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Moorhead Public Works Has All Crews Out Clearing Streets

Major roads are plowed first, then residential neighborhoods

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The city of Moorhead has all of their crews out clearing the streets. The Public Works Department says they’ve had crews out since 2 a.m. Major roads are plowed first and then residential neighborhoods. They say they’ve had a steady amount of equipment and drivers over the past few years. When working across state lines, whoever gets to…

Report of suspicious letter at federal courthouse in Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – Police and fire crews were sent to the federal courthouse in Fergus Falls Thurs. morning to investigate a suspicious letter. Police say they were contacted by the US Marshal’s Service. They say given the potential threat and possible contents of the letter, standard procedures were used to ensure the safety of first-responders and those in…

Traffic Rerouted on I-94 in Moorhead Because of Crashes

Courtesy: Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse GrabowMOORHEAD, Minn. – Traffic was rerouted on Eastbound Interstate 94 in Moorhead because of crashes around 2:30 PM Thursday. Moorhead Police says vehicles were diverted through the rest stop because of blocked lanes from two jackknifed semis. They add cars were going into the ditch and striking guard wires. The Minnesota State Patrol says…

Man hurt in collision with plow in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KFGO) – An Ohio man was injured after his car rear-ended the back of a MnDot snowplow Wed. night on Hwy. 10 in Detroit Lakes. The State Patrol says the snowplow driver had moved to the right shoulder to raise the plow over some railroad tracks when his truck was hit by a driver who had followed…

Several Flights and Buses in ND & MN Are Canceled, Part of 19th Ave N In Fargo Closed

Many flights from Hector International Airport in Fargo and Jefferson Lines bus routes have been canceled on Thursday because of the snowstorm. The City of Fargo has closed 19th Avenue North from Dakota Drive to 18th Street North because of low visibility. Traffic will be detoured to 12th Avenue North via Dakota Drive and 18th Street North. Hector arrivals and…

LIVE: Flu Season Hits Blood Donation Numbers

The latest on our KVRR Holiday Blood Drive in partnership with Vitalant.

Winter is always a tough time to keep the supply of donated blood flowing in the Red River Valley – but this year might be tougher than most. That’s why we’re making a last-minute push for your donations for the KVRR Holiday Blood Drive in partnership with Vitalant. That is – if you’re healthy. Flu season 2018 just kicked off…

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Churches United Hold Christmas Service

They say bringing Christmas to those who don't have a home makes a big difference

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Christmas is a time for gathering with your loved ones, but some people may not have a place to go. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church teamed up with Churches United for the Homeless to bring some Christmas joy to people who need a place to stay. “For some of them they’re staying in the shelter, they don’t have a…

Drive-By Shooting Under Investigation In Polk County

It was reported around 5 Monday morning at a home in Sletten Township

POLK COUNTY, MN — Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting near Fosston. It was reported around 5 Monday morning at a home in Sletten Township, southwest of the town. One person was home at the time of the shooting but was not hurt. The sheriff does not feel that the public is in danger in this case….

Fargo Airport Offers Reminders for Holiday Travelers

With more winter weather on the way, it's important to keep an eye on your flight status

FARGO– With more winter weather on the way, it’s important to keep an eye on your flight status. A representative from Hector International Airport in Fargo says weather is something flyers need to monitor, especially during the holiday season. On any given day, the airport has around 20 flight arrivals and 20 departures. Christmas can be the busiest day of…