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Update: Evacuation order lifted following grain elevator fire in Shelly, Minnesota,

SHELLY, Minn. (KVRR) – A mandatory evacuation order has been lifted in Shelly, Minnesota, where a large fire broke out at a local grain elevator. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says early indication is that the fire may be due to lightning, though investigation will be ongoing. The evacuation order was lifted at 1:00 p.m. Friday. Air quality testing indicates…

Gov. Walz stops by Vikings training camp in Eagan

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) — In Eagan, Minnesota this week, KVRR’s Ryan Bowlin is at Vikings training camp. The Vikings are gearing up for their first preseason game on Saturday and the team had a special visitor… Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Walz shared why he decided to come out. “The Vikings are a big part culturally, and just to be very…

North Dakota native who lives in Norway shares his expertise in researching family histories

Genealogist Johan Stenslie plays a church hymn on the accordion at the Sons of Norway. 8/7/25.FARGO — A North Dakota native who has spent years studying Norwegian history and genealogy, stopped at the Sons of Norway Thursday to share tips for those looking to learn more about their family history. Johan Stenslie grew up in Bismarck, and also taught history…

Secretary Scott Turner Makes Stop in North Dakota

Turner toured an affordable housing complex in West Fargo and then attended a roundtable discussion in the Fargo City Commission Chambers.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner received a warm reception overall during a visit to Monterey and Brighton Place in West Fargo. The affordable housing development for senior citizens is a Beyond Shelter project, and Turner was able to admire the non-profit’s handiwork when touring one of the units. Flanked by U.S. Senator John…

Fargo police captain leaving to join Moorhead Police Department

FARGO (KVRR) – Another high-ranking member of the Fargo Police Dept. is leaving to take a job in Moorhead. Captain Bill Ahlfeldt is stepping down to become Deputy Chief of the Moorhead Police Department. He’ll be working alongside Police Chief Chris Helmick, who also left Fargo police and joined the force in April. Ahlfeldt began his career with Fargo police…

Red River Diversion Project makes major milestone by rerouting river

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — After more than fifteen years of work, the Red River Valley Diversion Project made its step in marking the rerouting of the river. “What is happening here today is beyond impressive, moving our state’s largest metro area one giant step closer to a more secure and prosperous future,” said Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Armstrong and others noted…

Pet Connection: Meet Ames

FARGO — He’s exactly the color of dark chocolate, and little Ames the chocolate lab-pit bull cross really couldn’t be sweeter. He’s a bundle of kisses, snuggles, wiggles and hugs, and at five months old, he’s already ahead of the pack with his potty-training and new people skills. He gets along well with other dogs, loves all kinds of people,…

New Summit Carbon Solutions CEO teases ‘updates’ to business plan in letter to landowners

James Yantzer and Valorie Cartwright, both Bismarck, look at signs showing the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline route ahead of a hearing on April 22, 2024. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)AMES, IOWA (North Dakota Monitor) — Summit Carbon Solutions has a new CEO, Joe Griffin, who authored letters this week to signed and unsigned landowners along the carbon pipeline project…