(KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks presented its spring and summer outlook with concerns about drought conditions persisting through the next several months. The concerns come up after the cold winter months failed to produce much moisture in the form of snow. With the temperatures also being above normal in previous years, drought has increased throughout the state….
DETROIT LAKES, MN (KVRR) – Splashes and cheers rang out from in front of the Lakeside Tavern on Detroit Lake, as well over 200 congregated, coming in from far and wide to participate in a polar plunge, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. You saw plenty of themed costumes, excited but tentative groups – but also heartwarming…
FARGO, N.D. – An extended cold snap like the one we’re going through can make people seek warmth in interesting fashions. Drekker Brewing decided to team up with Folkways and provide a traditional way for folks to get toasty. A classic wood-fired sauna was brought to the Drekker patio for the 15th and the 16th of February. Groups of up…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As the frigid weather impacts our region, homeless shelters like Churches United in Moorhead are working to help people avoid the cold weather. Within the past few months, Churches United has gone through a rollercoaster of financial issues while trying to keep its doors open. The shelter is beyond full each night. With the demand continuously…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the cold temps and the high winds, anyone can be impacted by frostbite. That’s why it is imperative to protect yourself. “When it gets cold, it’s something we’ll see at least on a weekly basis I would say,” said Dr. Christopher of Essentia Health. “It’s unfortunate but it does happen. Try to take good steps…
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Hundreds braved the cold temperatures at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade across Fargo and Moorhead. It was rescheduled to today after it was canceled last Saturday due to the snowstorm. The parade began at 8th Street and Center Avenue in Moorhead, crossing the river into Fargo and continued onto Northern Pacific Avenue to Broadway ending on…
FARGO (KVRR) – Authorities say two people are dead following a house fire Wednesday morning in south Fargo. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says one of the victims died after being taken by ambulance to a hospital. The body of the second victim was found during a search of the house. The identities of the victims have not been released….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A surprise announcement by Fargo & West Fargo Public Schools. The districts are calling off all classes and activities for Friday. That includes Early Childhood Special Education pre-school program and Adult Learning Center in Fargo. District leaders say the decision is based on the impact of cold temperatures and wind on school buses and buildings. Valley…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Dangerously cold temperatures enveloping North Dakota have pushed wind chill readings down to -59 degrees in at least one city Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, Bowbells, the county seat of Burke County in northwestern North Dakota, recorded that wind chill temperature while Mandan was at -45 and Bismarck was -41. The arctic air surged into…
FARGO, N.D. — With an unusually mild winter in our region, winterizing your vehicle may not be top of mind. If that’s the case, now is the time to get it ready. “The cold does not get along with vehicles very well,” Matt’s Automotive Service Center General Manager Vernon Newman says. As we head into this stretch of below freezing temperatures,…
