Salvation Army Offers Shelter For Those Escaping the Cold this Week
FARGO, N.D. -- The Salvation Army is opening up its chapel to anyone who needs some shelter from the cold this week. The chapel will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.…
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Down Home's "Fill The Home" Drive During February
FARGO, ND -- Down Home is partnering with Life 97.9 for a "Fill the Home" drive during February. Down Home is a non-profit that is helping homeless families transition into permanent housing. They will be collecting donations and new queen and…
North Dakota House Passes "Abortion Reversal" Bill
BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota's Republican-led House has approved so-called ``abortion reversal'' legislation by a vote of 73-16. It now goes to the Senate. It would require abortion providers to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions that they could still have a…
Man Arrested After Getting Stuck In Ditch Near Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, MN -- A Pennsylvania man was arrested near Fergus Falls after getting stuck in a ditch. 29-year-old Maxx Driscoll was arrested on drug, drunk driving and burglary charges. He told police that he thought the person he was visiting…
MN Gov. Walz won't cancel school for cold, leaves decision up to districts
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that he would not declare a statewide school closure because of dangerous cold weather this week, ending speculation on how the new governor would use his office’s powers. Instead, Walz…
Sen. Cramer & Hoeven Co-Sponsor "Savanna's Act"
WASHINGTON, DC (KFGO) - Senator Kevin Cramer says he's now a co-author of a bill known as "Savanna's Act," designed to improve investigations into the disappearances and murders of Native American women. The legislation, introduced by former US Sen. Heidi…
Minnesota Debates Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Lawmakers have unveiled legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota, hoping to start what they acknowledge is likely to be a long and contentious discussion. The bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday by…
Red River Valley Fair Announces Country Acts
West Fargo, N.D. (KFGO/RRVF) - The Red River Valley Fair has announced their country entertainers for 2019. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will take the stage on Tuesday, July 9th. Josh Turner will perform on Thursday, July 11th and Kip…
Cyclists Battle Elements at B-B-BRRR Winter Classic Race
FARGO, N.D. -- Below zero temperatures aren't stopping some cyclists from getting out into the elements to join in on the BRRR Winter Classic Bike Race. KVRR's Danielle Church tells us why riders look…
Many Schools To Start The Week At Least Two Hours Later On Monday
FARGO, ND -- From the KVRR newsroom these are the latest school announcements: Barnes County North – Two Hours Late Breckenridge Public Schools – School & buses will be 2 hours late Circle of Life Academy – Opening late 2…
Travel Alerts Issued; Drifting Snow and White Out Conditions Affecting Drivers
FARGO, N.D. -- The Blizzard warning is creating some ugly road conditions for drivers. A travel alert has been issued for North Central, Northeast and Southeastern North Dakota. That includes the Fargo/Moorhead area, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Valley City…
The 7 Big Faces of the Bison at Scheels; Meet and Greet with New Staff and Championship Trophies
FARGO, N.D. -- Football season may be on pause for now, but the new Bison Football coaching staff are getting fans excited for the upcoming season. They greeted people at Scheels on 45th and brought their seven championship trophies along…
Honor Flight of ND, MN Continues Fundraising Efforts With Pasta Feed
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- It's all the carbs you can eat and helping those who have served our country in the process. The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota held their annual pasta feed,…
Families Embrace the Chilly Temperatures at 4th Annual Frostival
In the four years Frostival has come to the metro, organizers say this year is by far the coldest. "I was hoping for like 15 degrees outside so we could do some…
Grand Forks Resident Displaced from Apartment After Bathroom Fire
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- At approximately 12:45 p.m. today, January 26, 2019, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in an apartment building located at 921 32nd Ave S. The fire was reported to be…
Children's Museum at Yunker Farm Celebrates Crazy Hair Day
FARGO, N.D. -- The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm is celebrating Crazy Hair Day by letting kids go all out. Kids and adults get their hair colored, tied up, and dressed up with accessories.…
Couple Found Dead from Suspected Murder-Suicide in Fargo Identified
UPDATE - Fargo Police identify the couple as 78-year-old John T. Ham and 80-year-old Lois Ann Ham. FARGO, N.D. -- An elderly man and woman were found dead this morning at 1814 16th Street South from gunshot wounds. Fargo…
Despite Recent Lockdowns, Sheyenne Students Celebrate Start of New Semester
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Since the start of December, Sheyenne High School has gone through four administrative lockdowns, including one earlier this week. Even though classes continued as normal, the hallways were cleared…
Worker Falls Through Ceiling at Shanley High School
FARGO, N.D. -- A contractor falls through the ceiling while working at Shanley High School. The school noticed some ventilation issues yesterday, and called a contractor to address the problem. "We…
President Signs Bill To End Shutdown, Hoeven Picked For Border Security Conference Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed a bill that temporarily opens the federal government for three weeks, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days. The White House says Trump signed the measure after the Senate…
Some Frostival Events Canceled, Moved Indoors Because of Cold
FARGO, N.D. -- Frostival kicks off this evening, but there are some events that are canceled or have moved indoors because of the cold. The opening kickoff will still happen, but s'mores roasting and…
Jamestown Police Looking for Pitbull Who Has Bitten At Least Three People in Ten Days
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- Jamestown Police asks for your help to find what they call a dangerous Pitbull. Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet. He was last seen in the…
ND Senate Strikes Down Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Discrimination Bill
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Senate once again rejects a bill prohibiting housing and workforce discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The vote failed by a 27-20 margin. Senate Minority Leader Joan Heckaman of New Rockford says people…
Police Officers Save Woman and Child From Burning Frazee Home
FRAZEE, Minn. - Police officers rescue a child and woman from a burning building in Frazee Thursday night. A Frazee Police Officer and Becker County Deputy responded to a home on the 600 block of East Main Avenue around 10:45…
President Trump Announces End To Government Shutdown For Three Weeks
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he'll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks until Feb. 15. Trump's action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown. Some 800,000 federal workers have had to work…
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