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Slick Roads Are Causing Crashes Including Jackknifed Semis Along I-94

March 25, 2024

TJ Nelson,

X: @MSPPIO_NWFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Sgt. Jesse Grabow with Minnesota State Patrol is giving us a look at how the roads are out there in some parts of Minnesota. These snapshots of jackknifed and overturned semis were taken along I-94 between Fergus Falls and Alexandria around 2 p.m. Grabow wrote on social media that roads are ice and snow…

Moorhead Woman Sentenced To Jail for Hit & Run That Injured Boy Last April

March 25, 2024

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead woman is sentenced to 60 days in Clay County Jail for a hit and run last April that injured a 12-year-old boy. In January, 60-year-old Jacqueline Swanson changed her plea to guilty to criminal vehicular homicide, a second count was dropped. During her sentencing today, the judge gave Swanson 18 months in prison but…

LIVE: Veterans groups help keep stories of Vietnam Veterans alive

The Moorhead American Legion and the group Vietnam Veterans of America is inviting everyone to come and honor those who served in the Vietnam era.

March 25, 2024

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead American Legion and the group Vietnam Veterans of America is inviting everyone to come and honor those who served in the Vietnam era. Vietnam Veterans Day is this Friday. The Legion is hosting a community lunch on Friday from 11am to 2pm. There will be a program from the Fargo Honor Guard’s Jason…

Monday Morning Storm Update: More snow, gusty winds expected throughout the day

We're not done with this spring storm just yet.

March 25, 2024

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – We’re not done with this spring storm just yet. The National Weather Service issued an update Monday morning. They predict 3-6 more inches of snow in Fargo between now and Tuesday evening. Snow amounts are more significant further east. Detroit Lakes could see 4-8 more inches while Bemidji can expect 5-10 more inches. The northern…

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

March 24, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

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

March 24, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

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…

Langdon, North Dakota Man Killed In Head On Crash, Two Others Injured

March 24, 2024

TJ Nelson,

(March 25, 2024 UPDATE 1:42p.m.) — The 26-year-old man from Langdon, North Dakota who died in a head on crash has been identified as Ryan Wells. LANGDON, N.D. (KVRR) — A 26-year-old man from Langdon, North Dakota is dead after a head on crash Saturday Night. North Dakota State Patrol says the crash happened around 9:45 last night one mile…

School Announcements for Monday

March 24, 2024

KVRR Staff,

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

March 23, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

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

March 22, 2024

Jim Monk,

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….