Author: Alison Voorhees

Burglar
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Burglary Investigation at Two Crookston Businesses

Police say it happened at Best Used Trucks and Valley Plains Equipment
Alison Voorhees,

CROOKSTON, Minn. — Crookston Police Department is investigating burglaries at two businesses over the weekend. Police say that someone broke into Best Used Trucks and Valley Plains Equipment sometime before Saturday morning at 7 a.m. They say it’s likely a vehicle was used to take the stolen items. If you saw someone or a vehicle around these businesses near that…

Crash
Local News, North Dakota News

Fatal Rollover South of Park River, North Dakota

38-year-old man from Pisek died at the scene
Alison Voorhees,

PARK RIVER, N.D. — One man is dead after an early morning crash in Walsh County. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 38-year-old Pisek man rolled his truck south of Park River. It happened at the intersection of 135th Avenue Northeast and 66th Street Northeast. Officials aren’t sure on the exact time of the crash but say it likely…

Bullet
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Suspect in Grafton drive-by shooting in custody

Police say the shooting happened before 10:30 a.m.
Alison Voorhees,

UPDATE: On Facebook, the Grafton Police Department said the drive-by shooting suspect is in custody and more information will come.   GRAFTON, N.D. — The Grafton Police Department is searching for the suspect involved in a drive-by shooting. They say it happened shortly before 10:30 this morning. Grafton Public Schools went into a lockdown and were told to shelter in…

Renae Moch
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

No Mask Mandate Makes It “Difficult for Us to Try to Make a Difference”

Public Health Director Renae Moch says the majority in the state are not wearing a mask.
Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Department struggles with cooperation as COVID cases rise in North Dakota. Director Renae Moch says, “Without that mandate or enforcement piece behind it, it becomes very difficult for us to try to make a difference in the number of cases we’re seeing and really trying to take, having this taken seriously by the…

West Acres Mall
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

West Acres Mall Announces New Store Coming

The store is set to open 'Winter 2021'
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D — West Acres Mall in Fargo announces a new store is set to open next year. Athleta, a women’s activewear brand, will take the open space next to Loft. The store is apart of Gap Inc. which owns Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic. The exact opening date wasn’t announced but the wall outside the store says ‘Coming…

West Acres Cinema
Business, Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

West Acres Cinema is Temporarily Closed

The Fargo movie theater reopened in late August after shutting down due to the pandemic
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — West Acres Cinema is temporarily closed after reopening in late August. On its website, Marcus Theatres says, “We have made the difficult decision to temporarily close some of our locations. As the entertainment industry continues to adapt to the impact of COVID-19, there are fewer new movie releases, which has directly impacted guest attendance.” They will reopen…

Carson
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU’s Dr. Paul Carson: COVID Controversies and Misinformation

The NDSU professor hosted a Zoom conference to tackle everything from masks to herd immunity
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — An NDSU professor says masks work and says he would like to see city and county boards take up the question of a mandate. In an online discussion, Dr. Paul Carson talked about the controversies and misinformation surrounding the coronavirus. Dr. Carson hit on multiple topics, including mortality rates, viral videos from doctors, vaccine testing and masks….

Shooting Mugs From Party
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Arrests Made in Connection to Shooting at Moorhead Party

One person was shot in their lower leg during a weekend party in Moorhead
Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police arrest three men in the past few days over a shooting at a weekend party. Officers responded to the 1200 block of 5th Street in Moorhead for a loud party. On Sunday, Sam Payne Jr. of Moorhead and Yorell Taylor of Fargo, both 19, were arrested for weapons-related offenses and possessing stolen firearms. Yesterday, 20-year-old Abednego…

Mhd Center Mall
Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Moorhead DMV Set to Move to Moorhead Center Mall

The City of Moorhead says the move will happen around November 15
Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead DMV is moving to a new location. It will set up shop in the Moorhead Center Mall. The City of Moorhead says the move will happen around November 15. The project’s funds are coming from the CARES Act. The city says the new space will allow for more space and better social distancing. Categories: Local…

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