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Attorney Says Richland 44 Students Were Not Expelled

Superintendent Tim Godfrey handed in his resignation on Tuesday.

April 4, 2018

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COLFAX, ND (KFGO) – A lawyer representing one of five Richland 44 High School students who were accused in a hazing and a sexual assault investigation says none of the boys were expelled. The Fargo attorney, who asked that his name not be used, says he represented a junior at the school in Colfax. He says the boy was suspended…

Officers Cleared In Shootings

The reviews were completed by the Ottertail County Attorney at the request of Clay County.

April 4, 2018

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CLAY COUNTY, MN — The Clay County Attorney’s Office released reviews regarding two officer involved shootings. The reviews were completed by the Ottertail County Attorney at the request of Clay County. In both cases the officers used deadly force against an assailant. Clay County Deputy Ryan Sinclair was cleared in the shooting of Brady Adrian. Deputy Sinclair and his partner…

National Guard Monitors Social Media for Scams

The Minnesota National Guard patrols for fake profiles who may try to use a soldier's identity

April 3, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota National Guard has assigned someone to monitor social media. They are concerned about scammers using soldiers’ identities on Facebook and other places. The U.S. Army receives hundreds of reports each month from people being victimized by criminals stealing a soldier’s identity. Minnesota National Guard Master Sgt. Blair Heusdens patrols Facebook for fake profiles. He…

Female Suspect Dead After Shooting At YouTube

San Bruno Police Chief Ed Barberini told reporters Tuesday that the victims have gunshot wounds and were taken to hospitals.

April 3, 2018

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SAN BRUNO, CA (AP) – Authorities say a woman believed to be the shooter at YouTube headquarters is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot and four others have been wounded. San Bruno Police Chief Ed Barberini told reporters Tuesday that the victims have gunshot wounds and were taken to hospitals. A spokesman for San Francisco General Hospital says it received three…

Richland 44 Superintendent Resigns after Investigation in Hazing and Sexual Assault

Prosecutors referred some boys to juvenile court following possible misconduct in the boys' locker room for felonious restraint, terrorizing, hazing and sexual assault.

April 3, 2018

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COLFAX, ND (KFGO) – The superintendent of the high school in Colfax where reported hazing led to charges against some boys says he’ll resign at the end of the school year. The attorney for Richland 44 Superintendent Tim Godfrey says Godfrey had been cleared by the school board of any wrongdoing but wants “to extricate himself from a dysfunctional environment…

Fargo Police Warning About “Grandparent Scam”

The person receives a phone call initiated with a phrase like, “Hi Grandma/Grandpa! Do you know who this is?”, or something similar.

April 2, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police issued a warning on their Facebook Page about the “Grandparent Scam”. Police say they received several calls over the past weekend about the scam. Here’s how it work. The person receives a phone call initiated with a phrase like, “Hi Grandma/Grandpa! Do you know who this is?”, or something similar. If the grandparent responds with…

Clay County Unveils Sneak Peak at New Law Enforcement Center

The construction is currently on schedule and is slated for completion in July

March 29, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Ever since last year, construction workers have put together the pieces of a brand new Law Enforcement Center in Moorhead. The facility is intended to replace one of the oldest jails in Minnesota, which has fallen victim to overcrowding in recent years. The new law enforcement center will house the Moorhead Police Department and Cass County Sheriff’s Office….

Referrals Made To Juvenile Court In School Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Others close to the case tell KFGO radio that some of the five juveniles initially named as suspects were not referred.

March 29, 2018

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COLFAX, ND — On the eve of a special board meeting to discuss Richland 44 Superintendent Tim Godfrey’s contract, some teens have been referred to juvenile court for sexual misconduct. Richland County State’s Attorney Megan Kummer says since minors are involved, she can’t disclose how many juveniles were referred. Others close to the case told KFGO that some of the five…

Wife Wanted In Connection With Husband’s Murder

Authorities are looking for 56-year-old Lois Riess who is known to frequent casinos.

March 29, 2018

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BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN — An arrest warrant has been issued for a Blooming Prairie, Minnesota woman being sought as a person of interest in her husband’s murder. Authorities are looking for 56-year-old Lois Riess who is known to frequent casinos. Investigators believe that Lois transferred nearly $10,000 from her husband’s business account after he was killed. David Riess died of…

Charges Filed In Tree Theft

20 year-old Benjamin Shepherd and 19 year-old Brett Braseth of Fargo and 19 year-old Kyle Braaten of Portland, ND are charged with stealing the tree.

March 28, 2018

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FARGO (KFGO) – Three men have now been charged with the theft of a tree from property north of Fargo that was used as a Christmas tree at the home of one of the men. Paul Vogel played detective. He discovered that the Colorado Blue Spruce had been dumped in the Red River and it carried sentimental value. Vogel had…