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NTSB Releases Details Behind 2015 BNSF Derailment in Heimdal

At least 30 people living in Heimdal were forced from their homes after the six-car derailment in May of 2015

January 12, 2018

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HEIMDAL, N.D. — The NTSB has released what they think caused a 2015 train derailment that caused the evacuation of a small North Dakota town. Investigators say they found evidence of a broken wheel and a mark on the track that indicates the wheel caused the derailment. They found pieces of the wheel at the scene and say workers had…

Protesters Chain Themselves to Wells Fargo Building in Downtown Duluth

Police and fire rescue squads responded to the scene

January 12, 2018

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DULUTH, Minn. — Protesters delayed the opening of a downtown Duluth bank to draw attention to that bank’s investments with oil pipeline projects. Nearly 30 people gathered at the downtown Wells Fargo branch at about 9 this morning and at least three people chained themselves in front of the entrance. The group is trying to draw attention to the bank’s…

One Suspect in Fergus Falls Shooting Released from Jail

He is facing attempted murder, murder-conspiracy and assault charges

January 12, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — One of the men in custody for a drug-related shooting in Fergus Falls is out of jail. Derek Koch, 35, says he met his $250,000 bail after claiming he owns land in Dicky County. He is facing attempted murder, murder-conspiracy and assault charges. Authorities say Koch supplied the gun to three others in the November…

Investigators Release Possible Cause of Fire that Destroyed Jennie-O Turkey Barn in New York Mills

The barn was fully engulfed

January 12, 2018

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NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. — Investigators have released more details of a fire that destroyed a Jennie-O turkey barn in New York Mills. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the fire likely was started by a propane heater in the barn. Fire crews responded to the fire just after midnight. The barn was fully engulfed. There were no…

UPDATE: Grand Forks Police Release Pictures of Valley Dairy Robbery Suspect

Witnesses say the suspect entered the store carrying a knife and demanded money

January 12, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a convenience store early this morning. Police describe the suspect as a male with a stocky build, wearing a blue jacket, chopper mittens, bomber hat and a blue and white scarf. Police responded to the 2400 block of South Columbia Road to Valley Dairy. Witnesses say…

Two Injured in Late Night Robbery in North Fargo

The gunshot victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries

January 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One person was shot and another person was injured in an alleged robbery in north Fargo. Police say an officer on patrol was flagged down by two people in the 600 block of 10th Street North at about 11 ‘o clock Thursday night. The officer says one of the people had a gunshot wound and another…

Farwell Woman Hurt in Rollover Crash in Douglas County

Crews were able to cut Tharp's seatbelt and rescue her from the vehicle

January 12, 2018

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Emergency dispatchers help rescue units find a victim of a rollover crash in Douglas County. The sheriff’s office says 23-year-old Tammy Tharp of Farwell, Minnesota, called the dispatch center saying she had been in a rollover crash and was hurt but could not get out of her car. Rescue crews could not find Tharp, so…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Early Morning Armed Robbery

If you have any information, call the Grand Forks Police Department at 701-787-8000

January 12, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a convenience store early this morning. Police responded to the 2400 block of South Columbia Road to Valley Dairy. Witnesses say a man with a stocky build entered the store carrying a knife and demanded money. He is described as wearing a blue jacket, chopper…

South Dakota Man Charged in Fatal Shooting

Herron is being held on $100,000 bond

January 12, 2018

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WATERTOWN, S.D. — A South Dakota man is in custody after a fatal shooting early this morning. Donald Herron, 30, of Watertown, is charged with manslaughter and reckless discharge of a firearm. Authorities say Herron was allegedly playing with a handgun at a home around 3:30 a.m. when it went off. Seth Murray, 30, was shot in the head…

Overnight Shooting Under Investigation In Fargo

A Fargo Officer was flagged down by an individual in the 600 block of 10 Street North around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night.

January 12, 2018

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FARGO, ND – Fargo police are investigating a reported shooting at an apartment at 701 10th Street North. A Fargo Officer was flagged down by an individual in the 600 block of 10 Street North around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night. The person told the officer he had just been shot. At the same time, a second victim approached the officer with an apparent…