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Frostbite is imminent as temperatures and windchill drops

Essentia Health doctor and Scheels outfitter speak on how to stay warm and safe in this weather

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “That numbness or loss of sensation or any type of change in appearance to the skin that worries you. If there’s that pale skin that’s not pinkening back up or getting back to its normal color quickly after getting into a warm environment, we’d want to see that and take a look,” said Dr. Chris Anderson,…

Extreme Cold Causes Hazardous Conditions for Drivers and Spreads Rumors About Trees

Warnings of "exploding trees" have been circulating on social media - while the truth is not so dramatic, the sudden drop in temperature can cause some fracturing to tree trunks and limbs.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has seen traffic accidents begin to stack up in Fargo-Moorhead this week, and that will likely only continue as weather conditions deteriorate. “People are just driving too fast for those conditions,” said Captain Bryan Niewind. He, like most sensible folk, would rather you stay inside given the upcoming temperatures, but, if…

Minnesota State Patrol advises drivers to drive with caution as high winds and low visibility continue

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Driving may have been difficult, but while the snow has let up, Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says this isn’t nearly the end of what’s to come. “When the sun starts getting out, it almost creates a false security, the illusion that hey things are improving out here. But on the grand scheme of things, when…

Cold Weather Changes Plans, Drives Folks Indoors

Wind chill was a major component of the weekend, making it feel well under 20 below in some places.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cold is nothing new in North Dakota, but at points this weekend, it has been absolutely brutal, largely due to those swirling, whipping winds. The popular saying in the Midwest is that it’s not the temperature, it’s the wind that will get you. It turns out – that’s basically how wind chill works. The wind takes…

Bounce in the Valley Returns to Red River Fairgrounds

The four-day event has so far drawn well over 1,500 attendees.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bounce in the Valley has returned to the Red River Fairgrounds, giving kids a way to stay active even as it gets colder outside. The inflatable extravaganza began on Friday, November 7 at the Butler Machinery Arena. Over 20 inflatables are filling the main space, with other activities like caricature drawing available as well. The…

Red River Valley Fair Rolls on After Interruption

Fair officials say that they take everything into account before making a decision like they did on Friday night.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After a brief hiccup – the Red River Valley Fair is back on schedule and rolling along. The fair shut down on its opening day, July 4, at 5:00 P.M. thanks to concerns over severe weather. But that didn’t stop people from showing up in droves over the next two days. Fair staff says that…

Red River Valley Fair to Close Early due to Severe Weather

The event will shut down at 5:00 tonight.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Red River Valley Fair Management Team, has issued an official announcement stating that the fair will end early on July 4. Authorities say this decision comes after closely monitoring the weather forecast, which indicates that potentially severe weather conditions could impact the area later in the…

Gov. Armstrong Declares Statewide Disaster

The declaration issued today via executive order activates the State Emergency Operations Plan.

FARGO, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide disaster and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan on June 21 after multiple tornadoes, strong winds and hail caused widespread damage Friday across North Dakota, claiming the lives of three people. Armstrong issued a statement that read, in part, “Our hearts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of…

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.

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…

Moorhead Dairy Queen Celebrates Annual March 1st Re-Opening

The day has been officially commemorated by the city of Moorhead as "Dairy Queen Day," so the tradition isn't likely to change anytime soon.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Though temperatures barely peaked above 20 degrees, a loyal line of customers would not be dissuaded from getting their Dairy Queen fix as soon as the windows flew open at 10 A.M. “We always think of this every year,” laughed co-owner Troy DeLeon. “Are they going to come back? Do people remember? And they do. It’s…