FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Two siblings were sentenced in federal court this week for their part in a sprawling operation that prosecutors say trafficked fentanyl from China to the U.S. and Canada, some of the last cases stemming from an investigation into the overdose death of an 18-year-old in North Dakota. U.S. Chief District Judge Peter Welte sentenced Marie Um,…
KITTSON CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Three people are hurt when a truck trailer and train collide in Kittson County, Minnesota near the U.S.-Canada border. Two crew members on the Canadian Pacific Kansas City train and the driver of the truck were taken to hospitals in Hallock and Cavalier. Their conditions are not available. Several train cars derailed but didn’t tip…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A federal judge in Fargo has sentenced a Columbian National to 27 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking and money laundering case. 42-year-old Daniel Ceron pleaded guilty and admitted that he and another man led an international fentanyl ring from inside a Canadian prison. They arranged shipments of the drug from China to…
ST. PAUL (AP) — Wildfire smoke from Canada prompts Minnesota officials to issue a record 23rd air quality alert for much of the state through late Wednesday. Smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec moved into Minnesota late Monday. Ground-level smoke is expected to linger across southern, east-central and northeastern Minnesota. The previous record for air quality alerts in the…
MANITOBA, CANADA (KVRR/CNN) — A fiery highway crash in Manitoba, Canada. At least 15 people were killed and ten are hospitalized. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say a tour bus collided with a semi truck about two hours west of Winnipeg. The bus was carrying a group of 25 seniors from Dauphin to a casino. There’s no word on what…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising residents to consider limiting time outside while smoky conditions remain. They advise people to protect their health and keep windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside. Inhaling fine particles can cause a variety of health effects including respiratory irritation and shortness of breath. It can also worsen…
Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla on the Rendezvous Region Scenic BackwayCAVALIER CO., N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is getting its first state park since 1989. Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area will be developed into the state’s 14th state park, just west of Walhalla near the border with Canada. The 2023 legislative session approved $6 million in funding with another $2…
ALBERTA, CANADA (KVRR/FOX) — Firefighters in Alberta, Canada are dealing with out-of-control fires as a result of abnormally hot and dry weather. The wildfires have been going on for weeks and more than 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. There’s extensive property damage to both homes and businesses in the region. There is also a growing concern…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As wildfires in northwestern Canada send smoke across our region, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising those, especially with respiratory conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activities. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says a cold front will drive wildfire smoke to the ground by Thursday as winds shift to the north and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Local coaching legend Doug Simunic is being honored by the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. The club has announced Simunic’s number 33 will be retired during a ceremony on June 9. He managed the RedHawks from the team’s inception in 1996 until 2017, winning 1,202 games. He also managed in Rochester and Winnipeg and spent 42 years in professional…
