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Police Make Arrest in Alleged Robbery and Assault in Grand Forks

At some point, the suspects stole some personal property from the victim

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with a Wednesday morning robbery and assault. Police say 19-year-old Mohamad Yarrow Ali is facing charges in both Grand Forks and Cass Counties in connection with the case. The mother of the victim told Fargo police that her son was assaulted by three males and then…

Not the End: Owner of Arthur’s Barn Announces Plans to Rebuild

The fire broke out last Thursday afternoon and quickly spread in very windy conditions

  ARTHUR, ND — The owner of the dance barn in rural Cass County that went up in flames one week ago says this won’t be the end. Arthur’s Barn owner Delon Cahoon says they plan to rebuild the iconic barn that was known for its live entertainment and dances. The Cahoon family has set up a GoFundMe page to…

Bismarck Officer, Attacked on Duty, Invokes Marsy’s Law

Jack McDonald, an attorney who frequently represents North Dakota media outlets, said withholding the officer's name is a "perversion'' of the law

  BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck officer who was attacked while on duty has invoked Marsy’s Law. That means his name will not be made public thanks to the law passed by voters to expand the rights of crime victims. The officer was punched in the head and had his eyes gouged before he shot and wounded his attacker at…

Jesse Ventura Seeking Settlement in “American Sniper” Lawsuit

Ventura won a $1.8 million verdict in 2014, but it was overturned on appeal

Jesse Ventura  NATIONAL — Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of “American Sniper” author, Chris Kyle, are apparently working toward a settlement. An upcoming court conference and deadline for written statements have been canceled based on a “pending settlement.” Ventura sued Kyle in 2012 after the retired Navy SEAL alleged he punched Ventura after he made derogatory remarks…

South Dakota Family Suing Dakota Access LLC for Fraud

The company doesn't comment on pending legal matters

  HARRISBURG, SD — A South Dakota farming family is suing the Dakota Access pipeline company. Slack Family Properties accuses Dakota Access LLC of fraud, deceit, breach of contract and taking property without authorization. The Harrisburg-area family says five parcels of its farmland were damaged, causing the loss of corn and soybean crops for two growing seasons. In easement agreements…

Bismarck-Mandan Emergency Men’s Shelter Closes

The facility opened in response to those in need of emergency shelter in 1987

  BISMARCK, ND — Several homeless men have been forced back onto the streets in Bismarck. The Bismarck-Mandan’s only emergency men’s shelter closed suddenly. With snow expected this week, the closure of the Ruth Meiers Hospitality House has men desperately looking for another place to stay. The facility opened in response to those in need of emergency shelter in 1987….

Kmart Closures to Hit Thief River Falls, Aberdeen

No Sears locations are on the closure list for our region

  THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — More bad news for fans of Sears and Kmart. Sears Holding Co. has announced it will close another 18 Sears stores and 45 Kmart stores. Making the list of Kmart closures are stores in Thief River Falls and Aberdeen. No Sears locations are on the closure list for our region. Sears at West Acres…

Henning Man Identified in Fatal Crash

The other driver suffered minor injuries

  OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — The Henning man killed Wednesday morning in a crash has been identified as 71-year-old Kenneth Dunker. His wife, Beverly, was airlifted to Fargo with serious injuries. The Dunker’s pickup was hit head-on by another pickup on an icy stretch of Highway 29 southeast of Henning. The other driver suffered minor injuries. Categories: Crime, Local…

Arrest Made in Fargo Abduction and Robbery

Police say 19-year-old Mohamad Yarrow Ali is facing charges in both Grand Forks and Cass counties in connection with the case.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand Forks police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with a Wednesday morning robbery and assault. Police say 19-year-old Mohamad Yarrow Ali is facing charges in both Grand Forks and Cass counties in connection with the case. Fargo police were called Wednesday on a complaint regarding a robbery. The mother of the victim told police that…

November is Eat Smart Month

Steel yourself for the holidays ahead.

Small changes can add up to big results when it comes to taking control of your eating patterns. That’s the message from the American Heart Association and their friends at the North Dakota Soybean Council for the month of November. They’re teaming up in honor of Eat Smart Month to help you and all the members of your family make…