ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 9-month-old infant in Clay County becomes the youngest person to die of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said child’s death appears to be an “isolated incident” related to the infant’s “very specific” situation. State epidemiologist Kris Ehresmann said the infant had symptoms with what you might expect from COVID-19, including respiratory symptoms, but…
James VanRadenMOORHEAD, Minn. — Disturbing details are coming out about a business owner living in Moorhead who allegedly offered to pay money to “deflower” a 10-year-old girl. James VanRaden was unknowingly chatting with a West Fargo Police detective after answering a Craigslist ad for a tutor last December. The conversation moved to texts on WhatsApp and the detective says VanRaden…
FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University has confirmed 13 cases of COVID-19 among its student athletes. One student has fully recovered. The other students have been prohibited from attending all voluntary workouts and team activities. The school says 247 tests have been administered over the last three weeks. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: athletes, Coronavirus, COVID-19, NDSU,…
MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred in south Moorhead on June 23. The shooting took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of 18 street south. Police say there was no evidence anyone had been shot, but a vehicle near the scene had bullet holes in it. Information from…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 107 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Monday. Fourteen counties report new cases. Cass County and Grand Forks County reports the most new cases with 24 each. A woman in her 70s with underlying health conditions from Williams County died. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 5,126 positive cases, 47 current…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–The top Republican in the Minnesota Senate says legislative leaders have a tentative agreement on the outlines of a police accountability bill. But chances appear dimmer for a $1.9 billion public construction projects package that has yet to win the necessary GOP support in the Democratic-controlled House. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says the Senate plans to adjourn late…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A woman was arrested for DUI after crashing her vehicle Sunday afternoon. The Grand Forks Police Department says 56-year-old Jacqueline Tjossem was traveling southbound on the on-ramp to Columbia Road at approximately 2:38 p.m. when she left the roadway and struck a tree. Tjossem was transported to Altru for a lower leg injury. Tjossem was also arrested for…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department is investigation a shooting incident that occurred Sunday morning. Police believe the incident happened in Grand Forks, but the victim, a 16-year-old boy, was discovered in East Grand Forks during a traffic stop. It is believed that the boy was shot in the shoulder while he was driving. According to police, the incident…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how an inmate at the Cass County Jail was able to access a controlled substance. The inmate was found unresponsive and transported to a local hospital. The inmate received medical care and is currently doing fine. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office believes the inmate ingested a controlled substance, but does not…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — “We are happy we were able to get the fixes done to get us up and running after we close for the season,” Co-Owner Jessica Malvin said. After a break-in destroyed supplies and equipment inside Moorhead’s Tastee Freez, the shop is back up and running. To show their support for this long-time summer staple, dozens of people…
