FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man is sentenced to life in prison without parole in the death of his girlfriend. Forty-six-year-old Sheldon Davis was convicted in March of murder, arson and endangering by fire in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Her body was found in Davis’ apartment after a fire in August 2019. She died of traumatic injuries before…
FARGO, N.D. — Road crews will be working around the I-94 and I-29 intersection starting on Monday morning. They’ll be working on the bridge approach slabs and installing expansion joints. Two lanes of traffic and ramp access will remain open, different east and west lanes will be closed at times during the work. Speeds will be reduced to 45 miles…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This week, Minnesota hit 60% of its eligible population getting at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That amounts to more than 2.6 million Minnesotans with at least one dose and 2.1 million who have completed their vaccine series. Among older populations, about 88% of people age 65 and older have received at least one…
MINOT, N.D. — (AP) The coronavirus pandemic has taken down one of North Dakota’s most popular festivals for a second straight year. The Norsk Hostfest in Minot bills itself as the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. Event officials cited concerns about COVID-19 hurting the tour business and travel, as well as whether participants would be willing to gather in…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota becomes the first state in the nation to allow electronic posting of private land. Gov. Doug Burgum signing the legislation saying it’s a “shining example of what we can accomplish when we work together and harness the power of technology to find new, innovative solutions to complex problems”. Under current North Dakota law, private land…
FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health is now using a new combination of antibody treatment that is more effective against COVID variants. It is being recommended for those diagnosed with mild to moderate cases of the virus and who are at high risk for severe complications or hospitalization. The treatment is administered through an IV. The patient is sent home with…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A middle school student stabbed outside of West Elementary School in Grand Forks is found in University Park. The victim was taken to Altru Hospital for treatment of a single stab wound. Police tell us the student knew the juvenile male suspect who was located at a nearby home. They say the investigation is continuing and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — All 9th grade public school students in Moorhead are put under a quarantine starting Wednesday due to several positive COVID-19 cases. Moorhead High School Principal Dave Lawrence says with 7 positive cases and around 160 students already in quarantine, this was the right step to take. The students will return to learning from home during the quarantine…
TOWNER CO., N.D. — A teen getting a loaded rifle out of his trunk is dead after the gun goes off, striking him in the stomach. Towner County authorities have identified the teen as 15-year-old Logan Corday. It happened around midnight in Cando. CPS was attempted but unsuccessful. The first 911 caller stated that a juvenile male had been assaulted….
FARGO, N.D. — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner is asking Minnesota’s governor to amend a recent change in Minnesota’s Use of Force statute. The change presumes guilt of an officer using deadly force unless a three-part test documenting the necessity of deadly force is given and accepted by the court. Jahner writes that the test is subject to interpretation and…
