Hankinson

Update: Fire at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Hankinson caused ‘extensive damage’

THE CAUSE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION

HANKISON, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of Monday’s fire at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Hankinson, North Dakota. The fire was reported at 4:20 p.m. and was under control by 8:15 p.m. Officials say there is extensive damage to the church ceiling, both the collapsed section and the remainder of the ceiling,…

Bonanzaville Hosts “Christmas on the Prairie”

The popular attraction promised down-home, old-fashioned Christmas fun with its slate of activities.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Christmas on the Prairie” at Bonanzaville in West Fargo promised a return to a simpler time when carolers sang the sounds of the season. That’s not all that was offered. There were pictures with Santa, carriage rides and even a specialty seasonal model train display. The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club operates out of Bonanzaville,…

Man Confesses To Numerous Elevator Burglaries in Cass, Clay and Otter Tail Counties

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says a man arrested for theft and drugs in Otter Tail County has admitted to thefts in Cass and Clay Counties. 33-year-old Wyatt Johnson of Hankinson, North Dakota was arrested at Harvest States French Elevator west of Fergus Falls on March 2nd. Jahner says elevators in Cass County were hit…

Man Id’d After Fatal Crash Near Dakota Magic Casino, Crash Scene Not Spotted for Hours

RICHLAND CO., N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of a Fargo man who died after crashing his minivan on I-29 south of Hankinson early Friday morning. They say 59-year-old Terry Pierson left the interstate near Dakota Magic Casino, hit a road-closed barricade and then struck supports for a highway sign. He died at the scene….

Hankinson celebrates 21st annual Oktoberfest

HANKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) — Grab your beers and line up your brats for Hankinson’s 21st annual Oktoberfest! “Hankinson is all about events and finding gatherings and celebrating our small town. This is what makes us special versus Fargo or any other larger community. We do something different here and that’s what Hankinson’s about,” said Ryan Wallock, the Vice President of…