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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 2022 started off with a bang as a blizzard tracked across eastern parts of North Dakota on January 4th. The storm dropped between 3-5 inches of snow, but blowing and drifting snow led to many road closures in the western valley. Early 2022 remained fairly quiet weather-wise, but as temperatures rose in the early summer, thunderstorms began…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — DoorDash has suspended operations in some areas after activating its Severe Weather Protocol. They stopped service in Bismarck, Jamestown and Valley City around 1 Thursday afternoon due to the dangerous weather. The company says the changes have been communicated with Dashers, merchants and customers. They are also monitoring the storm and will resume operations as soon…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The snow, sleet, ice and wind did a number on flights in the region. The majority of arrivals and departures at Hector International Airport in Fargo were cancelled. Flights from Minneapolis, Denver and Chicago are still scheduled to come in this evening. A flight to and from Vegas is expected tonight in Grand Forks. The best…
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a back-and-forth going on over the cancelation of Kid Rock’s concert Friday night at the North Dakota State Fair due to a storm. Many in the crowd of thousands of people got more than a little rowdy, some were even arrested. That man stormed the stage after the announcement was made and was quickly…
BENSON, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz visits Benson, Minnesota to survey storm damage and meet with local officials. Last Thursday, strong winds brought down power lines and damaged buildings, farm equipment and roads. The path of destruction stretched from eastern South Dakota into Meeker County in central Minnesota. Walz met with local officials that have been managing the response,…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz is headed to western Minnesota on Wednesday to tour storm damage. The storms on Thursday night brought strong winds that damaged buildings, knocked down trees and took out power for thousands of people. A man was killed when the strong winds blew a grain bin over in Blomkest, south of Willmar. Walz will…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KCND) – Bismarck-based Montana Dakota Utilities says it may take days before electricity is restored to several communities in northwestern North Dakota. The utility says some customers in Williston and Watford City are still without power, and crews are working in those areas. But MDU’s Mark Hanson says north of that area, there’s still a lot of work…
Here in the F-M Metro we’re just getting rain as of Wednesday morning, but part of our region have been dealing with heavy snow for the better part of a day by now. So we’re checking in this morning near my old stomping grounds of Devils Lake. I was joined by my old friend Erin Wood, the director of…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A significant storm headed for the northern Plains is packing blizzard conditions with significant snow accumulation and drifting, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists posted a blizzard warning for a large section of western North Dakota and smaller areas of western South Dakota and eastern Montana beginning Tuesday through Thursday evening. Travel may become difficult to…
