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Good Samaritan Rescues Fargo Police Officer During Blizzard

With a storm as bad as this last weekend's, it's common to see people get stuck. In those situations, first responders usually help out. But who do they turn to when they get stuck?

December 31, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Paul Sip came down to Fargo for the weekend for a volleyball tournament, but Mother Nature had something else in mind. Instead, Paul and his brothers decided that they had only one job in town: Rescue as many stranded or stuck people as they could. “We’ll always stop if there’s somebody on the side of the road…

Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve Fireworks

The West Fargo Fire Department encourages those shooting off fireworks to keep safety in mind.

December 31, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo is the only city in the Fargo-Moorhead area that allows fireworks to be legally set off on New Years Eve. Fire officials say the danger comes with how resident’s dispose of fireworks. They recommend using a metal garbage container with a little bit of water to make sure fireworks can not reignite or start…

Kids Celebrate the New Year With A Frozen Themed-Party

Kids were able to do crafts, bean bag toss, snow pits, ice horse races, Olaf bowling and slime

December 31, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- The Fargo Public Library hosts the event every year and wants kids to be able to celebrate the New Year since most won’t be awake at midnight. They also want people to know that the Library is not just for books and learning, but a place where the community can gather. “We like to be able to give…

City of Fargo Will Focus on Clearing Snow Downtown

The downtown’s streets will be the focus on Wednesday evening/early Thursday.

December 31, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Works utilized all crewmembers and equipment throughout the overnight on residential roadways. As of this morning, 19th Avenue North is fully reopened. Tonight (Tuesday) and throughout the overnight into Wednesday, Fargo crews will be removing snowfall from the downtown area’s avenues. The downtown’s streets will be the focus on Wednesday evening/early Thursday. On-street parking in…

Moorhead Update On Snow Removal

December 31, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead City Officials released an update on snow removal. City of Moorhead crews have completed at least one pass on roads/alleyways within the City. If your street has been missed, please contact the Public Works Department at 218.299.5422. The second pass to push snow closer to the curb began Monday evening and will continue on the daily…

Watch This: Farmer Goes Viral Helping Stuck Fargo Police Truck

Paul Sip Helped Around 20 Stuck Vehicles After The Storm On Sunday

December 31, 2019

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A farmer from Ada, Minnesota is going viral today thanks to this video of him helping a Fargo Police Department truck stuck in the snow after this weekend’s storm. Paul Sip says he helped about 20 stuck vehicles on Sunday. We’re talking to him today about the video. Hear more tonight on KVRR Local News at 6 and 9! View this post…

West Fargo’s fire & police departments battle for blood donations

December 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Vitalant is in urgent need of blood donations after the snowstorm. The West Fargo Battle of the Badges donation drive had to be moved from Bonanzaville to Vitalant’s Fargo donation center. The fire and police departments are competing to see who can get the most people to give blood. Vitalant says it is the only blood provider…

New Neighbors introduced to ‘North Dakota Nice’ after Winter Storm

More than a foot of snow has fallen on the FM metro with this latest storm, and it's left snow plow crews across the area with a huge mess. For residents in West Fargo, that mess is bringing them closer together.

December 30, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – With plows stuck in the snow, cars buried and streets not expected to fully open until Tuesday, this major winter blizzard has to be the worst way to end the decade. “We probably haven’t had one of these in like 15 years” said Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. “This has been the worst blizzard we have ever…

Winter Storm Creates Harsh Firefighting Conditions

Fargo Firefighters spend hours in the storm dealing with a big fire last night and early into the morning after a car explosion in South Fargo.

December 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Firefighters spend hours in the storm dealing with a big fire last night and early into the morning after a car explosion in South Fargo. The fire started in this building at 3301 15th Street South after 8 o’clock Sunday night. The blizzard conditions made fighting the fire difficult. They had some issues with fire hydrants…

Joint Funeral Service To Be Held Tuesday For Farm Accident Victims

The joint funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville

December 30, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MILLERVILLE, Minn. — A small west-central Minnesota community is saying goodbye to three family members killed in a tragic farm accident. Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Curt, Alex and Steven Boesl. The joint funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville. 47-year-old Curt Boesl and his 11-year-old son Alex…