FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We know that farming and ranching are some of the most dangerous professions in America. And now that harvest is getting underway, child safety experts say it’s time to be on alert. National statistics show a kid is killed every 3 days on the farm. About 33 children are injured every day in an ag-related accident….
MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KVRR) – Labor Day weekend is the deadliest summer holiday and the second deadliest yearly holiday behind Thanksgiving. It is also the third busiest travel day of the year. The National Safety Council estimates 455 people die on U.S. roads during this holiday weekend. Some tips to keep yourself and others safe on the road include planning…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the summer months, it means more and more people are outside enjoying the sun. However, it is important to remember to take care of your skin. It also can impact your skin medically and from a beauty standpoint. “Wearing your sun screen. Hydration, keeping hydrated. Lot’s of water helps with the skin.” said Quinn Iwen…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 32nd Avenue South’s reconstruction project is broken up into four phases. Most of the project is federally funded, rounding out to around $18 million total. Now, in phase one starting from the east side of 25th to 22nd Street, the city plans to improve road infrastructure and pedestrian access in the area. Construction will eventually move…
Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee has a hearing Friday on a rail safety bill. The author of the bill, Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead, stresses that it’s focused mainly on training for how to handle a situation in which a railroad accident occurs. That includes the training on what could happen, how to respond, and handling post-response of any train incident….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With blizzard-like conditions on the horizon across much of North Dakota and Minnesota, the North Dakota Department of Transportation advises people to stay off the roads. “It’s been a while since we’ve seen these kind of conditions and even though all of us are used to living up here in North Dakota, sometimes we forget. Sometimes…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With North Dakota Severe Winter Weather Awareness Week underway, it’s a reminder to always have a plan in place heading into winter. In the latest release of the Winter outlook for 2022-2023, predictions are showing below normal temperatures for the Pacific Northwest stretching eastward to the Western Great Lakes while, in terms of precipitation for the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn raised some anger at last night’s meeting during a discussion about the need for safety downtown. Piepkorn shared a story about calling 911 on two very intoxicated Native Americans sleeping next to his building downtown. He says police came and rousted them and he followed them to see where they went…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunshine and warmth is finally here in the region, which means you can expect to see more police on two-wheels. Moorhead Police is taking advantage of warmer temperatures by training officers for bike patrol missions. “Following the rules of the road, things like that. And then just being able to do target enforcement on bikes. People…
WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems in pregnant women. The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the pill ahead of a public meeting next week where academic and other experts…
