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State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause of Fire at Taracon Precast near Hawley Wednesday

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the state fire marshal’s office is investigating a blaze yesterday that damaged Taracon Precast near Hawley. Around a dozen fire departments from Clay, Becker and Norman Counties responded and had the fire under control within about two hours. Taracon Precast, owned by the Spring Prairie Hutterite Colony, manufactures concrete panels…

Large Fire Reported at Taracon Precast Near Hawley, MN

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO 845PM UPDATE)  — Crews from at least ten fire departments were called on to fight a large fire at Taracon Precast northwest of Hawley which broke out late this afternoon. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the Hawley and Glyndon fire departments were dispatched first and reported heavy, black smoke at the site. The company reported that…

“Day of Play” Held At RDO Equipment in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Does your little kid have big dreams about big toys? RDO Equipment and John Deere are coming off another year of their “Day of Play”. It’s when the construction and farming equipment dealer opens its doors to families in the region. It gives kids who might not grow up on a farm or in a construction…

Fire destroys abandoned home near Hawley

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – Investigators will try to determine the cause of a fire at an abandoned house in rural Hawley. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says crews from several departments responded to the blaze early Thursday at 231 270th Street North. Empting says the house was engulfed in flames and the roof of the garage collapsed before firefighters arrived….

Hawley’s Whistle Stop Café has been sold

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Whistle Stop Café in Hawley has been sold. The restaurant announced the sale on their Facebook page Sunday. The restaurant was originally put up for sale a year ago through Vision Realty. It is unknown at this time if the restaurant will remain open under the new ownership. The change in ownership will officially take…

Grain Elevator Fire In Hawley: Residents Asked To Stop Using Water, Schools Closed Monday

17 different fire departments are helping battle a grain elevator fire in Hawley, Minnesota

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – 17 different fire departments help battle a grain elevator fire in Hawley, Minnesota. The fire is under control after several hours. The fire was reported by a passing BNSF railroad crew before midnight. Firefighting efforts put a strain on the city’s water tower. Firefighters are having to haul water in from other places to help fight…

Area band leaders travel to New York to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NEW YORK (KVRR/KFGO) — A group of Fargo-Moorhead band leaders traveled to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Six current and former leaders joined 400 others from around the U.S. and Mexico. Laura Johnson, of Dilworth, is the band director at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Fargo South High School. She said they arrived in New York City…

Mobile Food Pantry makes more stops in Clay County

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Trucks carrying fresh produce and non-perishable items continue to make stops in Minnesota towns. The mobile food truck making stops in Ulen, Glyndon and Moorhead. Great Plains Food Bank advertises set times and places to stop in communities to pick up the food. All in need of food assistance are welcome to attend and receive…