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Rape and Abuse Crisis Center Holds Pinwheels for Peace Project

The Pinwheels for Peace project is set up all over the metro to show the many cases of sexual abuse

April 24, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Pinwheels are spinning all over the metro in order to bring awareness to abuse. The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center holds their Pinwheels for Peace project in the last week of April each year. Six hundred and twelve pinwheels are set up on the NDSU campus, Island Park, Veterans Boulevard and on Concordia’s campus. The pinwheels signify the…

Gov. Burgum Signs “Andrew’s Law”

The bill clarifies the rights of people offered the role as a confidential drug informant

April 24, 2017

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Burgum has signed “Andrew’s Law” to establish protections for confidential drug informants. The action comes more than three years after 20-year-old college student Andrew Sadek was found dead in a river with a bullet in his head and a backpack of rocks tied to his body. His parents lobbied lawmakers to pass legislation so that…

Sioux Falls Man Arrested Trying to Save Beer During House Fire

One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and burns and two others were treated at the scene

April 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Sioux Falls man was arrested after trying to save his beer from a fire. Michael Casteel, 56, is charged with two counts of obstruction and for violating the 24/7 program. Officials say a fire broke out in a multi-family structure Sunday afternoon. They say Casteel used “poor judgement” by trying to run back into the house…

Man Arrested After High Speed Chase in Grand Forks

When his vehicle became disabled, officers were able to arrest him

April 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A man is arrested after a second high-speed chase in 24 hours in Grand Forks. Around 3:30 this morning, Derek Fuglem led officers on a chase through the city and into the county. When his vehicle became disabled, officers were able to arrest him. Fuglem is being held on numerous charges including burglary and theft…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Suspicious Altercation at Target

She says she defended herself with the use of self-defense spray and the man ran

April 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks police are investigating an altercation between a man and woman in the parking lot of Target. The woman told police that the unknown man approached her around 10:45 last night. She says she defended herself with the use of self-defense spray and the man ran. Police say his intent is unknown. He is described…

Grand Forks Politician Accused of Domestic Violence

Riemers has run for several local and statewide offices and most recently lost the election for state auditor in November

April 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A frequent political candidate and member of the Libertarian party is accused of domestic violence. Roland Riemers, 73, of Grand Forks made his first court appearance this afternoon on one count of simple assault, a misdemeanor. He was arrested on Sunday. Riemers has run for several local and statewide offices and most recently lost the…

Details Released in Tennessee Teacher’s Alleged Kidnapping Plot of His 15-Year-Old Student

Authorities credit the caretaker of a remote northern California property for helping police find her Thursday and arrest her alleged abductor, fired teacher Tad Cummins

April 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — Court documents say a Tennessee teacher charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old student and driving her to California had planned to take the girl to Mexico. Authorities credit the caretaker of a remote northern California property for helping police find her Thursday and arrest her alleged abductor, fired teacher Tad Cummins. She has returned home. Federal court documents…

West Fargo Man Charged in Assault

Tyner fled the area with the woman's cash and phone and was later located at Walmart on 13th Avenue South

April 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo man faces a long list of charges after assaulting a woman this morning. Police say 27-year-old Tyriek Tyner attacked the woman around 9:45 in the 1400 block of 14th Avenue East. Tyner fled the area with the woman’s cash and phone and was later located at Walmart on 13th Avenue South. He…

Former Grand Forks Teacher Sentenced To Prison

James Whalen must register as a sex offender.

April 24, 2017

Site Staff,

James WhalenJames Whalen, the former Grand Forks Central High School teacher who pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a student, is sentenced. Whalen was sentenced to two years in prison with two years suspended. Five years supervised probation. He will have to register as a sex offender. The 42-year old Whalen pleaded guilty in January to sexual assault…

No Charges Filed After Williston Toddler Shoots Himself with Gun Left on Counter

The shooting happened in December of last year at a rural Williston home

April 21, 2017

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WILLISTON, N.D. — Authorities in Williams County say they are not pressing charges after a toddler shot himself in the head. The shooting happened in December of last year at a rural Williston home. Authorities said three-year-old Colvin Broome shot himself after he flipped over a laundry basket to get to a gun that was left on the bathroom…