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Grand Forks Woman Cited After Fleeing Crash with Baby

Witness told police Jasmine Davis, who was allegedly driving one of the vehicles ran to a nearby apartment building with a baby

April 28, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks driver is ticketed after running from the scene of a crash with a baby and hiding at a nearby apartment building. Police responded to 13th Avenue Sound and South Columbia road where two vehicles had collided at an intersection. Witness told police Jasmine Davis, who was allegedly driving one of the vehicles…

Some Minnesotans Allowed to Purchase Firearms without Background Check

Permits in the state which expire on August 1st of 2019 or later fall under this change of rules

April 28, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans with permits to carry handguns are now able to buy firearms without background checks. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives determined Minnesota’s handgun permits satisfy requirements for federal background checks. Permits in the state which expire on August 1st of 2019 or later fall under this change of rules. The change only…

One Dead, One Hospitalized in West Fargo Fentanyl Spill

West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call of a fentanyl exposure

April 28, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo police are in the process of investigating a fatal fentanyl exposure. West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call for help. When police arrived on scene, they found two males who were unresponsive. After life-saving measures were attempted, one male was transported to the hospital and the second…

Update: 19 Year Old West Fargo Man Dead

19 year old Alexander Hirn of West Fargo was pronounced dead at the scene.

April 28, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo Police issued a statement saying they were called to 612 6th Street East at 5:20 p.m., on April 27, 2017. Life saving measures were attempted on two males. One was transported by ambulance, his condition is unknown. 19 year old Alexander Hirn of West Fargo was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say evidence…

BCI Investigating Inmate Death in Grand Forks

The man was found unresponsive in his cell before being taken to a hospital

April 27, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — An investigation into the death of an inmate at Grand Forks County Correctional Center is underway. Nathan Dogskin, 45, was found unresponsive in his cell and taken to Altru where he died last Saturday. The North Dakota BCI is investigating the circumstances surround his death. Dogskin was in jail after his probation for failing to…

Minnesota Schools Concerned Netflix Series Glorifies Teen Suicide

District officials in Anoka-Hennepin, Lakeville, Edina, Eden Prairie and others have sent information to parents

April 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — Some school districts in Minnesota are concerned about a popular Netflix series about suicide. School officials and mental health experts are concerned the “13 Reasons Why” series about a 17-year-old girl who takes her own life could trigger dangerous thoughts and actions by vulnerable teens. District officials in Anoka-Hennepin, Lakeville, Edina, Eden Prairie and others have sent information…

High Risk Sex Offender Takes Up Residence in Grand Forks

He has two convictions for Corruption of a Minor and Gross Sexual Imposition in 2010

April 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high-risk sex offender is out of custody and living in Grand Forks. Police say Brandon Kuntz has moved to 2006 Dyke Avenue #3. He has two convictions for Corruption of a Minor and Gross Sexual Imposition in 2010. He will have to register as a sex offender for life. Categories: Community, Crime, Local News,…

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Locations in the Red River Valley

Here in the metro, you can drop off pills at the Moorhead Police Department and Clay County Sheriff's Office

April 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RED RIVER VALLEY — Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States and in Minnesota. This Saturday is National Prescription Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. law enforcement agencies are providing safe disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs. Here in the metro, you can drop off pills at the Moorhead…

Accused Oil Patch Drug Dealer Reaches Plea Agreement

He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years

April 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A man accused of dealing large quantities of drugs in the oil patch has reached a plea agreement. The deal calls for 55-year-old Zachary Smith, known as “Old School”, to plead guilty to two counts, including a conspiracy charge. Authorities say Smith was part of an operation that in 2015 and 2016 moved meth and heroin…

Pine Ridge Reservation Declares State of Emergency Over Lack of Law Enforcement

The reservation is dealing with a wave of drug-related crime

April 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

SOUTH DAKOTA — A major shakeup in law enforcement on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council declared a state of emergency and withdrew support this week for Police Chief Harry Martinez, who has since resigned. The reservation is dealing with a wave of drug-related crime. Eight police chiefs have come and gone since 2008. Not…