Author: Alison Voorhees
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Space Heater to Blame for Grand Forks Garage Fire

The Grand Forks Fire Department releases the cause of multiple garages on fire
Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Fire Department says a space heater is to blame for the blaze that damaged multiple garages and injured one firefighter. Fire crews responded to a garage fire at an apartment complex at 1133 Landeco Lane on Monday. It happened in garage #5. The investigation found that a space heater being used was placed…
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Price of Gas Hits 28-Month High

Average price for a gallon of gas in North Dakota is $2.54
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve filled up at the pump recently, you’ve probably noticed the higher prices. The average price for a gallon of gas in North Dakota has hit a 28-month high. The statewide average is $2.54. In Fargo, the highest price is $2.45 at Casey’s and the lowest is $2.24 at Fleet Farm and Sam’s Club. The key…
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Barnesville Woman Identified as Victim of Crash Near Hawley

Authorities say her SUV was hit by a semi driven by 45-year-old Daniel Anderson of rural Hawley
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  CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has identified the woman who died after her vehicle collided with a semi just south of Hawley. The victim is 28-year-old Jaynie Halvorson of rural Hawley. The crash happened at the intersection of County Highway 31 and 120th Avenue South. Emergency responders arrived on the scene around 7:30 Tuesday morning…
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Authorities Release Identities of People Involved in Fatal Crash in Moorhead

It happened at the intersection of 34th Street and Highway 10 East around noon on Saturday
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  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Authorities identify the young boy who died in a four-vehicle crash in Moorhead. It happened at the intersection of 34th Street and Highway 10 East around noon on Saturday. Forty-two-year-old Jeremy Sagvold, of Sabin, was driving his pickup when he rear-ended a vehicle driving by 24-year-old Logan Ness, of Moorhead. In the vehicle, was 22-year-old Alyse…
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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…
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Additional Reward Offered in Missing Woman Case

$5,000 added to reward for information leading authorities to 32-year-old Olivia Lone Bear
Alison Voorhees,

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…
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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…
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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
Alison Voorhees,

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…
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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…
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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…

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