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Lt. Governor Tammy Miller joins race for North Dakota governor

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Lt. Governor Tammy Miller is running for governor. In a campaign email, Miller said she is “vowing to build on the successes of the Burgum administration and keep North Dakota’s growth and success going.” “As Lt. Governor, I worked with Governor Burgum to grow the economy, cut taxes, balance budgets, reduce regulation and fight…

Evansville woman seriously injured in Otter Tail County crash

An Evansville, Minnesota woman has life-threatening injuries after a crash in Otter Tail County

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – An Evansville, Minnesota woman is recovering in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash just south of Ottertail, Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened shortly before midnight Wednesday on Highway 78 and Highway 108. A Ford Expedition veered off the road at a curve, crashed into a driveway approach and…

4 Injured After Semi/Minivan Collision In Becker County

Four people are hurt after a minivan crashes into a semi in Becker County, Minnesota

BECKCER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – Four people are hurt after a minivan crashes into a semi in Becker County, Minnesota. State Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 59 a little after 7:30 Wednesday night. A Toyota Sienna was going northbound. A semi was going southbound. State Patrol says one vehicle crossed the center line into the northbound lane, causing…

Forman man charged after teen is lit on fire

FORMAN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a teen was lit on fire in Sargent County last weekend. Sheriff Travis Paeper says it happened at a farm shop Saturday night. Paeper says the 15-year-old victim was at a party when someone sprayed him with brake cleaner and Lance Tyler, of Forman, lit it on…

Shortage of prosecutors having impacts across North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – State’s Attorney Offices across North Dakota are reporting that they’re having shortages when it comes to prosecutors. That’s according to Ashley Lies the executive director of the state’s attorney association. “It’s something that we’ve struggled with and that we’re actively working on with the association to find ways to remedy that.” said Lies. This issue has…

N.D. PSC Chair Fedorchak Files To Run For U.S. House

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Public Service Commission Chair Julie Fedorchak has filed to run for the U.S. House seat currently held by Rep. Kelly Armstrong. A Federal Election Commission filing by Fedorchak was reported on February 13, 2023. The Republican also names her Principal Campaign Committee for the 2024 election. Fedorchak was appointed to the PSC in 2012…

Minnesota State Patrol Col. Matt Langer Leaving For New Job

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz is congratulating Minnesota State Patrol Col. Matt Langer on an outstanding career and wishing him well in his next role. Langer has announced that he is leaving to become Director of Global Policing with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Walz says Langer has been his “first phone call during incredible challenges.”…