Author: Alison Voorhees

Minnesota Man who Murdered Fargo Woman Sentenced

The Ponsford, Minnesota man killed Terlecky in her south Fargo townhouse in May 2016

FARGO, ND — A man who murdered a Fargo woman has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison. Landon Lauwagie, 23, pleaded guilty to the murderĀ of 40 year-old Cory Terlecky. The Ponsford, Minnesota man killed Terlecky in her south Fargo townhouse in May 2016. The two knew each other. Lauwagie claims he choked her while the two were…

Two Unmanned Aircraft for North Dakota National Guard

MQ-9 Reaper to be used for training

Happy Hooligans will return to the skies above Fargo. The North Dakota National Air Guard’s 119th Wing will receive two unmanned aircraft this summer. It’s part of the U.S. Air Force’s larger plan to upgrade its remotely piloted capability. The aircraft is called the MQ-9 Reaper. It will be used for training purposes. This will mark the first time military…

Days Left to Finish Minnesota Budget Deal

No budget deal could mean another government shutdown

Minnesota’s political leaders have just days left to come up with a budget deal. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican-controlled Legislature have until the May 22 deadline to finish the budget. They need to come up with a plan to spend a $1.65 billion surplus. We are inching closer to a potential government shutdown but that’s nothing new to…

High Risk Sex Offender Living in Hunter

Authorities say he'll be there for two weeks

HUNTER, ND — A high risk sex offender will be living in Hunter, North Dakota for a short period of time. Robert Feyh, 28, is living at 425 2nd Street East. Authorities say he’ll be there for two weeks. When Feyh was 18, he had sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl. He’s a lifetime offender. Categories: Community, Crime, Local News,…

One Person Identified in Fatal Head-On Collision Between Semis Near New Town

The collision happened on the Highway 23 bypass near New Town

NEW TOWN, ND — Authorities identify one of the two semi drivers killed in a fiery crash in northwestern North Dakota. Anthony Gonzales, 29, of Hamilton, Montana was driving a semi hauling crude oil. The state Highway Patrol says the fully-loaded semis collided head-on in Mountrail County early Saturday and caught fire. The collision happened on the Highway 23 bypass…

Road Work Ahead of Schedule on 32nd Avenue Project

32nd Avenue South and I-29 bridge projects

The warm, dry weather has provided a major boost to crews working on the 32nd Avenue South reconstruction and I-29 bridge widening projects in Fargo. They have completed large portions of concrete paving on the west end of the work zone, over the bridge and on the east end. They have also finished grading on the east side of I-29…

Chemicals Likely Caused Glyndon Business Fire

Wood-finishing chemicals likely caused fire at Andy Lake Woodworks

Authorities say wood-finishing chemicals likely caused a weekend fire that destroyed a wood carving business in western Minnesota. The fire at Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon was reported early Saturday afternoon. Three log sheds and a shop building were destroyed. No one was hurt, but a firefighter was treated at the scene after becoming overheated. Authorities say the fire apparently…

Motorcycle Driver Injured in Richland County Crash

One woman injured after crashing into a ditch

A motorcycle driver was injured in a crash Saturday night in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says 40-year-old Julie Moderow lost control of her motorcycle and crashed in a ditch on County Road 16. The crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. Moderow was taken by air ambulance to Sanford in Fargo. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Categories: News…

Fargo Police Crack Down During Finals Week

Multiple citations issued for underage drinking

During the final weeks of class, the Fargo Police Department is cracking down on loud parties and underage drinking. Three officers patrolled the area near the NDSU campus on Saturday. It’s an area that police are often called to on noise complaints. They issued minor in possession citations to ten people. Ten citations were given out for selling or consuming…

6-Year-Old Boy Dies in Fatal Crash in Towner County

The driver and the other passenger were taken to Altru Health with unknown injuries

  TOWNER COUNTY, ND — A six year old boy is dead after a two vehicle crash in Towner County. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened on U-S highway 281, three miles north of Cando, North Dakota around 3:30 this afternoon. The boy was ejected from the vehicle. The driver and the other passenger were taken to…