Grand Forks

Annual Air-Race Classic begins at Grand Forks International Airport

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic began its takeoff from Grand Forks International Airport. “The Air-Race Classic, it’s been 6 years in the making since 2017. We had to delay it due to Covid so we’re really excited that we finally got everyone here, there’s a great turn-out…

All-Women Air Race Classic in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic will begin its takeoff from the Grand Forks International Airport. The competition across 12 states begins next Tuesday with 42 teams and 100 racers taking off from the Grand Forks airport and ending that Friday in Miami. At 8 a.m., more…

Cramer “Infrastructure is critical to our safety”: Much maligned Grand Forks railroad crossing getting upgraded

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The railroad crossing at 42nd St. and DeMers Ave. in Grand Forks is getting some much needed upgrades thanks to a grant after a infrastructure bill was passed by congress. U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, came to the town to deliver the news on what is to come. “This crossing is blocked by about two…

With millions in damages to ND roads, Burgum requests disaster declaration

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Around $5 million in damages have hit North Dakota roads and public infrastructure due to spring flooding. Gov. Doug Burgum requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, following an executive order he issued in April declaring a statewide flood emergency. He sent a letter to President Biden through the (FEMA) to request the major disaster from April…

Firefighter Hurt Battling Garage Fire In Grand Forks

Firefighters responded to a detached garage on the 300 block of Cottonwood Street around 1:30 Tuesday morning

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Firefighters battled a garage fire overnight in Grand Forks. Firefighters responded to a detached garage on the 300 block of Cottonwood Street around 1:30 Tuesday morning. The found smoke coming from the two-stall garage. They quickly put out a fire inside the garage. The building itself only has light damage, but most of the things…

UND Awarded $38 Million Grant To Advance Carbon Capture at Coal Creek

WASHINGTON (KVRR) — UND is awarded $38 million to advance carbon capture at Rainbow Energy’s Coal Creek Station. The university’s Energy & Environmental Research Center will advance the implementation of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. Coal Creek is the largest power plant in North Dakota located near the Missouri River between Underwood and Washburn. Sen. Kevin Cramer calls it…

UPDATE: High Risk Sex Offender Captured After Walking Away From Devils Lake Reentry Center

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO-UPDATE 8:10 PM 05/15/23)  — Shawn Johnston has been located by the Devils Lake Police Department and is in custody.   **ORIGINAL STORY BELOW** DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A number of law enforcement agencies are searching for a high risk sex offender who they say removed his GPS monitoring bracelet and is missing from a re-entry…