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Family of slain Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte release statement

GRAND FORKS, N.D.  – Tuesday’s memorial service and processional were the most perfect and fitting tribute to our hero. We are truly humbled, and our hearts are filled with gratitude for the extraordinary expression of support from our law enforcement family, our National Guard family, citizens, both local and from across the region, and the local, state and federal leaders….

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to host COVID-19 press briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Mike Faith and NDIAC Executive Director Scott Davis The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 2,679 positive cases, 34 current hospitalizations, 2,169 people recovered and 66 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND,…

Airmen killed in shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base identified

The Grand Forks Air Force Base was the first duty station for both airmen.

Airman First Class Natasha AposhianGRAND FORKS, N.D.–The two Airmen killed during a shooting incident at the Grand Forks Air Force Base on June 1 have been identified. 21-year-old Natasha Raye Aposhian, of Arizona, and 20-year-old Julian Carlos Torres, of Texas, both died. The website Stars and Stripes reports the parents of an Airman killed at the Grand Forks Air Force…

North Dakota reports 33 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death on Wednesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 33 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Wednesday. Seven counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Ransom, Stutsman, Walsh and Ward Counties. A man in his 70s from Cass County with underlying health conditions died. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 2,679 positive cases, 34 current hospitalizations, 2,169 people recovered…

LIVE: Coronavirus Fears Stop Blood Donations

They say it's safe. Here's what to expect when you go in to donate.

Vitalant is behind only one other agency in supplying most of the nation’s blood collection. Yet, as we hover between two major disasters — the global pandemic rampaging through America, and the death of George Floyd at the hands of police and the civil unrest that’s followed — Vitalant has seen nearly 2,000 blood drives cancelled. Katie Bartelson, Vitalant’s senior…

Officer Holte’s procession ends in Halstad, hometown community joins to pay their respects

Grand Forks police officer Cody Holte was born and raised in Halstad, MN.

HALSTAD, Minn. — A parade of vehicles filled Interstate-29 just south of Grand Forks at the end of the funeral services for Cody Holte. Their destination was Halstad, Minnesota; the town where Holte grew up. “Of course it means a lot to us for them to come through,” said Halstad Mayor, Lori DeLong. “That means a lot to everybody. Those…

Streets covered for Officer Cody Holte’s procession in Grand Forks

Theisen and his family brought a sign they had left in their window of 639, Cody Holte's badge number.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Countless squad cars, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles made their way down University Avenue in somber moment as a region has lost one of it’s heroes. “It doesn’t happen often and when it does it affects the whole community and watching it all from home and then to come out and watch the processional it’s…

Grand Forks Comes Together To Celebrate The Life Of Officer Cody Holte

From a young age, Cody knew he wanted to lead, serve and protect his community.

GRAND FORKS, N.D – “Cody lived each day by saying, don’t let yesterday use up today,” says Pastor Ronsberg from the Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Friends and family of Officer Cody Holte, state leaders and law enforcement gathered to pay their respects and honor a hero. “We come together to share our grief and sorrow as well as…

Two Fargo riot arrests made, Police need help identifying suspects

FARGO, N.D. – The Metro Street Crimes Unit makes two more arrests related to Saturday’s riot in Fargo. 21-year-old Abdimanan Habib, of Fargo was arrested for Arming Rioters. He is in the Clay County Jail awaiting extradition. A juvenile was also arrested for Felony Criminal Mischief. Detectives also need the public help’s identifying 18 more persons of interest in the…

Slide Show: Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte Laid to Rest

Photography is Courtesy: Russell Hons Photography

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte is remembered in a public service. The public along with law enforcement from across the state gathered at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Over 1,000 people turned out to honor Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte Tuesday afternoon. Residents joined law enforcement to honor Holte, who died in a shootout last week. Gov….