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Man Facing Child Porn Charges Not Tied To Social Media Rumors In Detroit Lakes

Investigators say they have no knowledge that the incident being talked about on social media occurred nor of Alexander Coyne's alleged involvement

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Authorities in Detroit Lakes say the arrest of a man for child porn is not related to a social media rumor alleging an incident in the city. 31-year-old Alexander Coyne is behind bars for possession of pornographic work involving minors. Formal charges are expected in the next few days. Coyne, seen here in 2018, is also…

Two Arrests in Jamestown After Gunshots Reported

Officers responded to the 1200 block of 8th Avenue Southeast after 10 p.m. Wednesday

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A couple arguing in Jamestown is arrested after gunshots are heard. Police say they responded to the 1200 block of 8th Avenue Southeast after 10 o’clock Wednesday night. Someone called police saying they heard a woman screaming and threatening a man in the alley followed by three gunshots Thirty-three-year-old Jeromy Mark, who is staying in Jamestown, was…

Detroit Lakes man awaiting charges in child pornography investigation

The ICAC Task Force investigation is ongoing.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–A Detroit Lakes man is awaiting charges after being arrested for suspicion of possessing child pornography. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arrested 31-year-old Alexander John Coyne on Wednesday as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation. The Task Force reportedly received several tips related to child pornography. Formal charges against Coyne are expected to…

Six UND Greek chapters test positive for COVID-19

Currently, UND is aware of seven positive cases in relation to the Greek chapters.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The University of North Dakota has announced that six of its Greek chapters have had members test positive for COVID-19. The chapters include Alpha Phi sorority, Delta Gamma sorority, Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Delta Tau Delta fraternity Being that the Greek chapters house several members in one facility, everyone who lives…

North Dakota reports 274 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Cass County accounts for 3,203 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 274 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday. The new cases mark a new single day high for the state. Twenty-four counties report new cases. Stark County reports the most new cases with 65 and Burleigh County the second most with 50. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 9,242 positive cases, 45…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office to hold Citizens Academy in Fall 2020

The course will span 11 weeks starting on October 20.

FARGO, N.D.–The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a Citizens Academy this fall. The course will span 11 weeks starting on October 20. It will feature presentations and hands-on training, and be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Only Cass County citizens who are 18 and older are eligible for the course. Participants may be subject…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Peekaboo

Surprise! It's a chinchilla.

You may not realize this, but Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue covers pretty much every animal out there. In addition to their ever-expanding assortment of homeless and abandoned tortoises, iguanas, ball pythons and Nile monitors, they also handle some pretty fluffy characters too. When it comes to care for pets, turns out “exotics” means pretty much anything that isn’t…

Hawley man involved in fatal lawnmowing accident identified

UPDATE: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in a lawnmowing accident on Tuesday. Authorities say 35-year-old Brandon Posch of Hawley was mowing the lawn when the lawnmower tipped over on him. Rescue crews arrived and found the lawnmower on top of Posch. Posch was pronounced deceased at the scene.   HAWLEY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s…

Report names West Fargo best city to live in North Dakota

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A report completed by 24/7 Wall Street has named West Fargo the best city to live in North Dakota. The report titled “Best Cities to Live in Every State” notes that West Fargo is among the fastest growing communities in the country and has had a population growth of 27.4 percent over the last five years. The report…