Author: Alison Voorhees

Fargo North Notifies Parents of Student with COVID-19

At the end of the first day back to school, the principal sent out a letter to parents

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo North is already notifying parents on the first day that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. Health officials reaching out to close contacts to stop the spread.   Below is a copy of the letter:   Good evening North High parents/guardians, On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Fargo North High School received information that a Fargo…

West Fargo Man Run Over by Tractor

The accident happened west of Cooperstown, North Dakota

GRIGGS COUNTY, N.D. — A West Fargo man is injured after getting run over by a tractor in Griggs County. It happened west of Cooperstown shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 32-year-old Ryan Hoverson was working on a fence with another man when a parking brake malfunction caused the tractor to run him over. Hoverson…

Sheriff’s Office responds to fatal boat crash on Otter Tail Lake

It happened Saturday before 3:30 p.m.

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal boat crash Saturday afternoon. The call came just before 3:30 p.m.. Authorities say 52-year-old Neil Baker of Elysian, MN, had returned to his dock on Otter Tail Lake. Several family members got out of the boat, but Baker and his wife remained in the boat…

Motorcyclist Dies in Crash Near Lake Park, Minnesota

The Becker County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened near Labelle Lake

LAKE PARK, Minn. — A Moorhead man is dead after crashing his motorcycle Saturday night in Becker County. The sheriff’s office says the crash happened about 9:30 p.m. northeast of Lake Park on County Highway 9. The driver of the motorcycle is identified as 45-year-old Eric Leroux. Life saving measures were performed but were unsuccessful. Leroux was pronounced dead at…

Two Arrests in Jamestown After Gunshots Reported

Officers responded to the 1200 block of 8th Avenue Southeast after 10 p.m. Wednesday

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A couple arguing in Jamestown is arrested after gunshots are heard. Police say they responded to the 1200 block of 8th Avenue Southeast after 10 o’clock Wednesday night. Someone called police saying they heard a woman screaming and threatening a man in the alley followed by three gunshots Thirty-three-year-old Jeromy Mark, who is staying in Jamestown, was…

Two RDO Equipment Co. Vice Presidents Killed in South Dakota Crash

The crash happened on US Highway 12, five miles west of Groton, South Dakota

GROTON, S.D. — Two RDO vice presidents are dead after crashing into a dump truck in eastern South Dakota. The crash happening Tuesday afternoon around 2:30 on US Highway 12 about five miles west of Groton. According to RDO Equipment Company, Mark Kreps and Steve Connelly were killed. They were both 54-years-old. According to South Dakota Highway Patrol, the dump…

Free Haircuts, Shampoos for Kids Going Back to School

The Salvation Army teamed up with Josef's School of Hair Design for the annual event

FARGO, N.D. — The 11th year of The Salvation Army’s Cuts for Kids event sees fewer people due to COVID-19. Capt. Jeanette Jensen with The Salvation Army, says, “Here in our Cuts for Kids event, there’s a lot that’s different. We’re now battling a global pandemic.” The event that saw roughly 125 children get free haircuts had more precautions this…

Organizer Charged for Toppling Christopher Columbus Statue at Capitol

The incident happened outside Minnesota's state capitol on June 10

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A New Brighton man is charged for his role in the take down of the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol. Fifty-six-year-old Michael Forcia is charged with felony criminal damage to property. Forcia was one of many that protested outside the capitol on June 10th. But the attorney’s office says it’s clear that Forcia…

Woman Dies After Head-On Crash Involving Fargo Driver

The crash happened on Highway 22, north of Dickinson, North Dakota

DICKINSON, N.D. — A woman dies days after a crash involving a Fargo man north of Dickinson. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened last Thursday. Thirty-nine-year-old Ryan Nicklay, of Fargo, was driving south on Highway 22 when his truck crossed the center line and hit a vehicle driven by a 66-year-old woman from Florida. The woman was…

Jason Lewis, Tina Smith are Projected Winners in MN Senate Primary Races

Minnesota holds its primary election

MINNESOTA — In the Republican race for the Senate seat in Minnesota, Jason Lewis is the projected winner. 80 percent of precincts reported as of 10:35 PM, Lewis has nearly 78 percent of the vote. Lewis is up against Cynthia Gail, Bob “Again” Carney Jr., James Reibestein and John L. Berman. Tina Smith is the projected winner for the DFL…