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Crookston Sports Center Opened As Emergency Evacuation Center

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KROX) —  As of 10:30 am, the Red Lake River levels have reached 26.4 feet. The City of Crookston Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is constantly monitoring river levels.  Sandbagging and clay diking efforts are continuing.  The EOC committee is considering the potential need for voluntary evacuation of low line vulnerable affected areas.   The Crookston Sports Center, 801 Fisher Ave., has been opened as a emergency…

Gov. Tim Walz Authorizes National Guard to Support Emergency Flood Operations in Northwestern Minnesota

ST. PAUL — Following severe spring storms across northwestern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide support for emergency flood operations, including personnel, equipment, and resources. The assistance is authorized via Emergency Executive Order 22-08. “When our neighbors are in trouble, we step up to lend a hand,” said Governor…

Fargo Pop Expo a treat for fans

The Fargo Pop Expo kicks off this weekend to celebrate pop culture for everyone. The Butler Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds is hosting the events which features pop culture legends like Barry Williams from the Brady Bunch, Butch Patrick and comic book artist Angel Medina. Other notable features include Batman and The Batmobile and Cristy Lee from Motor…

An overflow of the Red Lake River causes citizens in Crookston to bring out the sandbags to try and curb it.

I saw a community in Crookston rally together after officials called on volunteers ages 16 and older to step up and help sand bag to prevent further river flooding from damaging the city

https://cdn.field59.com/KVRR/0fb3f4c6ee4641e294d9aee9aa8cfc5b92eb80cc_fl9-360p.mp4 CROOKSTON, M.N. (KVRR)- I saw a community in Crookston rally together after officials called on volunteers ages 16 and older to step up. and help sand bag to prevent further river flooding from damaging the city. Officials say majority of the city is protected up until about 31 feet but there are some vulnerable areas that only cover 26…

Flag raised honoring organ donor Jupiter Paulsen

Fourteen year old Jupiter Paulsen was tragically murdered last year.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Fourteen year old Jupiter Paulsen was tragically murdered last year. She was a donor and today a flag was raised in her honor. “Honestly, I feel really honored that they would call me to do the flag raising ceremony. I’s been really hard overall due to, you know, the magnitude of how she was taken. But the…

North Dakota Highway Patrol looks to hire 9 troopers

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is looking to bring in nine troopers statewide.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is looking to bring in nine troopers statewide. Applicants have to be at least 21 years old and need to submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial college transcript. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates have to be an American citizen for at least two years and have vision that’s 20/30…

Kawar Farok running for MN Senate seat serving Becker & Clay Counties

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – A man known for running the Kurdish American Development Organization is running for the Northwestern Minnesota Senate District 4 seat that will be open following the retirement of State Sen. Kent Eken of Audubon. Kawar Farok is running for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement for the seat that serves Clay and Becker counties. He says his priorities include voter…

Man killed in Fargo crash on 25th Street North

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A man is dead following a crash on the 600 block of 25th Street North in Fargo Friday afternoon. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says around 1:30 a car was turning north on 25th Street North from Main Avenue. An SUV was turning south on 25th Street North from 7th Avenue North. The car struck the…

Impostor claims to be Douglas County deputy

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a man who’s been contacting people by phone and claiming to be a Douglas County deputy. Chief Deputy Jason Peterson says the impostor is using the name of an actual deputy. The man is using several reasons to explain why he’s contacting people, including missed court…

Update: Man shot dead by deputy inside Mott-Regent Public School

MOTT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man who lived in the Mott area in southwestern North Dakota was shot and killed by a Hettinger County Sheriff’s deputy during a disturbance inside the Mott-Regent Public School building. The sheriff’s office says 34-year-old Jeffrie Glover Jr. refused to leave the building after the officer arrived and the encounter escalated into an assault on…