Crime

Elementary School Teachers from Fargo Go Head-to-Head In “Battle of the Schools”

Longfellow Elementary took home the first championship

FARGO, N.D. — It was no secret that school spirit was at an all–time high inside the gym of Eagles Elementary. Many educators were fired up on a Wednesday afternoon for one reason: the first ever “Battle of the Schools”. “Oh it’s great. It builds team spirit, builds camaraderie, you know we look forward to this, coming together, and competing against…

Fargo Man’s Murder Trial Postponed Again

29-year-old Daniel Habiger is charger with murdering 32-year-old Jarryd Heis of Fargo

Daniel Habiger appears in Cass County Court on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. David Samson / The ForumFARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man who is charged with murdering a man in his apartment after a fight will have his case postponed, again. 29-year-old Daniel Habiger made a brief appearance in Cass County District Court and the judge ordered he undergo a second…

Fargo Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder Will Be Released From Prison

Blaine Ellis, formerly of Fargo, was convicted of attempted murder in the baseball bat beating of 17-year old Julie Bruce.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Blaine Ellis will be a free man Thursday. Ellis, formerly of Fargo, was convicted of attempted murder in the baseball bat beating of 17-year old Julie Bruce. The Fargo teen was found unconscious on a gravel road near Casselton on Memorial Day, 1999, suffering serious brain injuries. Her injuries were so severe, investigators had difficulty identifying…

Moorhead Man Gets 10 Years For Shooting Man Living In His Garage

Neil Johnson Admitted Smoking Meth Before Killing Jacob Glover

Jacob Glover & fiance/Neil JohnsonMOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of a man who was living in his garage. 26-year-old Neil Johnson shot and killed Jacob Glover of West Fargo during an argument outside Johnson’s home last April. The prosecutor says Johnson and Glover were arguing over coins…

What You Need to Know About Fire Pits

But with the dangers in place, people in our region are still igniting fire pits and bonfires.

FARGO, N.D. — Burn bans have been in place throughout North Dakota and Minnesota for some time now, but it seems grass fires are still happening and fire pits are still being lit. There are some rules and restrictions in our region and here’s what you need to know about fire pits. When people think of spring and summer, many…

Police: Flight Attendant On Williston Flight Was Drunk

Erika Gorman described the flight as "terrifying" in a tweet to United. Gorman says she had to go to the cockpit to tell the pilot the flight attendant was out of control.

WILLISTON, N.D. (KFGO) – United Airlines is investigating a report that a flight attendant was drunk on a flight from Denver to Williston. Erika Gorman described the flight as “terrifying” in a tweet to United. Gorman says she had to go to the cockpit to tell the pilot the flight attendant was out of control. Williston Airport Director Anthony Dudas…

Bodies found in Grand Forks home include mother and three children

Grand Forks Public Schools was informed that a parent and three students were found deceased in the residence.

GRAND FORKS, ND – A sad and tragic tale is being uncovered in Grand Forks where the bodies of a mother and three children were found Thursday morning in a south side house. Police say all three died of gunshot wounds. They have been identified as 35–year–old Astra Volk, six–year–old Arianna Talmage, 10–year–old Aidan Talmage and 14–year–old Tyler Talmage. Authorities…

Braden Riess On His Mom Lois: She “Had Her Own Demons”

Lois Riess Is Accused Of Killing Her Husband In Minnesota And A Woman In Florida

The son of a Minnesota woman accused of shooting her husband and a Florida woman says she was a “good lady” but “had her own demons”. In an interview with “Inside Edition”, Braden Riess says he still can’t wrap his head around the allegations facing his mother Lois Riess. He says his mom has a history of stealing money and…

Police Release Photos Of Alleged Robbery Suspects At Canad Inn

Two Black Men Are Accused Of Robbing Two Hotel Guests

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks have released images of two suspected armed robbers. Surveillance photos at the Canad Inn show the suspects entering the hotel prior to the robbery early Sunday morning. Two victims say the two black men between 20 and 30 years old pulled out a gun and demanded money. One of the victims was…

Update: Employee Had Allergic Reaction To Substance On Money

The powdery substance on the bill was a carbohydrate that was non-toxic and non-acidic.

MAHNOMEN, MN (Update) — The Mahnomen County Sheriff reports tests on the bill came back negative. The Minnesota Health Department in St. Paul tested the bill. The powdery substance on the bill was a carbohydrate that was non-toxic and non-acidic. The Sheriff believes the employee had an allergic reaction to the substance. Mahnomen County Sheriff Krier says the customer who…