North Dakota's largest power plant to fluctuate power output
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota's largest power plant is making operational changes to remain competitive in a changing market.The Coal Creek Station will be able to ramp its electrical output up...
View ArticleWinter storm weakens but thousands still without power
CHICAGO (AP) - The fury of the winter storm that swept into the northern Great Plains on Christmas Day has weakened, but thousands remain without power in the Dakotas and Michigan.High winds and...
View ArticleMN travelers get heads up from TSA about IDs
Minnesota (KVRR) - When it comes to IDs, Homeland Security says the Land of 10,000 Lakes is missing something.And in a year, it could keep people from flying.“In about three or four years, everyone...
View ArticleCity helps people identify legitimate taxi services
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) - The New Year is bringing new rules for people giving rides in Fargo.Transportation providers including taxis, limos and services for the impaired will now require a decal starting...
View ArticleMoorhead police looking for car after crash with train
Moorhead, MN (KVRR) - Moorhead police are looking for a vehicle after it crashed into a train and took off.Police say they’re looking for information on a dark colored four door Grand Prix with heavy...
View ArticleHouse fire caused by man using blowtorch to melt ice
West Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) - Firefighters say a man using a blowtorch to melt ice on his rural West Fargo house accidentally set it on fire.West Fargo and Harwood Fire Departments responded to the home at...
View ArticleND lawmaker wants to raise speed limit on Interstate
Bismarck, N.D. (KCND) - A Grand Forks lawmaker wants to raise the speed limit on North Dakota’s Interstate highways to 80 mph."Well, South Dakota has it, Montana has it," Republican Senator Lonnie...
View ArticleLawyer urges Marsy's Law clarification, legal opinion sought
BISMARCK (KFGO) - A lawyer for North Dakota media is hoping for clarification of "Marsy's Law."The law, designed to give crime more rights and protection, has been cited by law enforcement as a reason...
View ArticleAutopsy confirms remains found in Cass County were those of missing woman
FARGO (KFGO) - Remains found during a search earlier this month west of Fargo were those of a Vadnais Heights, Minnesota woman reported missing in September.The remains of 45-year-old Michelle Newell...
View ArticleNorth Dakota affordable housing fund ends at year's end
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A program that helped subsidize affordable housing in western North Dakota's oil patch will expire at the end of the year.Lawmakers and Gov. Doug Burgum are signaling that they...
View ArticleBismarck on track to exceed snowfall record
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Bismarck is on track to beat the seasonal snowfall record.Rick Krolak, observing program leader at the Bismarck office of the National Weather Service, tells The Bismarck Tribune...
View ArticleWinter storms cause blood shortage in ND
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) - United Blood Services is asking for your help over the next coming weeks.Officials with UBS say the holiday season mixed with the recent winter storm are causing supplies to run...
View ArticleND drones can now fly “out of sight”
Grand Forks, N.D. (KFGO) - North Dakota becomes the first state to operate drones that go out of sight.Senator John Hoeven says the FAA has approved the Northern Plains Test site to use aircrafts that...
View ArticleRollover west of Perham seriously injures driver
Perham, MN (KFGO) - A rollover west of Perham, Minnesota seriously injured one person late Wednesday night.The state patrol says around 11 p.m., a pickup was eastbound on Highway 10 when it spun out,...
View ArticleLost medals given to family of World War II pilot
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) - After being lost for decades, a late Minnesota veteran's family was presented with his six World War II medals Wednesday.Sgt. Robert Johnston earned the medals during his service...
View ArticleProsecutors want to depose attorney in death penalty case
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Prosecutors in an appeal of the first federal death penalty case in North Dakota are asking a judge to let them interview a West Fargo attorney who helped defend Alfonso Rodriguez...
View ArticleSpeed limit lowered to 35 on 52nd Ave.
FARGO (KFGO) - The speed limit is dropping on a section of 52nd Ave. S. in Fargo.The speed limit will go from 45mph to 35mph Friday between 25th St. and I-29.The city commission recently approved the...
View ArticleI94 "Carnage" between Moorhead and Alexandria
BARNESVILLE, MN (KFGO) - It was a busy day for State troopers in west-central Minnesota Thurs. State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers responded about 40 reports of vehicles off the road. He says...
View ArticleMinnesota DNR seeks to join lawsuit against flood project
FARGO (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking a federal judge to allow it to join a lawsuit seeking to delay action on Red River flood diversion project.The DNR seeks to join a...
View ArticleAltru Health Clinic evacuated for structural issues
Grand Forks, N.D. (KVRR) - Altru Health Clinic was evacuated after officials found a structural problem with the building.Engineers say a 16-inch beam has failed in the Altru Main Clinic. The Cancer...
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