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Man Shot In The Leg By Accident In Grand Forks

April 25, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police are investigating an accidental shooting that sent one man to the hospital. Officers responded to the 2400 block of 34th Street South Saturday night after 8. An initial investigation showed a shotgun was unintentionally fired in a parking lot while the operator was attempting to a place a trigger lock on the gun….

NDSU advanced to the second round of playoffs

The Bison played their last home game of the season as they prepare to travel on the road.

April 24, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The running backs came in the clutch for North Dakota State advancing to the second round of the FCS playoffs over Eastern Washington with a 42-20 win. Jalen Bussey and Dom Gonnella combined had 306 rushing yards along with Gonnella having 2 TDS. Both running backs had career high games in rushing. Freshman Gonnella also got…

Two fires break out at Grand Forks Ambassador Motel Friday night

April 24, 2021

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Investigators are trying to find out what caused two fires at a Grand Forks motel Friday night. Firefighters were sent to the Ambassador Motel on South Washington Street at around 9:30 p.m. They found fires in two areas of the building before putting them out. The motel is vacant and no injuries were reported. Damages…

Moorhead City Councilman discusses motion to eliminate aerial mosquito control spraying

"When you look at that public health isn't just human diseases and that is essentially one of the reasons we have vector control."

April 23, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Some Moorhead City Council members are expressing concerns over aerial spraying for mosquito control. “There’s been quite a bit of community members expressing concern in terms of spraying both aerial spraying as well as ground based spraying. There have been other residents who have also expressed support for the current practices Vector Control use.” Moorhead Ward…

Moorhead City Council member considering motion to eliminate aerial spraying

April 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – At least one member of the Moorhead City Council says he’s considering a motion to eliminate aerial mosquito spraying and another member says he’s heard from residents concerned about the practice. “I’m considering it. I never liked it, not in favor,” city council member Larry Seljevold said. Seljevold, who represents Ward 3, says his concerns were prompted…

More than 23 million viewers watched Chauvin verdict

April 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

Derek ChauvinNEW YORK – At least 23.2 million Americans watched on television this week when former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was declared guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd. The Nielsen company’s estimate came from viewership figure on 11 different networks that carried Tuesday’s verdict live. The actual audience was surely bigger, however, since Nielsen’s count did…

Measure changing initiative process OK’d for circulation

April 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A group that wants to change the state constitution to require voter approval of constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60% and limit a measure to a single subject is a step closer to bringing the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Al Jaeger approved for circulation a petition for the proposed measure. The…

Truck driver killed in rollover near Mandaree, N.D.

April 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

MANDAREE, N.D. – A 61-year-old truck driver has died in a crash near Mandaree in McKenzie County of western North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened just after 3 p.m. Thursday. The truck was hauling water when the driver lost control on a curve on Bear Den Road and overturned in the ditch, coming to rest on…

Cramer, others press CDC for answers about children’s mask mandate

April 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Sen. Kevin Cramer co-signed a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asking why children as young as two should be required to wear face masks. According to the letter signed by 32 members of the House and Senate, the requirement has led to “serious consequences for some Americans.” “Multiple parents of young children have…

New York Mills Student Visit the KVRR Weather Center Virtually

April 22, 2021

Max Mueller,

Some young budding Meteorologist got to ask questions of our own chief. Kindergarteners from Mr. Krebs’ class in New York Mills, Zoomed into the KVRR Weather Center to get a virtual tour and talk with Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. Besides the tour, the kids asked lots of questions about clouds, learned about weather balloons and how the sun helps make…