WILLMAR, MN– It was just a home-made sparkler, a Benson, Minnesota man, who’s now facing multiple charges told the police, after they found a bomb in his pickup truck Monday afternoon. Kandiyohi County Sheriff Eric Holien said the device had a fuse and was larger than a pipe bomb. According to the sheriff, “It had inside materials that were used…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minneapolis police are investigating the city’s third homicide in less than a week. Officers and paramedics were sent to north Minneapolis about 1 a.m. Friday where a man was found lying on the street. Police say he was taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale where he died. Homicide detectives spoke with a number of people…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ A Bismarck man is accused of assaulting two guards at the Burleigh Morton Detention Center. Authorities say 27-year-old Efrain Knowles was being escorted by the guards Aug. 7 when he began resisting. After being taken to the ground, Knowles proceeded to kick the guards in the abdomen. The guards sought medical treatment. The Bismarck Tribune says…
FARGO, N.D. — The Back to School Block Party at West Acres Mall is the place to be if you want to jazz up your style for the season. This time of year brings back some fond memories for people whose school days are over. Samantha Lane, who’s always loved art during her school years, turned her passion into a…
FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — Cindy Miller learned from the people closest to her how important it is to stay active. “At the age of 91, my mom started trying to play pickleball. And her eyesight was a little shaky right then, but she was a tennis player. She played all the way up until she was almost 93,”…
FARGO, N.D. – Churches United and Triple Ax in Fargo have teamed up to fight homelessness. The ax throwing company donates a portion of its profits for the night to the organization. Triple Ax is Fargo’ s first ax throwing destination off of 52nd avenue south. The money raised tonight goes to helping those in need as well as boosting…
MINNESOTA – Labor Day weekend means the end of summer, barbecues and time with family and friends. But it’s also a red flag for law enforcement. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning people to drive sober or get pulled over. The campaign is pushing to combat drunk driving by implementing more DWI enforcement. 3.8 arrests are made every hour…
HORACE, N.D. — Casey’s General Stores presents a check worth more than $20,300 to Special Olympics North Dakota. The money was raised from the month–long Round Up promotion, which let customers round up their totals when checking out. It also includes proceeds from every Coco–Cola drink and pizza combo. Casey’s says the promotion was successful in part because an employee…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead and Clay County are reaffirming support for the FM Diversion Project. The entities have formed a Joint Powers Authority: the MCCJPA. The authority held its first meeting on Wednesday at the Clay County Courthouse. Its primary objectives include acquiring necessary property rights and pursuing additional funding for the diversion. Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd was elected Chair…
FARGO, N.D. — Downtown Fargo is going to turn into a mini Sturgis on September 7. Fargo VFW and Downtown Community Partnership are welcoming the inaugural “American Veterans Motorcycle Show”. It will feature the finest, fastest and the ugliest machines on 2 or 3 wheels. All motorcycles are welcome and awards will be handed out. The afternoon event will include…
