Author: Alison Voorhees

Two Fargo riot arrests made, Police need help identifying suspects

FARGO, N.D. – The Metro Street Crimes Unit makes two more arrests related to Saturday’s riot in Fargo. 21-year-old Abdimanan Habib, of Fargo was arrested for Arming Rioters. He is in the Clay County Jail awaiting extradition. A juvenile was also arrested for Felony Criminal Mischief. Detectives also need the public help’s identifying 18 more persons of interest in the…

Wahpeton Man Killed in One-Vehicle Crash

The crash happened on Hwy 9, north of Breckenridge

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A 29-year-old Wahpeton man is dead after a crash on Highway 9 about four miles north of Breckenridge. The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says the driver was ejected from the car. Deputies responded to the scene, shortly after 1:30 this morning on a report of a vehicle fire. The man’s name has not been released. Categories: Minnesota…

2020 Graduation Ceremonies at High Schools in West Fargo

Both West Fargo High School and Sheyenne High School held in-person graduations

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo High School honored its seniors with an in-person graduation. The graduates and staff were spaced out on the field while their parents watched from the bleachers. Students were required to wear masks during the ceremony. Everyone in attendance could not leave until they were dismissed to their proper exits. Students and staff spoke at…

Minnesota has 14 More COVID-19 Deaths, North Dakota has One

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota has 14 more deaths from COVID-19 as state health officials report another 664 cases. Two of those deaths are in Clay County: a person in their 70’s and one in their 90’s. The total number of positive cases is nearing 25,000. This map shows the positive case count by county. 848 of the 1,040 deaths…

Fargo Girlfriend Arrested for Murder

Police were called to the fatal stabbing at 3:30 Saturday morning

FARGO, N.D. — A woman is arrested for murder after a fatal stabbing in Fargo. 32-year-old Terin Stately is accused of killing her boyfriend 27-year-old Keanen Poitra. Police say they responded to a disturbance in the 1600 block of 33rd Avenue South in Fargo at 3:30 in the morning Saturday. When officers arrived, they found Poitra with a serious stab…

10-Year-Old Killed in Pembina County Crash

It happened half a mile south of Mountain, North Dakota

MOUNTAIN, N.D. — A 10-year-old is killed in a crash half a mile south of Mountain, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the boy was driving a Polaris Ranger side-by-side off-highway vehicle on 87th Street Northeast. The happened around 3:45 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and tipped onto its side. Authorities say the driver was ejected…

Authorities Identify Man Fatally Shot in Casselton

The victim is 50-year-old Duane Turchin of Casselton

CASSELTON, N.D. — Cass County authorities release the name of the victim fatally shot in Casselton. The sheriff’s office says he is 50-year-old Duane Turchin of Casselton. Twenty-three-year old William Dittmer Junior is being held in the Cass County Jail. Authorities responded to the 100 block of 3rd Avenue North for a gunshot going off around 9:30 Friday evening. When…

FBI Investigates Death of Young Girl on Spirit Lake Reservation

A 5-year-old girl was found dead and her 7-year-old brother was injured

SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, N.D. — The FBI is investigating the death of a young girl on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The incident happened on May 6th. Authorities say a five-year-old girl was found dead and her seven-year-old brother was injured. He is stable condition in the ICU of Sanford Health in Fargo. FBI agents are working with the BIA and…

Woman Dies in Crash East of Enderlin

The victim is a 40-year-old woman from Starbuck, Minnesota

ENDERLIN, N.D. — One woman is dead after a single vehicle crash east of Enderlin. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the vehicle was traveling on Highway 46 when it left the road, went into the ditch and rolled over. The vehicle landed partially under water. The victim is a 40-year-old woman from Starbuck, Minnesota. The crash is under investigation….

West Fargo School District Allows In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

There will be a Facebook Live event on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020. The district has partnered with Essentia Health on how to follow the state’s guidelines with social distancing. There will be a Facebook Live event tomorrow at 1:30 with Superintendent Slette and Al Hurley along with Essentia Health’s Chief Operating Officer to…