BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A new program in North Dakota is helping homeowners who are struggling financially due to the pandemic. ND Help for Homeowners can help those who qualify with past-due mortgage payments and other housing costs. The program is for those who lost income due to underlying health conditions, long-term COVID-19 complications, unemployment or reduced work hours and…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who led West Fargo Public Schools for twenty years has died. Marvin Leidal died on Saturday at 84. He worked for the school district for nearly 40 years, with half of those spent serving as superintendent. He is also the namesake of the district office, the Leidal Education Center. Leidal was one of…
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A rural Alexandria, Minnesota man is hurt after an explosion at his house. The explosion was reported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office just before noon. They say 62-year-old Scott Bany of Holmes City was home at the time and injured. He was airlifted from the scene for medical treatment. The State Fire Marshal’s Office…
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (Fox 32) – Law enforcement officials revealed more details Tuesday about the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left six people dead and over 30 others wounded. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said Robert Crimo III acted alone and planned the attack for weeks before firing more than 70 rounds at the crowded Independence Day…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Fourth of July weekend saw hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans hitting the roads while dodging construction cones at more than 200 highway work zones across the state. If some get their way, Minnesota will install speed cameras in work zones as soon as 2024. House lawmakers and traffic safety advocates say the technology is required…
MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) Minneapolis Park Police say eight people were hospitalized, several with critical injuries, after a shooting at Boom Island Park late Monday night. A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Park Police say they responded to a shooting around 11:30 p.m. There was no formal Fourth of July event at the park, but people had gathered on their own…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-Families have the opportunity to gather on the turf at the Lights for some games, there was also a splash pad to help keep everyone cool under the sun, and arts and crafts. People brought blankets and snacks as well to give it a real picnic feel on this fourth. “Helping families enjoy our community, gathering together,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- This year’s theme is a “Carnival”. Organizers say they switched things up this year and added more flare for the carnival theme. “We have about nine different games and bouncy type toys for the kids, we’ve got bingo, we’ve got pony rides, we’ve got a small train running through the village,” said Katie Leier, Fargo. For…
UPDATE: Charges aren’t filed against a Fargo man who shot his friend during a drunken argument. Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Ryan Younggren says the victim admitted Lovaas was defending himself. He was originally arrested on attempted murder charges. The victim suffered significant blood loss, but is expected to recover. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo were called…
The Askay Family/GoFundMeMANDAN, N.D. (KVRR) — The child who died in the accident on July 4, 2022 has been identified as Mabel Askay, of Ventura, California. A GoFundMe has been started to help the family. Find the link here. **ORIGINAL STORY BELOW** Tragedy at a parade in Mandan, North Dakota. A 6-year-old girl from California is dead after falling off…
