FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Chamber holds an Eggs and Issues discussion with members of the legislation to talk about a $435.5 million bonding bill on the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project. At just under $800 million, House bill 1431 is proposing a series of projects in the Fargo-Moorhead area. One project in the bill will take a little over half of…
FARGO, ND — Two Fargo police officers likely saved a woman from drowning in the Red River Wednesday morning.The officers responded to the 100 blk. of 2nd St. S to look for a woman who was suicidal. When they got to the woman, she was in the river, up to her neck. Officer Brady Holte went into the river and…
River levels have been yo-yoing all summer, but now they’re the prefect level for people to head out onto the water and learn a bit about one of our region’s biggest natural resources. River Keepers is re-launching its river paddling excursion series on July 22nd. That event is sold out, but you can still sign for an events on…
UPDATE: The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office has lifted its restriction on a section of the Red River. The Sheriff’s Office initially closed a quarter-mile section after seven kayakers got caught in the current, but now say the current has slowed enough to lift the restriction. Non-motorized watercrafts are still asked to remain cautious north of the Kennedy Bridge to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Investigators are examining bones discovered along the Red River near Trollwood Park in north Fargo. Police and the Cass County Coroner were called Monday night after passers-by discovered what appeared to be human bones. The bones were collected for examination and to attempt identification. The initial assessment by the medical examiner indicated the bones had been…
FARGO, N.D. – A new film highlights the need for permanent flood protection in the F-M metro. The Diversion Board of Authority releasing this 30 minute video about flooding, the impacts on the community and the FM Area Diversion Project. Executive Director Joel Paulsen says past floods have disrupted daily life and left lasting impressions on our families, school children…
Courtesy: Northern Plains UAS Test Site 1/1 Show Caption Hide Caption GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Northern Plains UAS Test Site is giving us a look at how high the water is in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. This is a drone shot of the Sorlie Bridge which has been closed to traffic. You can see chunks of ice jammed…
I don’t know about you, but I keep completely forgetting that we were facing a completely different potential crisis a month ago. The flood forecasts were looking bad. Fargo was getting ready to launch sandbag central for the 2nd straight year. But man, a lot can change in a month. And one fantastic change is the flood forecast got a…
FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Bridge at Fargo’s 12th avenue North and Moorhead’s 15th Avenue North will close at 8:30 a.m. on March 30. The City of Fargo is closing the bridge to remove railings and lighting prior to anticipated flooding. The bridge will remain closed until the water levels recede below the bridge. A complete list of road closures can…
FARGO, N.D.– The City of Fargo is closing the North Broadway Red River Bridge due to rising water levels. The bridge will close on Friday at 12 p.m. and remain closed until the water levels recede below the bridge. The detour route will use the County Road 20 Bridge. Categories: Construction & Traffic Updates, Flood Fight 2020, Local News Tags:…
