FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you see smoke on the horizon Thursday or Friday, it may be due to controlled burns for the FM Diversion Project. Red River Valley Alliance will be conducting the burn along the Rush, Lower Rush, Maple, and Sheyenne rivers to clear vegetation for future construction. The burn is set to begin Thursday morning on the…
UPDATE: The Cass County Sheriff’s Office identifies the bus driver involved in a bus crash into the Maple River last week as 62-year-old Andy Bunn of Alice, North Dakota. Authorities say they are reviewing in-bus video from the Enderlin School District. They are also reviewing medical records and conducting interviews. LEONARD, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — Three students and a school…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–Cass County says rural residents should prepare for significant flooding along the Sheyenne and Maple Rivers as temperatures rise between Monday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicts the Sheyenne River will crest at 91.3 feet and the Maple River is expected to crest at 22.5 feet on Thursday. Both rivers will reach top 10 flood levels. The…
FARGO, N.D. — National Weather Service slightly lowering its spring flooding forecast in the southern Red River Valley. Fargo and Cass County engineers are adjusting their plans and that includes lowering the number of sandbags needed. The flood fighting strategy has gone from preparing for a 39-foot crest to a 38-foot crest. The city will now require only 100,000 sandbags…
GRAND FORKS, ND — The National Weather Service says with warming temperatures overland flooding is expected to increase over most areas north of the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. The water will impact numerous rural roads and homesteads. Ice jams will increase on area streams and rivers. The Wild Rice and Red Rivers’ flow should break remaining river ice and build into Fargo-Moorhead through…
MAPLETON, N.D. — Right now, some say the flooding you’ll see from the Red River in Fargo doesn’t compare to what you’ll see in rural areas. “Just drive 20 miles west and this is what you see. It’s very different perspective and very different view,” said Lisa Cook, owner of 4e Winery. Cook and her husband Greg bought the property…
CASS COUNTY, ND — Cass County Commissioners issuing an emergency declaration in response to the latest flood outlook. County Engineer Jason Benson says there will be “multiple flood battles” to deal with along the Red River and its tributaries north of West Fargo. He expects the overland flooding from the Sheyenne, Maple and Rush rivers will form a “huge lake”, stretching…
The golf season is here! The Meadows and Village Green Public Golf Courses in Moorhead opened for the season Sunday morning. Cart use will depend on the weather. Maple River golf course will open its season on Monday morning at 10. They will be running carts Monday tee times will be first come first served. Fargo Park District is monitoring…
