Author: Alison Voorhees

Gov Kristi Noem
Business, Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Local News, Minnesota News

South Dakota Governor’s Ad Invites Business Owners to Cross the Border

Gov. Kristi Noem says, "Because our state celebrates freedom like none other, especially for anyone running a company.
Alison Voorhees,

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota’s Governor Kristi Noem uses COVID-19 restrictions to lure Minnesota businesses to cross the border. Noem says, “Because our state celebrates freedom like none other, especially for anyone running a company. When it comes to supporting growth and eliminating government heavy-handed interference, South Dakota means business.” In an online ad, Governor Noem tells business owners to…

Sturgis Rally
Coronavirus, Local News

Virus Concerns Days Ahead of South Dakota’s Sturgis Rally

More than 250,000 people are expected to attend the rally from August 7-16
Alison Voorhees,

STURGIS, S. D. — South Dakota will soon host hundreds of thousands of bikers for the 80th edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. More than 250,000 people are expected to be there. According to the Associated Press, many of the 7,000 people who live there are leery about what’s coming their way and say it shouldn’t go on during a…

Cass County Pursuit Arrest
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Pursuit in Cass County Leads to Three Arrests

The sheriff's office says deputies tried to pull the vehicle over at 1:40 a.m.
Alison Voorhees,

CASSELTON, N.D. — An early morning pursuit in Cass County leads to the arrests of three men. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says deputies tried to stop a vehicle at 1:40 this morning. The pursuit ended northeast of Casselton when spike strips stopped the vehicle. The driver, 25-year-old Collin Forthun, of West Fargo, was arrested for multiple charges, including terrorizing….

Wall Art 6
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Mural Painted on Breckenridge Flood Wall

Work started Tuesday and is expected to wrap up next week
Alison Voorhees,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A splash of color is getting added to Breckenridge’s flood wall. A mural is being painted by Shawn McCann and Kimberly Wood, who is from Michigan. The two started the work yesterday and should finish next week. The wall features many colors and the city’s name Breckenridge. It will also showcase some of the city’s rich history…

Clare Glenetske
Local News, Minnesota News

3-Year-Old pulled from Otter Tail County lake identified

It happened at the Eagle Lake public swimming area on Friday afternoon
Alison Voorhees,

UPDATE: The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has identified the child who died after being pulled from Eagle Lake on July 24. Authorities say 3-year-old Clare Glenetske was flown to Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis where she passed away two days later. A GoFundMe has been organized to raise funds for the Glenetske family. A visitation for Clare will be held on…

Seeds
Agriculture, Local News, North Dakota News

Be Cautious of Seeds Coming from China

People in North Dakota report getting unsolicited seeds in the mail
Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A warning after people in North Dakota say they’ve gotten unsolicited packages from China with seeds in them. That’s from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota State Seed Department. Officials in other states have also reported similar instances. The state’s agriculture commissioner says he’s not sure why these seeds are being sent or…

Cop Lights
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Van Crashes Into Grand Forks Apartment

Juvenile arrested for DUI, Unqualified Operator and Reckless Driving
Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks police arrest a juvenile after he crashed a van into an apartment building. Police say it happened shortly after 9:00 Saturday night at 4240 5th Avenue North. When firefighters arrived, they found a hole through a bedroom wall and the vehicle still running in the kitchen. No one was at home at the time….

Covid Testing In Jamestown
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

Mass COVID-19 Testing Event in Jamestown

The event was held at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds from 3 to 6 p.m.
Alison Voorhees,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Another mass testing event for COVID-19 in Jamestown. It was held at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds from 3 to 6 p.m. The goal is to test 600 people. The last outdoor drive-up event was held June 18th. Anyone could be tested but they were giving priority to those in close contact with positive cases. Those with positive…

Robbery Pic
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo Police Still Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

The SWAT team entered the house but didn't locate the suspect
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police are looking for a suspect of an armed robbery. Officers and Red River Regional SWAT surrounded a house for hours, trying to get the suspect to come out of a house they thought the suspect was in. Around 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 1400 block of 14…

Denis Otterness
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

West Fargo City Commission Approves New Police Chief

The West Fargo City Commission approved the recommendation to hire Denis Otterness
Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo has a new police chief and it is Denis Otterness. The West Fargo City Commission approved the recommendation by City Administrator Tina Fisk. Otterness started his career as an officer with West Fargo Police Department. He is currently the Montana State University – Billings Police Department Chief of Police and Emergency Management Director,. He’s…

You Might Like