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West Fargo Police Lieutenant, Former Chief Candidate Resigns

It has been a rocky year for the force

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A candidate for the top job at the West Fargo Police Department has decided to resign three months after he didn’t get the job. Lieutenant Duane Sall turned in his resignation early last month after 25 years with the department. In his resignation letter, Sall said it was in the best interest of his family,…

Statewide Text 911 Service Now Online in Minnesota

Dispatchers at all of the state's 104 dispatch centers have been trained on the technology

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — A statewide service allowing Minnesotans to send a text message to 911 during an emergency is up and running. “Text-To-911” will be especially beneficial for people who are deaf or unable to speak during a crime. To use the service, a person would type 911 in the number field and then type the nature of the emergency…

Hacker Demanding Ransom from Minnesota-Based Fertility Clinic

They say there is no evidence that the compromised information has been misused

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

EDINA, Minn. — A hacker is demanding a ransom after accessing the personal information of thousands of patients at a Minnesota fertility clinic. CCRM, the company that runs the facility in Edina, says nearly 3,300 patients of the clinic have been “potentially affected.” The company notified patients after discovering in October that its computer server had been hit by…

Senator Klobuchar Urging the NFL to Combat Ticket Fraud

The Super Bowl will be held in Minneapolis on February 4

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Senator Amy Klobuchar is encouraging the NFL to combat ticket fraud in advance of the Super Bowl. In a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell, Klobuchar encourages the NFL to take steps to address common fraud schemes. Last December, the Klobuchar-backed bipartisan Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 was signed into law by the President. It…

Family of Savanna Greywind Joining the Search for Missing Fort Berthold Woman

She was last seen on the evening of October 24 leaving a restaurant in New Town

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NEW TOWN, ND — Savanna Greywind’s parents joined the search over the weekend for a missing woman from Fort Berthold, North Dakota. Joe Greywind and Norberta LaFontaine-Greywind say they know how difficult it is for the family of Olivia Lone Bear. She was last seen on the evening of October 24 leaving a restaurant in New Town. Ground, air and…

Fugitive Arrested Near Larimore After FBI Tip Leads to Police Chase

He was spotted just north of the city that evening and a high-speed pursuit began

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LARIMORE, ND — A tip from the FBI about a wanted federal fugitive set off a chase near Larimore. Authorities were alerted on Friday that Dakota Charboneau was headed from Grand Forks to Larimore. He was spotted just north of the city that evening and a high-speed pursuit began. He was trailed by officers from seven agencies for about an…

Moorhead Murder Trial Delayed Due to Judge Appointment

Critt's trial was supposed to begin this morning in Clay County District Court

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — The murder trial of Justin Critt has been delayed after his attorney was appointed to become a judge by Governor Dayton. Critt’s trial was supposed to begin this morning in Clay County District Court. He is charged with the death of Melissa Willcoxon and for setting her house on fire in June 2016. Police say she…

Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney Will Not Seek Reelection

Sheriff Laney has 1 year left on his term and his retirement will be effective December 31, 2018.

December 4, 2017

Site Staff,

Cass County, ND — Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney announced he will not see reelection. Sheriff Laney has 1 year left on his term. His retirement will be effective December 31, 2018. Sheriff Laney has served 3 terms as Cass County Sheriff. Below is the letter sent to staff from Sheriff Laney: In the email to his staff, he…

Reward: One Stolen Christmas Tree

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

December 4, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – It’s been nearly a week since someone stole a prized possession from Paul Vogel. The Fargo resident is hoping someone will come forward with information that solves the theft of a huge Colorado blue spruce from his family farmstead, several miles north of Hector International Airport. He’s offering a $300 reward. Vogel says someone cut it down…

Critt To Stand Trial Monday For 2016 Murder In Moorhead

Also Charged With Arson

December 3, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A murder trial gets underway Monday for Justin Critt in Clay County District Court. Critt is charged with the murder of Melissa Willcoxon. He is also charged with arson. Willcoxon’s body was found in her burned out house in Moorhead in June 2016. Police say she died from an assault prior to the fire. They say Willcoxon…