Author: TJ Nelson

Moorhead Man Gets 10 Years For Shooting Man Living In His Garage

Neil Johnson Admitted Smoking Meth Before Killing Jacob Glover

Jacob Glover & fiance/Neil JohnsonMOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of a man who was living in his garage. 26-year-old Neil Johnson shot and killed Jacob Glover of West Fargo during an argument outside Johnson’s home last April. The prosecutor says Johnson and Glover were arguing over coins…

Former Auto Fleet Manager Reaches Plea Deal In Overcharging Case

Overcharged Police Agencies Across Minnesota For Equipment That Was Not Put In Vehicles

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The former fleet manager at Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls has pleaded guilty to theft by swindle. 70-year-old Gerry Worner admits to overcharging police agencies across Minnesota for special equipment that was not on the vehicles they purchased. Worner entered an Alford plea, meaning that he doesn’t admit guilt but concedes that he could be convicted….

Balcony Fire Causes An Estimated $450,000 In Damage

People in four apartments were displaced

FARGO, N.D. — A balcony fire at an apartment building in south Fargo last night caused an estimated $450,000 in damage. Fargo Fire Battalion Chief Dane Carley says it could take two or more weeks to determine the cause of the fire. It was reported around 6:40 Monday evening and damaged two apartments with smoke damage in several other units….

Moorhead Railroad Underpass Stalled Again As Bids Come In Over Budget

City Could Consider Special Assessments To Make Up The Difference

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead city leaders are trying to figure out how to pay for a railroad underpass after bids came in $7 million over budget. That has raised the total cost of the long sought-after project at Main and 20th and 21st Streets South to $65 million. City Engineer Bob Zimmerman told council members Monday night there are several…

Friday Services Planned For Children Killed By Mother

Hope Covenant Church in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Services have been set for the three children killed by their mother last week in Grand Forks. Visitation for Tyler, Aidan and Arianna Talmage will be between 2 and 3 Friday afternoon at Hope Covenant Church in Grand Forks. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the church. Investigators say all signs indicate that…

Missing Alexandria Man Might Have Been In Wahpeton

The most recent ping off of his cell phone was in Wilkin County

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — An Alexandria, Minnesota man has been reported missing. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Eugene Harstad was last seen at home on Friday, May 4th. He was involved in a minor crash later that day and made a series of ATM withdrawals across west central Minnesota over the weekend. Harstad allegedly bought fuel in Wahpeton on Monday morning….

Grand Forks Woman Shot Her Children Then Shot Herself

Astra Volk's Mother Urges People Dealing With Mental Health Issues To Get Help

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks investigators have determined that a woman shot and killed her three children before turning the gun on herself. Astra Volk and her children, 14-year-old Tyler, 10-year-old Aidan and 6-year-old Arianna Talmage, were found dead in a rental home Thursday morning after school officials asked police to do a welfare check. Police say no additional…

Red Flag Warning Issued Due To Windy And Dry Conditions

"Very High" Fire Danger Category In Western Minnesota

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks and the Minnesota DNR are warning about the potential for grass fires to spread rapidly. Dry grasses, dry humidity and winds gusting 25 to 35 miles per hour are combining to create critical fire weather conditions. Winds are strongest across southeast North Dakota leading to a Red Flag Warning. Most of our Minnesota…

UND Students Select New “Fighting Hawks” Mascot

Students were asked to select one of three designs composed by Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND has revealed its new mascot. The “Fighting Hawks” mascot was chosen by students through a special election this week. Students were asked to select one of three designs composed by Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio. Funding for the design came from private donations. The mascot will make its debut in the fall. It’s expected to be…

Braden Riess On His Mom Lois: She “Had Her Own Demons”

Lois Riess Is Accused Of Killing Her Husband In Minnesota And A Woman In Florida

The son of a Minnesota woman accused of shooting her husband and a Florida woman says she was a “good lady” but “had her own demons”. In an interview with “Inside Edition”, Braden Riess says he still can’t wrap his head around the allegations facing his mother Lois Riess. He says his mom has a history of stealing money and…