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DOJ drops charges against two men accused of attacking federal agent in ICE shooting

Federal Bureau of Prisons officers on the scene where a federal immigration agent shot a man Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in north Minneapolis. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — The U.S. Department of Justice, citing evidence inconsistent with its earlier allegations, dropped felony charges against two men accused of assaulting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Bond set for $5 million for Fargo man accused of the murder of Isadora Wengel

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Joshua Hite made his first appearance in the Cass County Courtroom in a video call from the Cass County Jail. Hite was arrested outside of his South Fargo apartment, charged with the murder of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel, tampering with physical evidence, and giving false information to law enforcement. According to Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Derek…

54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate’s dad, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian

United States’ Rich Ruohonen watches the men’s curling round robin session against Canada, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The stakes were low — and the time ripe — for a 54-year old personal injury lawyer and six-time winner of “Minnesota Attorney of the Year” to…

Altru offers Nurse Advice Line for patients with potential cases of measles

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Altru Health System is encouraging people who believe they may have measles, or people who may have been exposed, to call the Altru Nurse Advice Line at 701-780-6358 before seeking in-person care. Altru says this step “helps ensure safe, coordinated care and limits potential exposure to others.” Altru says symptoms of measles include: Fever Rash Cough…

Immigrants, employers frustrated by delays in federal system

Adam Broers, a human resources executive with Bethany Retirement Living, looks at a map with pins showing where employees are from. About 300 of Bethany’s 800 employees in Fargo, North Dakota, are foreign born, he said. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Delays in the federal immigration system are creating frustration for North Dakota residents…

Gate City Bank awards Heart N’ Soul with $25,000 for Giving Hearts Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over 60,000 entries were submitted to be this year’s recipient of Gate City Bank’s Giving Hearts Day $25,000 donation. And this year, Heart N Soul Community Cafe is the winner. “Just kind of speechless, overwhelmed, but it’s just, it’s really going to help us serve our mission and serve people in need of a meal. A…

13-year-old boy reported missing in Forest Lake area

Justin Dreschsel,13. Courtesy: Minnesota BCA.WYOMING, Minn. — The Wyoming Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Justin Dreschsel. Justin was last seen on Feb. 11, in the Forest Lake area, with friends. He was last seen wearing a red Nike Tech zip-up sweatshirt, black jeans, and red/black Air Force One Nike shoes. He is described as being…

Murder, evidence tampering charges filed against Fargo man in the death of his girlfriend

Joshua HiteFARGO (KFGO) – The criminal complaint filed against a Fargo man in the murder his girlfriend shows that investigators believe he dismembered her body with an electric saw purchased at a Fargo home improvement store.Joshua Hite, 21, is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence and giving false information to law enforcement.Hite was arrested at his south Fargo apartment…

Mother and son from Fertile, MN charged with possessing and selling drugs

Darla Donaldson and Chase DonaldsonFERTILE, Minn. (KVRR) —  A mother and son from Fertile, Minnesota are jailed in Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston after a cocaine overdose investigation. 28-year-old Chase Donaldson is charged with five counts while 62-year-old Darla Donaldson is charged with three counts including possessing and selling a controlled substance. Court records reveal the Donaldson’s were tied…