North Dakota News

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Hit On I-94

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County Sheriff’s Office squad vehicle is damaged while responding to a pursuit. A deputy was on the way to assist North Dakota Highway Patrol around 7 a.m. The deputy was heading west on I-94 near Mapleton nearing the traffic stop location when the squad was hit from behind. There were no injuries. The…

Dakota Prairie School District teacher accused of sexually assaulting students

Brendon ParsleyPETERSBURG, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A long-time teacher, coach and school counselor in the Dakota Prairie School District in northeastern North Dakota has been charged with sexual assault, solicitation of a minor and luring by computer. Brendon Parsley of McVille, North Dakota was placed on administrative leave in December. The complaint, filed in Nelson County District Court, alleges that Parsley…

Moorhead Man Sentenced For Hostage Incident in Fargo Last February

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is sentenced to eight years behind bars for holding a woman hostage in Fargo last February. In court on Monday, Hector Flores changed his plea to guilty to a number of charges including felonious restraint, fleeing a peace officer and domestic violence. Flores got 3 years on a criminal mischief charge and was…

Two Artists With Minnesota Ties Headed to Fargo and West Fargo This Summer

Yung Gravy & Jakob Dylan of The WallflowersFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair has landed an artist that they call “sensational” and known for his unique blend of nostalgia, modern flair, and infectious beats…and he was born in Rochester, Minnesota! Yung Gravy will take the grandstand stage on July 5 with special guest Tayler Holder. Tickets will be…

North Dakota to Face Federal Government in Trial Over DAPL Costs Starting Thursday

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s case against the federal government for compensation for damages during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests is going to trial on Thursday. It will be overseen and decided by U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor in Bismarck. The state has been in a battle over recouping $38 million in damages tied to the protest south of…

Food For Thought

Still bitter over a breakup this Valentine's Day? Let a cockroach handle it.... and help out a local animal rescue too.

  BOTTINEAU, N.D. — Are you choked up over an ex this Valentine’s Day? Bitter over a breakup? Lump left in your throat over love gone wrong? You might find this easier to swallow: a cockroach. At least, the exotic animals at Bottineau, North Dakota-based Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue do. For a small donation, they can heal your…

SWAT Team Arrests Two People From Memphis In North Fargo

Terrica Thompson & Christopher ButtsFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT is called on to execute another high-risk search warrant in a fugitive investigation. Two people from Tennessee were arrested in the 1300 block of 5th Avenue North around 8 p.m. 35-year-old Terrica Thompson of Memphis was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Second-Degree Attempted Murder in Memphis. 41-year-old…