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UPDATE: Majority of Roads Are Back Open Across North Dakota

April 6, 2023

TJ Nelson,

8:45pm Thursday UpdateFARGO, N.D. (KVRR:UPDATE 8:45pm Thursday) — After many days of dealing with terrible, snow covered and blocked roads, North Dakota is open. A few roads are still having issues including North Dakota 36 which remains blocked between Tuttle and Pingree. Highway 34 is also blocked between Junction 56 and Junction 30. No travel is advised on sections of…

Court rules documents in Sanford child porn investigation must be unsealed

April 6, 2023

KVRR Staff,

T. Denny SanfordPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that affidavits from an investigation into child pornography allegations against billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford must be unsealed. In 2019, South Dakota investigators searched his email account, as well as his cellular and internet service providers, for evidence of possession of child pornography, after his accounts were…

Burgum vetoes bill that would have banned ranked-choice and approval voting

Fargo is the only city in North Dakota that uses approval voting.

April 6, 2023

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited cities and other political subdivisions in North Dakota from using “ranked-choice” and “approval voting” to determine the outcome of elections. “House Bill 1273 undermines local control of local political subdivisions exercising their granted powers under home rule charter, specifically prohibiting using an approval voting method…

Fire Destroys Shed, Damages Mobile Home In Fargo

A mobile home has damage and a shed is destroyed after an overnight fire at Countryside Trailer Court South in Fargo

April 6, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A mobile home has damage and a shed is destroyed after an overnight fire at Countryside Trailer Court South in Fargo. Firefighters responded at 2:08 a.m. Thursday. The wood shed was fully involved as crews arrived, with fire extending to the trailer. Firefighters knocked the fire down quickly. The shed contained lots of material. A neighbor…

Truckers stranded from the storm due to interstate closures

It's day two of road closures in our region due to the latest storm system.

April 5, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA/MINNESOTA (KVRR) — With large areas of highways and interstates closed, some truckers across the country have found themselves trapped in Fargo. The North Dakota Department Transportation closed I-29 from Canada to the South Dakota border because of low visibility and icy roads. I-94 from Bismarck to Fargo remains closed for the same reasons. Both interstates are impassable because…

Street Crews Are Working Hard To Clear Snow

April 5, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All during the big spring snowstorm, crews have been out working to clear the roads. As this winter brought more snow then usual, crews have been working overtime. Although, they did not need to bring on additional crew members, they have been working through the night and will continue through tonight. Overnight crews worked to clear…

Volunteers Needed To Fill Sandbags Starting Tuesday

April 5, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In preparation for this spring’s flood, people in our region are getting ready to protect their homes. The Sandbag Cass operation will begin Tuesday at the Cass County Highway Department in West Fargo near the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. They are officially calling for volunteers to assist with filling sandbags for flood fighting throughout the county….

Is Our Long Winter Setting Any Records?

April 5, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Snow has been the story of the winter with storm after storm pummeling the valley. Grand Forks has already secured more than 70 inches of snow with Fargo not far behind with over 60 inches. This season, we have experienced above average amounts of snowfall and set some new records. “The lack of melting this winter…

Location Announced for Future Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum

April 5, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The future home of the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum is revealed and it’s just southwest of Scheels Arena in Fargo. Brandt Holdings donated the land for the museum that is billed as a year-round regional destination where people will engage in STEM-based experiences. A $70 million capital fundraising campaign has been launched for the 63,500 square foot…

UPDATE: Road Closures To Remain In Place Overnight

April 5, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s day two of road closures in the region due to this latest storm system and they’ll stretch into day three. North Dakota Highway Patrol says roads that are currently closed will remain closed tonight and be reevaluated Thursday morning. NDDOT crews will start clearing between 2 and 3 a.m. Thursday. North Dakota DOT has I-29…