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Thousands Lose Power In The Middle Of Our Coldest Blast In Years

There were scattered outages across parts of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota

January 30, 2019

TJ Nelson,

The extreme cold has tested the power grid in parts of the region. There were scattered outages across parts of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Otter Tail Power crews scrambled to get power restored within two hours to about 650 customers in the Fordville, North Dakota area. About 1100 customers in Fergus Falls lost power for several hours early…

East Grand Forks Police Non-Emergency Phone Lines Back Up

January 30, 2019

Site Staff,

UPDATE: East Grand Forks Police say their phones are back up and working. EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – The East Grand Forks Police Department said on Facebook around 2:15 Wednesday that their non-emergency phone lines are down. Anyone needing to talk to an officer is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 218-281-0431 for non-emergencies. For any emergencies,…

MN Department of Human Services Reports Data Breach

Commissioner Tony Lourey tells legislative leaders it happened Sept. 28 when an employee fell for a phishing scam and clicked on a malicious link that caused the employee's email account to send spam.

January 30, 2019

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Services says a data breach potentially exposed personal information on up to 3,000 people. Commissioner Tony Lourey tells legislative leaders it happened Sept. 28 when an employee fell for a phishing scam and clicked on a malicious link that caused the employee’s email account to send spam. Lourey says technicians could…

How to Keep Your Furnace, Pipes Running Smoothly in the Cold

Technicians say proper maintenance can save your pipes and help your wallet

January 29, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — As the temperatures plummet further and further below zero, people sometimes turn the heat to the highest levels inside. However, technicians say that could be a troublesome short–term solution that could leave long–term damage to your home’s heating system. “Don’t do a setback on your furnace. Lot of people when they leave, they’ll set it back to 65…

There’s Still Time to Apply for the Heating Assistance Programs in MN & ND

The application deadline is May 31

January 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As the temperatures continue to drop, North Dakota and Minnesota are reminding residents there’s still time to sign up for heating assistance. If you plan to take advantage of the program, here’s what you need to know about the application process. In a normal year, Cass County Social Services says they receive about 25-hundred applications for their heating…

U.S. Postal Service suspends deliveries Wednesday in MN & ND

January 29, 2019

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – You may have heard that “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night …” will prevent mail carriers from completing their appointed rounds. But the unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service apparently doesn’t include the cold. Wednesday, the federal service says it will not deliver mail in all or parts of five Midwest states…

Mayors Declare Emergency Due To Cold Weather, All Flights Cancelled In Fargo & Grand Forks

Moorhead Center Mall to Close at 5 PM, West Acres Mall to Close at 6 PM, Sanford Health Closing Care Clinics On Wednesday

January 29, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis have declared an emergency to enact a closure of all non-emergency city offices and buildings in both cities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday. The mayors made the joint declaration to protect residents and city staff members in the community. Snow plowing services will continue and…

Vehicle Fire May Have Been Started By Block Heater

Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota

January 29, 2019

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN — A block heater may have started a vehicle fire in Douglas County. Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Fire crews were called just before 6 a.m. The vehicle is a total loss but the detached garage it was parked in front of only has moderate…

Star Wars App Compares ND & MN to Hoth

January 29, 2019

Site Staff,

Courtesy: Star Wars AppA galaxy from far, far away can only compare with the dangerously bitter cold we’re feeling. The Star Wars App has a weather section where you can see the planet that has a climate that resembles your own. Not surprisingly, North Dakota and Minnesota feels like the ice planet of Hoth where the Rebellion had their base…

Strange Warning From CDC: Don’t Snuggle or Kiss Hedgehogs

January 29, 2019

Site Staff,

ATLANTA – It seems to be a bizarre warning, but the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm on people kissing and snuggling hedgehogs. The organization says a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections, including in Minnesota are linked to contact with pet hedgehogs. 11 people have been infected in eight states. One person has been hospitalized and no…