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Blizzard shuts down highways, no travel advised in most of North Dakota

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Blizzard conditions have forced the North Dakota Department of Transportation to close Interstate 94 from Jamestown to Dickinson, Highway 52 from Jamestown to Minot, and several other highways. The DOT is also advising no travel in most of North Dakota. The exception is in the far southwest part of the state. Conditions are expected to worsen throughout…

Bud Grant dies at 95

MINNEAPOLIS  – Bud Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, died Saturday. He was 95. The Vikings announced Grant’s death on social media. “We are absolutely devastated to announce legendary Minnesota Vikings head coach…

MATBUS cancels all services Saturday and Sunday due to forecasted storm

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Due to the forecasted winter storm, MATBUS has canceled all services for Saturday and Sunday. The Ground Transportation Center on Northern Pacific Avenue in Downtown Fargo will also be closed. MATBUS says they will continue to monitor weather conditions. Any future service changes will be communicated to the public on MATBUS.com, as well as on social…

One person dead, one man arrested in Moorhead murder

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Moorhead man is charged for murder late Thursday night. Police say 25-year-old Douglas James Swenson is in Clay County Jail pending formal charges. Officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 3300 block of 12th St. S. for a call of a potential disturbance. Police say they were met at the door by Swenson. They…

Father, stepmother face drug charges after 2-year-old boy comes into contact with fentanyl

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An East Grand Forks father and stepmother of a 2-year-old boy are arrested and charged after the child came into contact with fentanyl. 25-year-old Taylor Paul and 24-year-old Samantha Jacquemart are arrested and charged with felony child endangerment. Court documents say police responded to a report of a child who was choking. They came…

Blizzard warning issued as FM region prepares for another winter blast

FARGO (KVRR) – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley in Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Lake of the Woods to Minnesota Lakes country. KVRR Meteorologist Brian Barrett expects the southern Red River Valley and Fargo-Moorhead area to receive 6-10 inches of snow….

Winter storm postpones Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick’s Day Parade

FARGO (KVRR) – The Downtown Community Partnership has postponed Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Fargo-Moorhead due to expected severe weather. The parade is now scheduled to be held Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Several inches of snow and blowing snow are expected this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Fargo-Moorhead area. A Blizzard Warning…

Man Arrested For Murder In Moorhead

Police responded to a disturbance at an apartment around 11:30 last night in the 3300 block of 12th Street South

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead police say they are investigating a homicide. Police responded to a disturbance at an apartment around 11:30 Thursday night in the 3300 block of 12th Street South. A suspect has been arrested, identified as 25-year-old Douglas James Swenson II on a charge of premeditated murder. He is being held in the Clay County Jail. The…

Moohead Spuds Fall in Quarterfinals to Edina, 7-6 in Double Overtime

SPUDS RALLY FALLS SHORT AGAINST NO.3 EDINA.

ST. PAUL, MN– HIGHLIGHTS: The Moorhead Spuds fell behind 6-3 in the 3rd period but rallied back to tie the game with under a minute to go in regulation. They eventually fell to the Edina Hornets in double overtime, 7 to 6. The Spuds are now in the Consolation bracket and will take on Maple Grove, Friday morning at 10…