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Fire damages home in Jamestown

House fire (Jamestown Fire Dept.)JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – Firefighters in Jamestown were called to a fire at a residential fire Wednesday morning. The fire was located inside the garage of the home. No injuries were reported. Crews were on scene for about an hour.  The cause will be investigated.   Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Fire, jamestown

AAA predicts busy holiday travel season despite high gas prices

FARGO (KVRR) – Gasoline prices surged in October and are likely to remain elevated through the holiday season. AAA spokesman Gene LaDoucer says in North Dakota, the average price for gas is about $3.20 per gallon. LaDoucer says Thanksgiving gas prices haven’t been this high since 2013.  Last Thanksgiving, the state average was $1.99 per gallon. “As it appears these high…

Fargo Public Schools drops mask mandate during after hours events

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Face coverings will no longer be required in school buildings during non-instructional hours in the Fargo Public School District. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi says the decision was made following discussion with Fargo Cass Public Health and the State Department of Health. Gandhi says that while masks will continue to be strongly recommended during after-school hours for various meetings…

How Blue Lights in Moorhead Help Police

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead adds a new color to some of their traffic signal poles. The City of Moorhead installed blue lights on top of their stop lights to make sure nobody is running a red light. They help police get a better view of traffic lights. “I don’t have to be sitting right at the intersection because if…

Plans for new West Fargo Fire Dept. HQ shared with City Commission

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Plans for the new West Fargo Fire Department headquarters are coming together. West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller announced the finalized planning process of the project. The fire department selected the building’s design firm, Construction Management Company, and have been moving forward with the design process. They hope the new headquarters will Improve response times…

Report: Dalvin Cook a victim in domestic abuse, extortion case

MINNEAPOLIS (Fox 9) – Minnesota Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook is apparently the victim in a case involving domestic abuse and extortion, according to his agent Zac Hiller. The nature and details of the case are unclear. It was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter Tuesday night. “An incident occurred over one year ago, when a female US Military…

West Fargo Public Schools preparing to vaccinate young students

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Public School District is making preparations to vaccinate elementary students against the coronavirus. “We are currently working with Thrifty White on clinic opportunities specific to our elementary-aged population,” according to Health, Safety and Public Relations Director Heather Leas. “If all of the stars align, we should have those stood up next week.”…

Bismarck police involved in search for missing Fargo man

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Police in Bismarck are asking residents for any information they can provide about a missing Fargo man whose car was found in Bismarck. Fargo police took a missing person report on 38-year-old Daniel Olson after he didn’t show up for work late last month. Bismarck Police Lt. Luke Gardiner says Olson’s car was discovered near Cottonwood…

Indigenous Art Sale postponed by Plains Art Museum

On the museum's website they announced the Art Fair scheduled on Saturday, November 13 will be moved to the spring.

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The Plains Art Museum is cancelling the Indigenous Art Sale this weekend. On the museum’s website they announced the Art Fair scheduled on Saturday, November 13 will be moved to the spring. No date has been determined. This would have been the sixth year of the Indigenous Art Fair. The rescheduled date is to be announced…