Author: TJ Nelson

Identities of Double Homicide Victims Near Perham Are Released

GoFundMe Account Has Been Started To Help With Funeral Expenses For Mother And Son

PERHAM, Minn. — Otter Tail County authorities have identified the two victims of a double homicide early Tuesday near Perham. They are 21-year-old Dalton Mcfadzen and his mom 42-year-old Denise Mcfadzen. The deaths have been ruled homicidal violence. The suspect in the deaths, 21-year-old William Hillman of Pine River, Minnesota, is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday morning…

NDSU Student Is 2018 Truman Scholar

Jared Melville Is A Senior Majoring In business administration and political science

FARGO, N.D. — A senior at NDSU has been selected as a 2018 Truman Scholar. Jared Melville of Fargo has been given what is considered one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country. Melville is majoring in business administration and political science. He plans to pursue a law degree and a Master of Public Affairs degree. The $30,000 scholarship…

Spiritwood Energy Park Closing Malt Plant In October

55 Jobs Will Be Impacted

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — Cargill is closing its malt plant near Jamestown in October. The closing will affect about 55 employees at Spiritwood Energy Park. Cargill spokeswoman April Nelson says demand has dropped for the locally-produced type of malts being used in the production of beer. Nelson says growers were notified that Cargill would not continue its contract growing program…

Missing DGF School Board Member found in Ada

Richard Hanson was reported missing on April 6th

ADA, Minn. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says missing Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School Board Member Richard Hanson has been located. Authorities say he was found in Ada by the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. The 49–year–old Felton man was reported missing last week after his family hadn’t heard from him since April 6th. He has been reunited with his family. Tags: ADA, Clay…

Minnesota Woman Wanted For Killing Her Husband May Have Killed Again

Lois Riess Was Spotted In Florida Bar With Latest Victim

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL — Newly released surveillance video shows a Minnesota woman in a Florida bar smiling and talking with a fellow patron whom police say she later killed so she could steal her identity. The video released by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office shows 56-year-old Lois Riess of Blooming Prairie talking to 59-year-old Pamela Hutchinson April 5 at…

Williston Physical Education Teacher Arrested Again On Sex Abuse Charges

Bond Set at $70,000 For Everest Moore

WILLISTON, N.D. — A Williston physical education teacher accused of child sex abuse is facing more charges. Everest Moore was arrested again last week on two more charges of gross sexual imposition. His bond was set at $70,000. The 28-year-old teacher was first arrested last month on three counts of gross sexual imposition stemming from incidents allegedly involving sexual misconduct…

Prince’s Heirs Have Yet To Collect Any Money From His Estate

Rock Star Died Two Years Ago This Month

CHANHASSEN, Minn. — As the second anniversary of Prince’s death approaches, the rock star’s heirs have yet to collect a dollar of his estimated $200 million estate. But bankers, lawyers and consultants have earned millions from it. The long saga to settle the estate provides a cautionary tale about what can happen when someone dies without leaving a will. Prince…

Former First Lady Barbara Bush In “Failing Health”

92-Year-Old Will Focus On Comfort Care

HOUSTON, TX — A family spokesman says former first lady Barbara Bush is in “failing health” and won’t seek additional medical treatment. Jim McGrath says that following a recent series of hospitalizations and after consulting with her family and doctors, the 92-year-old former first lady will focus on comfort care. He did not elaborate as to the nature of Bush’s…

Man Killed In ATV Crash In Pembina County Identified

Crash Happened Friday Night Near Cavalier

PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. — The man killed in an ATV crash in Pembina County has been identified. 55-year-old Dean Becker of Cavalier was killed in the crash Friday night. Highway Patrol officials report Becker was going north on 134th Avenue Northeast about 7 miles northwest of Cavalier when he left the roadway and entered a ditch. Becker was thrown from…

Judge limits information in DAPL riot case

The judge denied a former ND Dem-NPL Congressional candidate's request

Chase Iron Eyes A judge is limiting the amount of information the governor’s office can be asked to give to attorneys for an American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot at the Dakota Access oil pipeline protests. Chase Iron Eyes’ attorneys subpoenaed the governor, making dozens of requests for information they hope might help his case. The attorney general’s…