Author: TJ Nelson

Young Man Killed In Crash Near Galchutt On Monday Is Identified

Charges are pending as the investigation into the crash continues

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — The highway patrol has released the identity of the young man killed in a crash near Galchutt on Monday. He is 22-year-old Isaac Englestad of Mooreton. The patrol says a pickup driven by 49-year-old Stephen Hutcherson of Walcott turned in front of Englestad’s car on County Road 1 around 6:40 in the morning. Englestad was thrown…

Early Voting For Minnesota’s August Primary To Begin Friday

Early Voting Numbers Released For North Dakota's Primary Election

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Early voting for Minnesota’s August 14th primary begins on Friday. You can vote by mail or at your local elections office. Find more details here. A large percentage of North Dakota voters cast their ballots before the June 12 primary election. Of the 20 percent of North Dakotans who voted, 39 percent cast their ballots before…

Fugitives Accused of Injuring Officers in Moorhead Caught

U.S. Marshals High Plains Fugitive Task Force officers were arresting a person at 218 9th Street North when officers spotted to two others being sought, 36-year old Jesse Byzewski, and 42-year old Laura Lorsung and tried to arrest them.

UPDATE – Two people wanted for slightly injuring a member of the U.S. Marshals Service High Plains Fugitive Task Force in Moorhead have been caught near Devils Lake. The search for 36 year–old Jesse Byzewski and 42 year–old Laura Lorsung started in North Moorhead on Monday afternoon when officers saw them while arresting someone else. The police chief in Devils Lake…

Man Faces Possible Charges After Fatal Crash Near Galchutt

49-year-old Stephen Hutcherson is accused of turning in front of a vehicle

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — Charges are pending against a Walcott man after a fatal crash in Richland County. 49-year-old Stephen Hutcherson is accused of turning in front of a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old man from Mooreton. The highway patrol says the 22-year-old was thrown from his vehicle and died at the scene. His name has not yet been released….

Couple Charged With Aiding And Abetting Murder Of Missing Wahpeton Man

Authorities arrested 39-year-old Jason Jensen and 35-year-old Kayla Westcott last week

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — The suspects in a missing person investigation have been charged in Clay County with aiding and abetting murder. Authorities arrested 39-year-old Jason Jensen and 35-year-old Kayla Westcott last week in connection with the disappearance of 41-year-old Troy Yarbrough of Wahpeton. Yarbrough was last seen with the couple on May 18th. According to the criminal complaint, Westcott…

Woman And Two Boys Hurt When ATV Crashes Into House

The crash happened Saturday afternoon in Leaf Valley Township

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — An Alexandria woman and two young boys were hurt when their ATV crashed into a house and they all were thrown. The crash happened Saturday afternoon around 4 in Leaf Valley Township. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Diane Westphal was the operator. An 11-year-old relative from Lino Lakes started the ATV and his 3-year-old brother…

Deer Causes Two Motorcyclists To Crash In Douglas County

Both Men Were Treated And Released

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — A motorcyclist hits a deer in Douglas County and his friend put his bike on its side to avoid the collision. The sheriff’s office says 39-year-old Lucas Otterstetter of Elbow Lake, Minnesota hit a deer that ran out in front of him on County Road 1 on Saturday afternoon. 22-year-old Andrew Hoernemann of Brandon, Minnesota, who…

Man Runs From Traffic Stop In Grand Forks, Two Others Arrested

He is described as a Native American male with short hair about 6 feet tall and 190 pounds

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks are looking for a man who fled on foot after a pursuit early this morning. An officer attempted a traffic stop around 2:30 a.m. but the driver fled. After a short pursuit, two people in the vehicle were taken into custody without incident. However, a third person fled the scene on foot….

Woman At Center Of “Silver Alert” Found Safe

76-year-old Karen Roy of Pahoa, Hawaii came upon the command post set up to search for her

ROLETTE COUNTY, N.D. — A missing woman at the center of a Silver Alert issued Saturday has been located and is safe. 76-year-old Karen Roy of Pahoa, Hawaii came upon the command post set up to search for her Sunday morning. Roy was last seen Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the junction of Lake Upsilon Road and Hudson Bay…

Burger Dreams Come True at Moorhead Center Mall

unlimited sliders and BBQ samples from 19 area restaurants

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Unlimited burgers sounds like a dream. But it was a dream come true at the 5th annual Burgers, Brews and BBQ Festival. The Moorhead Center Mall parking ramp was transformed into a burger lovers paradise. For just $35, you could enjoy unlimited sliders and BBQ samples from 19 area restaurants. Local and regional breweries offered beer samples…