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Labor Day 2020: Coronavirus pandemic brings new challenges for workers

Although Labor Day is often known as the unofficial goodbye to the summer, the holiday holds a deeper meaning

September 7, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — As with most things amid the coronavirus pandemic, this Labor Day feels and looks a bit different. “Unfortunately, there are many people who are unemployed, and most of it is because of this pandemic that we’re going through,” said North Dakota AFL-CIO President Landis Larson. “So, without tackling the pandemic, it’s not going to do any good…

Fargo police investigate after truck rolls, driver flees

September 7, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, ND (KFGO) – Fargo police are investigating a roll-over crash that was reported Monday morning, shortly before 6:30. It happened at 2525 9th Avenue South, adjacent to the Avalon Events Center. The construction-type box truck ended up on its side after going up the curb and knocking down a street light. Police and firefighters were on the scene quickly…

Arrest made in Otter Tail County bridge fire

September 7, 2020

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: KFGO NEAR PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. – An arrest is made in a bridge fire investigation in Otter Tail County. The Sheriff’s Office says a fire that heavily damaged a bridge that crosses Star Lake east of Pelican Rapids is being investigated as arson. The bridge on Highway 41 referred to by some locals at Frank’s Memorial Bridge, was gutted…

Volunteers host Indigenous census and voter info drive-thru event

The event took place at University Park in Grand Forks

September 6, 2020

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A group of volunteers in Grand Forks is working to make sure local Indigenous communities get their voices heard and votes counted this election. In collaboration with North Dakota Native Vote, they hosted a drive-thru event at University Park where community members stopped by to complete their 2020 census and get voting information. The organizers say…

Lake Agassiz Two-Cylinder Club hosts second annual Threshing Bee

September 6, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Lake Agassiz Two-Cylinder Club, a local group dedicated to preserving and showcasing vintage farming equipment, hosts its second annual Threshing Bee. As its blades rotate and wheels turn, the threshing machine brings with it more than just commotion. For many, it brings back memories. “My father threshed; had a threshing rig of his own,” said former farmer…

Minnesota Twins Honor Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte

It's Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Target Field

September 6, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It’s the 17th annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Target Field. The Twins honoring Grand Forks fallen officer Cody Holte at their game against Detroit. A short video played to show Holte’s love of baseball and the military. Holte served with the North Dakota Army National Guard. The baseball team also gave his family a custom…

Main Avenue makeover project is complete

The final phase wrapped up more than a month ahead of schedule

September 6, 2020

Site Staff,

DCIM100MEDIADJI_0402.JPGFARGO, N.D. — The two-year Main Avenue makeover project has come to an end. Main Avenue between 8th Street and the 10th Street South underpass bridge is now completely open to traffic. That includes Main to University Drive heading east to west. The University Drive counter flow lane is also now open to northbound traffic, and the shared use path…

Valley City Stabbing Suspect Found In Moorhead Mobile Home Park

September 6, 2020

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man with a stab wound, bleeding badly, and semi-conscious is found at Moorhead Estates mobile home park just before 5 a.m. Based on information from people on the scene, police determined the stabbing happened earlier in Valley City and the man was driven to Moorhead by a friend. The victim was taken to Sanford Medical Center…

Police Stop Loud Party Near NDSU, 15 Cited for Minor Consumption

September 6, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police break up a large, loud party just off the NDSU campus early Sunday morning. Officers responding to a complaint call could hear noises from the parking lot at the T Loft apartments at 1515 11th Avenue North as they entered the building and followed the racket to a second-floor apartment. A person inside opened the…

Officers Arrive To Robbery In Progress Before 911 Call Ends, Suspect Caught

September 6, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks arrive to the scene of a robbery in progress before the 911 call had even ended. Officers showed up at Cenex on 32nd Avenue South just before 1 a.m. and tracked down 21-year-old Tre Beston with the help of a K9. Beston was found about 6 blocks away in the 22 hundred…