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Military Offers $5,000 Reward For Lost Ammunition Container Near Parshall

The Air Force says the ammunition is safe as long as the container is intact

MINOT, N.D. — Airmen have called off the search for a missing container of ammunition lost on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. A Minot Air Force Base spokeswoman says personnel exhausted efforts to find the missing ammunition over the weekend. It fell of a vehicle on May 1 near Parshall. The Air Force says the ammunition is safe as long…

Pharmacist Accused Of Sending Child Porn And Making A Bomb Threat

Authorities Used An Email Address To Link The Bismarck Man To The Crimes

BISMARCK, N.D. — A Bismarck pharmacist is accused of sending child porn to 20 people and making a bomb threat against the local high school. Fifty-year-old Curtis McGarvey faces 20 charges, including promoting sexual performance by a minor, child neglect and terrorizing. His bond was set at $250,000. According to his attorney, McGarvey says he “very strongly maintains his innocence.”…

Man Arrested After Flashing Gun

Police responded to the disturbance around 7 p.m. Monday, on 6th Avenue North, in the Oak Grove area.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A 26-year old man with no permanent address was arrested by Fargo police for allegedly flashing a gun at a passing vehicle during a dispute. Police responded to the disturbance around 7 p.m. Monday,  on 6th Avenue North, in the Oak Grove area. Someone made an obscene gesture at Maverick Herald, and witnesses say he then pulled…

UND Space Studies Department Does Fifth “Mars” Mission

The crew did 12 experiments including growing plants and testing new space suits

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There aren’t many space studies departments in the world but it just so happens there’s one in Grand Forks. “It was founded by Buzz Aldrin actually, the space studies department,” said Prahbu Victor. Since UND’s program began in the 1980’s, the department has given students who have a love and curiosity of everything to do with…

Ready, Set, Go! Cyclothon Kicks Off the Fargo Marathon Week

Riding 15 or 26.2 miles through the streets of the valley is not a walk in the park...

FARGO, N.D. — People hopped on their bikes and zoomed off to the finish line at the Cyclothon to kick off this year’s Fargo Marathon Week. Rider’s tell us about their experience and what it feels like to be a part of the cycling crowd. They tightened their helmets, tied their sneakers and waited for their countdown. “I’m pumped this…

Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins

The city is doing it from 13th Avenue South to 21st Avenue South

  FARGO, N.D. — The city of Fargo is starting to flush water hydrants. The Water Mains and Hydrants Department along with Fargo Fire will flush all hydrants from 13th Avenue South to 21st Avenue South. They will then continue doing so over the next four weeks. City officials say if you notice a temporary discoloration or odor in your water,…

Governor Dayton Threatens Fate of Tax Code Bill Over School Funding

Dayton requested $138 million for 59 school districts struggling with budget deficits

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton says he won’t sign a bill squaring Minnesota’s tax code to sweeping federal changes if Republican lawmakers don’t include emergency funding for schools. Passing a so-called tax conformity bill to avoid confusion and some tax increases for people has been a major focus this year. But Dayton says schools need additional money as…

Accused Murdering Grandmother of Minnesota Pleads Not Guilty In Florida

Lois Riess entered the plea in Fort Myers, Florida in the death of 59-year-old Pamela Hutchinson

Lois RiessFORT MYERS, FL — A Minnesota woman accused of killing her husband and a Florida woman has entered a not guilty plea to a second-degree murder charge. 56-year-old Lois Riess entered the plea in Fort Myers, Florida in the death of 59-year-old Pamela Hutchinson. Authorities believe Riess killed the woman to steal her money and car and to assume…

Man Assaulted At Small Douglas County Bar Dies One Week Later

Hlinsky was found bleeding from the nose and ear outside the Muddy Boot Bar

Steven HlinskyDOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — A man found beaten outside a rural Douglas County bar more than a week ago has died. Sheriff’s officials say 46-year-old Steven Hlinsky was found unresponsive and not breathing at his rural Alexandria home on Sunday. On May 5th, Hlinsky was found bleeding from the nose and ear outside the Muddy Boot Bar. He was…

Suspect In Drug Trafficking Overdose Death In Grand Forks Pleads Guilty

He is one of 32 people accused of dealing large amounts of fentanyl in the U.S and Canada

FARGO, N.D. — A Florida man has pleaded guilty in an international drug trafficking investigation that began with an overdose death in Grand Forks in 2015. Anthony Gomes, also known as Ant, entered guilty pleas to drug and money laundering charges. He is one of 32 people accused of dealing large amounts of fentanyl in the U.S and Canada. The…