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Truckers
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Truckers stranded from the storm due to interstate closures

It's day two of road closures in our region due to the latest storm system.
Hami Arain,

NORTH DAKOTA/MINNESOTA (KVRR) — With large areas of highways and interstates closed, some truckers across the country have found themselves trapped in Fargo. The North Dakota Department Transportation closed I-29 from Canada to the South Dakota border because of low visibility and icy roads. I-94 from Bismarck to Fargo remains closed for the same reasons. Both interstates are impassable because…

Snow Removal
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Crews still removing snow from roads

Brian Barrett,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Works crews are still dealing with the mess left over from the past few weeks. Two storms last month dumped about 20 inches of snow in the metro. From now through Friday, crews will be plowing streets to remove snowpack and ice from road surfaces. They will focus on working from 7:30 a.m. to…

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More Crashes On Icy Roads Reported in West Central Minnesota

KVRR Staff,

Sgt. Jesse Grabow/TwitterCLAY CO., Minn. — Troopers and other emergency personnel responding to a number of crashes around the region this morning. Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol says there were five jackknifed semis on westbound I-94 between exit 24 and 32, east of Barnesville. Troopers responded to 15 crashes, with two non-life threatening injuries, and an additional…

Winter Driving
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ND Highway Patrol stresses importance of driving carefully during winter

Last Friday, they saw sixteen crashes in a three hour period.
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NORTH DAKOTA – With winter already in full swing, officers are stressing the importance of being cautious when driving on the roads. The state patrol say most accidents happen usually on bridge decks, and entrance and exit routes because those areas usually get icier quicker than most roads. Last Friday, they saw sixteen crashes in a three hour period. They…
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A Day In The Life Of A Tow Truck Driver

Thad Campbell has been working as a tow truck driver for less than a year.
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FARGO, N.D – On average, Thad Campbell rescues about 10 to 15 stranded cars everyday. But after a snowstorm, he rescues more than double the amount. ‘We had at least, as a whole we had about 100 calls that we had to get through. On average you get about 15 done per driver. And if you were on call maybe…
Local News

Tips To Prepare For Thanksgiving Driving

Experts gives us their tips on how to be prepared on the road.
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FARGO, N.D.- Whether its icy roads or impaired drivers, experts are saying to plan ahead for whatever you may encounter along the road. They say in order to do so, you can’t be driving distracted, make sure you’re buckled up and have an emergency car kit in the back in case something does happen and you’re prepared. “Warm weather clothing…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Domestic Assault Suspect Arrested After Chase

27-year-old Aaron Jagol of Fertile arrested
TJ Nelson,

FERTILE, Minn. — A suspect in a domestic assault led authorities on a high speed chase that reached 100 miles per hour. Polk County deputies tried to stop 27-year-old Aaron Jagol of Fertile early Tuesday morning. The pursuit lasted about 8 miles but was ended due to fog and icy roads. Jagol was soon found stuck in a ditch in…
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Icy Road Warning in Detroit Lakes Area

Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow asks drivers to slow down.
Site Staff,

Detroit Lakes, MN — Troopers around the Detroit Lakes area are responding to several crashes w/ icy roads. Highway 59 North of DL-1 there’s a vehicle rollover with no injuries. Vehicles have slid off the road on Highway 10 and Highway 34. Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow is asking drivers in the area to slow down. Categories: Minnesota News,…