More travel and higher gas prices
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-With looser Covid restrictions and warmer weather approaching the roads are seeing more action and we're seeing the highest prices at the pump since 2013. North Dakotan's on average are paying…
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North Dakota DOT Places Barriers To Keep Water From Overtaking I-29 In Walsh County
WALSH CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Department of Transportation workers are trying to keep I-29 southbound open at mile marker 166. That is just south of the Warsaw/Minto exit in Walsh County. They are installing water barriers as the…
Pembina County Towns Fight Rising Flood Water, Neche Is Land Locked
PEMBINA CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- Neche in Pembina County has become an island with the Pembina River cresting at 21.7 feet and holding steady. The town of about 380 has limited access due to roadway flooding. The community is building…
Couple dies after pickup is swept away in Cannonball River
MOTT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) - A couple from Oklahoma died after their pickup was swept away in the Cannonball River near Mott in southwestern North Dakota. Hettinger County Sheriff Sarah Warner says Patrick and Joan Blake became trapped in the pickup when…
Fargo residents urge crackdown on drag racing
FARGO (KVRR) - Some Fargo residents say they hope city officials can do something about an alarming increase in street racing incidents. Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski and other city leaders plan to meet with the residents Thursday at 5:30…
Suspect dead after exchanging gunfire with Bismarck officers
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) - A person alleged to have exchanged gunfire with police officers in Bismarck Monday morning was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound. It's not clear if the shot that killed the man came from police, or…
Police: Grand Forks man followed woman into apartment, assaulted her
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - A Grand Forks man was arrested Sunday after police say he followed a woman into her apartment and assaulted her. Twenty-seven-year old Jarrod Jashawn Adams is charged with kidnapping, terrorizing, felonious restraint and simple assault.…
Vehicles roll in for Valley Vintage Car Show
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ninety-seven cars and 100 exhibits attract dozens of people to the annual spring car show in West Fargo. This is the 45th Annual Valley City Car Show. The Valley City…
Maple and Sheyenne Rivers may cause potential flooding
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) -- Multiple cities are taking precautions for potential record setting crests in the Maple and Sheyenne Rivers. With the heavy rain over the last several weeks, rivers are rising and…
Some People Asked To Evacuate Homes In Cavalier Due To Rising Water
CAVALIER, N.D. (KVRR) -- The mayor has asked some people living in Cavalier, North Dakota to evacuate their homes. It's due to the excessive rainfall and rising river. The evacuation includes areas of River Street, south end of Bjornson Drive,…
Several Cars of BNSF Train Derail and Catch Fire West of Minot
BURLINGTON, N.D. (KVRR/AP) -- Several train cars caught fire after at least 11 cars of a BNSF train derailed near Burlington, North Dakota. That is just west of Minot. No injuries are reported. The railroad said in a statement that…
Levee Watch Volunteers Needed in Valley City as Sheyenne River Rises
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) -- Valley City is looking for levee watch volunteers to cover four-hour shifts now through at least Wednesday. Call the Flood Hotline to sign up: 701-890-7848. The Sheyenne River has jumped a foot since Friday and…
Man Accused of Assaulting Grand Forks Woman After Following Her Into Apartment
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- A woman is assaulted in a Grand Forks apartment and police arrest an unnamed man. It happened around 10:45 Sunday morning in the 2600 block of 13th Avenue South. Police say the man followed the…
Local athletes cash in on NIL Deals
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- NIL deals are sweeping the nation in college sports, athletes are able to get paid in different ways for their image and likeness. Members of one local women's basketball team are…
Local vets return to Washington
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- 82 World War II, The Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War Veterans with Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota are escorted by volunteers on a three day two night trip to…
Pickleball unites two states in the Spring Showdown Tournament in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Rustad Recreation Center welcomes over 100 athletes from North Dakota and Minnesota to compete in its second annual Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament. Pickleball is a sport that crosses between tennis, ping…
Child Abuse Prevention Month shines a light on local issues
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - It's Child Abuse Prevention Month and doctors who work in Sanford Health's Traumatic Treatment Center say child abuse is a serious issue in North Dakota. According to the health system,…
LIVE: Cybersecurity Specialists Weigh In On Williston-based Company's Security Breach
It's a cybersecurity breach that's affected more than half a million people. And may have left their most private information -- their health data -- exposed for months. According to cybersecurity specialists at Check Point…
LIVE: "Star Wars" At The Fargo Theatre
It's one of the biggest fandoms in pop culture right now, and next month, Star Wars fans get to celebrate at the film that started it all. "Star Wars: A New Hope" is playing…
Casselton couple readies for possible legal fight against proposed soybean plant
CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) - A Casselton couple has hired a lawyer to highlight their concerns with a proposed soybean crushing plant west of Casselton. Greg and Susan Kempel are raising a number of concerns. Soybean processors associations in Minnesota and North…
Endowment fund named for outgoing NDSU President Bresciani
FARGO (KVRR) - A North Dakota State University alumni group has established an endowment fund in honor of departing NDSU President Dean Bresciani. Organizers say the "President Dean L. Bresciani Endowed Chair in Leadership" will honor and support outstanding campus…
Fire damages south Fargo motel
FARGO (KVRR) - No one was injured when a fire broke out in a Fargo motel room Thursday night. At 9:53 p.m., firefighters were called to the Motel 6 at 1202 36th St. S. When they arrived, thick black smoke…
Officials eyeing Valley City levees with rain in forecast
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) - With more rain on the forecast for this weekend, Valley City is preparing for another flood warning but they might feel more prepared this time. With some areas…
Labor rights advocates remember people killed on the job on Workers' Memorial Day
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Union leaders, members and workers honor the 18 people killed on the job in North Dakota last year and those killed while working in Minnesota. Carnations are placed in…
Updates Focus on Inclusivity at Maplewood Park in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- West Fargo Park District finishes renovations on a new and improved Maplewood Park with a main focus being on inclusivity. The city invested around $3 million into the park including…
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