Crime

Fargo Matbus Station Evacuated Briefly

Transit Fleet and Facility Manager Jordan Smith explained they noticed a mini fridge was left outside the east entrance around 2:15 p.m.

FARGO, ND — The Matbus station in downtown Fargo was evacuated briefly this afternoon. Transit Fleet and Facility Manager Jordan Smith explained they noticed a mini fridge was left outside the east entrance around 2:15 p.m. They made an announcement in the terminal and no one claimed the unit. So as a precaution they evacuated the building and called Fargo Police. Police…

Bemidji Police Looking For The Publics Help

If you can help, please call Officer O'Bryan at 218-368-0891.

BEMIDJI, MN — The Bemidji Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying people of interest in regards to an ongoing investigation. If you can help,  please call Officer O’Bryan at 218-368-0891. When contacting law enforcement please reference PHOTO 362 when speaking with the Officer or leaving a message. Categories: Community, Crime, Local News, Minnesota News Tags: bemidji police…

Two Men Are Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide

Tactical officers responded to a home near White Bear Lake Tuesday afternoon on a report of shots fired.

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (AP) _ Two men have died in an apparent murder-suicide during a New Year’s Day gathering in Ramsey County. Tactical officers responded to a home near White Bear Lake Tuesday afternoon on a report of shots fired. Responding officers found people fleeing the residence. Authorities say at least six people were in the home, including children….

Minnesota Man Charged In Death Of Infant

Cass County prosecutors charged 20-year-old Presley Sleyster with second-degree murder without intent Monday in the December 5th death of the three-month-old boy.

WALKER, MN — A Staples man is jailed on one-million dollars bond in the death of an infant he was caring for last month. Cass County prosecutors charged 20-year-old Presley Sleyster with second-degree murder without intent Monday in the December 5th death of the three-month-old boy. Deputies were called to a rural Staples home for an infant who suffered a…

Barnes County Unveils New Emergency Notification System

People can get emergency alerts throughout the county via email, text, or phone call

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. — Barnes County rolled out a new emergency notification system that speeds up how people find out about situations throughout the county. “ALERT Barnes County” notifies registered users about severe weather, road closures, health crises, and police or fire emergencies. Once people sign up for the service, they can receive the alerts via email, text, or phone call….

Suspect Under Arrest In Connection With Burglaries In FM Area

It's the second time in less than a month that warrants were issued for 35-year old Jesse Fett, of Kerrick, Minnesota, accusing him of stealing packages.

FARGO,N.D. (KFGO) – A man suspected of more than 30 thefts and burglaries in the F-M area since November 27th, has been arrested. It’s the second time in less than a month that warrants were issued for 35-year old Jesse Fett, of Kerrick, Minnesota, accusing him of stealing packages. Acting on a tip, police caught Fett in Moorhead yesterday. Fett…

Sheyenne High School Explains 3 Lockdowns in 7 School Days

This morning the lockdown was due to a student who had a seizure and the hallways needed to be cleared to provide access for first responders.

FARGO, ND — Sheyenne High School in West Fargo had it’s 3rd lockdown in 7 school days. This morning the lockdown was due to a student who had a seizure and the hallways needed to be cleared to provide access for first responders. The student suffered a seizure due to a fight between two students in the hallway between classes….

Saving Savanna’s Act: Activists Rally at Sen.-Elect Kevin Cramer’s Offices Across State

The bill was passed unanimously in the Senate, halted down the House

FARGO, N.D. — Time is running out to pass Savanna’s Act or it will be back to square one on the legislation in the next session. To prevent that from happening, activists for Native women’s rights were outside Senator-Elect Kevin Cramer’s offices across the state. Savanna’s Act would improve crime databases and start reporting missing and murdered indigenous people. The bill…