Minnesota News

State Patrol Warns Drivers To Stay Off Snow Covered Roads

Officers are saying you need to think twice before heading out on the roads.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Blistering winds and idle cars burying under inches and inches of snow lined the streets as the valley and across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota got rocked with a massive blizzard. Due to the weather causing roads to become dangerous. Travel advisories have been placed across the region. Officers are saying you need to think…

Clay County Pulls Plows Off County Roads Due To Weather

The sheriff's department says it's due to low visibility and unsafe conditions.

CLAY COUNTY, MINN. — In Moorhead, residential plows will not be going out until 10:00 on Sunday. You are asked to move all vehicles from the streets to make it easier for the plows to get through. In Clay County the snowplows are being pulled off county roads due to the extreme weather conditions. The sheriff’s department says it’s due…

Moorhead Public Schools Close Buildings Monday, Fargo Public Schools to Open at NOON.

FARGO, ND — Due to weather and road conditions, all Moorhead Area Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, December 30, 2019. This includes all schools, transportation center, and the district office. Due to the weather and need to allow for roads and parking lots to be cleared, Fargo Public Schools will have all buildings closed until noon on Monday, December…

Blizzard Warning In Effect For KVRR Viewing Area, Rob’s 10:30 a.m. Forecast

Travel is not advised with several roadways closed.

Blizzard Update 10:30 AM Sunday Weather Update Posted by KVRR News on Sunday, December 29, 2019 FARGO, N.D. – The winter storm warning has been upgraded to a blizzard warning and will be in effect until 6:00 a.m. Monday. There are reports of power outages in north Fargo. You can check out the latest information on outages and follow restoration…

Winter Storm Warning For Most Of The Region.

The winter storm warning is in effect until 6:00 a.m. Monday.

Here is the latest update on the storm as of 10:30 am Saturday. Posted by KVRR – Weather Authority on Saturday, December 28, 2019 FARGO,ND — Much of the KVRR viewing area is under a Winter Storm Warning through Monday morning. Travel is expected to be hindered by heavy snow throughout the region this weekend. The winter storm warning is…

LIVE: Zoo Year’s Eve

Do you come from a family of party animals? Then you'll fit right in.

Do you want to ring in the new year in the wildest way possible? We’ve got one wild party you can even take the kids to, right here in the heart of the region. It’s Zoo Year’s Eve at the Red River Zoo in Fargo, and it’s totally free for the whole family. Animals like the endangered turtle Shredder and…

Millerville, MN boy injured in silo accident dies in hospital

Courtesy: Boesl familyMILLERVILLE, Minn. – A Douglas County teen injured in a grain silo accident that killed his father and uncle last weekend did not survive. The family of 12-year-old Alex Boesl of Millerville reported his death Thursday night on CaringBridge. His father Curt Boesl and uncle Steve Boesl died after being overcome Saturday by toxic fumes from high-moisture corn…

Fargo-Moorhead Gathers At The Civic Center For The Menorah Lighting

Today is the fifth night of Hanukkah.

FARGO, N.D — Hanukkah is celebrated by kindling the Menorah on the first night. They light one candle, adding additional lights each night. After the lighting, the group celebrated with traditional songs and food. The reason the 5th night of Hanukkah is a special night is because it’s the first night where the light is more than the darkness. “The…

Fire finally extinguished at Drake Hotel in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis that started Christmas Day was finally extinguished Thursday afternoon. One of the main concerns now is with the structure.  The walls are not structurally sound since the roof collapsed, so roads in the area remain blocked off. The building will need to be torn down possibly as early as…

Man arrested after Deputy used Taser & pepper spray

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – A man wanted in connection with thefts in Bemidji gets arrested in Clay County after being tazed. Sheriff Mark Empting says 35-year old Marcus Kingbird fled when a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop in the Sabin area. There was a brief pursuit that ended when Kingbird’s vehicle got stuck in a driveway. He fought…