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Truckers stranded from the storm due to interstate closures

It's day two of road closures in our region due to the latest storm system.

April 5, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA/MINNESOTA (KVRR) — With large areas of highways and interstates closed, some truckers across the country have found themselves trapped in Fargo. The North Dakota Department Transportation closed I-29 from Canada to the South Dakota border because of low visibility and icy roads. I-94 from Bismarck to Fargo remains closed for the same reasons. Both interstates are impassable because…

Street Crews Are Working Hard To Clear Snow

April 5, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All during the big spring snowstorm, crews have been out working to clear the roads. As this winter brought more snow then usual, crews have been working overtime. Although, they did not need to bring on additional crew members, they have been working through the night and will continue through tonight. Overnight crews worked to clear…

Xcel Energy is ready for storm outages

April 3, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the big storm approaching, Xcel Energy is preparing for what could happen if power is lost. To prepare for any outages that could occur during or after the storm, Xcel Energy has brought in extra help from Minneapolis. Crews are preparing by resting up for this weeks storm and have been training on its potential…

Interstate 29 From N.D. Line to Watertown, S.D. Closing at 7PM

March 21, 2023

TJ Nelson,

South Dakota DOTS.D. DOT: Interstate 29 (both northbound and southbound) will be closed from Watertown (exit 177) to the North Dakota state line at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Accumulating snow is causing hazardous travel throughout northeastern South Dakota. High snowfall rates will continue to create difficult travel conditions with snow-packed roads and low visibility this evening and…

Another blast of winter for snow removal crews

March 12, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Snow removal crews were in action on Sunday helping to clean-up from the aftermath from the winter storm. Many of them waited until the storm to pass to complete the bulk of their work. “We ended up being a little shorter on Saturday, just because we wanted the wind to get all the snow and get…

Blizzard warning issued as FM region prepares for another winter blast

March 10, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley in Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Lake of the Woods to Minnesota Lakes country. KVRR Meteorologist Brian Barrett expects the southern Red River Valley and Fargo-Moorhead area to receive 6-10 inches of snow….

Walz Declares Peacetime Emergency In Minnesota as Twin Cities Expected To Get 2 Feet of Snow

February 21, 2023

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has already declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the National Guard to provide emergency relief services for stranded motorists. Walz says Minnesotans have a part to play: Plan ahead, drive safe, and limit travel. MnDOT has more than 800 snowplows and 1,600 snowplow drivers across the state that will be working day…

Crews still removing snow from roads

January 11, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Works crews are still dealing with the mess left over from the past few weeks. Two storms last month dumped about 20 inches of snow in the metro. From now through Friday, crews will be plowing streets to remove snowpack and ice from road surfaces. They will focus on working from 7:30 a.m. to…

Another Round of Fresh Snow Causes Slick Roads and More Spinouts and Crashes

December 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you aren’t sure just how slick the roads are out there, take a look at this car on its roof along I-29 right here in Fargo. It was spotted along the northbound lanes just a short distance from the onramp from 13th Avenue South. This vehicle had already been checked by Highway Patrol before 1…

Yet another day of snow, plowing and headaches

December 15, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Day three of snowfall makes for more headaches on the roads. On Interstate 29 in Fargo, much of the roadway had compacted, heavy snow causing drivers to slow down. A plow driver got creative helping a semi get back on the road. Troopers responded to jackknifed semis and several crashes and spinouts near the Barnesville exit…