GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) – An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city’s water. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the connection after water samples from two buildings both tested positive for legionella bacteria. The disease is caused by inhaling the bacteria in the water. However, in rare cases it has been known…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is sentenced to eight years behind bars for holding a woman hostage in Fargo last February. In court on Monday, Hector Flores changed his plea to guilty to a number of charges including felonious restraint, fleeing a peace officer and domestic violence. Flores got 3 years on a criminal mischief charge and was…
Yung Gravy & Jakob Dylan of The WallflowersFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair has landed an artist that they call “sensational” and known for his unique blend of nostalgia, modern flair, and infectious beats…and he was born in Rochester, Minnesota! Yung Gravy will take the grandstand stage on July 5 with special guest Tayler Holder. Tickets will be…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Clitherall, Minnesota man reaches a plea deal and avoids a trial, which was supposed to start today, for a crash in June 2022 in Fargo that left one man dead. Shandi Cordner has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and sentenced to five years in jail. A charge of aggravated reckless driving was dropped. Cordner crashed…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s case against the federal government for compensation for damages during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests is going to trial on Thursday. It will be overseen and decided by U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor in Bismarck. The state has been in a battle over recouping $38 million in damages tied to the protest south of…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – The driver of a car that crashed into the front of the Calvary Community Church in Grand Forks Monday afternoon is facing a DUI charge, Grand Forks police say Issa Bawzer passed out driving on South Washington Street. Police say a passenger grabbed the wheel and turned onto the frontage road before striking the church…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Today is Mardi Gras. It says something about a holiday when it has its own dessert attached to it. Breadsmith of Fargo has been busy serving up the iconic king cake for the last two weeks. The Fat Tuesday dessert is a braided cake flavored with citrus and covered in icing. Each cake comes with…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The city of Moorhead has received a $375,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to help fight the spread of emerald ash borer. City officials say the grant will be used to purchase approximately 1,575 trees that will be planted by City Forestry crews and private contractors. EAB was discovered in early 2023 in…
BOTTINEAU, N.D. — Are you choked up over an ex this Valentine’s Day? Bitter over a breakup? Lump left in your throat over love gone wrong? You might find this easier to swallow: a cockroach. At least, the exotic animals at Bottineau, North Dakota-based Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue do. For a small donation, they can heal your…
NORMAN COUNTY, MINN. (KVRR/UPDATE 2PM 2/13/24) – A teen is dead after a fiery crash on Highway 200 near Ada, Minnesota. State Patrol says 17-year-old Cody Prestergord of Gary, Minnesota crashed head-on into a grain hauling semi. Prestergord died at the scene. The semi caught fire. The semi driver, 76-year-old Jerry Wang of Winger, Minnesota, had non-life-threatening injuries. The crash…
