Author: TJ Nelson

Fargo Sgt. Treated In Minneapolis For Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound To Hand During Disturbance

Sgt. Matt Ysteboe was hurt on Friday morning while hunkering down after a man fired a gun toward officers

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo police sergeant underwent a four-hour surgery in a Minneapolis-area hospital after shooting himself in the hand during a disturbance in downtown Fargo. Sgt. Matt Ysteboe was hurt on Friday morning while hunkering down after a man fired a gun toward officers. Fargo Police Chief David Todd says Ysteboe suffered a serious injury. Todd says 54-year-old…

Miltona Man Dies After Crash On Icy Road Near Alexandria

94-year-old Kenneth Karius of Miltona hit a parked vehicle along County Road 14

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. — A man died after a crash Saturday morning just north of Alexandria, Minnesota. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 94-year-old Kenneth Karius of Miltona hit a parked vehicle along County Road 14. His vehicle ended up in the ditch and Karius had to be cut out. He later died at a hospital. The other driver was not…

Pickup Driver Killed In Crash Near Climax, Minnesota

The pickup went into a ditch causing it to roll

CLIMAX, Minn. — The driver of a pickup was killed south of Climax, Minnesota early Sunday morning. Troopers say 51-year-old Loren Lillemoen form Mayville, North Dakota was driving north and drifted off Highway 75. The pickup went into a ditch causing it to roll. Lillemoen died at the scene. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News Tags: CLIMAX, ditch,…

Moorhead Police Seek High Speed Chase Driver Who Fled Into Cornfield

Steven Foster has active felony warrants in Cass and Clay Counties for drug-related offenses

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are searching for 29-year-old Steven Foster after a high-speed pursuit Saturday afternoon. An officer saw Foster cut off cars near I-94 and 8th street south. When the officer attempted to pull him over he fled reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour. Foster lost control of his vehicle after driving over stop sticks and hit…

Inmate Walks Away From Centre Inc. In Fargo

U.S. Bureau of Prisons says 30-year-old Juan Martinez walked away from the transitional living facility early Sunday morning

FARGO, N.D. — An inmate walks away from Centre Inc. in Fargo and his whereabouts are unknown. U.S. Bureau of Prisons says 30-year-old Juan Martinez walked away from the transitional living facility early Sunday morning. He was serving a federal sentence for a 2015 conviction of felon in possession of a firearm. Martinez was transferred from Lee United States Prison…

The Harlem Globetrotters Break More Records And Plan Red River Valley Stops

They Will Be In Fargo And Grand Forks In January

FARGO, N.D. — The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating adding six new Guinness World Records titles to their long record of accomplishments by coming to Fargo and Grand Forks. You can catch the team in action on Friday, January 3 at Scheels Arena and Saturday, January 4th at Alerus Center. The Globetrotters now hold 22 titles. One of their latest is…

Block 9 Project Reaches Its Full Height: 235 Feet

That is nearly 20 feet taller than the neighboring Radisson

FARGO, N.D. — A milestone has been reached in the construction of Block 9 in downtown Fargo. Developers say the building has reached its full height of 235 feet. That is nearly 20 feet taller than the neighboring Radisson. When completed, Block 9 will be home to a 125-room hotel, restaurant, and lounge, luxury condominiums and retail space. Plans also…

KISS To Bring “End of the Road” Tour To Alerus Center

Their last performance will be in July 2021 in New York City

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The rumors are true! KISS is coming to Grand Forks as part of the band’s “End of the Road” tour. They will rock Alerus Center on Saturday, February 22. Tickets to the general public go on sale next Friday at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com and start at $42.50. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees…

Man Who Drowned In Goose River Possibly Trying To Save Dog

Searchers recovered the body of 59-year old Kelly Lipsiea

PORTLAND, N.D. — A man who drowned in the Goose River in Portland, North Dakota on Sunday may have been trying to rescue his dog, according to authorities. Searchers recovered the body of 59-year old Kelly Lipsiea in an open area of water on the iced-over river. A deputy was called to the park on a report of a vehicle…

Neche Man Gets 60 Years In Prison For Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Prosecutors say 35-year-old Brandon Bjornstad coerced hundreds of children into producing and sharing sexually explicit images and videos

FARGO, N.D. — A Pembina County, North Dakota man is sentenced to 60 years in prison for multiple offenses of sexual exploitation of minors and child porn. Prosecutors say 35-year-old Brandon Bjornstad of Neche coerced hundreds of children into producing and sharing sexually explicit images and videos. He did this through multiple social media platforms including Skype, Kik and Snapchat…