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Prepare for traffic this labor day weekend

August 29, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s the last summer holiday of the year, which means many people will be traveling this weekend. The Transportation Security Administration estimates a record 17.4 million people will be flying out of airports this weekend. And even though many will be taking to the skies, there are still a ton of folks who will be utilizing…

First Day for Fargo Public Schools

It's also the last first day for Horace Mann Elementary, which will close at the end of this school year.

August 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The traffic started out slow on the cool and clear morning of August 27 but picked up intensity as the clock drew nearer to the ringing of the first bell at Roosevelt Elementary. This intersection near campus is known for higher-than-average traffic speeds and some unpredictable turns. The Fargo Police Department had extra patrols out and about…

Downtown Street Fair Kicks Off Three-Day Run

The massive undertaking brings the feeling of the fairgrounds to Broadway.

July 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even at 10 A.M. on a Thursday, the cordoned-off areas up and down Broadway were packed – with folks in the F-M area eager to enjoy the Downtown Street Fair on its 2025 opening. The fair now enters its 49th year with even more excitement behind it than ever before. “I think it’s the can’t miss…

Elm Street Closure

We are still awaiting word from the city on the road's potential timeline for reopening.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo has closed Elm Street in north Fargo due to the rising Red River. The street has been closed to traffic between Thirteenth Avenue North and Fifteenth Avenue North. During the closure, traffic is being detoured to Third Street North. The city says the closure is necessary due to high water causing safety concerns…

UPDATE: Victim ID In Deadly Wrong-Way Crash

The woman driving in the wrong direction died as a result of the collision, while the other driver was taken to the hospital.

May 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE: The victim is identified as Judy Rusten. THOMPSON, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an 83-year-old Aneta, North Dakota woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-29 about two miles north of Thompson on Monday afternoon. She was driving an SUV that collided head-on with a pickup. The woman was going south in the northbound lanes….

32nd Avenue Project Approaches Phase Two

Engineers say they've made good progress thanks to a mild winter allowing them an early start.

May 1, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The 32nd Avenue reconstruction project in Fargo is just about ready to move on to its next phase. City officials say that the project is progressing well thanks to a mild winter that allowed for an earlier start date. As such, phase 1 of the four-part total reconstruction is nearly complete. Phase 2 begins Monday, May 5….

Sudden Storm Brings Snow to Roads, but no Big Spike in Crashes

Authorities are hoping we can ride out the rest of the snowfall with minimal damage to cars and passengers.

April 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The NDHP says they have not yet seen any particular uptick in calls for service since this sudden storm blew into town, but that they need the public’s health in staying vigilant so that doesn’t change. “Every road might be a bit little different, even on the same stretch of road – you never know what…

Water Main Break Shuts Down Lane of Traffic in Moorhead

The city says the lane will remain closed for a week while repairs take place.

February 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Crews work to repair the ruptured water main.MOORHEAD, MN – People in Moorhead are going to see some traffic restrictions over the coming week thanks to another water main break. This one is located on 8th Street South, between 4th and 5th Avenues near Gate City Bank. Crews have already started repair work on the ruptured water main. As a…

Drivers Grapple With Road Conditions After First Snow of Winter

Fargo Public Works began plowing right at midnight, but over 20 crashes were still reported to the police department.

November 20, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – It’s been so long since people in the Fargo-Moorhead area have seen snow, one could almost forgive them for being caught off guard on their morning commutes. The Fargo Public Works department, however, was primed and ready. “We’re coping well,” said Fargo Public Works Service Manager Corey Houim. “Crews hit the streets last night after midnight, we’ve…

Friday Traffic Alert for Moorhead High School Homecoming Parade

October 3, 2024

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A traffic alert out of Moorhead for Friday afternoon. A section of 20th Street will be closed for the Moorhead High School Parade. From 4:15 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., 20th Street from 14th Avenue South to 24th Avenue South will be closed to traffic. Alternate routes will need to be used during that time. Categories: Local…