Author: TJ Nelson

Moszers Hear Son’s Heartbeat In Heart Recipient

Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer Was Killed In The Line Of Duty In February 2016

FARGO, N.D. — This is an emotional week for the family of Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer who died in the line of duty two years ago. Jason’s father, Dave, shared these pictures on social media of the family listening to Jason’s heartbeat. Jason’s heart was donated when he died two years ago to David Knudson. Knudson waited three years…

Pregnant Woman Goes Missing In Northern Minnesota

Kara Blevins Was Last Seen In Akeley On February 2

HUBBARD CO., Minn. — A pregnant woman has gone missing in northern Minnesota. Authorities need help in locating 27-year-old Kara Blevins. She was last seen walking along Howard Lake Road in Akeley, Minnesota on the evening of February 2. They are concerned for her welfare due to her medical condition and the cold weather. Kara is 5’9″ tall, about 170…

Giving Hearts Gave Big To Charities In The F-M Metro

One-Day Fundraising Drive Brought In Over $13.1 Million

You really opened your wallets and purses wide on Giving Hearts Day last Thursday. The annual fundraising event raised over $13.1 million through more than 63,000 donations. Just some of the top charities included: The Arts Partnership, Emergency Food Pantry, F5 Project, Churches United for the Homeless, Great Plains Food Bank and YWCA Cass Clay. Giving Hearts Day charities have…

Lake Region State College Basketball Player Injured On Campus

Authorities Are Investigating What Happened To Jordan Bolton

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Devils Lake police are investigating injuries to a men’s basketball player at Lake Region State College. The school says starting point guard Jordan Bolton suffered significant injuries in an incident on campus Saturday. Police were summoned to a dorm by a resident assistant about 4:30 a.m. The university and police have declined to provide details on…

Ponsford Man Charged After Fatal Hit-And-Run

Joshua Jones Was Killed Last Thursday

BECKER CO., Minn. — A Ponsford man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian. The Becker County Attorney’s Office has charged 47-year-old Bruce Basswood in the death of 21-year-old Joshua Jones of Ponsford. A deputy found vehicle parts at the scene Thursday night near Pine Point and a witness told the deputy where…

Arrest Made In South Side Gas Station Robbery

Southpointe Tesoro Was Held Up In South Fargo

FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo police arrested a suspect in the attempted armed robbery of the Tesoro station store at 3202 33rd Street South, less than four hours after it happened. The suspect, 18-year old John Holeton, of Fargo, is facing charges of Attempted Robbery and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Police say the robber, who was wearing a ski mask,…

Two Years Since Tragic Shooting Death Of Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer

Moszer Was Shot By A Domestic Violence Suspect On February 10, 2016 And Died February 11, 2016

FARGO, N.D. — It was two years ago today that Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer died after being shot the night before during a standoff with a domestic violence suspect in north Fargo. The 33-year-old officer was setup on a perimeter location when he was shot. He died hours later at Sanford. The subject was armed with multiple guns and…

Tainted Pet Food Sickens Two Children

Raws for Paws Issued A Product Recall on Monday

Two children in the Twin Cities area got sick from salmonella poisoning after coming in contact with tainted pet food. One of the children was hospitalized last month with a painful bone condition. An investigation found the children’s home contained Raws for Paws Ground Turkey Food, and that the pet food was contaminated. The product was recalled Monday by the…

Woman Crashes Into Gas Tanker After Sneezing

Woman Was Hurt While Semi Driver Was Not, No Fuel Spilled

LAMOURE CO., N.D. — Authorities say a sneeze caused a woman to crash into a semi. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 44-year-old Michele Eckmann of LaMoure was driving north on Highway 281 about 13 miles north of Edgeley Friday afternoon when she sneezed. It caused her SUV to drift and she struck the tanker trailer loaded with gas. Eckmann was…

Man Arrested For Arson After Setting Fire To Apartment Building

Quentin Leonard Is Being Held On $100,000 Bond

LISBON, N.D. — A Lisbon man has been arrested for arson after setting fire to an apartment building. 20-year-old Quentin Leonard has been charged with arson, reckless endangerment and endangering by fire. Police say Leonard set fire to a four-plex in Lisbon on Monday. It is a total loss. Five people living in the complex are without a home. Bond…