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…
Courtesy Tyler MolacekFARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — Ice buildup and wind is to blame for several sections of netting coming down at Suite Shots in south Fargo. Tyler Molacek was there when it happened and sent video to KFGO. Chuck Johnson with Suite Shots says around 1:30, the ice load got to be too much and the clips on the first…
STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Around two dozen vehicles, including a North Dakota Highway Patrol SUV were involved in a pile-up crash last night on I-94 just east of Jamestown. This is how the SUV looks. It started around 6:30 pm when a state trooper witnessed a semi jackknife on the westbound interstate. Shortly after stopping the patrol vehicle was…
ANTARCTICA (KVRR) – A University of North Dakota geology professor may have found the oldest ice in history. Jaakko Putkonen and a team of researchers found the five-million-year-old sample in 2018 under two feet of dirt in the Ong Valley of the Trans-Antarctic Mountains. They melted part of it to analyze the dirt and sand inside to date it. Geologists…
Ice is quite nice. The 9-month-old Lab mix is super friendly. He loves kids, animals and all people. He’s even good with cats. He’s good in a car, a kennel, and is housebroken. What makes Ice unique is his look. He’s got white fur, but has some darker cream-colored spots. Plus, he has one deep blue eye to go…
UPDATE – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 29 from the Canadian border to Fargo and U.S. Highway 2 from Grand Forks to Devils Lake. U.S. Highway 52 from Jamestown to Carrington is also closed. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — I-94 is closed between Jamestown and the Montana border due to life-threatening conditions caused by blowing snow…
