DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth is getting some financial help with its fire station replacement project. The city is getting a $975,000 USDA Rural Development grant. The $10 million project will replace a 40-year-old building that is adjoined to the city’s community center. The existing fire hall and community room will eventually be demolished. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration. It covers over $11.5 million in damage from the Christmas holiday ice storm. The disaster declaration was approved for 13 counties in southeast North Dakota from December 25-27, 2023. Burgum declared a statewide emergency on December 29 for infrastructure damage from…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum is throwing his support behind Tammy Miller for governor. It’s probably no surprise since he handpicked Miller to become lieutenant governor in January 2023 when Brent Sanford left the office for the private sector. Miller is competing with Rep. Kelly Armstrong in what is likely to be a fierce battle for the GOP…
MANKATO, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Mankato teen arrested in Breckenridge on Friday is facing a murder charge for a shooting in Mankato last Thursday. 17-year-old Emmanuel Isaac is charged with second-degree murder with intent in Blue Earth County. Investigators say Isaac shot and killed 19-year-old Marcus Cargill, Jr. after a heated argument. After Isaac was arrested at a home in…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire Sunday as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Another officer also was injured, and the man identified as the shooter fatally shot himself, police said. Here are the victims’ stories. —— Paul Elmstrand, 27, was the youngest of five children….
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A large grass fire spreads to a woman’s house in rural Brandon Township, about 10 miles northwest of Alexandria. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office got a call about the rapidly spreading fire from 81-year-old Diann Guenther just before noon. Brandon Fire Department responded to put the fire out but it had already claimed a large portion…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Fire Department released its 2023 report, showcasing the highs and lows for the past year. One of their biggest goals for 2024 is to lower response times, and with the new station being built in south Fargo, that will help with the issue. “It will help to have additional people working every day that will…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Homelessness has been a long standing issue for the community here in Fargo, as numerous people face the cold, an unstable housing situation and other problems. The city of Fargo is partnering with James Mathy, to see what can be done to help with this issue. Mathy has done this before as the Milwaukee County Housing…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A number of people took to the podium during Fargo City Commission’s Resident Comments section to encourage the commission to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Fargo Human Rights Commission passed such a resolution on February 15. It is expected to be introduced to the commission in March. Mayor Tim Mahoney thanked the speakers…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Court records show that a woman accused of running down three people with her car outside a south Fargo restaurant and bar was involved in arguments inside and outside the business prior to the incident.According to witnesses, Princess Gweh, 24, argued with another woman inside and outside Cairo Restaurant and Bar before using her car to run…
