MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Driving may have been difficult, but while the snow has let up, Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says this isn’t nearly the end of what’s to come. “When the sun starts getting out, it almost creates a false security, the illusion that hey things are improving out here. But on the grand scheme of things, when…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since early Tuesday morning, road conditions have been treacherous for many drivers. With many reports of cars sliding off the roads and crashing. “Traffic speeds are really, really reduced. We’re having trouble keeping some of those vehicles on the roadway. Our troopers are responding to a bunch of jackknifed semis, and vehicles are spinning off the…
MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Drivers dealt with a mess Tuesday night as high winds and blowing snow made traveling a nightmare. Hundreds of motorists were stranded on the highway waiting for snowplows and tow trucks to come and assist them. “It’s just a number of stranded motorists along the freeway in particular. There were others such as highway…
NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Due to dry conditions A red flag warning has been issued throughout North Dakota and Western Minnesota. “That red flag warning is really a big deal because if you have a fire start wind like today will just set it off and spread it right down the pasture and right down the field,”Fargo Fire…
FARGO, N.D. – We’ve seen roofs cave in from the snow, but the storm is bringing high winds as well. So strong they blew down a billboard near the 13th Avenue exit for I–29 Thursday morning. Peak wind gusts hit 56 miles per hour in Fargo. To put that into perspective, the minimum wind speeds for a severe thunderstorm warning…
FARGO (KFGO) – The Intersection of 5th St N and 2nd Ave N is closed until further notice due to exterior panels that have fallen from Radisson Hotel, 201 5 St N. Expected high winds raise the concern that additional panels may become loose and fall. Be aware of falling debris in the area. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says it…
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – Strong northwest winds toppled a house under construction in Moorhead. Neighbors heard the noise around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday and called 911. Deputy Fire Chief Gary Larson tells KFGO News the house, in the 3800 block of 34th Street South was demolished, leaving only a pile of lumber. The blowing debris narrowly missed a home just to…
