Rothsay

Rothsay kids make a stop at KVRR during field trip

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We were lucky to host to some middle schoolers this afternoon. Fifth and sixth graders from Rothsay got a tour of the KVRR news station. The students took pictures at the anchor desk with TJ, Alison, Max and Adam. They were even able to try out the weather green screen and made a stop in the…

Traffic stop in Rothsay leads to meth arrests

During a search of the vehicle, 12 ounces of meth was found

WILKIN COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are arrested when law enforcement finds 12 ounces of meth during a traffic stop in Rothsay. The driver Brett Anderson, of Moorhead, and his passenger Alyssa Gregor, of Wolverton, are in the Wilkin County Jail. The sheriff’s office says they started a narcotics investigation at 209 1st Street in Wolverton. After a few…

Teens Make Lasting Memories With Pilgrimage To Buttzville

Road Trip To Buttzville, North Dakota Helps Teens Make Memories Before College

  BUTTZVILLE, N.D. (KVRR) – A group of five fresh high school grads wanted to make some memories and go on one last journey together as a group before they all went off to college. And I was honored to be able to help them figure it out. A couple weeks ago a guy named Corey emailed me. He and…

Rothsay Public School bomb threat deemed not credible

Courtesy: Rothsay Public SchoolROTHSAY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Rothsay School District says nothing was found while law enforcement was investigating a bomb threat at a school on Wednesday. Superintendent Wade Johnson says he was told around 12:20 PM a note was found in an elementary bathroom saying “the bomb’s going off at 1 pm.” The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office was…

Snow covered roads causing slippery driving in MN

ROTHSAY, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota State Patrol are responding to several rollover crashes, spin outs & jackknifed semis. MNSP says several motorists are driving too fast for obvious slippery conditions. A semi on I94 near exit 15 went into the ditch, no one was injured. MNSP says please move over to give us room. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags:…

3 semis and 1 vehicle stuck in median on I-94

I-94 just west of Rothsay, the wind is making parts of the road disappear.

Near Rothsay, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota State Patrol is warning drivers to stay cautious as they drive through blizzard conditions. There are several areas of reduced visibility creating problems. I-94 just west of Rothsay, the wind is making parts of the road disappear. MPS is reporting that three semis and a vehicle are in the median. There are no injuries….

I-94 open again after semi crash near Rothsay

ROTHSAY, Minn. (KVRR) The Minnesota State Patrol closed westbound I-94 for several hours Friday morning after a semi rolled over near Rothsay. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says there were no injuries. Traffic was being detoured at exit 38.  The crash is being in investigated.       Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: crash, I-94, Rothsay

Social Distancing: The Giant Statue Tour

A Giant Tour Of Giant Statues In Minnesota

Do you want to explore, do something epic, and run into practically no one while you’re doing it? Lakes County has a ridiculous number of crazy roadside statues towering over highways, lakes, and other random places. And it’s about the perfect social distancing activity because no one is around these works of art. So I went and saw as many…

Rothsay, NDSU Athletics Mourn Passing of Jordan Aaberg

Passed away at 29 after collapsing at home

ROTHSAY, Minn. — North Dakota State Athletics and the Rothsay community mourn the loss of former basketball player, Jordan Aaberg, who passed away unexpectedly this morning collapsing at his home. He was just 29. Aaberg was a standout for the Tigers averaging a double-double his senior season. Leading them to their first little eight conference championship  in 13 years. With…