FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the temperature warming up and the recent rainfall, more mosquitoes are expected in the area. Mosquitoes are returning and are expected in large numbers due to the standing water all over the region. They breed in standing water causing mosquito and pest companies to already be hard at work with full schedules, preparing lawns for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police say a man with a gun barricaded himself in an apartment in the 1800 block of 2nd Avenue South in Fargo around 4:20 p.m. They say 36-year-old Bryant Matthews, who has no permanent address, made threats to the occupant of the apartment. Red River Valley SWAT Team was brought in to take Matthews into custody…
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — More fallout from the troubles at Epic Companies which has had trouble making payroll, laid off a number of employees and still owes contractors. For the past two years the company has managed Norsk Hostfest in Minot, billed as the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. Norsk Hostfest Board of Directors held a press conference to…
Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Republican candidates for governor of North Dakota will take part in a debate hosted by The Chamber. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller will face off again on Thursday night at 7 at Avalon Events Center. In a recent North Dakota News Cooperative poll, Armstrong…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement held a field hearing in Grand Forks to hear North Dakota perspectives on border issues. Witnesses testified before the subcommittee about issues surrounding the southern and northern borders, and how they are impacting the state. Rebecca Davis, Executive Director of the Walhalla Area Chamber of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Mark your calendars! Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota is hosting its annual Eat United Food Truck event Wednesday, June 26. Money raised will support United Way of Cass-Clay. The lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of 13th Avenue South and 45th Street South. Food trucks scheduled…
FARGO (KVRR) – A downtown Fargo apartment building was evacuated Wednesday morning as a fire caused significant damage to the structure. The fire at 355 4th Ave. North was reported shortly before 7:00 a.m. Fargo police officers were helping residents escape when fire crews arrived. Battalion Chief Brad Bessette says crews found a fire involving the exterior of the northeast…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River is starting to recede in Fargo-Moorhead. The area’s been under a flood warning for some time, but it looks like relief is on the way. The Red River in Fargo has been at minor flood stage since last Thursday. On Monday, the river crested at 22.2 feet, three feet short of reaching moderate…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the summer months upon us, that means more sunshine and time spent outside. But while there is fun to be had outdoors, it is important to protect your skin from skin cancer. According to the Minnesota Medical Association, skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and it can be prevented through…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new indoor slide park is coming to Fargo. Slick City Action Park announces the city is it’s fifteenth franchise development area. The franchise has been awarded to Dan Bryant, Ryan Goodman, Brady Nash and Derek Brandenburg. Bryant is the franchise owner of Sky Zone Fargo. The facility is described as a water slide park but…
