DICKEY COUNTY Archives - KVRR Local News

Avian flu found in North Dakota, South Dakota turkeys

September 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Avian flu has recently been confirmed at commercial turkey farms in North Dakota and South Dakota. (Scott Bauer/Agriculture Research Service, USDA)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — Avian flu has hit turkey farms in North Dakota and South Dakota, the first cases in commercial flocks in the United States since early July. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection…

Oakes Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty: Nearly 30 Cats Found Living in her Home

October 21, 2024

KVRR Staff,

OAKES, N.D. (KFGO) – An Oakes woman is facing one felony for animal cruelty and 29 misdemeanors for animal neglect after police found dozens of cats without adequate food or water inside her home. First responders were called to 74-year-old Rita Fiala’s home on March 4th after she had fallen. Medics had a difficult time entering the home due to…

2024 Dickey County burn ban and restrictions now in place

March 7, 2024

Aaron Walling,

DICKEY COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Dickey County emergency manager Charlie Russell has announced that the burn ban and restrictions are in place now. There are rules people have to follow in the area before burning. Here are the rules set by the county: You must call your local fire department or the Dickey County Sheriff’s Office 701-349-3249 X1 before you burn or…

Teen Killed in Crash With Semi in Dickey County, North Dakota

October 18, 2023

TJ Nelson,

DICKEY CO, N.D. (KVRR) — An 18-year-old from Fullerton, North Dakota died after his vehicle was hit by a semi. North Dakota Highway Patrol says Boston Hagen failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Dickey County 2 and 89th Avenue Southeast. The fatal crash happened just after 8:30 this morning about four miles southeast of Monango….

Authorities identify man killed in South Dakota worksite incident

July 28, 2023

Site Staff,

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Authorities identify a man killed in a worksite accident Tuesday morning just outside Watertown, South Dakota. 47-year-old Quinton Kramer was hit by a bucket of an excavator while working in a gravel pit. Medical personnel tried life-saving measures on scene before Kramer was taken to Prairie Lakes Hospital where he died. OSHA is investigating the circumstances…

With millions in damages to ND roads, Burgum requests disaster declaration

June 3, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Around $5 million in damages have hit North Dakota roads and public infrastructure due to spring flooding. Gov. Doug Burgum requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, following an executive order he issued in April declaring a statewide flood emergency. He sent a letter to President Biden through the (FEMA) to request the major disaster from April…

Law Enforcement Searches For Man Who Walked Away From Motel In Oakes

July 31, 2022

TJ Nelson,

DICKEY CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Law enforcement in Oakes are trying to find a man who used to live in the town after he walked away from the Harvest Inn Motel without his phone, vehicle and other belongings on Saturday around noon. They say 48-year-old Jason Osborn of Aberdeen was last spotted on Sunday afternoon, north of the Kathryn sign…

Young Man Dead After Farm Accident Near Oakes, North Dakota

Officials responded to a farmstead northwest of Oakes around 9 a.m. Wednesday

February 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

DICKEY CO, N.D. — A 25-year-old man is dead after a farm related accident in Dickey County, North Dakota. The sheriff’s office, Oakes Ambulance and police department responded to a farmstead northwest of Oakes around 9 a.m. Wednesday. They responded to a call of a farm accident involving an individual and equipment. The sheriff says the man was run over…

Ellendale, ND – Town of the Week 5-7-19

May 7, 2019

Max Mueller,

Ellendale scored a big comeback win over Bagley and racked up the third highest vote total of the season so far. Go Cardinals!! Categories: Town Of The Week Tags: DICKEY COUNTY, ELLENDALE, TOWN OF THE WEEK

Forbes, ND – Town of the Week 4-23-19

April 23, 2019

Max Mueller,

Don’t let its size fool you, there is a lot going on in Forbes, ND. For some more great photos of Forbes, check out the Ghost of North Dakota page. Go Hi-Liners!! Categories: Town Of The Week Tags: DICKEY COUNTY, forbes, SENATOR JOHN HOEVEN, TOWN OF THE WEEK