Red River

FM Diversion Task Force Report Due This Week

Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, who also chairs the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority, expects the final plan to be a hybrid of all the task force options.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ A task force formed to help revive a stalled flood project for the Fargo area discussed many options, but the city’s mayor is hoping for one recommendation from the group’s efforts. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton assembled the task force following a judge’s decision to shut down the $2.2 billion Red…

Kayak Launch on the Red River Shuts Down for Winter

The Forest River Drive launch, which was installed last year in south Fargo, closed today

  FARGO, ND — A new kayak launch on the Red River is closing for the season. The Forest River Drive launch, which was installed last year in south Fargo, closed today. Park District officials said the Lindenwood Kayak Launch will stay open until weather conditions are no longer boat friendly. These launches are for any non-motorized boat and are…

ND Prep Football: West Fargo, Davies Earn Blowout Victories

West Fargo Remains undefeated on the season.

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Packers remained undefeated after blowing out Fargo North 42-7 on Friday night. Across town, Fargo Davies followed suit downing Red River in blowout fashion 35-0. Fargo Davies improves to 3-3 on the season and travels to Bismarck Century next week. West Fargo improves to 6-0 on the year and is at Fargo South next…

Second Suspect in Savanna Greywind’s Murder Case Makes Court Appearance

Crews appeared in Cass County Court for her preliminary hearing with her lawyer

Brooke CrewsFARGO, ND — The second suspect in the murder and kidnapping of a Fargo woman has entered her pleas in the case. Brooke Crews, 38, of Fargo, is pleading not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping and giving false information to officers. Crews appeared in Cass County Court for her preliminary hearing with her lawyer. Crews’ boyfriend, 32-year-old…

Prep Football Roundup: West Fargo Remains Undefeated, Downs Red River

Moorhead picks up win over Bemidji.

FARGO, N.D. — Top ranked West Fargo remained undefeated after defeating Red River 35-12 on Friday night. Minnesota High School Football Scores: Hawley 48, LPGE 0. Pequot Lakes 35, DGF 7. Waubun 15, NCE-UH 14. Fergus Falls 33, EGF 3. Moorhead 41, Bemidji 21. Perham 65, Thief River Falls 20. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags:…

Body of Woman Missing for More Than 30 Years Found

Shirley Whetter's skeletal remains were discovered by a boater in the Red River

GRAND FORKS, ND — Skeletal remains found in the Red River are confirmed to be that of a woman who has been missing more than 30 years. DNA tests show the body is Shirley Whetter, a woman who went missing in 1984. Her remains were found on the east bank by a boater near the Higdem Township on June 10th….

Red River Water Rescue Underway Near Lindenwood Park

Crews are on the scene after a swimmer reportedly went in without coming back up

FARGO, ND — Rescue crews are looking for a person who reportedly went into the Red River to swim but didn’t come out of the water. At this time, crews are searching in the waters across from Shelter Three at Lindenwoon Park in Fargo. Scanner traffic said the man was wearing blue jeans without a shirt. The search began at…

Boat Involved in Rescue on the Red River Recovered

Fargo fire officials say retrieving the boat was good practice for future river rescues

  FARGO, ND — A boat was recovered after getting stuck on the Red River Tuesday morning. The boat became stranded after a father and son couldn’t get the motor to start, causing it to drift and get stuck in the river’s rocks. It took Fargo and Moorhead rescue crews about two hours to bring them to safety using cables…

Two Fishermen Rescued from the Red River

Around 25-30 people assisted in the rescue

FARGO, ND — Some scary moments on the water for a father and son. They had to be rescued after getting their fishing boat stuck on the Red River. About 25-30 people assisted in the rescue. It was supposed to be a relaxing, father-son fishing excursion. But it quickly turned into placing a 911 call for help instead. Justin Kill…

Kids Learn Where Food Comes From While Visiting Red River Zoo

The Red River Zoo partnered up with farmers and scientists from the Valley to answer those questions at their first ever Agriculture Adventure Day

FARGO, N.D. — Kids know we can buy all sorts of food from the grocery store, but might not know how and where it comes from. “You don’t understand the complexities and science that goes involved in growing our food,” said Sally Jacobson, the Executive Director at the Red River Zoo. The Red River Zoo partnered up with farmers and…