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City, county and federal authorities gather to prepare for expected spring flooding in the Red River Valley

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Sen. John Hoeven received an update on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service and discussed disaster and first responder preparations being made in the region. This includes sandbagging operations which are set to begin later this week. The meeting took place this morning and participants included Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie…

Blizzard warning issued as Dakotas, Minnesota prepare for powerful winter storm

FARGO (KVRR) – A late season winter storm will make its way into the Red River Valley Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, high winds and extremely difficult travel conditions. A blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service now includes large portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Minnesota. Forecasters say winds of up to 60 mph are expected, along…

Two weekend pursuits lead to multiple arrests

Cass County deputies were involved in two separate pursuits on Saturday and Sunday

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Two weekend pursuits lead to the arrest of two women and one man. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Manni Schulz of Moorhead and 44-year-old Rebecca Schulz of Fargo. West Fargo police attempted to pull over a vehicle with no lights on early Saturday morning in the 1800 Block of Sheyenne Street. Authorities say…

House in Rural Barnesville, MN A Total Loss After Fire

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — A house is a total loss after a fire in rural Barnesville, Minnesota. Clay County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the structure fire around 8:30 Saturday night when smoke and flames were spotted coming from the house. It was fully engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived but the driveway was blocked by blowing snow. A…

El Zagal Shrine Circus puts on a show at Fargodome

Acrobats, motorcycles, tigers and elephants oh my!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The El Zagal Shrine Circus is back in action at the Fargodome. This year, it’s the Circus Spectacular which features six shows across three days here in Fargo. Organizers say they are grateful to be back to a more normal routine after the COVID-19 pandemic kept entertainers away from the stage. They say giving the community…

Elk River man sentenced in Stearns County child sex sting

STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An Elk River man who pleaded guilty after getting caught in a solicitation of a child sting out of Stearns County has been sentenced. 45-year-old Kyle Barton is sentenced to 10 days in jail and five years probation. He received credit for four days already served. Barton pleaded guilty to a felony charge of engaging…

Fire damages south Moorhead home

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A family has been displaced after a fire broke out in the basement of a south Moorhead home shortly before noon Friday. Moorhead Fire Battalion Chief Benton Hicks said crews responded to a report of smoke and fire coming out of the basement window in a home at 4523 Blue Stem Way. He said firefighters had…