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Lake Park FD and neighboring departments respond to fire at American Legion

The American Legion Post in Lake Park Minnesota is searching for a new home after their headquarters caught fire, Officials say there is heavy heat and smoke damage.

March 14, 2022

Site Staff,

LAKE PARK, Minn. (KVRR)- The American Legion Post in Lake Park, Minnesota is searching for a new home after their headquarters caught fire. Officials say there is heavy heat and smoke damage. “My heart dropped all the way to my shoes. I’ve been a member here for 23 years and heavily involved for the last 20 with several other members….

Downtown Fargo icon The HoDo sold

March 14, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The establishment that was one of the most critical to downtown Fargo’s renaissance has been sold. The Hotel Donaldson was purchased by former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman and his investment partners. While the selling price has not been disclosed, The HoDo was listed on the market for $3.9 million earlier this year. Poolman said…

Fargo Entrepreneur Plans Run for Fargo City Commission

March 14, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can add another name to the long list of candidates for Fargo City Commission. Jodi Plecity tells KVRR that she is getting into the race and will release the details in a few days. She has already started social media pages for her campaign. Plecity is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Peoples Rising Academy, a…

Snow is melting while some drains remain frozen

You may notice some extra liquid on sidewalks and the roads with temperatures warming up snow is starting to melt.

March 14, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You may notice some extra liquid on sidewalks and the roads with temperatures warming up snow is starting to melt. Officials urge pedestrians and drivers to be safe, sidewalks could be slicker to walk on and at night the water on the road can freeze and turn into black ice, and sitting water in the roads…

Minnesota man says he was arrested after purchasing stolen gun from Scheels

March 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo-based Scheels is being sued by a Rochester, Minnesota man who claims he ended up being arrested after he purchased a stolen gun from the Scheels store in Rochester. Umon Moore says in a federal lawsuit that while he was target shooting with friends in Tennessee in November, 2021, a law enforcement officer was checking serial numbers…

Nearly $16 million will be spent to improve North Dakota parks

March 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Parks and Recreation Department is outlining its plans to improve state parks over the next three years with nearly $16 million in federal coronavirus aid. The list includes nearly $4.6 billion of work to bid this year. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park near Mandan has $440,000 of projects set for bid this year, including general…

Fire damages Lake Park American Legion Hall

Fire Chief Dave Coufal said it was a very hot fire, one of the hotter fires they’ve had to fight.

March 14, 2022

Site Staff,

LAKE PARK, Minn. (KFGO-KVRR) – Fire caused heavy damage to the Lake Park, Minnesota American Legion. The fire was reported shortly after 8 p.m Sunday by a passerby. Police Chief Brady Burnside said there was significant heat and smoke damage, mostly to the interior of the building. Fire Chief Dave Coufal said it was a very hot fire, one of…

SkyWest ordered to continue service to Devils Lake, Jamestown

March 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR-KFGO) – The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has ordered Skywest Airlines continue to serve 29 smaller cities, including two cities in North Dakota that rely on the federally-funded Essential Air Service. The order prevents Skywest from discontinuing service until an alternate airline is in place. The Utah-based airline, flying under the United Express brand, notified federal officials last week…

Two passengers arrested, driver flees after chase near Moorhead

March 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two passengers in a vehicle that was used to flee a traffic stop were arrested by Clay County deputies after the vehicle got stuck and the driver managed to slip away. Sheriff Mark Empting says at around 3:37 a.m. Sunday, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 4000 block of 60th Ave. South….

LIVE: It’s Easy As A Text Message To Help People Transition Out Of Homelessness

United Way's "Home for Good" Baskets Will Help 120 Families Transition Into Permanent Homes

March 14, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help people transition out of homelessness with something as simple as a text message. United Way of Cass Clay is creating “Home for Good” baskets for the third year in a row. The baskets are filled with home essentials, everything from cleaning supplies to dishes to bedding. They help people feel at home…