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Girlfriend Sentenced To Six Months In Shooting Death of Boyfriend

Monalisa Perez fired a large caliber handgun at 22 year old Pedro Ruiz while he was holding a book to his chest.

March 14, 2018

Site Staff,

NORMAN COUNTY, MN — A former Halstad, Minnesota woman is sentenced to six months in jail for killing her boyfriend. Monalisa Perez fired a large caliber handgun at 22 year old Pedro Ruiz while he was holding a book to his chest. Perez shot Ruiz outside their home last June in what they called a video stunt they planned to…

Grand Forks Police Release Images Of Robbery Suspect

The images are grainy but include the male suspect dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with "Mossy Oak" written on the front.

March 14, 2018

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police have released security camera footage from an armed robbery. The images are grainy but include the male suspect dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with “Mossy Oak” written on the front. He also wore a black ski mask at the time of the robbery. The incident happened around 9:47 p.m. on March 11,…

Suspect In Custody After Horace Standoff

Cass County Sheriff's Captain Jesse Jahner says the suspect has been taken into custody.

March 14, 2018

Site Staff,

HORACE, N.D. (KFGO) – A ended peacefully in Horace, N.D. Cass County Sheriff’s Captain Jesse Jahner says the suspect has been taken into custody. Around 10:05 a.m., 51-year-old Lance Belgarde was taken into custody. Sgt. Tim Briggeman says SWAT negotiators were able to talk with Belgarde. He complied with their commands and was arrested without incident. Jahner says around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday,…

Memory Cafe Provides Sense of Community, Resources for Those Struggling With Alzheimer’s

The program is also meant to help the caregivers of those with the disease

March 13, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — More than 14,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in North Dakota. Now a church in Grand Forks is trying to help out not just those with the disease, but their caregivers as well. Sue Fagerholt has a few titles under her belt including mother, wife and a few years ago she added a new one: caregiver….

Cattle Trailer Rollover Near Oberon, North Dakota

The semi was traveling from Rugby when it rolled on Highway 281

March 13, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

OBERON, N.D. — A semi hauling cattle was traveling from Rugby, North Dakota when it rolled into the ditch. It happened three miles north of Oberon along Highway 281 around 7:30 Tuesday morning. The trailer was hauling nearly 70 head of cattle. Area ranchers helped transport them to Devils Lake to be looked over for any injuries. The driver of…

Neighbors Shocked By Deadly West Fargo Standoff

The names of the suspect and the officers involved have been released

March 13, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The suspect in last night’s deadly SWAT standoff in West Fargo has been identified as 32-year-old Justin Dietrich. On Monday night around 8:30, West Fargo Police tried to conduct a traffic stop on Dietrich, who they say had stolen handguns. Dietrich fled, setting off a chase. He rammed into a police car and stopped in a driveway in…

Health Experts Warn Against Rising Juul Use Among Teens

One pod of Juul juice is the equivalent of one entire pack of cigarettes

March 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In just over a year, Juul has risen to the top of the electronic cigarette market due to its slimmer size and multiple flavors. “Well one thing with Juul is that they’re really small and discreet. You can fit it in the palm of your hand and it looks almost like a USB drive and kids could just…

Cass County Squad Car Damaged in Pursuit

Driver swerved to avoid stop sticks and side swiped the squad car

March 13, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Cass County deputy’s squad car is damaged after attempting to stop a driver during a pursuit. The pursuit started in West Fargo around 7:15 Monday night and led authorities out of town. The deputy placed stop sticks at an intersection north of Mapleton. The driver swerved and side swiped the squad car. The pursuit ended…

New Chairman Selected For ‘North Dakota Open On Sundays’ Effort

Bill Burgess Is Co-Founder of Simply Made Apps With Brandon Medenwald

March 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The group “North Dakota Open on Sundays” has a new leader. Fargo businessman Bill Burgess is taking over as chairman as they try to repeal the state’s Sunday Closing law. Burgess is a co-founder of Simply Made Apps and was the third highest signature gatherer during the groups initiated measure effort last year. Former chairman Brandon Medenwald…

Seventh Judicial District Judge Candidates List Does Not Include Brian Melton

Clay County Attorney Exluded From Candidate List By Commission On Judicial Selection

March 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Clay County Attorney Brian Melton is not in the running to serve as a Seventh Judicial District judge in Minnesota. Melton’s name was not included in the list of six candidates sent to Governor Dayton by the Commission on Judicial Selection. They include Michelle Clark, Douglas Clark, Amber Gustafson, Tammy Merkins, Kevin Miller and Jade Rosenfeldt….