FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The Fergus Falls Police Department has released the names of the two people involved in what they are calling a murder-suicide at an apartment building Wednesday night. They say 41-year-old Ryan Cheshire shot and killed his ex-wife, 41-year-old Sarah Cheshire, before turning the gun on himself. The shooting happened at at 1447 Patterson Loop. Police…
FERGUS FALLS, MN – Fergus Falls Police and the BCA are investigating the deaths of two people. Officers responded to a report of a person down shortly after 10 p.m. Wed. Police have not said where the bodies were found, but they are not looking for anyone in the deaths and say there’s no threat to others. Categories: Crime, Minnesota News,…
Murphy the Maltese mix might just be the perfect dog for the holiday season. With his soft white fur and big brown eyes, he could be a tiny little Saint Nick — or maybe just an animated cotton ball. Murphy, at 14, was given up by a family who couldn’t care for him any longer, and he’s looking for a…
Washington, D.C. — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is resigning amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Once a rising star in the Democratic Party, Franken made the announcement in a speech Thursday on the Senate floor. The two-term lawmaker has repeatedly apologized as several women stepped forward to accuse him of sexually inappropriate behavior, from groping to forcibly trying to kiss them. But…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A tweet on Senator Franken’s account says he is with his family and plans to make an announcement in D.C. Thursday and quote: “Any reports of a final decision are inaccurate.” A high-ranking Democrat says he expects Franken to resign in the wake of another sexual harassment allegation. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp issued a statement on Twitter writing…
FARGO, ND — William Hoehn, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 22–year–old Savanna Greywind, appeared in court today. Hoehn’s attorney asked the judge to set a trial date at the beginning of March, although no specific date has been set. It was a quick appearance in court, but that didn’t stop supporters from filling the court room and rallying…
FARGO, ND — NDSU students are testing their cybersecurity skills by hacking into all kinds of technical equipment. Some of what they were able to get into may surprise you. Hacking something like a household smoke detector may not be as difficult as you might think. “I was honestly surprised at how easy it was. I definitely thought it would’ve been…
WEST FARGO, ND — The doors at Legacy Elementary in West Fargo have only been open for two years but it’s already earned its first National Blue Ribbon award. Only 342 schools across the United States received the award this year. Legacy’s principal hosted a special version of his weekly video chat to congratulate students and staff on a job well…
STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. — A state court judge has been asked to order that FBI documents related to the Jacob Wetterling investigation be returned to the federal agency. Officials in Stearns County had planned to release the investigative case file after Danny Heinrich confessed to the 1989 abduction and killing of the 11-year-old. But Patty and Jerry Wetterling sued…
NEW SALEM, ND — A 13-year-old female student is accused of making two shooting threats at the high school in New Salem. The sheriff in Morton County says the teen has been cited for terrorizing and has been suspended from New Salem-Almont High School. Authorities say the latest threat came Tuesday afternoon when a message of a school shooting…
