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Grygla Farmer Dies After Getting Trapped in Truck Chute

Authorities say 80-year-old Ralph Lee was cleaning the box of a farm truck when he somehow got stuck in the grain chute

August 30, 2017

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BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — A Grygla man is dead after a farm accident in Beltrami County. Authorities responded to the 43000 block of Moose River Road in Northwood Township after a call for help came into the Sheriff’s Office just after 10 a.m. Authorities say 80-year-old Ralph Lee was cleaning the box of a farm truck when he somehow…

Iowa Man Arrested in Grand Forks Charged with Setting Stepson on Fire

He faces first-degree murder and first-degree arson charges

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Randy Miles Jr., 41, was taken into custody by law enforcement in Grand Forks Monday.GRAND FORKS, ND — An Iowa man detained in Grand Forks as a material witness in a homicide, has been charged with murder. Randy Miles Jr. of Des Moines has been arrested on suspicion of killing his stepson. He faces first-degree murder and first-degree arson charges….

Grand Forks Man Arrested for Pointing Gun During Road Rage Incident

Police found the suspect's vehicle in the 2100 block of North 42nd Street

August 30, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A man with a gun was arrested after a road rage incident in Grand Forks. Police arrested 29-year-old Justin Tolpingrud after the driver of another vehicle says he pointed a handgun at him. It happened in the 2700 block of Gateway Drive. Police found the suspect’s vehicle in the 2100 block of North 42nd Street. Tolpingrud…

U of M Department Head Accused of Illegally Purchasing Guns

Investigators say he purchased 14 handguns from seven different shops in a two-and-a-half week span this summer

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A department head at the University of Minnesota has been accused of illegally purchasing guns. Massoud Amin is under felony indictment for providing fabricated financial documents during his divorce. The indictment bans him from buying guns. But investigators say he purchased 14 handguns from seven different shops in a two-and-a-half week span this summer. Amin is…

Dilworth Police Officers Hauling Donated Supplies to Harvey Victims in Texas

Police Chief Ty Sharpe says bottled water, diapers, groceries, pet food and Walmart gift cards are among the items being accepted

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. — Two people from the Dilworth Police Department plan to take a truck and trailer of supplies to Texas to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. It’s parked at Walmart in Dilworth and it’s filling up fast. Police Chief Ty Sharpe says bottled water, diapers, groceries, pet food and Walmart gift cards are among the items being accepted. Non-perishable…

Grand Forks Man Sentenced in April Police Pursuit

30-year-old Derek Fuglem was accused of leading authorities on a chase April 24 that reached speeds of up to 110 miles per hour

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man has been sentenced to serve three years in prison for leading officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle last spring. Derek Fuglem, 30, was accused of leading authorities on a chase April 24 that reached speeds of up to 110 miles per hour. Court documents show Fuglem pleaded guilty Monday to…

Lidgerwood Man Arrested After Six Hour Standoff

People living nearby were evacuated during the standoff

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LIDGERWOOD, ND — A Lidgerwood man is facing a felony reckless endangerment charge after a six-hour standoff with authorities. The incident on Monday began when officers responded to a report that 39-year-old Michael Skroch was allegedly terrorizing someone with a sword. Authorities say attempts to negotiate with Skroch were unsuccessful. Officers twice fired tear gas into the home and…

Crookston Teen Accused of Business Vandalism on Broadway

Police arrested 18-year-old Bryan Wagner around 4:30 this morning

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CROOKSTON, Minn. — A teen is facing charges after shattering several glass doors on Broadway in Crookston. Police arrested 18-year-old Bryan Wagner around 4:30 this morning. His clothing matched the description given in a motor vehicle tampering incident around the time of the vandalism. Wagner is accused of setting off an alarm after shattering the glass on a side door…

Grand Forks Police Issue Warning on Fentanyl Laced Heroin

None of the overdoses have been fatal but all required life saving measures and medical attention

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are warning the public about a dangerous drug that is circulating in the city. They believe heroin laced with fentanyl is responsible for at least four overdoses since Sunday. None of the overdoses have been fatal but all required life saving measures and medical attention. Police say there could be other…

Community Grieves, Provides Support to Savanna Greywind’s Family

A memorial, vigils and fund were all set up for the Greywind's

August 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — People in the F-M area are sending a message to Savanna Greywind’s family. It’s one of both support and hope. It’s not just Greywind’s loved ones grieving for the loss of their daughter, sister and girlfriend. People throughout the F-M area are shaken to their core. “This, in particular with the baby involved, makes it worse,” Jessica Moen,…