MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Normally, in order to get an audience with Santa, you have to swing by the mall or a similar location. But in Moorhead, you could catch him out on the ice. The Moorhead Parks and Recreation department put on the “Skate With Santa” event at the Moorhead Sports Center. Admission was free, and all were welcome…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — To say this has been a strange winter would be an understatement. And it has impacted the river rescue training for the Fargo Fire Dept. because there is not a lot of ice out there. “It just makes it where even though it’s maybe not as in-depth as we like it to be. Still, it’s…
WASKISH, Minn. (KVRR) — The Beltrami County sheriff says the vehicle restriction on Upper Red Lake remains in place as they monitor ice conditions. The sheiff and deputies met with resort operators who say there are still significant ice cracks which resulted in several ice floes. Some of the openings are the size of a football field. Another concern brought…
LAKE OF THE WOODS, Minn. (KVRR) — About 50 people are rescued from Lake of the Woods on New Years Day. The sheriff’s office says they got a report of about 20 to 25 people stranded on the northside of a pressure ridge that cracked open around 3 p.m. Long Point Resort used a boat to bring people to the…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – This winter has been a warm one across the region, which means the ice is pretty thin on the lakes and rivers. Most lakes across the region are frozen over, but due to warm temps and the rain around Christmas, the ice isn’t as thick as it has in the past. “It’s been a very…
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Vehicles are barred from going on Upper Red Lake. The move went into effect at sunset on December 30. Beltrami County officials say this decision has been made after several incidents where people became stranded after breaking ice. The restriction is in place until the Sheriff rescinds the order. Authorities say snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two men had to be rescued after a sheet of ice broke away from the shores of Lake Ashtabula, north of Valley City. The rescue happened Saturday night. Valley City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson says two people walked out, pulling their ice shed behind. While fishing, they heard a loud crack or bang. When they…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota game and fish are warning outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of this year’s early ice conditions. With this year’s unusually warm winter, ice fishers are getting impatient to get on the ice. ND game and fish says there needs to be a minimum of 4 inches of ice for a group to walk on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — That extreme summer heat is here but, while people are hunkering down indoors with air conditioning, the staff at area zoos are working overtime to keep animals safe during the blistering heat. “At our zoo we really put a lot of our efforts and we center ourselves around our animal’s wellbeing. So, we have to be…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Monday at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline to remove permanent fish houses from lakes in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota. Conservation Officer Garrett Thomas advises not waiting until the last minute to get the houses off the ice. “Don’t expect to kind of come out here and just be able to hook up and go,” Thomas…
