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Third Community Trust Officer to be Hired for the Fargo Police Department

A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer

December 26, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department’s Community Trust officers will get some help starting next month. A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer. It was launched in 2016 by Chief Dave Todd who wanted to build trust and credibility for police with under-served youth. The two current officers reach out to kids who…

Three Dead After House Fire in Hibbing

Fire crews responded to reports of a house on fire just after 1:30 this morning

December 26, 2017

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Courtesy: Hibbing Fire Department HIBBING, Minn. — Three people are dead and one child is in critical condition after a house fire in Hibbing, Minnesota. Fire crews responded to reports of a house on fire just after 1:30 this morning. They found the home engulfed in flames and rescued the two adults and two children, but none of them had…

Three Escape After Vehicle Breaks Through Ice on Little Detroit Lake

A vehicle being driven on Little Detroit Lake fell through the ice into about 11 feet of water

December 25, 2017

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BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — Three people escape unharmed after their vehicle went through the ice on Little Detroit Lake in Becker County. The sheriff’s office responded to a call for help just before 7 o’clock Sunday night. A vehicle being driven on Little Detroit Lake fell through the ice into about 11 feet of water. The people inside the…

WARNING: Increase in Garage Burglaries and Break-Ins in Fargo

The thieves have been stealing personal belongings, wallets and valuables from vehicles parked inside

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department is issuing a warning after several garage break–ins in the area. Authorities say they have responded to an increased number of burglaries of garages, most of which have been for apartment complexes in the Fargo area. Fargo Police’s Crime Free Housing Coordinator is working with local property management companies to educate them on…

Bismarck Police Officer Hurt in Alleged Drunk Driving Crash

The crash happened just after 2:00 'o clock this morning

December 22, 2017

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Courtesy: North Dakota Highway Patrol BISMARCK, ND — A police officer was hurt after a crash with an alleged drunk driver in Bismarck. The crash happened just after 2:00 ‘o clock this morning. Authorities say Andrea Lawler of Linton, North Dakota, was driving drunk when she failed to stop at a flashing red light at an intersection just as Officer…

Governor Burgum Names New District Judge for Fargo

She's replacing Judge Norman Anderson

December 22, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — We’re getting a new district judge in Fargo next month. Governor Doug Burgum names Stephannie Stiel to the East Central Judicial District judgeship effective January 22nd. She’s replacing Judge Norman Anderson, who is retiring on January 18th. Stiel has worked at Conmy Feste Limited in Fargo since 2004, working in areas of civil litigation and employment law….

Death Investigation: Two Men Found Dead in a St. Cloud Apartment

They do not believe there is a threat to the public

December 22, 2017

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ST. CLOUD, Minn, — St. Cloud Police are investigating after two bodies were discovered in an apartment. Police say they found two men dead inside an apartment at about 3:30 a.m. The men had died from what appears to be gunshot wounds and they say they recovered a gun at the scene. They do not believe there is a…

Known F-M Area Sex Trafficker Sentenced

A total of five victims were identified and interviewed

December 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — An Illinois man known as ‘Koleone The Great’ has been sentenced for sex trafficking in Fargo-Moorhead. Anthony Collier, 30, was given 40 years in prison. He was found guilty in federal court in April of multiple counts of sex trafficking. One case involved a 17-year-old girl. A total of five victims were identified and interviewed. Their…

Governor Dayton Defends BCA Over Justine Damond Investigation

Dayton says he understands the family is upset, but that the bureau has performed its job rigorously

December 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton is defending the state agency investigating the fatal shooting of an Australian woman by a Minneapolis police officer. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating Justine Damond’s killing last summer. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said last week that he didn’t yet have enough evidence to charge Officer Mohamed Noor, saying…

Fire Officials Release Cause of Fargo House Fire

A woman had to be rescued from the basement along with a dog

December 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo fire officials say a house fire in north Fargo on Sunday was caused by overheating electrical equipment that came in contact with combustibles. The fire broke out between a mattress and the east wall of the basement. A woman had to be rescued from the basement along with a dog. The fire caused $120,000 in…