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Ashley Hunter Trial: Defense Says Neighbor’s Testimony Doesn’t Add Up

Sorensen said she saw an African-American man walk up to the door and heard a loud struggle inside the home before the alarms went off

FARGO, ND — A neighbor to the second alleged murder victim of Ashley Hunter described her experience during the night it all happened. But defense attorneys say her testimony does not add up. Debra Sorensen said she heard smoke alarms go off next door just after midnight. When the alarms didn’t stop, she called 911. “911, what’s your emergency?” asked…

911 Service Restored In Northern Minnesota

The Beltrami Sheriff's Department reports that emergency service has been restored.

UPDATE: The Beltrami Sheriff’s Office Facebook page reports that 911 service has been restored. Original Post: The Beltrami Sheriff’s Office reports a significant disruption to 911 service in northern Minnesota. Phone companies are working on the situation. If you cannot get through on 911, please dial our non-emergency number: 218-333-9111. This is affecting multiple counties. You will most likely get a…

Fargo Police Looking For Paintball Vandals

The only description according to their Facebook posting is a red car and a white car.

Fargo Police say two vehicles were reported shooting paintballs at houses overnight. The only description according to their Facebook posting is a red car and a white car. The homes are located on the north side of Fargo. If you have any information, Fargo Police ask that you call the Red River Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660. Categories: Crime, Local News,…

Jurors Hear Opening Statements in Ashley Hunter Double Murder Trial

The defense said the state's timeline won't add up

FARGO, ND– A Fargo double–murder trial has begun with opening statements. Ashley Hunter’s attorney said there are missing pieces to the puzzle. The state took the jury through the events that lead to Ashley Hunter being charged with two counts of murder and one count of arson. The defense said that the timeline is incomplete and police stopped looking for…

Homeward Animal Shelter Helping Pets Find Their Way Home

Homeward Animal Shelter set up a microchip clinic for cats and dogs

FARGO, ND — Pups and kittens flooded in and out of Homeward Animal Shelter in order to get their identification. A Microchip clinic was set up at the shelter for any cat or dog over the age of eight weeks. The microchip was implanted by a licensed veterinarian by implanting a syringe under the skin between the shoulder blades. Shelter…

What to Tell Your Children When Tragedy Strikes

Child Behavioral Specialist explains how to bring light to a devastating situation

FARGO, ND — With this latest terror attack targeting a pop concert, it raises concerns of how parents can talk with their children about tragedies like this. In the days following a tragedy, kids may have a question or two whether something like this could happen to them. There are a few ways you can talk to your children in…

Aldi Breaks Ground in Dilworth After a High Demand for the Store

The grocery store known for having affordable food is coming to the Fargo-Moorhead area

DILWORTH, Minn. — A groundbreaking was held this morning in Dilworth for a highly requested grocery store. The metro’s first Aldi grocery store is coming to 34th Street North in Dilworth, near Walmart. The national chain is known for selling common foods and produce at cheaper than usual prices. Dilworth Mayor Chad Olson said this will boost the city’s economy,…

Fargo City Commission Unanimously Votes for Student Housing Complex

Monday night, all commissioners voted in favor of the same plans

FARGO, ND — A student housing complex near NDSU is set to move forward after a unanimous vote from the Fargo City Commission. Plans for the four-story student apartment went over a nearby public alley. This move requires a super majority vote of 4-1 from the city commission and it failed earlier this month. Monday night, all commissioners voted in…

The Future of Fargo’s Downtown

They say a healthy downtown is a sign of a healthy city

FARGO, ND — Downtown Fargo is quickly changing and development of a new high-rise will shake things up even more. They say a healthy downtown is a sign of a healthy city. It’s why this group behind me is working on plans to improve downtown Fargo’s aging infrastructure while meeting the needs of the people. They’re mainly talking about how…

Prosecutors Read Hunter’s Statement to Police on the Death of Clarence Flowers

Ashley Hunter's attorney says the state's timeline of events doesn't make sense

FARGO, ND — A Fargo double-murder trial begins with opening statements. Ashley Hunter’s attorney says the state’s timeline of events doesn’t make sense. Inside a room on the third floor of the Cass County Courthouse, a jury, along with a crowd, goes back in time to June 22nd of 2015. The state takes the courtroom through the events that lead to…