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Pilot makes emergency landing on central Minnesota highway

(Minnesota State Patrol)PIERZ, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Authorities in Morrison County are investigating why the pilot of a single engine plane was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon on Highway 27 west of Pierz. The sheriff’s office says a small plane piloted by Aaron Casper of Eden Prairie lost engine power at 3,500 feet and made an emergency landing…

Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for life after KAT; expanded role for Naz Reid

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – The Minnesota Timberwolves held their media day in Minneapolis on Monday as the team prepares for life after the reported Karl-Anthony Towns trade and an expanded role for the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Naz Reid. After reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2004 last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are ready…

Fargo City Commission Passes 2025 Budget On A 3-2 Vote After Heated Discussion

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission votes three to two to approve Mayor Tim Mahoney’s $133 million 2025 budget after some heated debate at a packed city hall. Commissioners Michelle Turnberg and Dave Piepkorn voted against the budget. They along with Commissioner John Strand wanted to make more cuts after previously cutting D-E-I and unfilled jobs at Fargo Cass…

Trial For Former West Fargo Elementary Principal David George Moved to Next Year

David George (Sherburne County Jail)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A federal trial for former West Fargo Independence Elementary Principal David George is being moved to February. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued his ruling earlier this month after the defense asked for more time to review discovery and prepare for trial. The trial was set to begin October 8. It will…

Grand Forks Air Force Base Members Delivered Toys To Sanford In Honor Of Katarina Louthain

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Air Force Base Squadron brought thousands of toys and items donated to them to Sanford Medical Center. The Toy Drive started after Robert Louthain’s 6-year-old daughter, Katarina, tragically lost her life earlier this year. Katarina was flown to Sanford Children’s Hospital for treatment Members of the base who were close to Katarina wanted to…

Man injured when large propane tank catches fire

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A truck driver was taken to the hospital in Alexandria when a 1000-gallon propane tank caught fire in a gravel pit. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 60-year-old Joseph Notch of Freeport was filling two propane tanks for I-94 road construction when the fire broke out. The Alexandria Fire Department put out the fire and cooled…

UPDATE: Verizon Service is Fully Restored

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Verizon engineers have fully restored the network disruption that impacted customers across the country. In a post to “X” they write that service has returned to normal levels. But if you are still having issues, they recommend restarting your device. They also apologized for any inconvenience but did not state what caused the outages. A site…

KVRR to carry Walz-Vance debate Tuesday night

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. (AP Photo)FARGO (KVRR) – KVRR-TV will provide live coverage of Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance. The debate will be broadcast from 8:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. KVRR Local News at 9 can seen…