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Teen Changes Plea and is Sentenced For Setting Teen On Fire Last February

Lance TylerSARGENT CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Forman, North Dakota teen reaches a plea deal for setting another teen on fire in Sargent County in February. 19-year-old Lance Tyler pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment on Tuesday. He was initially charged with felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Tyler was sentenced to 33 days in jail and given credit…

It’s a First! Baby Bison Born at Red River Zoo

  FARGO — The Red River Zoo has a brand-new bouncing baby bison named “Fargo”, the first in the zoo’s history. The zoo posted the birth announcement via Facebook, saying the baby was born to mom Marge. Marge came to the zoo from the Wind Cave National Park in 2021. She’s part of the zoo’s conservation herd, along with bison…

Three new members joining Fargo School Board, one incumbent returning

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are nine candidates for four open seats on Fargo School Board. Kristin Nelson, Allie Ollenburger, Jason Nelson and Nikkie Gullickson, the incumbent, have came out on top for the election. Terms are for four years. The winners will be seated on the board at the July 9th meeting. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News, Politics…

Younggren, Gast advance to general election

FARGO (KVRR) – Cass County prosecutor Ryan Younggren and Daniel Gast were the top two vote-getters in the race for a judgeship in the East Central District Court. Younggren received 12,302 votes. Gast received 3,602 votes and Scott Diamond who garnered 2,978 votes. Younggren and Gast will compete for the post being vacated by Judge John Irby, who announced in…

Julie Fedorchak Wins GOP Primary Race for U.S. House

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) –Longtime public utilities regulator Julie Fedorchak finished first in a rambunctious GOP race for the House seat Rep. Kelly Armstrong will vacate. Each will be in a commanding position for the November general election in the conservative state. Armstrong, who currently occupies North Dakota’s lone House seat, beat Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the race to succeed…

AP: US Rep. Kelly Armstrong wins North Dakota’s Republican primary for governor

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong has won North Dakota’s Republican primary for governor, setting him up for a likely general election victory in the conservative state in November. The state’s lone congressional representative beat Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the race to succeed Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, who did not seek a third term and is in…

Moorhead Business Association Cancels Its July 4th Fireworks Show

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Metro fireworks fans have one fewer option for 4th of July celebrations. Moorhead’s longtime 4th of July fireworks show is cancelled. According to a Facebook post, Moorhead Business Association said “that it is no longer a smart financial decision for our membership and our organization.” This decision is becoming public 3 weeks before the event would…