Fire

Lidgerwood Man Taken to State Hospital After High Speed Police Chase

Sargent County Sheriff Travis Paeper says Skroch threatened a person at a church and started a crucifix on fire

LIDGERWOOD, ND — A man considered dangerous is back in the State Hospital after a high speed chase that ended in a wildlife preserve. Michael Skroch, 39, of Lidgerwood was arrested after crashing his motorcycle during the chase that hit speeds of 85 miles per hour. Sargent County Sheriff Travis Paeper says Skroch threatened a person at a church and…

Hay Bale Fire Shuts Down Lanes of I-94

The driver disconnected the cab from the trailers

  GLADSTONE, ND — A hay bale fire shuts down part of I-94 near Gladstone. The Highway Patrol says a semi was traveling on I-94 about three miles east of Gladstone when the driver realized his cargo of hay bales were on fire. The driver disconnected the cab from the trailers. The patrol says the westbound lanes near the Taylor…

Fargo Fire Department Teaching Students About Fire Safety

Fargo Fire Department Teaches Students at Lincoln Elementary School About Fire Safety

FARGO, ND — Firefighters talked to elementary students to remind them that when it comes to an emergency, you can never be too prepared. As part of the Fargo Fire Department’s “Learn Not to Burn” education program, Lincoln Elementary School had firefighters talk to grades K-2 about how to prepare for an emergency. The fire department emphasized the importance of…

Fargo Invaders Raising Money for Wildfire Victims in California

Some of the players have family and friends who are displaced by the wildfire

FARGO, ND — A local football club is starting a week-long fundraiser to help wildfire victims in California. From Monday until Friday, the Fargo Invaders are raising money to help bring shelter to people forced from their homes. Club leaders said some players have friends and family out there who had to evacuate when the flames got close to their…

Experiments with KVRR Meteorologist Scott Sincoff: Convection on Fire

Fun and Easy Science Experiments

This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff worked with Ben Franklin Middle School Earth Science Teacher Barry Olson to create Convection on Fire. What you need to do the experiment: Lighter Tea Bag Cup to put contents of tea bag in Scissors How to do the experiment: We’re going to demonstrate how a convection current works in the atmosphere. We’re going to…

Horace Man Explains Why He Built a 9/11 Fire Pit

Brent Hansen wanted to use his form of therapy to honor victims of the national tragedy

HORACE, ND — A Horace man told us why he built a 9/11 fire pit. Pictures of the hand-made sculpture hitched to the back of his pick-up continue to stir controversy online. But he said welding these custom fire pits is how he finds peace after a work accident changed his life. Brent Hansen’s trucks are parked outside to make…

Prince’s Family May Take Legal Action After Removal of Artist’s Master Tapes from Minnesota

the recordings are allegedly safe at a storage facility in Los Angeles

  CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Master tapes of unreleased music and videos from Prince’s Paisley Park studio complex have been moved. Sharon and Norrine Nelson, Prince’s older half-sisters, say they’re prepared to take legal action to bring the music back to Minnesota. The sisters say the executor of the estate, Comerica Bank & Trust, didn’t tell them the music would be…

Apartment Fire Overnight in South Fargo

At around 1:50 am fire crews responded to a kitchen fire on the third floor at 137 Prairie Wood Drive in Fargo.

Fargo, ND — Firefighters responding to a blaze at apartment building on the south side of Fargo this morning. At around 1:50 am fire crews responded to a kitchen fire on the third floor at 137 Prairie Wood Drive in Fargo. The fire started due to unattended cooking, creating heavy smoke. The residents were able to put out the fire…

Candle Causes Fire in Fargo Apartment

Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire in the master bathroom

  FARGO, ND — A candle left burning in an apartment bathroom started a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage. Fargo fire officials say the occupant awoke to the sound of a smoke alarm in the apartment then pulled an alarm in the hallway to notify the rest of the building. Everyone got out safely. Firefighters quickly knocked…

Minneapolis Man Accused of Setting Girlfriend on Fire Charged

Vanessa Danielson, 36, died later at the hospital

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis man who was arrested at the scene of an apartment fire has been charged with murder. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Wyndale Fayson doused his girlfriend’s bed with gas as she slept and set the bed on fire. Vanessa Danielson, 36, died later at the hospital. Police had been called to the house four hours before the fire…