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The difficulties of clearing North Dakota roads after a spring snowstorm

Officials say they've seen this before but the amount of snow and duration of the blizzard was a bit shocking. It's been a strenous few days for ND DOT workers and first responders, but teamwork has gotten through.

April 15, 2022

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – Many are stuck at home due to a rare spring blizzard causing problems throughout the state. Officials say they’ve seen this before but the amount of snow and duration of the blizzard was a bit shocking. It’s been a strenuous few days for ND DOT workers and first responders, but teamwork has gotten through. “There was…

Delegation asks IRS to extend income tax deadline due to blizzard

April 15, 2022

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Due to severe weather, North Dakota’s congressional delegation is asking the IRS to extend the income tax filing deadline for state residents. Sens. Kevin Cramer, John Hoeven and Rep. Kelly Armstrong sent the request to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig. The delegation wants the IRS to extend the federal income tax filing deadline and waive penalties for late…

NDDOT reopens major highways following spring snowstorm

April 15, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Transportation says more major highways were expected to reopen Friday after a spring blizzard dumped heavy snow over much of the state. U.S. Highway 83 from Bismarck to Minot and eastbound I-94 from Bismarck to Jamestown were scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. Westbound I-94 from Jamestown to Bismarck was scheduled…

NDDOT: Currently No Timeline To Open Roads In Central & Western N.D.

April 14, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota Department of Transportation says there is currently no timeline to open roadways across central and western parts of the state. I-94 will remain closed from Jamestown to the Montana border overnight. As of 1 p.m. Thursday, blowing snow was making it extremely difficult for teams to clear roads and they’ve moved resources to assist…

Surviving 15-20 Inches of Fresh Snow in the Devils Lake Basin

April 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR ) — It has been an afternoon of some sunshine and zero snow in the FM Metro. That is not the case for people to our west, east and north. We were joined on KVRR Local News at 6 by Erin Wood, the director of Community Relations at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake to give…

Much of North Dakota remains shut down as blizzard continues

April 13, 2022

Jim Monk,

NDDOT plow near Richardton, N.D. 4/13/2022BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Capitol and other state facilities, along with scores of schools, government offices and interstates remained closed Wednesday as a blizzard continued to bear down on the state. A blizzard warning remains in effect through Thursday for most of western and central North Dakota where up to 2 feet was…

UPDATE: Portions of I-94, I-29 & Hwy. 2 closed in North Dakota

April 12, 2022

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 29 from the Canadian border to Fargo and U.S. Highway 2 from Grand Forks to Devils Lake. U.S. Highway 52 from Jamestown to Carrington is also closed. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — I-94 is closed between Jamestown and the Montana border due to life-threatening conditions caused by blowing snow…

Blizzard shuts down North Dakota Capitol, state offices, schools

April 12, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A blizzard has led to the closure of the North Dakota Capitol and other state facilities in the Bismarck area, as well as scores of schools and colleges. Gov. Doug Burgum directed the state closures and also noted the Emergency Operations Center has been activated. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning Tuesday for most of…

Storm packing blizzard conditions to hit Northern Plains

April 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A significant storm headed for the northern Plains is packing blizzard conditions with significant snow accumulation and drifting, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists posted a blizzard warning for a large section of western North Dakota and smaller areas of western South Dakota and eastern Montana beginning Tuesday through Thursday evening. Travel may become difficult to…

Body Found In Burned-Out Vehicle During Storm Last Month Identified

March 9, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WALSH CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A body found in a burned-out vehicle north of Minto, North Dakota in mid-February has been identified as 63-year-old Bonita Dolney. Snowmobilers found the remains and because of bad weather, heavy equipment was used to clear a path to the vehicle. Walsh County Sheriff’s Office reports blizzard conditions were a contributing factor in the death….