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Weeks After Retiring from the Fargo Police Department, K9 Earl Passes Away

Earl was a partner to Sgt. George Vinson

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — K9 Earl has died. The Fargo canine officer suffered a throat injury shortly after he retired last month after 10 years on the job. A growth formed in the back of his throat, making it difficult for Earl to eat, drink and breathe. Earl was a partner to Sgt. George Vinson. The department says the family made…

City of St. Anthony Officially Parts Ways with Jeronimo Yanez

Terms of the deal weren't released

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. ANTHONY, Minn. — The city of St. Anthony has officially parted ways with police officer Jeronimo Yanez. The city and Yanez signed a separation agreement. Terms of the deal weren’t released. Yanez was acquitted of manslaughter last month in the fatal shooting of Phildano Castile in July 2016. Castile had a permit for the weapon. Yanez testified in…

ND Tax Commissioner Considering Action Against Griggs County Commission

Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger held a hearing in Cooperstown on Friday

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRIGGS COUNTY, ND — The tax commissioner is considering action after the Griggs County Commission failed to produce 2016 real estate sales records. Counties are required to provide the records to ensure that property values result in fair and equitable taxation. Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger held a hearing in Cooperstown on Friday. He said it was the first time a…

Minnesota Officer Kills Carjacking Suspect, Finds Suspect’s Seven-Year-Old Daughter Inside Car

The carjacking was reported earlier in North Branch

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CHISAGO COUNTY, Minn. — A carjacking suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting in east-central Minnesota and his young daughter who was in the car is safe. The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office says law officers fired shots after the suspect was found outside the town of Harris. The man died at the scene. The carjacking was reported earlier in North…

Grand Forks County Authorities Investigating Burglary, Home Invasion

They got away with money, jewelry and electronics

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

THOMPSON, ND — A man in rural Thompson, North Dakota was awakened by two to three men with flashlights early Sunday morning. The victim told authorities that one of the masked men had a baseball bat and told him not to move. He says the suspects spoke in a different language. They got away with money, jewelry and electronics….

Grand Forks Man Arrested for DUI After Going Wrong Way on I-29 Exit Ramp

The highway patrol says 22-year-old Mason Fugleberg hit a minivan and nearly hit a pedestrian before entering on-coming traffic

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man was arrested for drunk driving after heading the wrong way down an I-29 exit ramp. It happened just after 6 o’clock. The highway patrol said 22-year-old Mason Fugleberg hit a minivan and nearly hit a pedestrian before entering on-coming traffic. He eventually pulled over and was confronted by a passenger in…

Alcohol Saturation Patrols Increase for Fairs Week in Cass County

It is a big week in the county with the fair, downtown street fair and horse racing this weekend

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — Law enforcement is cracking down on drunk driving this week. Troopers will be conducting alcohol saturation patrols in Fargo, West Fargo and across Cass County through Sunday. It is a big week in the county with the fair, downtown street fair and horse racing this weekend. So far this year, 17 people have died in…

Man Arrested For Threatening Juveniles With A Gun

23-year old Donnie Becerra of West Fargo is accused of flashing a loaded handgun at the group. No shots were fired.

July 10, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo police arrested a man after he threatened a group of juveniles with a gun during an argument in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 3400 block of 5th Street West early Monday. 23-year old Donnie Becerra of West Fargo is accused of flashing a loaded handgun at the group. No shots…

Gov. Dayton Facing Backlash from Police Unions After Training Program Announcement

The unions say naming the program after Castile is an insult and Gov. Dayton is promising to meet with law enforcement on the program

July 8, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Governor Mark Dayton is facing backlash from some police unions after his announcement of naming a police training program after Castile Thursday. The governor gathered with members of Castile’s family members to announce a $12 million program that will train officers to work in diverse communities. The unions say naming the program after Castile is an…

Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office Offering Incentive for Alcohol Server Training

The coalition will provide a cash card for people who complete the training by September 30th

July 7, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office is giving a little incentive to local businesses if they complete online training for alcohol serving. The sheriff’s office is teaming up with the Grand Forks Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition to promote Responsible Alcohol Server Training. They are asking employees and managers of bars, restaurants and liquor stores to complete…