OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Vergas, Minnesota teen made his first court appearance Monday on charges of killing a neighbor’s dog. Court documents show 19-year-old Bodi Engebretson admitted that he had shot the neighbor’s dog with an air gun on July 1. He denied shooting it on the neighbor’s property, claiming that the dog was on his property…
Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy. The story — and the vilification she received on social media — has some wondering whether she’s still a viable potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Experts who work with hunting dogs like Noem’s said she…
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it’s for a new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too. The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A dog is safe after jumping into the Red River this afternoon. Crews were called to the dam near River Oaks Park where a caller said a dog fell into the river and a man went in after it. It was later clarified that the man never went into the water. Moorhead Fire says members of…
FARGO (KFGO) – Around a half-dozen people came together to help save a dog that ran into 25th Street S. in Fargo Wednesday morning. It began when a woman saw a small, dark-colored dog running loose in the Rose Creek area. As the woman was trying to contain the dog, it ran into the street. Traffic stopped and the dog…
GREENVILLE, MINN. (KVRR) – NutriSource, a Perham, Minnesota based dog food company, is opening a new service dog training facility. The Spot located in Greenfield, west of the Twin Cities, will support veterans and first responders on their path toward healing with their four legged best friend by their side. The facility along with training will offer daycare,…
DONNYBROOK, N.D. (KVRR) – Just in time for hunting season and Halloween. A North Dakota viewer sent in pictures of their dog Oliver. It sounds like a joke, but these pictures are real. The pup is white, black and orange all over. Susan Gustafson says her 11-year-old daughter Havana came up with the bright idea of using food color to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – 4LuvofDog hosts the 10th annual Mutt March at Gooseberry Park in Moorhead. This fun parade of dogs is a local event highlighting a great organization and the dogs they support. The Mutt March was filled with fun activities including a dog costume contest, games, art, and live music. This year they hosted a Microchip Clinic and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Dog dies in a fire in a townhome in south Fargo. Firefighters responded to the townhome on the 2700 block of 27th St. S. around 9:30 Monday night. The resident came home and found heavy smoke. Firefighters found the fire and put it out within minutes. They found a dog inside the townhome, but it…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The State Fire Marshal says the actions of a family’s dog led to an apartment fire Wednesday in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff and Dilworth Fire Chief Mark Empting says food was being cooked in a toaster on a stove, when the dog got onto the counter and turned on the burners while trying to get to…
