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Hundreds of Olive Garden Locations Saying Thank You to Firefighters with Pasta

It is not every day that people show gratitude for the fighters in their hard hats who go above and beyond putting out flames

September 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For many, Labor Day weekend is a mini vacation but for others, like first responders, it’s any other day on the job. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about a nationwide effort from Olive Garden to say thank you for their hard work. With hours upon hours of hard work, Fargo firefighters are hungry for more than just…

New Rockford Man Injured in Distracted Driving Crash

September 3, 2018

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NEAR LAKOTA, N.D. – Authorities say a New Rockford man looking at an electronic device was the cause of a rear-end crash Sunday afternoon. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a pickup pulling a trailer was heading west toward Leeds on Highway 2. He didn’t notice a pickup slowing down to make a turn into the driveway and hit it….

Otter Tail County home ‘likely totaled’ in fire

September 3, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Vergas, MN (KFGO) – A rural Vergas, Minnesota residence was destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says around 4:30 p.m., the fire was reported by a boater on Rose Lake. Frazee, Perham, Vergas and Detroit Lakes fire departments responded. The fire was extinguished but the sheriff’s office says the home was “likely totaled.” No…

Steam Threshers Reunion Memorializes Rollag Community Member

Carol Engen passed away in February

September 2, 2018

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ROLLAG, Minn. — This year’s Steam Threshers Reunion is about much more than these two women re-navigating history. It’s also about remembering a beloved member of Rollag. Carol Engen passed away from a heart attack in February. Her family and friends are carrying on her memory with a bench built entirely by volunteers. It sits at the reunion grounds. They held…

New School Year Changes In Store For Moorhead Public Schools

We've had a few projects inside that have upgraded our security and we've done some work to create a little more classroom space

September 2, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — North Dakota Public Schools have dove into the 2018-2019 school year but those in Minnesota don’t start until Tuesday. There are some changes to the Moorhead district and the high school that students and parents should expect this year. “Boy I’ll tell ya it’s sure fun when the calendar hits august.” From months to weeks and now…

“Ladies of Steam” Bringing New Generation of Threshers Into History

They started their organization back in 2015

September 2, 2018

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ROLLAG, Minn. — By stepping onto the grounds of the Western Minnesota Threshers Reunion, you take a trip back in time. While there may be a lot of history in this old farm equipment, it doesn’t mean there aren’t new milestones being celebrated. Steam threshers may seem impossible to navigate but looks can be deceiving. “Steam engines are really, simply…

Felony Charges Dropped Against Father and Son Arrested for 210 Pounds of Marijuana

Christopher Conkey and Robert Smith were charged after a traffic stop west of Mandan on I–94

September 2, 2018

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MANDAN, N.D. — Felony charges are dropped against a father and son arrested in February after 210 pounds of marijuana was seized from their pickup. Christopher Conkey and Robert Smith were charged after a traffic stop west of Mandan on I–94. Conkey is from Oregon and Smith is from Washington state. Attorneys for the pair filed motions to suppress evidence…

20-Year-Old Fargo Man Critically Hurt in I-94 Crash Early Sunday Morning

The SUV then ricocheted to the left, crossing three lanes before hitting the median barrier

September 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A 20–year–old Fargo man was critically hurt in a single–vehicle crash on the Red River Bridge on I–94 early Sunday morning. The highway patrol says a SUV was eastbound when the vehicle veered to the right, leaving the road and striking a guardrail. The SUV then ricocheted to the left, crossing three lanes before hitting the median…

“Down Home,” a Non-Profit, Reveals New Home to Fargo Family

They took time to personalize the space as well

September 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a new chapter for one family who’s been trying to get back on their feet after experiencing homelessness. Shawntay Turner and her son had been going from shelter to shelter for some time, but they stepped foot in a home they can now call their own. “It’s unbelievable. I still can’t believe it,” Turner said. The space…

NDSU Fan Decorates Trailer Walls with Signatures of Bison Greats

Kent Ness has been gathering the signatures for the last few years

September 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Many NDSU fans are passionate about the green and gold, but Kent Ness’s love for the Bison goes beyond the gridiron. “I’m an old Bison. I ran track for them here, so I’ve been coming here since even when I was younger, my dad brought us to games, so I’ve been a Bison fan as long as…