FARGO, ND — Fargo Police have charged one man in connection to an armed robbery at a hotel early this morning. Kashif Grant, 27, was arrested and charged with armed robbery after police responded to a disturbance at the Quality Inn at the 1400 block of 35th Street South. Two others were also arrested at the hotel, but not for…
FARGO, ND — Several fires took place in the metro following the 4th of July celebrations, all in connection to fireworks. Fireworks are all fun and games until someone or something gets hurt. Seven fires in West Fargo, two in Fargo and one severe injury all took place this July 4th, and they have one thing in common. “Probably five…
WEST FARGO, ND — Barbecuing and booming fireworks are usually the first things on everyone’s mind on July 4th, but our furry friends at home may not share the excitement. The sound of fireworks can strike fear in our dogs and cats. Veterinarians at the West Fargo Animal Hospital said even the most social of pets may struggle during the…
ELK MOUND, Wis. — A Minnesota man gets picked up for drunk driving, which would be his 10th offense, if convicted. A state patrol trooper stopped Lawrence LaPole of Rosemount at around 10:00 last night in Elk Mound, Wisconsin. The 47-year-old is charged with drunken driving, failure to install an ignition interlock device, operating a motor vehicle without a valid…
GRAND FORKS, ND — A hit and run in Grand Forks leads to a pursuit with police. Grand Forks police attempted to stop Joshua Thompson, 30, on the 1100 block of South 42nd Street. When he didn’t stop, police said he led them on a pursuit through town, onto I-29 and eventually onto a gravel road near the Thompson exit….
FARGO, ND — Fargo police want you to know about an address of a registered high risk sex offender. Roger Mcavoy, 56, is living at 735 14th Street North in Fargo. His five foot seven, weighs 150 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. Mcavoy was convicted in 1995 of sexual assault of two female victims ages 13 and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Mark Dayton wants to hear from people throughout the state on how best to improve Minnesota’s water quality. Dayton’s office announced 10 town halls throughout the summer to help develop water strategies throughout the state. They include meetings in Crookston, Rochester, Marshall, Ely, Stillwater and more cities throughout the state. It’s part of the…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A failed deadline between a Minnesota health insurance company and the state’s largest pediatric hospital system could mean higher rates for 66,000 patients. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Minnesota and Children’s Minnesota could not reach a deal on making the hospital system an out-of-network provider for BCBS Minnesota patients. While this doesn’t stop patients from seeking care at…
FARGO, ND — For some people in the area, this is their first time celebrating Independence Day. The Fourth of July began with a bite of lunch and some tea. They compared National Anthems and talked fireworks plans. “To celebrate, we go Detroit Lake,” said Halima Iman of Fargo. “Even now, I’m bringing me and my kids and my sisters….
MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM will be hosting their annual fireworks show at Nemzek Field, complete with a Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome concert. A dynamite fireworks show is no simple task and MSUM’s firework production requires time and accuracy for booming results. “It started this morning,” said David Hunstad, the executive director for the Moorhead Business Association. “We’re here right at about…
