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People come together to combat flooding in Crookston and Fisher

Crookston officials feel they are moving past the worst of flood conditions but now they're lending a hand to a neighbor who could face similar or worse damage.

April 25, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Crookston officials feel they are moving past the worst of flood conditions but now they’re lending a hand to a neighbor who could face similar or worse damage. People there didn’t know what to expect as water continued to rise in the Red Lake River. “Last night right after sunset I saw the road was filled with…

Statewide Emergency Called for North Dakota Due to Flooding & Winter Storm Damage

April 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency for flooding and widespread utility infrastructure damage caused by this weekend’s severe winter storm. It has left thousands of people without electricity. The governor also has declared a disaster for areas impacted by record snowfall during the historic blizzard April 12-14 based on local costs incurred for snow…

Sorlie and Point Bridges closed to traffic in The Grand Cities

Grand Forks and East Grand Forks shut down two bridges as the Red River continues to rise.

April 25, 2022

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- Grand Forks and East Grand Forks shut down two bridges as the Red River continues to rise. The Point Bridge was closed Sunday while the Sorlie Bridge was shut down Monday morning. The Kennedy Bridge remains open between the two cities. The National Weather Service has slightly lowered its crest forecast. The Red River is expected…

Dabar calls out Mahoney during debate & mayor defends his record

April 25, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There were verbal fireworks during the Fargo Mayoral Forum hosted by The Chamber and the Downtown Community partnership. “You have not worked well with your commission to improve lives and that’s why one of your fellow commissioners is here challenging you. You have not worked well with our state partners and this is why one of…

Maroon 5 coming to Fargodome this summer

Tickets go on sale this Friday

April 25, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Third times a charm, hopefully, for Maroon 5 fans. Adam Levine and his band are coming to Fargodome on August 12th. The group was first set to come in August 2020 and was postponed until 2021. That concert also getting canceled. Maroon 5 has hits such as “Sugar,” “Moves like Jagger,” and “Memories.” Tickets go on sale…

Biden will attend Mondale memorial service

April 25, 2022

Jim Monk,

Walter MondaleWASHINGTON (KVRR) – The White House says President Biden will travel to Minneapolis on Sunday, May 1. The date coincides with a memorial service planned for former Vice President Walter Mondale. Mondale died in April, 2021. He was 93. The memorial service will be held at the University of Minnesota’s Northrup Auditorium. Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic Sens. Amy…

Flood Fighting In Rural Steele County, North Dakota

April 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

STEELE CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Emergency crews are using a boat to shuttle firemen and other rescue personnel back and forth from a house surrounded by water. The farmstead in Steele County had dike protection, but it failed last night. Fire crews from Hatton and Northwood were able to bring pumps online in an attempt to help save the family’s…

Emergency Temporary Levees Being Built In Valley City Ahead of Sheyenne River Crest

April 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Emergency temporary levees are being built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Valley City. The corps awarded a $1.6 million contract to Strata Corporation to protect low-lying areas within the city. Gov. Doug Burgum was on hand to get a briefing. Flood protection is being built to 20.5 feet, two feet above the…

Red River Valley Fair Hosting “Rock The Valley” This Summer

April 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This is good news for fans of hair bands and singers of the 1970’s and 1980’s. “Rock the Valley” is coming to this summer’s Red River Valley Fair. The lineup featuring the Dokken Lynch Reunion Tour, Winger, Lita Ford, Sweet, Steelheart and Wig Wam. They will all take the grandstand stage on Sunday, July 17….

Sheriff: Weather Was A Factor In Fatal Crash in Rural Hawley Slough

April 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County Sheriff’s Office has determined that a fatal crash near Hawley happened just before noon last Wednesday and weather was a factor. They say the gravel road was wet and slush covered due to snowfall earlier in the day. Authorities were called around 4 that afternoon about something suspicious floating in a slough. Deputies…