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She'll add a little sparkle to your life.

MOORHEAD — If you missed out on getting enough hugs and kisses this Valentine’s day, don’t worry, because Sparkler has you covered. She’s a young Labrador mix who’s lived most of her life at 4 Luv of Dog shelter in Fargo-Moorhead, and she loves to greet people with big hugs and kisses right away. She came to them as a…

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…

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…

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…