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BBB Recommends Getting Ahead on Next Year’s Flood Insurance

The BBB suggests getting three estimates from insurance agents before deciding on a plan

April 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is advising people without flood insurance to start doing their homework and looking ahead to next year. The BBB recommends getting three estimates from insurance agents before deciding on a plan. The bureau’s communications director says people who have flood insurance should contact their insurance agent before making any…

Road & Bridge Expected to Close in EGF Because of Flooding

April 8, 2019

Site Staff,

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – A road and bridge are expected to close in East Grand Forks because of Red River flooding. East Grand Forks Police says River Road Northwest from 12th Street to the Highway two on-ramp is expected to be blocked off Monday afternoon. The city says Point Bridge on 1st Street Southeast will stay open until the…

Predicting the Red: Meet the Crew Who Helps the National Weather Service

The Red River is expected to exceed 35 feet on Monday

April 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The National Weather Service expects the Red River in Fargo–Moorhead to crest at 35 feet by tomorrow morning. KVRR’s Danielle Church introduces us to the team who helps the organization reach that prediction and how they’re able to do so in our “flood fight 2019 coverage.” And they’re off! This US Geological Survey Field crew is going from…

Sorlie Bridge And Other Roads Closing Due To Rising Water

April 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — More roads and bridges are being closed to deal with the rising water from rivers, tributaries and overland flooding. Officials in Grand Forks-East Grand Forks will be closing the Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue on Monday at noon due to rising Red River flood waters. Clay County has closed County Road 1 at County Road 26…

Kid’s Fest Brings Kids and Community Together Through Fun Activities

April 8th through the 12th is Week of the Young Child and the Clay County Early Childhood Initiative is celebrating with Kid's Fest, a day of activities for kids to have fun and learn about their community

April 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — Kid’s Fest is back at Moorhead Center Mall and what better way to celebrate week of the young child than by bringing young children together to have some fun. April 8th through the 12th is Week of the Young Child and the Clay County Early Childhood Initiative is celebrating with Kid’s Fest, a day of activities for…

Rift of the North eSports Tournament Comes to the Midwest for the First Time

It is the first big eSports tournament to take place in the F-M area

April 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Nemzek Fieldhouse at Minnesota State University Moorhead holds a lot of basketball and volleyball games throughout the year, but this time, it’s going online. Lots of yelling and aggressive clicks of the mouse and keyboard are filling the air as part of the first Rift of the North eSports tournament. Several collegiate teams are playing two different games:…

Concordia Holds Relay for Life to Raise Money for the Fight Against Cancer

The goal is to raise $35,000

April 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College is bringing the community together to raise money for the fight against cancer. Relay for Life is a 12-hour event, and all money raised will go towards the American Cancer Society. The goal is to get to $35,000. Over three hundred people are taking part. There are all sorts of games and activities, from volleyball to…

MN House Passes Bill Allowing Undocumented Immigrants to Get Driver’s Licenses

April 5, 2019

Site Staff,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota House approves a bill allowing all state residents to get a driver’s license regardless of immigration status. House Majority Leader Rep. Ryan Winkler of Golden Valley points out all Minnesotans could get licenses until 2003. The 75-52 vote fell largely along party lines, but with a couple Republicans crossing over to join democrats. “Immigrants, whether…

Grand Forks & East Grand Forks Close Park, Trail & Bridge Due to Rising Water

April 5, 2019

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Grand Forks closes the lower areas of Lincoln Drive Park and pedestrian bridges due to rising flood waters. The rest of the Greenway remains open, but some areas along it will be closed because of water. East Grand Forks officials have closed the north end pedestrian bridge of the Greenway trail system in preparation for high water. They have removed…

LIVE: Make Your Own Rain Barrel

It couldn't come at a better time.

April 5, 2019

Emily Welker,

We’re looking down the barrel of a long, rainy weekend to come with more precipitation expected over the next week. But hey, that’s early April in the upper Midwest for you. And that’s why these new workshops from River Keepers couldn’t come at a better time. They’re teaming up with the Clay County Water and Soil Conservation District to…