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Sprinkler system helps contain fire at Fergus Falls nursing care facility

The fire department is also crediting the Veterans Home staff for quickly moving the residents to a nearby wing for protection

Water outlet of automated fire extinguish systemFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A fire at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls forces residents to move to another part of the facility. On Saturday, the fire department responded around 1:00 p.m. after water sprinklers were set off. The department says the fire happened in the North East wing of the building….

Gov. Walz travels to Kuwait to visit ahead of holidays

“It was my honor to spend time with the service members serving our country in Kuwait,” said Governor Walz

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to Kuwait to visit members of the Minnesota National Guard’s 347th Regional Support Group and members of the RSG’s 147th Human Resources Company. They are serving abroad this holiday season. Walz says as a 24-year veteran of the National Guard, he knows what it’s like to be away from family. He…

Moorhead man seriously injured after crashing into Fargo walkover bridge

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Moorhead man suffered serious injuries Friday evening when he crashed into two concrete pillars supporting the Fargo pedestrian bridge on I-94, west of University Drive. The North Dakota Highway Patrol say 51-year-old Robby Njos was eastbound near mile marker 351 around 6:30p.m. when his pickup left the interstate, went into the south ditch, and hit…

Moorhead teen who lost her parents shares the importance of Live United Give United Day

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – It’s Live United, Give United Day in Cass and Clay counties. It’s a chance to raise awareness and inspire action to help families who are homeless. The non-profit hosted a poverty simulator to give people a look into the difficulties of people having to watch their bank accounts closely. “We can’t deny that inflation is happening. A…

Fargo Police Oversight Board votes no further investigation in Netterville shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Oversight Board votes to take no further action bringing in a third party to investigate the police involved shooting that killed Shane Netterville. Wess Philome, an activist with OneFargo, wants an independent review for feedback and policy purposes. Fargo Police and North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley say there is no evidence race…

Arrests made after stolen vehicle crashes

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two men are arrested after a stolen vehicle crashes on Main Avenue in Fargo Thursday afternoon. Police say an officer saw what he believed to be a stolen vehicle. While trying to confirm that, the vehicle turned onto Main, lost control and crashed into the median. Five people in the car were uncooperative and backup…

City of Moorhead is trying to find who leaked Fire Dept. email, employee says

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead Fire Department employee says the city hired a Twin Cities-area attorney to figure out who leaked an internal email that’s highly critical of department leadership. The email was obtained in November by KVRR News. All six fire department captains and a battalion chief signed the letter, addressed to Moorhead City Manager Dan Mahli. Mahli…