FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Valentine’s Day, which means a lot of flowers and candy are being bought to give out. Whether it’s for that special someone or just friends, it’s a busy time for flower and candy shops. Some of the stores we reached out to said they were already sold out on flowers, or are too busy with…
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…
Judge Wade WebbFARGO (KVRR) – A Cass County District Court Judge says he’s considering a run for Congress. Judge Wade Webb says several people began encouraging him to jump into the race after Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong announced he’s running for governor. Webb is a Republican. He was appointed to the bench in 2003. Webb did not indicate when he…
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…
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.”…
Christopher WilkieCASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Two people were arrested in that pursuit which started in Valley City just after 6 a.m. Police responded to Love’s Travel Stop for people acting suspiciously by entering and exiting the store numerous times. While officers were talking to the suspects, the driver fled in a stolen vehicle. Spike strips were used to stop…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — An inmate’s death at Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston has been ruled a suicide. Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the jail around 9 o’clock on February 14th for an unresponsive inmate, 51-year-old Matthew Bagley. Bagley was taken to Riverview ER in Crookston and was later pronounced dead. The body was taken to UND Medical…
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…
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…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) – An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city’s water. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the connection after water samples from two buildings both tested positive for legionella bacteria. The disease is caused by inhaling the bacteria in the water. However, in rare cases it has been known…
