FARGO (KVRR) – In April 1997, the Red River Valley was in the midst of its largest flood in a century. Countless acres of land were under water. Some communities had to be evacuated, including thousands of residents in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, Minn. A fierce flood battle was also taking place in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Mayors Bruce…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board holds its first meeting. The seven member board aims to create a dialogue between the community and Fargo Police. Members want to improve relationships and help with diverse recruitment and provide a perspective on policy and programs the community finds important. Chief David Zibolski says the board should improve…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A country singing trio is bringing their top hits to Fargo this fall. Lady A will perform at Scheels Arena on September 30th. The award-winning group has hits like “Need You Now,” “I Run to You,” and “Just a Kiss.” Tickets go on sale next Friday, April 22nd at 10 am. Prices range from $69 to $125….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two days after the deadline to run for Fargo mayor, five of the seven candidates running for the job share their priorities for the city. For an hour-and-a-half at Sanctuary Events Center, three men and two women debated why they’re the best person to run Fargo for the next four years. Republican State Representative Shannon Roers-Jones…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR ) — The alleged leader of a criminal gang called the “Slither Gang” is sentenced to 25 years in prison for violent robberies. 26-year-old Abbot Aho, also known as Boogie, of Fergus Falls was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Fargo on Tuesday. Aho was sentenced on a number of charges including Continuing Criminal Enterprise, Conspiracy to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – April snow in North Dakota and Minnesota is nothing new, but the importance of helping everyone by shoveling should still come to mind. Many of us may be sick of shoveling and snow blowing, but the Postal Service reminds us to keep driveways, sidewalks and porches clear to keep everyone safe. While snow is falling, postal…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University hosts Take Back The Night to say sexual violence has no place anywhere. Organizations like the NDSU Counseling Center, Violence Prevention Educators and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center offered resources for sexual assault survivors and their advocates. NDSU staff say if someone shares their story with you, it’s important to listen…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Fargo man pulled from his crashed vehicle in Moorhead is pronounced dead at Sanford Health. Officers responded to 34th Street South and I-94 around 6:15 Monday night where witnesses had pulled 72-year-old Steven Wear from his vehicle. They say it left the roadway, rolled and came to rest on its roof in standing water. Wear…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An excavator on a trailer strikes girders on the 25th Street South bridge over eastbound Interstate 94 leading to concrete falling on the highway. It happened around 6:30 Monday night. Lanes were closed so concrete could be removed from the area. The Highway Patrol has inspected the overpass and is making a temporary fix so nothing…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Suite Shots is open and welcoming the community to meet, eat and hit some golf balls. Powered by the same technology as Top Golf, the new facility offers hourly rates Monday through Sunday ranging from $19 to $49. Rates can be split between up to six people. They also have a training academy taught by PGA…
