CROOKSTON, Minn. — A teen is facing charges after shattering several glass doors on Broadway in Crookston. Police arrested 18-year-old Bryan Wagner around 4:30 this morning. His clothing matched the description given in a motor vehicle tampering incident around the time of the vandalism. Wagner is accused of setting off an alarm after shattering the glass on a side door…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are warning the public about a dangerous drug that is circulating in the city. They believe heroin laced with fentanyl is responsible for at least four overdoses since Sunday. None of the overdoses have been fatal but all required life saving measures and medical attention. Police say there could be other…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Dayton has named Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen to take over as head of the Minnesota National Guard. Jensen will replace Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, who is reaching mandatory retirement age in October. Jensen will serve a seven-year term. Dayton cited his command of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division as well as serving as chief…
NATIONAL — People are being advised to watch out for scams in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. They could include unsolicited email, social media messages, crowdfunding pitches or telephone calls promoting investment pools or bonds to help storm victims. Investors are also being warned about bogus water-removal or purification technologies, electricity-generating devices and distressed real estate remediation programs. Also…
FARGO, ND — People in the F-M area are sending a message to Savanna Greywind’s family. It’s one of both support and hope. It’s not just Greywind’s loved ones grieving for the loss of their daughter, sister and girlfriend. People throughout the F-M area are shaken to their core. “This, in particular with the baby involved, makes it worse,” Jessica Moen,…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Two women in Grand Forks connected on a Facebook page honoring Savanna Greywind. They decided to hold a vigil for people like them who wanted to honor her. Greywind’s story has touched people all over the country and the community members of Grand Forks are mourning her loss. More than 200 people gathered at University Park…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids from the community got a chance to head out on the basketball court with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Center Cole Aldrich and others with the Timberwolves unveiled a new court at Woodlawn Park as part of their “New Era, New Courts” program. In a partnership with U.S. Bank, the team selected three basketball courts to refurbish including…
WEST FARGO, ND — Kids officially handed in their beach towels for school books this morning as West Fargo Public Schools welcomed everyone back. Students and parents anxiously arrived at Freedom Elementary School Tuesday morning hoping to make this the best school year yet, each excited about something different. “I’m really excited because I get to meet my new friends…
FARGO, ND — Beyond Shelter is celebrating its 1,000th affordable housing unit, which provides affordable homes to 39 seniors with limited resources. HomeField Apartments are located at 4245 28th Avenue South in Fargo. Beyond Shelter strives to address the housing needs of all lower income individuals and families. More recently they have focused on the elderly which is North Dakota’s…
FARGO, ND — Savanna Greywind’s story has the community springing into action. People are finding all sorts of ways to support Greywind’s family during this tough time. If the F-M community has proven anything in the past few days, it’s that they’re willing to do anything they can to help Greywind’s family move forward with their lives. People have been…
