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Grain elevator fire in Mayville, ND is contained, people asked to limit water use

The fire began just before 8 P.M. on Friday, November 14.

November 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MAYVILLE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A massive fire broke out last night at O’Brien Seed in Mayville that had firefighters from multiple departments fighting the blaze for hours. Compounding the problem were winds that carried embers from the scene. Fire crews and homeowners were hosing down homes within an eight- to nine-block radius of the elevator to help prevent further spread…

North Dakota Highway Patrol identifies fatal crash victim in Traill County crash

November 12, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

TRAILL COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Hillsboro, North Dakota man who died from rolling his pickup Sunday night has been identified. Highway Patrol says 66-year-old Rollin Eberhardt was heading east on Traill County Road 13 when he ran off the road near the 16300 block and rolled around 6:30 p.m. He was taken to Hillsboro and died just before being…

12 fire departments battle blaze at Anchor Ingredients in Hatton, ND

November 5, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Pics and video courtesy of Maria Louise/FacebookHATTON, N.D. (KVRR) – Numerous fire crews were called to a large fire Wednesday at Anchor Ingredients in Hatton, North Dakota. Traill County Assistant Emergency Manager Ben Gates tells KVRR Local News that the fire was reported around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday. At least two buildings close to each other burned, one of them collapsed….

Pursuit on I-29 spans through three counties before suspect is stopped and arrested

June 18, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Fort Ransom, North Dakota man is jailed and facing numerous charges after a pursuit on I-29 that spanned three counties. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 53-year-old Kevin Anderson was reported as a reckless driver around 10:50 a.m. in Cass County. He was allegedly swerving, brake checking, and not allowing others to pass. Anderson…

North Dakota Securities Dept. now investigating Epic Companies, CEO and others tied to the development company

June 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Former Epic Companies CEO and Founder Todd BerningBISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The former CEO and founder of Epic Companies and others associated with the company are under investigation by the North Dakota Securities Department. The agency, in response to an inquiry from KFGO News, confirmed there is an active investigation of Epic Companies, Berning and related parties. A spokesperson says…

Teen motorcyclist has serious injuries after pursuit and crash late Saturday night in Traill County

June 1, 2025

TJ Nelson,

TRAILL CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Gardner, North Dakota has serious injuries after a pursuit and crash late Saturday night. North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened around 9:30 p.m. about five miles south of Hillsboro on Traill County Highway 81. They were notified of a reckless driver on I-29 near the Mayville exit and the driver…

UPDATE: Names Released in Rollover on Icy I-29 Near Buxton Claims Life of Minot Woman, Kenmare Man Injured

January 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

TRAILL CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Minot woman is dead and a man from Kenmare is being treated at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo after a rollover on an icy I-29 in Traill County. Highway Patrol says the driver lost control and overturned throwing both people in the vehicle about three miles south of Buxton. The 39-year-old woman, Randi Rae…

Three arrested following ATM burglary in Arthur, N.D.

January 7, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO (KVRR) – Cass County Deputies responded to an alarm at Bank North in Arthur, North Dakota early Tuesday. When deputies arrived, they found that an ATM at the bank had been broken into. After responding to the burglary, investigators received notification that a bank in Traill County had also been burglarized and the suspect vehicle was reported to be…

Red Flag Warning in effect for eastern N.D., west-central and northwest Minnesota

September 30, 2024

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for eastern North Dakota, and west-central and northwest Minnesota until 9 p.m. Monday. Dry conditions combined with strong wind prompted the warning. Some counties affected include Cass, Grand Forks, Traill, Steele, and Barnes in North Dakota, and Clay, Norman, Becker, Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties…

Missouri Man Arrested After Wrong Way Chase on I-29 From Traill County Into Cass County

July 28, 2024

TJ Nelson,

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Trail County Sheriff’s deputy chases a man driving the wrong way on I-29 for 12 miles before he stops. They say 34-year-old Jerrid Klements of Lees Summit, Missouri was driving south in the northbound lane around 9:15 last night. Klements eventually pulled into the median in Cass County. He was arrested by North Dakota…