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Watch: Apartment fire displaces 28 Fargo residents

When firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from the roof of the building, and tenants of the building were rapidly evacuating.

May 12, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo firefighters were dispatched to an apartment building on fire at 605 11th St S. shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday. Initial reports indicated “flames showing.” When firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from the roof of the building, and tenants of the building were rapidly evacuating. It took just under an hour to extinguish the fire. 28 tenants…

Lightning strike likely caused house fire in Detroit Lakes

Witnesses were able to see flames from across Big Detroit Lake as fire crews battled the blaze.

May 12, 2022

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn, (KFGO/KDLM) – A lightning strike is suspected to have ignited a large house fire in Detroit Lakes, Wednesday evening. Fire Chief Ryan Swanson said he believes lightning was the cause of the huge blaze. He said no one was home at the time. Concern with another lightning strike prevented the fire department from using its ladder truck….

Gigi’s Playhouse finishing reconstruction

The reconstruction era for North Dakota's only down syndrome achievement center is nearing its end

May 11, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gigi’s Playhouse is planning its grand re-opening later this summer one year after a fire destroyed it. One year after a fire severely damaged the building, the playhouse is adding new services for people with special needs and their families across the F-M area who use the space as a second home. “We watched from across…

Special Olympics athletes return to action in Moorhead

May 11, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Another “return to normal” event brings the community together after the COVID-19 hiatus, the regional Special Olympics return. Athletes across western Minnesota compete at Moorhead High School where they show off skills and athleticism in front of friends and family. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office helped light the torch while students from Moorhead High School, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton,…

Drop In North Dakota Deer Licenses in 2022 Due To Viral Disease

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — A viral disease called epizootic hemorrhagic disease is responsible for a cut in the number of deer licenses this year in North Dakota. Game and Fish is making around 64,000 licenses available, that is down 8,000. The drought in western North Dakota created perfect breeding areas for biting gnats that transmit the disease. It impacts white-tailed…

Pennington County, Minnesota Sheriff To Retire At End of Current Term

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The sheriff of Pennington County, Minnesota will not seek re-election and announces his retirement. Ray Kuznia has served as sheriff for 12 years. His term is up on January 3, 2023. The Pennington County Board Tuesday morning accepting Kuznia’s retirement at its meeting. He says he is looking forward to spending more time with…

Wilco Brings “Cruel Country Tour” to Fargo Brewing in September

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Wilco has a new album out and you’ll be able to hear it in person at Fargo Brewing. The band brings its “Cruel Country Tour” to the brewery for an outdoor concert on Sunday, September 11. Wilco’s new album is called “Cruel Country” and it comes out May 27 and features current single “Falling Apart (Right…

Mosquito Count Very Low, But Standing Water Will Be A Problem

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — Cass County Vector Control Director Ben Prather says the prolonged spring chill has kept the mosquitoes at bay…for now. The question now is when and how many of the pests we’ll be slapping and swatting this summer. Prather says there shouldn’t be any problems for the next two to three weeks, but after that, it’s still…

Former Moorhead Teacher Jailed in Fargo on Child Porn Charges

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former teacher at Moorhead Alternative Learning Center is jailed on child porn charges. 25-year-old Caleb Brush of Fargo was arrested earlier this month and is charged with two felonies in Cass County District Court. The counts against Brush include: promoting or directing an obscene sexual performance by a minor and possession of certain prohibited materials….

Fallen Lt. Adam Gustafson To Be Honored At Peace Officer Memorial in Bismarck

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police Department Lieutenant Adam Gustafson will be honored Thursday at the North Dakota Peace Officer Memorial in Bismarck. Gustafson died on duty last May from a heart attack while at the police station. He had been with the department since 2009. Gustafson’s name will be added to the Peace Officer Memorial alongside the…