Author: Alison Voorhees
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UND Police Arrest Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect

17-year-old male arrested after female student makes complaint of attempted sexual assault
Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — UND Police make an arrest in an attempted sexual assault on campus. A 17-year-old male was brought to the Grand Forks County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of sexual assault, criminal trespass and burglary. A female student in Noren Hall says she woke up to an unknown male in her room who had tried to remove…
News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Additional Reward Offered in Missing Woman Case

$5,000 added to reward for information leading authorities to 32-year-old Olivia Lone Bear
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FORT BERTHOLD, ND — An additional reward is being offered for information about a missing Fort Berthold woman. The family of 32-year-old Olivia Lone Bear says the Institute for Trafficked, Exploited and Missing Persons and its founder, Patrick Atkinson, are offering $5,000 for information if foul play is involved in her disappearance. Anonymous donors have already offered a $21,000 reward…
Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Firefighters Respond to Rural Vergas Garage Fire

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says the garage is a total loss.
Alison Voorhees,

VERGAS, Minn. — A garage is a total loss after a fire breaks out in Otter Tail County. It happened at 30229 Candor Hall Road in rural Vergas, Minnesota. The homeowner called the sheriff’s office shortly before 5:00 this morning. When firefighters arrived, the garage was fully engulfed. Fire crews from Vergas, Detroit Lakes, Frazee and deputies from the Otter…
Business, Crime, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

North Dakota Highway Patrol Vehicle Involved in Crash

Shortly before 10 this morning, a trooper responded to a crash on I-29 north of the Main Avenue exit
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FARGO, ND — Icy roads led to several crashes in the area this morning, one involving a North Dakota Highway Patrol vehicle. Shortly before 10 this morning, a trooper responded to a crash on I-29 north of the Main Avenue exit. While assisting with the crash, another vehicle spun out of control, hitting the trooper’s squad car. The North Dakota…
Business, Community, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Skating Rinks Opening in Moorhead

City officials say holiday hours are 1-8 pm, December 26 through the 31
Alison Voorhees,

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you’ve been waiting to test out those new skates, your Christmas wish has been granted. All Moorhead outdoor skating rinks opened with the exception of Ridgewood Park. City officials say holiday hours are 1-8 pm, December 26 through the 31. The rinks will be closed on January 1 and then normal hours begin on January…
Business, Community, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Governor Burgum Names New Executive Director of Job Service

The governor called Kommer a proven leader who is capable of consolidating both state agencies
Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, ND — Governor Burgum has announced a new leader for the state’s unemployment program. North Dakota’s labor commissioner Michelle Kommer has been named executive director of Job Service North Dakota. She was appointed as labor commissioner in November 2016. The governor called Kommer a proven leader who is capable of consolidating both state agencies. Kommer will replace Cheri Giesen…
Business, Community, Crime, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Third Community Trust Officer to be Hired for the Fargo Police Department

A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer
Alison Voorhees,

  FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department’s Community Trust officers will get some help starting next month. A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer. It was launched in 2016 by Chief Dave Todd who wanted to build trust and credibility for police with under-served youth. The two current officers reach out to kids who…
Business, Community, Local News, News Landing Page

Local Students Celebrate College Graduation Day

this was the largest amount of students who that graduated from MSUM
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REGIONAL — College students across the Red River Valley are trading in their textbooks for a cap, gown and degree as the winter graduation season begins. It’s one day to celebrate years of hard work. “It feels good. I’m ready to graduate and get out into the real world,” said MSUM senior Hunter Braten. But it’s also stripping away a title…

Hennepin County: No Charges in Officer Involved Shooting Death of Unarmed Woman

In the video, Freeman blames investigators for not doing their jobs
Alison Voorhees,

  HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says he doesn’t have enough evidence to charge anyone in the fatal officer-involved shooting of Justine Damond. That’s what he told an activist group on Wednesday night. The group recorded the conversation and posted it on Facebook. In the video, Freeman blames investigators for not doing their jobs. In July,…
Business, Community, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page, Politics / Elections

Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to Take Over Franken’s Seat Early January

A specific date for Franken to step down has not been set
Alison Voorhees,

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Al Franken says he expects his replacement, Democratic Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, to take over his seat in early January. Governor Mark Dayton appointed Smith to take his place until a special election to complete the final two years of Franken’s term. Last week, Franken said he would resign “in coming weeks” following…

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