FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re planning on spending time outdoors over Labor Day weekend make sure to bring some insect repellent as an increased number of wasps in the area could ruin your holiday plans. An entomologist from NDSU says the increased population of yellow jackets is normal for this time of year. He says they’re not a major…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local family’s wishes are coming true as high school students and Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity begin construction on their new home. With the help of Fargo North High school students, the Kester family is one step closer to becoming homeowners. “We’ve never done this with high school’s before, some other habitat affiliates have, but for…
FARGO (KVRR) – A company that specializes in online driver education says based on the number of licensed drivers, North Dakota has more DUI arrests than any other state. “North Dakota received a DUI severity score of 92.1 out of 100, making it the worst state in the nation,” according to the findings. “In 2019, 41% of the state’s road…
FARGO (KVRR) – A man is in custody in connection with a rash of overnight vandalism incidents in downtown Fargo in August. Twenty-four-year-old Marshal Slater is being held for Felony Criminal Mischief. On Aug. 18, windows were smashed in several locations including Duo Salon, Carmine Hayworth, Wimmer’s Jewelry, Nichole’s Fine Pastry, Reed & Taylor Antiques and Rhombus Guys Pizza. Shattered…
ERHARD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A rural Erhard, Minn. man died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the man died Monday. The 68-year-old man was stung by bees or hornets five or six times. He was working in his yard at the time. He initially had trouble breathing and was experiencing anaphylactic…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police were able to nab a vehicle theft suspect Thursday, thanks to a citizen’s report. Police were called to a parking lot Thursday evening at 4603 13 Ave. S. for a car prowler. The witness told police that they saw a male with a backpack attempting to open vehicles’ doors. The witness said the suspect got…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – A Fergus Falls-based company plans to end its investment in a coal-fired plant it operates in North Dakota as part of its push to add more sources of renewable energy. Otter Tail Power Co. plans to sell its 35% stake in the Coyote Station Power Plant in Beulah, North Dakota by 2028. The utility says “more…
FARGO (KVRR) – We’ve dealt with exceptional drought conditions in the region this year. But will a recent rainy spell offer any help for farmers as we near the end of growing season. The short answer is: not really. Cass County NDSU Extension Agent Kyle Aasand says we saw no rain from July 19th through August 20th, prime growing…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It was a special evening at Moorhead Cruise Night on Thursday for the family of fallen Fargo Police officer Jason Moszer. His kids were presented with a $3,000 scholarship to help them continue their educations. It was made possible through a partnership between Gateway Chevrolet and the founder of Moorhead Cruise Night Bill Bartholomay. Officer Moszer…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) –Moorhead police are investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday evening in a Moorhead neighborhood. At 10:30 on Wednesday evening officials from the Moorhead Police department responded to the Romkey Park neighborhood on the 1100 block of 19th Street South for reports of shots fired. “I woke up and saw the cops outside the door and window and…
