Author: Alison Voorhees

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

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…

Skating Rinks Opening in Moorhead

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

  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…

Governor Burgum Names New Executive Director of Job Service

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

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…

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

  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…

Local Students Celebrate College Graduation Day

this was the largest amount of students who that graduated from MSUM

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

  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,…

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

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

  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…

Family of NDSCS Student Inviting Campus Community to His Visitation

The family is encouraging people to wear purple in honor of suicide awareness

  WAHPETON, ND — The family of Nathan Gossett is inviting the NDSCS community to his visitation. The 18-year-old student was found dead in his dorm room on Monday. The visitation is Friday 2-7 pm at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge. The family is encouraging people to wear purple in honor of suicide awareness. Counseling services are…

Authorities Release Identity of Fordville Man Killed in Rollover Crash

Behm died at the scene

  RAMSEY COUNTY, ND — A man killed on an icy road in Ramsey County on Monday morning has been identified. The Highway Patrol says 90-year-old Edgar Behm of Fordville lost control of his truck on an icy county road east of Crary. The vehicle overturned and ended up in the ditch. Behm died at the scene. The crash happened…

Three Killed in Head-On Crash

One-year-old killed, along with both drivers, in southwestern Minnesota

REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — Three people, including a toddler, are killed a head-on crash in southwestern Minnesota. The state patrol says 34-year-old Shaunna Kraft of Lakefield was trying to pass another vehicle on a bridge on Highway 71 when she collided head-on with a minivan driven by 41-year-old Teresa Linde of Redwood Falls. The crash happened Saturday night near Morton….