One of them seems to really be a hit. This picture here of Officer Michael Anderson, tossing candy has nearly 700 reactions, more than 250 comments and around 80 shares. You might think, an officer doing good for the kids in our community….

Kratom supplements, sold legally, can pose addiction risks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kratom, a psychoactive tea from Southeast Asia, has gained a popularity as a replacement for drugs like fentanyl. It is sold legally over the counter as a supplement, but it still poses a risk for addiction. Many smoke shops in the area have begun selling products containing Kratom. The products boast many purported health benefits, from…

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center held its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo. The event invites the community to take in raising funds for the organization that provides mentorship and programs to at risk youth. They say the response to this year’s event has been even bigger…