Crime

Woman Arrested after Fleeing Police in Stolen Tractor

HAWLEY, Minn.–A woman has been arrested after she stole a tractor and drove through multiple fields in an attempt to flee police on Thursday. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen John Deere 4320 tractor with a trailer attached at in the area of 100th Avenue and 250th Street South at approximately 3:40 a.m. When Deputies…

$1 Million Dollar Bond Set For Barnesville Foster Mom

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Bond has been set at $1 million without conditions, or $500,000 with conditions for a Barnesville woman accused of killing a foster child in her care. Thirty-five-year-old Kellie Jo Anderson made her first court appearance Wednesday in Clay County District Court. Anderson is charged with second-degree murder. Prosecutors say the young boy was “blue and lifeless”…

Fargo Police Investigate Human Bones Near Trollwood Park

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Investigators are examining bones discovered along the Red River near Trollwood Park in north Fargo. Police and the Cass County Coroner were called Monday night after passers-by discovered what appeared to be human bones. The bones were collected for examination and to attempt identification. The initial assessment by the medical examiner indicated the bones had been…

Human Remains at Clay County Landfill Identified as Dystynee Avery, Fourth Person Charged in Murder

Avery was last seen on April 3.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The human remains found in the Clay County Landfill on April 22 have been identified as those of Dystynee Avery. Avery was last seen on April 3. Twenty-seven-year-old Ethan Broad has been charged with second degree murder. Broad admitted to killing and dismembering Avery’s body and placing the body parts in dumpsters near his apartment. Three additional people have…

Barnesville Woman Charged In Boy’s Death

Thirty-five-year-old Kellie Jo Anderson of Barnesville was originally arrested last week in Fargo for felony neglect.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Second-degree murder charges have been filed in connection with the death of a young boy in Barnesville, Minn. Thirty-five-year-old Kellie Jo Anderson of Barnesville was originally arrested last week in Fargo for felony neglect. According to documents filed in Clay County District Court, the child was “blue and lifeless” and had multiple bruises on his face,…

Barnesville Couple’s Foster Care License Suspended after Child Death

The suspension went into effect on April 25.

BARNESVILLE, N.D.–A Barnesville couple’s foster care license has been suspended after a child in their care was hospitalized with serious injuries and later died. Kyle and Kellie Anderson provided child foster care at 1001 9th Street Southeast in Barnesville. On April 23, Kellie Anderson was taken into custody by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office after one of her foster children…

High Speed Chase Exceeds 130 MPH in Wadena County

Fifty-five-year-old Randy Tellock of Loratto was arrested.

NIMROD, Minn.–A man was arrested near Nimrod on Sunday after leading police on a high speed chase. The pursuit began after the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a 2004 Pontiac GTO at approximately 5:10 p.m. The driver fled north on Huntersville Road and reached speeds of 130 miles per hour. The pursuit ended after approximately eight…

MN State Republicans Working To Prevent Taxing Paycheck Protection Program

The chair of the House Tax Committee says the state is benefiting from nine billion dollars from the programs and it is looking to do more to protect small business owners.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota House Republicans are introducing new legislation that would prevent the state government from taxing money from the paycheck protection program. State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth says the bill may not even be needed after a talk with the Department Of Revenue. He says the department is clarifying guidelines on what can and cannot be…

Child Death Investigation Leads to Barnesville Woman’s Arrest

The investigation is still ongoing.

BARNESVILLE, Minn.–A Barnesville woman has been arrested after a child died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Barnesville Police Department were called to the hospital for reports of felony neglect on Thursday. Shortly after officers opened an investigation, the child passed away. Thirty-five-year-old Kellie Anderson was taken into custody and charged with felony neglect. Police…

Police Searching for Vandal of Greta Thunberg Mural

Fargo Police say the mural was vandalized on April 3.

FARGO, N.D.–The Greta Thunberg mural located outside of Front Street Taproom has been vandalized. Fargo Police say the mural was vandalized on April 3 between 9:50 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. The damage done to the mural is permanent according to Front Street Taproom. Police have images of the vandal, but are still working to identify the individual. Anyone with information…