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Truckers stranded from the storm due to interstate closures

It's day two of road closures in our region due to the latest storm system.

April 5, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA/MINNESOTA (KVRR) — With large areas of highways and interstates closed, some truckers across the country have found themselves trapped in Fargo. The North Dakota Department Transportation closed I-29 from Canada to the South Dakota border because of low visibility and icy roads. I-94 from Bismarck to Fargo remains closed for the same reasons. Both interstates are impassable because…

One Person Killed After Semis Collide and Catch Fire on I-94 Near Mapleton

March 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A semi driver is dead after crashing his rig into another semi and bursting into flames on I-94 near Mapleton. Capt. Bryan Niewind says the crash happend around 1:45. The first semi was either stopped or driving slowly in the driving lane. The second semi was unable to avoid it and crashed. The driver was unable…

N.D. House Passes Anti-Trans Athlete Bill, Senate Passes Property Tax Bills

February 16, 2023

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota House passes a bill that would require schools to designate their athletic team for male, female, or coed participation based on biological sex. Those speaking in favor of the bill argued it is about women’s rights and opportunities. Opponents, such as Democratic Rep. Jayme Davis of Rolette, said schools already have requirements for trans…

North Dakota DOT worker seriously injured in I-94 crash

The crash happened on I-94 in the westbound lane near MM 335

November 23, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota Department of Transportation worker is seriously injured after being pinned up against a median barrier along I-94, east of Casselton. The Highway Patrol says 62-year-old Charles Hart, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, ignored the warning signs and didn’t move over lanes while road work was being done. Hart’s SUV hit the back of…

Semi tips on I-94 near Casselton

November 10, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff’s Office sharing these snapshots of a semi on its side. The trailer blocked the lanes of I-94 eastbound near the Casselton overpass. The crash happened sometime Thursday morning and prompted the sheriff’s office to warn drivers to drive with caution and be prepared to stop. They also remind everyone to not use cruise control…

Online Dashboard Shows You Wait Times For Early Voting in Cass County

November 1, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Early voting is underway and in Cass County there is a way you can avoid long lines. An online dashboard will show how long you’ll have to wait in line at each early voting polling location in Fargo and Casselton. There is also a mobile version of the dashboard available to access on your phone. You…

State leaders break ground on new Casselton soybean plant

August 24, 2022

Site Staff,

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) — State leaders like Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. John Hoeven and Sen. Kevin Cramer came to Central Cass High School to celebrate after they and other project leaders break ground of a soybean plant near the school. Both the North Dakota and Minnesota Soybean Processors teams are behind the project which they say will have a positive…

Active shooter training to be held at Central Cass School on Wednesday

August 16, 2022

Site Staff,

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be doing active shooter training at Central Cass School Wednesday night. It will happen from six to nine. There will be a big law enforcement and EMS presence. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Cass County Sheriff’s Office, casselton, Central Cass, ND, north dakota

Casselton Man Accused of Insurance Fraud Over ATV Accidents

August 9, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A Casselton man is charged with insurance fraud in Cass County. The State’s Attorney’s office in conjunction with the North Dakota Insurance Department brought felony charges against 58-year-old Paul Baumler. He is accused of filing 39 claims through multiple insurance carriers involving ATV accidents. Investigators identified 14 of the claims to have evidence of material misrepresentation….

Grand Farms Buys Land Near Casselton For Innovation Facility

June 29, 2022

TJ Nelson,

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Farm unveils the location of its future Innovation Facility site. The property is on the southwest corner of exit 328 off I-94, about two miles west of Casselton. Grand Farm has been deploying AgTech projects on donated land south of Fargo since its launch in 2019. The land purchase will allow them to continue to…