Wolverton
LATEST NEWS
LIVE: Almost Skunked on the Big Skunk Reveal
FARGO — Zoo director Sally Mulvena calls it “a Jack Hanna moment.”. Our morning show folks say it’s a lot like “Wild Kingdom does the news.”. Whatever you call it, it’s the perfect example of how you should expect an animal-led interaction will not necessarily go the way the human animals planned.
Grease fire leaves behind nearly $500,000 in damages to Mango’s Mexican Restaurant
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The cause of a July 18th fire to Mango’s Mexican Restaurant in Fargo has been ruled a grease fire. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the fire started in the kitchen of the restaurant, where grease caught fire, eventually extending into the exhaust ductwork on the roof.
The Emerald Threat on the Horizon: City of Bismarck Readies Its EAB Response
In February 2023 the City of Moorhead’s Forestry Department found Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) larvae during its winter tree pruning. At the time of the February 2023 discovery, 36 states and the District of Columbia had found EAB in their borders. Moorhead’s discovery of this invasive Asian beetle marked...
Mayor Mahoney Presents 2025 Preliminary Budget Setting Off Dispute Over Airport Funding
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget for Fargo includes a proposed $13 million, 11.5% budget increase with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A major part of the discussion was how to fund that pay increase. The city has given Hector...
Dog dies after appointment at Fargo pet groomer
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - According to Prairie Dog Daycare, a dog has died just hours after her grooming appointment. Prairie Dog released information about the dog’s death to their Facebook page, which happened on Wednesday, July 24. They say just after 2:30 p.m., the dog arrived at...
Checking the score with Devin | July 25th
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Sports Director, Devin Fry catches up with Adam for a long conversation about the latest in the region’s sports coverage. Topics include Dillon Thomas mic’d up moments, and Izzy Alcantara’s performance at the American Association All-Star Game.
Meet Ricardo Perez, Chair of METRO Blue Line Extension’s new Anti-Displacement Working Group
Ricardo Perez, organizer for the Blue Line Coalition, has been chosen as chair of the next iteration of the Blue Line Anti-Displacement Work Group, a new 26-member board. Sheletta on what that means.
Discovery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Minnesota Hotel Room Leads to Federal Guilty Plea
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge connected to a massive fentanyl bust. A news release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the bust happened at a Twin Cities hotel in February. Law enforcement found...
This Airline Is Now Leaving Minnesota For Good
It wasn't too long ago this airline added non-stop service to Minnesota, but it's now leaving our fair state for good. Outside of perhaps death and taxes, there is one other constant in the world: change. And in the complicated world of commercial airlines, it seems that change IS pretty constant, including the new announcement that this airline will soon be ending service to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Bird flu prompts change at State Fair's 'Miracles of Birth' barn
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A popular spot at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year, but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. Fair organizers announced Friday that...
Minnesota weather: Quickly turning very warm and very humid Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The comfortable stretch of weather is coming to an end, as Friday is quickly turning very warm and humid. Expect a few clouds on Friday morning, but they will clear out quickly by the lunch hour, allowing plenty of afternoon sunshine. The afternoon is bright, warm,...
Hot Friday in the Twin Cities, hotter weekend ahead
MINNEAPOLIS — Highs reach the upper 80s on Friday in the Twin Cities and approach 90 again this weekend, with heat index values closer to 100.High pressure is still in control, which means more sunshine is on the way. Hazy skies will persist with more upper-level wildfire smoke. The only difference is the ridge is a little farther to our east which means southerly winds By Sunday night, a cold front will approach the metro bringing back spotty storms later in the day. Some storms are possible across northern Minnesota on Saturday.The threat for severe weather remains low, with a slight risk on Saturday and a marginal risk on Sunday.Some storms may linger into Monday, otherwise the dry/hot pattern looks to continue next week.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.