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North Dakotans & Minnesotans prepare for first major winter storm of season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With blizzard-like conditions on the horizon across much of North Dakota and Minnesota, the North Dakota Department of Transportation advises people to stay off the roads. “It’s been a while since we’ve seen these kind of conditions and even though all of us are used to living up here in North Dakota, sometimes we forget. Sometimes…

Retired Fargo Attorney and Former Dem-NPL State Party Leader Died on Election Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL party died on election day. Mark Schneider also served as regional attorney for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and was chair of the North Dakota Governor’s Council on Human Resources. He lived most of his life in Fargo and founded the Schneider Law Firm which is now…

Part of I-94 closed from Valley City to Jamestown

NORTH DAKOTA – Westbound interstate 94 is closed from Valley City to Jamestown because of a crash. The Department of Transportation says the road is icy. People who drive through a road closure could be fined up to $250. You can see North Dakota road conditions by clicking here. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: I-94, INTERSTATE 94, jamestown,…

Otter Tail Power Company fixing outages

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – Otter Tail Power Company crews are working to restore outages. The business says customers in Amenia, Buffalo, Casselton, Ellendale and Mapleton are in the dark. Crews are working to remove ice from power lines. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: ND, north dakota, OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY, OUTAGE, power

Fargo Police & FBI doing outreach at The Arbors

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Police and the FBI reach out to people living at The Arbors in South Fargo. The department says it wants to build and strengthen relationships at the apartment complex on 23rd Street South across from Countryside Trailer Court. Fargo Police says they are sending officers out because of what it calls “persistent violent crime related incidents…

Democratic Trifecta In Minnesota After Tuesday’s Election

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Democrats will have full control of the state legislature following Tuesday’s election. It’s the first time in a decade and second time in a century. Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller conceded this morning that his party had lost its majority to Democrats. That followed a concession earlier from GOP House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt….

House Catches Fire In Rural Warren, Minnesota

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A house is lost in a fire in rural Warren, Minnesota. Polk County Sheriff’s office got the call to the property just before 7 a.m. Deputies arrived on scene to find the single-story house fully engulfed in flames. They say the homeowner was notified and they confirmed that no one was inside at the time….