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West Fargo Closes Flood Diversion Gates

The city of Fargo was reportedly going to follow suit, but felt that conditions had dried up enough where it was no longer necessary.

May 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather has dried up but that doesn’t mean officials aren’t still worried about the heavy amount of recent rainfall. That’s why West Fargo decided to close the Sheyenne River diversion gates. Officials worked with Southeast Cass Water Resource District to initiate those north and south gate closures. The city says the rain combined with…

Boys & Girls Club Hosts Annual Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes

The numbers were bigger than ever this year - over 200 participants and $70,000 raised.

February 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KVRR) – Splashes and cheers rang out from in front of the Lakeside Tavern on Detroit Lake, as well over 200 congregated, coming in from far and wide to participate in a polar plunge, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. You saw plenty of themed costumes, excited but tentative groups – but also heartwarming…

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…

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UPDATE: City of Binford says water supply is safe

January 16, 2025

Jim Monk, KVRR Staff,

BINFORD, N.D. (KVRR: UPDATE 6:30 PM 01/16/25) — Binford city officials say the water is safe to drink. Tests from North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality came back negative for any contaminants and the mains have been flushed as a precaution. The water restrictions have been lifted and the water is safe to drink. BINFORD, N.D. (KVRR) – Authorities are…

Planned University Drive Closure

Public Works says they are closing the lanes so they can complete water utility repairs.

December 14, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – A heads up for commuters that your journeys on Monday may be impacted by some scheduled repairs. The city of Fargo put out a notice stating that the southbound lanes of University Drive North will be reduced to one lane of traffic between 15th Avenue North and 14th Avenue North. That closure begins at 8 A.M. on…

Utility Rates to Increase in West Fargo on January 1

September 24, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in West Fargo will see their utility rates increase by around $8 on average per month next year. The city commission has approved increases in water, sewer, forestry and vector control, and sanitation rates. The new rates will cover increasing costs, infrastructure and other projects, and will help build a reserve for future projects…

Grain Elevator Fire In Hawley: Residents Asked To Stop Using Water, Schools Closed Monday

17 different fire departments are helping battle a grain elevator fire in Hawley, Minnesota

February 26, 2024

Site Staff,

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – 17 different fire departments help battle a grain elevator fire in Hawley, Minnesota. The fire is under control after several hours. The fire was reported by a passing BNSF railroad crew before midnight. Firefighting efforts put a strain on the city’s water tower. Firefighters are having to haul water in from other places to help fight…

Drinking water testing ordered at Stillwater, Minnesota prison

September 11, 2023

Jim Monk,

STILLWATER, Minn. – State officials have ordered additional tests on drinking water at a Minnesota prison after concerns about the water’s quality and other issues were raised when dozens of inmates refused to return to their cells during a heat wave earlier this month. The “additional and more comprehensive water testing” has been ordered at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater “to…

Moorhead’s plan to improve water coming from the Red River

June 8, 2023

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead Public Service is holding public comments about their surface water intake protection plan for the Red River of the North. The plan was worked on by MPS and the Minnesota Dept. of Health with the goal to educate, monitor and protect the quality of water for residents. “This plan is intended and designed to…

32nd Avenue South Reconstruction Project Begins Monday in Fargo

April 13, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A major road construction project begins Monday in Fargo that will last into 2025. The 32nd Avenue South reconstruction project is divided into two segments. Reconstruction between 32nd Street and 22nd Street will begin on Monday and last through fall. Segment two from 22nd Street through University Drive begins in 2024 and ends in 2025. Sections…