BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota Department of Transportation says there is currently no timeline to open roadways across central and western parts of the state. I-94 will remain closed from Jamestown to the Montana border overnight. As of 1 p.m. Thursday, blowing snow was making it extremely difficult for teams to clear roads and they’ve moved resources to assist…
This week for Pet Connection, we’ve got a honey named Banana. She’s a year-and-a-half old Lab/Shepherd mix from Homeward Animal Shelter. Banana is a total sweetheart. She still has some of that puppy energy, but she’s remarkably calm and well-behaved. She’s great with dogs, cats and kids. You’d be hard-pressed to find a home she wouldn’t fit well in….
AUDUBON, Minn. (KVRR) – A longtime Minnesota state lawmaker has decided not to seek reelection. Democratic State Sen. Kent Eken of Audubon is stepping away after 20 years in the legislature. Eken was first elected as a member of the Minnesota House in 2002. Eken says his decision was based on several factors, including plans to return to teaching, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The SWAT team is made up of police officers from seven agencies around the region teaming up with special tactics, knowledge and weapons in order to make the community feel safe. They use what’s called a risk assessment matrix from the National Tactical Officers Association to determine when SWAT should be used. “It’s not just something…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two days after the deadline to run for Fargo mayor, five of the seven candidates running for the job share their priorities for the city. For an hour-and-a-half at Sanctuary Events Center, three men and two women debated why they’re the best person to run Fargo for the next four years. Republican State Representative Shannon Roers-Jones…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol has once again closed I-94 from Jamestown to Bismarck. It’s been closed from Bismarck to the Montana border since last night. Gov. Doug Burgum has directed the Capitol to remain closed. Due to the holiday weekend it will now reopen on Monday. Highway 2 remains closed from Devils Lake to Williston. A…
RAMSEY, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota has its first Mega Millions jackpot winner and the ticket is worth $106 million. It was sold at this Holiday Station Store in Ramsey, a suburb of Minneapolis. Mega Millions confirming that a single ticket sold at the store matched all six numbers in the Tuesday night drawing. The $106 million jackpot has a cash…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man once named the highest grossing electronic dance music artist in North America is coming to Fargo. Steve Aoki will spin all the beats outdoors at Fargo Brewing on Thursday, May 19. Aoki has nearly three billion music streams to his name and has collaborations with some of the biggest names in music including BTS…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR ) — It has been an afternoon of some sunshine and zero snow in the FM Metro. That is not the case for people to our west, east and north. We were joined on KVRR Local News at 6 by Erin Wood, the director of Community Relations at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake to give…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people are arrested after a high-risk knock and announce search warrant in north Fargo. It involved the Red River Valley SWAT Team. Police set up a perimeter around the house after nine this morning when suspects were believed to be inside. The SWAT team used a Flash Sound Diversionary Device intended to create a distraction…
