ST. PAUL, MN (AP) — The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 72% of Minnesota is currently experiencing severe drought. That’s up from last week, when 52% of the state was considered to be in severe drought. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the news is startling, since at the start of June, less than 1% of the state had severe drought…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth are joining forces to declare this week “Navy Week” in all four cities. The proclamation was presented to Vice Adm. Stuart Munsch on Tuesday at Fargo City Hall via a video made by all four mayors. Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney was the only mayor present in…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) –Water use restrictions are now in effect for people in Moorhead and Dilworth. It is due to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources drought warning phase. They require public water suppliers to implement water use restrictions. Moorhead Public Service will allow people with an address ending in an even number to water lawns and wash cars on…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Several people were forced out of their apartments by a fire at a three-story apartment in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says Dilworth and Moorhead Fire Departments responded shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday after a passerby reported seeing smoke coming from the roof of the building at 735 Center Ave. The fire was located in…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – The Clay County Joint Power Commission comes together in support of local firefighters and EMTs. As city leaders gather to recognize local first responders, fallen law enforcement members are not forgotten. “Yesterday we’re all aware that we lost a brother in our family so at this time, I’d like to just ask everyone to take a…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Twenty-two-year-old Benjamin Enderle sits in a Clay County jail tonight, accused of vandalizing a Moorhead Mosque. His arrest is being credited to a Walmart store employee. “An investigator came out when the mosque had video ready for us and we started working on the case,” Moorhead Police Chief Shannon Monroe said. Monroe recounts how a Walmart…
DILWORTH, Minn. – Dilworth Police decide to take a Twin Cities idea and make it their own. Starting as soon as next week Dilworth Police are offering stickers for residents to put at their door or gate displaying medical conditions. The hope is that with some information about conditions such as autism, dementia, or hearing impairment officers will be better…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – A fire that destroyed a home Thursday in Dilworth was caused by “an electrical issue.” Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the cause was determined by an investigator from the Minnesota Fire Marshal’s Office. Empting says the person who was inside the home remains in the hospital, but is expected to be okay. Dilworth and Moorhead…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities say a home fire in Dilworth left a man in the hospital and the house a total loss. Dilworth and Moorhead fire crews were called out to the house on 7th Avenue Northeast at around 7:30 Thursday morning. Dilworth Fire Asst. Chief Scott Payne says the fire started in the middle of the house but…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – One person was taken to a hospital after fire broke out at a home Thursday morning in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the victim’s condition is not known. The fire was reported at 7:32 a.m. Empting says firefighters from Dilworth and Moorhead responded. There was no immediate word on a cause. Categories: Local News,…
