Crews responding to fire at Minnkota Recycling
FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo firefighters are responding to a two-alarm fire at Minnkota recycling. The fire in downtown Fargo was reported shortly before 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. This is a developing story.
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Captain resigns, chief deputy retiring from Cass County Sheriff's Office
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A top administrator in the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has left the department. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says he reluctantly accepted the resignation of Capt. Mitch Burris earlier this month. Burris, who’d been with the department for more…
Some residents with health issues advised to limit time outdoors
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising residents with respiratory conditions to consider limiting outdoor activities in areas affected by wildfires. Smoky conditions currently exist downwind of a wildfire in Theodore Roosevelt National Park…
Minnesota House Democrats unveil package of budget bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled legislation that calls for more spending on education and recovery for those most affected by the pandemic while increasing taxes on wealthy residents and large companies. The package of legislation follows…
City of Fargo Encourages Pothole Reporting
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The city of Fargo is hoping to make your commute a smoother one by encouraging people to report potholes throughout the Metro. As the cold weather freezes and expands it…
Local law enforcement step up distracted driving enforcement
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- If you are out and about, you may have noticed more police patrols are on the roads. It's all an effort to bring awareness to Distracted Driving Month. "Officers from…
National Guard leader describes Western ND wildfire response
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - High and very high fire danger continues through all parts of North Dakota and near critical fire weather is expected across the state with a Red Flag warning in…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Set For Fargo, Moorhead & Grand Forks
FARGO, N.D. -- Free community clinics to get the COVID-19 vaccine are being offered in Fargo, Moorhead and Grand Forks this week. In Fargo at the former Gordmans, those 16 and older can get the Pfizer Vaccine on Tuesday from…
Vikings DB Jeff Gladney arrested in Texas for alleged assault
DALLAS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jeff Gladney was arrested and booked by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Monday morning following an assault accusation, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. Jail records show Gladney was taken into custody at…
Rescheduled Maroon 5 FARGODOME Show Is Cancelled
FARGO, N.D. -- Bad news for fans of Maroon 5: the band has now canceled its rescheduled tour stop in Fargo. They were supposed to be at the FARGODOME on August 6. The band was originally set to be in…
Trees removed for controversial Lindenwood Park project
FARGO (KVRR) - A company hired by the Fargo Park District removed several old trees from Lindenwood Park Monday. The tree removal is part of the Park District's controversial $1.5 million project to rebuild the park's main road. Activists…
Man Given Funeral Furlough Arrested After Not Returning To Jail
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. -- A man who failed to return to the Otter Tail County Detention Center after attending a funeral has been caught in Richland County. Authorities say Jesse Bommersbach was given a court ordered furlough to attend…
Death of 'Miracle on Ice' standout Pavelich was suicide
ANOKA, Minn. - A Minnesota medical examiner says last month's death of “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey player Mark Pavelich was a suicide. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Anoka County says the 63-year-old Pavelich died of asphyxia. His body…
More hate group stickers found at NDSU
FARGO (KVRR) - More decals representing a hate group were recently found on the NDSU campus. "The stickers represent a hate group and are inconsistent with NDSU’s values of diversity, inclusion and respect" according to an email sent to NDSU…
Burgum warns fire season to be 'tough' amid drought
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is warning the state is headed to a “tough fire season.” He visited Billings County, where a fire had prompted him to call a statewide wildfire emergency. The governor says that even…
Moorhead man who participated in riot will serve 2 years in prison
FARGO (KVRR) - A Moorhead, Minn. man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for participating in the May, 2020 riots in downtown Fargo. Acting U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says 31-year-old Jonathan Montanez jumped on top of an…
Wildfires continue in western North Dakota
MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Firefighters are making progress in controlling a large grass fire near Medora as more wildfires have started in other areas in the western part of the state facing high fire danger. According to the North Dakota…
Church holds live outdoor 'Rock and Roll' Easter service
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- With nice weather, one local church is celebrating the Easter holiday with an outdoor service. With social distancing guidelines in mind the Lutheran Church of the Cross welcomed people throughout…
Home building costs on the rise
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- If you're looking to do some home renovations or even thinking about building one, you may have to dig a little deeper into your pockets. "We've had a house that we…
Progress Made On Fire Near Medora, As Another Ignites In National Park
BILLINGS CO., N.D. -- A grass fire that forced the evacuation of the small tourist town of Medora, North Dakota is now 85% contained. Another fire was reported on USDA Forest Service national grasslands on Saturday that has now started…
Two Grand Forks Houses Have $50,000 In Damage After Fires Saturday
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Crews respond to two house fires over the weekend in Grand Forks that each did around $50,000 in damage. Saturday night, they were called out to 1126 Hammerling Avenue. They arrived to find fire and smoke…
Local business encourages COVID-19 vaccinations by offering shoppers discounts
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Due to the pandemic, one local business owner is facing even tougher challenges after losing a family member to COVID-19. After taking full ownership of his family's record store, Brady Bredell,…
Temporary flight restriction near Medora is cancelled
MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) -- The temporary flight restriction (TFR) issued Thursday for the 10-mile radius around Medora has been cancelled. Officials say pilots of manned aircraft, as well as operators of unmanned aircraft systems, should continue to exercise caution while…
Three people survive cold waters of Lake Marquette after canoe capsizes
BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) -- Three people were treated for hypothermia at the Sanford Emergency Department Friday afternoon after they capsized their canoe on Lake Marquette. Authorities say after the canoe capsized, all three made it safely back to shore. They…
Dozens gather for Good Friday event at Red River Women's Clinic
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- In honor of Good Friday, the Diocese of Fargo hosts the Stations of the Cross devotion in front of the Red River Women's Clinic. People gathered as they sang, prayed…
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