Author: TJ Nelson

Fargo Police Say Missing Man Has Been Located And Is Safe

Charles Brian Danielson had last been seen Friday, August 3

UPDATE August 8, 2018: Fargo Police say Charles Danielson has been located and is safe. -original story below- FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo are asking the public for help in locating a missing male. Charles Brian Danielson was last seen Friday, August 3, 2018 in the morning, last seen wearing a dark colored RDO hat, blue t-shirt with white…

Aberdeen Woman Sent To Fargo Hospital After Crash Near Edgeley

85-year-old Jean Hanson had to be cut from her car

EDGELEY, N.D. — An Aberdeen woman was airlifted to a Fargo hospital after a crash near Edgeley, North Dakota. The highway patrol says around 2:10 p.m. Saturday, a pickup pulling an empty livestock trailer failed to stop and was hit. 85-year-old Jean Hanson had to be cut from her car before being airlifted to Fargo. Her condition is not known….

Motorcycle Driver And Passenger Hurt After Crashing Into Car

Both Were Taken To Altru in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A motorcycle driver crashes into a car in Grand Forks sending two people to the hospital. Police say 19-year-old Josh Human turned into a car at 47th Avenue and South Washington Street. Human and his female passenger were thrown from the bike and were both taken to Altru with minor injuries. Police say he will be…

Prime Minister of Iceland Attends Heritage Celebration In North Dakota

Iceland Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir is 5th To Attend Deuce of August

Iceland Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir & North Dakota Governor Doug BurgumMOUNTAIN, N.D. — The small northeastern North Dakota town of Mountain is holding its annual Icelandic heritage celebration this weekend. Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed the prime minister of Iceland to the 119th Deuce of August festival. His office says she is the fifth sitting prime minister of Iceland to attend…

Grandson Convicted Of Killing Grandparents In Paynesville In March

Gregory Scheel pleaded guilty in Stearns County District Court

Gloria & Willie Scheel, Gregory ScheelSTEARNS COUNTY, Minn. — A man has been convicted of killing his grandparents at a home he shared with them in central Minnesota. 33-year-old Gregory Scheel pleaded guilty in Stearns County District Court to two counts of first-degree murder. Scheel cried when he admitted to assaulting and murdering 93-year-old Willie and 80-year-old Gloria Scheel on…

Uber, Lyft And Taxi Drivers Get Designated Spots In Downtown Grand Forks

There is also a designated area for party buses on 1st Avenue North next to United Valley Bank

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks now has designated ride share pick-up and drop-off locations in the downtown area. “We’re trying to do our part to help the citizens of Grand Forks enjoy the opportunities that our downtown nightlife has to offer”, said Cpl. Jon Lampi on Facebook. “Please use these areas to get you home safely.” Uber and Lyft…

“Comps” Changes And Drug Free Workforce Enforcement At White Earth Casinos

The policy change includes hotel and dining requests at Shooting Star facilities

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — Sweeping changes are being ordered by the White Earth Reservation Business Committee. White Earth elected officials will no longer be administering constituent service needs utilizing casino ledger accounts, more commonly known as “comps.” The policy change includes hotel and dining requests at Shooting Star facilities. Shooting Star will also implement a Drug Free Workforce Initiative effective immediately…

Fargo’s Happy Hooligans To Welcome New Commander

Col. Darrin Anderson's change of command ceremony is Saturday

Col. Darrin AndersonFARGO, N.D. — The 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard, is getting a new commander. The Happy Hooligans will welcome Col. Darrin Anderson during a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony will take place in the aircraft maintenance hangar in front of the 119th Wing. They will also bid farewell to Col. Britt…

Grand Forks Man Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Tree

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A man is dead after leading Grand Forks police on a short pursuit and then crashing into a tree Thursday morning. Police say an officer tried to pull the driver over around 5:15. A short pursuit ensued but the officer ended it for safety reasons after the driver turned off his headlights. The officer later found the…

Thief River Falls Man Accused of Attempted Murder

Shane Williams Allegedly choked and stabbed A woman in an apartment

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — A Thief River Falls man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a woman on Sunday. Police say two children were present when 32-year-old Shane Williams choked and stabbed their aunt in an apartment. The woman and children were rescued by neighbors. She was taken to the hospital. Her condition is not known. Williams…