Crime

Man Arrested After Stabbing in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A Grand Forks woman is in the hospital and a man is arrested after a stabbing in Grand Forks Tuesday morning. Grand Forks officers went to an apartment complex in the 1100 block of North 39th Street around 11:00. They found a 29-year-old woman suffering from a stab wound. She was taken to Altru Hospital where…

Officer Involved Shooting Death In Douglas County, Minnesota

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at 5:15 a.m. in the city of Miltona Tuesday, February 26.

ALEXANDRIA, MN —  The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has shot and killed a person after responding to a domestic disturbance call in Miltona. Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen says two deputies responded to the call about 5:15 a.m. Tuesday and at one point a deputy discharged his weapon. Wolbersen did not say what caused the deputy to use…

West Fargo Police Sgt. Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A West Fargo Police Sargeant has been arrested for suspicion of DUI after his car is found in a snow bank Sunday night. West Fargo Police responded to a reckless driving report in the area of 19th Avenue East and Beaton Drive around 9:00. Officers identified the driver as West Fargo Police Patrol Sgt. Ryan Denis….

Clay County Deputy Injured, Squad Cars Rammed In Pursuit With Burglary Suspect

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the suspect fled in a stolen vehicle after he was located in Fargo.

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A burglary suspect is in custody following an early Monday morning high speed chase after ramming squad cars and injuring an officer. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the suspect fled in a stolen vehicle after he was located in Fargo, sped into Moorhead and continued into Dilworth on Highway 10 with Clay County deputies in…

Jussie Smollett Removed From Final Two Episodes of “Empire”

Police say he faked a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago because he was unhappy with his salary and wanted to promote his career.

CHICAGO (AP) _ The producers of the TV show “Empire” say Jussie Smollett’s character will be removed from the final two episodes of this season. The announcement Friday comes after Smollett was charged with felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report. Police say he faked a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago because he was unhappy with his…

Dog Shooting Investigation In Wadena County

The sheriff's office says a dog, with shell casings around it, was found at a campground.

WADENA, MN – The shooting of a dog is under investigation in Wadena County. The sheriff’s office says a dog, with shell casings around it, was found at a campground. The dog had a collar and leash attached. It was found on the frozen river. Deputies later discovered video on Facebook that showed someone shooting a dog and another person…

MN Lawmaker Seeks Crackdown on Fake Hate Crime Claims

Rep. Nick Zerwas' bill comes after actor Jussie Smollett was charged with falsely telling authorities he was attacked.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ A Minnesota lawmaker wants tougher penalties for falsely reporting hate crimes in his state after an actor in Chicago was accused of doing so. Rep. Nick Zerwas’ bill comes after actor Jussie Smollett was charged with falsely telling authorities he was attacked by men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around…