FARGO, N.D. — Red River Zoo is looking for volunteers to help shovel and remove snow from the exhibits. The zoo would like anyone at least 18 years old and over to come and do some shoveling. So far, Sally Jacobson, the Executive Director of the Red River Zoo, says 15 people are taking part in the Shovel Fest. She says…
FARGO, N.D. — Xcel Energy is urging its customers to make sure their gas meters and other equipment are cleared of snow and ice. It’s important so natural gas doesn’t build up from clogged vents. You should also make sure melting snow isn’t dripping on your gas meter. Gently move snow with a shovel or brush and never a snow blower….
FARGO, N.D. — Fire departments want to remind you to shovel out the snow around your nearest fire hydrant. If your fire hydrants are buried under snow, firefighters say there could be a serious delay in getting a fire put out. The Fargo Fire Department shared a video from Oshkosh, Wisconsin that shows how much time and effort it takes…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – An NDDOT snow plow driver gets hit by a vehicle for the second time this winter. It happened around 3:30 PM Wednesday on eastbound Interstate 94 in Valley City. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the plow was clearing snow from the passing lane when a Chevrolet Silverado drove into snow fog created by the plow…
File PhotoNORTH DAKOTA – The North Dakota Department of Transportation and the Highway Patrol have issued a travel alert for the northeastern part of the state because of poor visibility and road conditions. Cities included are Grand Forks, Pembina, Cavalier and Drayton. A travel alert means drivers can still travel, but should be aware of rapidly changing conditions. You can…
NORTH DAKOTA – The NDDOT warns drivers about crowding snow plows after six of them have been hit in Southeastern North Dakota in the past two weeks. Plows have been hit by vehicles on near Valley City, Fargo and West Fargo and on I–29 at the South Dakota border. In a plow crash at 12:30 Friday morning on Veterans Boulevard in…
Our recent round of numerous snowfalls has prompted questions about the chances for flooding in the spring. Last week the National Weather Service issued a statement saying that while we have a sizable snow pack in many locations, conditions are still fairly close to average for this time of the year and it is too early to have major concerns…
ST. PAUL, MN — Law enforcement is reminding drivers to move over or slow down when they see flashing lights. Minnesota State Patrol says nine squad cars have been hit by passing vehicles so far this month. Troopers say five of those crashes resulted in injuries. Snow and icy road conditions were contributing factors in some of the crashes. More than…
Are you sick of the snow and the cold we’ve been cycling through the last few weeks? Worry not! KVRR Morning Meteorologist Marshall Downing has some good news. He explains what caused our weather to turn for the worse for the start of 2019. But he tells us that there’s good reason to think things should stabilize for the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — After years of cleaning roof vents, snow and ice dams, those with North Country Weatherization Technologies say this winter is one of the worst. Hear why taking the right steps could protect your home and save you thousands in the future. It may not be clear where that strange smell or weird sound could be coming from….
