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Lawsuit contends North Dakota utilities, regulators mishandled powerline case

April 6, 2026

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers, left, asks a question during oral arguments at the North Dakota State Capitol on April 2, 2026. At right is Justice Doug Bahr. The court has been asked to hear arguments in a case over a proposed powerline. (Pool photo by Tanner Ecker/Bismarck Tribune)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — With a…

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Weekend snowfall sets record for Fargo-Moorhead

April 6, 2026

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The official snowfall measurement for Fargo on Saturday was a record-setting 9.6 inches. National Weather Service lead forecaster Timothy Lynch in Grand Forks says the total is a new single-day record for April 4. The previous record for that day was 4.7 inches set in 2023. The snow also had a lot of water content. Lynch says…

A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

April 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

In this image provided by Sepahnews, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s official website, wreckage is shown at what Iran’s state TV claimed was the site of a downed American transport plane and two helicopters involved in a rescue operation, in Isfahan province, Iran, April, 2026. (Sepahnews via AP)The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down…

Fire causes extensive damage to detached garage in Grand Forks

April 5, 2026

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A fire has caused extensive damage to a detached garage at a home in Grand Forks. Fire crews were called out early Saturday night to the 3508 10th Avenue North. They arrived to smoke and flames coming from the garage. Crews put the fire out and they were able to keep it contained to the…

Four people hurt after ambulance rolled during snowstorm near Bemidji

April 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Four people were hurt when an ambulance went off the road and rolled in Beltrami County early Saturday morning. The crash happened on Highway 89 northwest of Bemidji in Liberty Township just after 2:30 a.m. Minnesota State Patrol says the ambulance driver lost control on the snow and ice covered road, went into the ditch…

Health Experts Warn of “Heart Attack Snow”

Because the temperatures have been warmer during this last snowfall, the accumulated snow has a higher water content, making it heavier and more taxing on one's heart to move.

April 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While many around the country might be shocked at heavy snowfall in April, it’s pretty much business as usual for those in Fargo-Moorhead. Also commonplace is the act of clearing that snow from your property. But health experts at Essentia say it can be far more dangerous than you might think. “We have to be really…

“Cats in Hiss-Tory” Showcases Competing, Adoptable Cats Alike

The two-day event was organized by the Minn-Kota Cat Club, who are affiliated with the American Cat Fanciers Association.

April 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Caturday” stretched into Sunday this weekend, with a massive cat show taking place at the Ramada in Fargo. The Minn-Kota Cat Club, affiliated with the American Cat Fanciers Association, hosted “Cats in Hiss-Tory” on April 4 and 5. There were cats up for adoption, vendors selling pet products, and a cat beauty competition. The competition had…

Foolers’ Ball Returns for Fourth Installment

The annual celebration of weird beer continues to grow in popularity.

April 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fans of weird beer once again found their fancies tickled at Brewhalla on Saturday. It was the fourth annual Foolers’ Ball, a celebration of limited-edition and flat-out strange brews from across North America. Over 50 breweries showed up to show off their odd creations. Event organizers say the weirdness of some of these flavors is difficult…

Dinosaur Adventure Brings Prehistoric Magic to Butler Machinery Arena

The attraction's owners say that their driving force is the look on children's faces when they see the dinosaurs for the first time.

April 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Lovers of all creatures prehistoric were in for a treat this weekend if they went to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. That’s because Dinosaur Adventure was in town at the Butler Machinery Arena. General manager Chris Songer and his wife started running dinosaur shows seven years ago when she retired from the police force in…

Snowy Conditions Cause Rollover Crash Near Gladstone

The driver of the semi reportedly sustained serious injuries in the crash.

April 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

STARK COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A 54-year-old semi driver is currently recuperating from serious injuries at Sanford in Bismarck following a serious crash in Stark County. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says that the incident occurred just before 7:00 P.M. mountain time on April 3. The driver of a 2025 Volvo semi hauling a trailer of frozen food lost control…