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Former Grand Forks Teacher Sentenced in Sex Case; Says He’s Sorry for What Happened

The former Grand Forks Central High School spoke before the court before he was sentenced

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The fate of the former Grand Forks Central High School teacher charged with having a sexual relationship with a student has been decided. James Whalen will be heading to prison. It’s former teacher James Whalen’s face you see in the headlines…but as the state’s attorney reads a statement, it’s his victim that feels front and center….

Unhappy in Your Job or Looking for a Change? Come Join the Minnesota State Patrol!

Recruitment for the Minnesota State Patrol begins next week

MINNESOTA — The Minnesota State Patrol has a need for new troopers who have what it takes to keep the state safe. Nearly 600 state troopers provide assistance, education and enforcement on a daily basis to provide for safe traffic movement on Minnesota’s roadways. However, this number frequently falls short due to troopers retiring each and every year. Now, the…

Everything is Awesome: Maple Family Dental in Horace Offering Exams for LEGOs

A local dentist is offering dental services in exchange for some toys

HORACE, N.D. — How would you like to get a dental exam and x–ray for only about $20? You can with some LEGOs. Maple Family Dental in Horace is teaming up with the organization “Do It Well” to bring children who are hospitalized long term, a new set of LEGOs. Now until Friday, if you bring in a new LEGO…

Rape and Abuse Crisis Center Holds Pinwheels for Peace Project

The Pinwheels for Peace project is set up all over the metro to show the many cases of sexual abuse

FARGO, N.D. — Pinwheels are spinning all over the metro in order to bring awareness to abuse. The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center holds their Pinwheels for Peace project in the last week of April each year. Six hundred and twelve pinwheels are set up on the NDSU campus, Island Park, Veterans Boulevard and on Concordia’s campus. The pinwheels signify the…

Gov. Burgum Signs “Andrew’s Law”

The bill clarifies the rights of people offered the role as a confidential drug informant

  BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Burgum has signed “Andrew’s Law” to establish protections for confidential drug informants. The action comes more than three years after 20-year-old college student Andrew Sadek was found dead in a river with a bullet in his head and a backpack of rocks tied to his body. His parents lobbied lawmakers to pass legislation so that…

Missing Boater from Minneapolis Found Alive

Search and rescue crews continued to look for Elgersma on both water and land on Sunday

  BAYPORT, Minn. — A man who went missing from a boat on the St. Croix River near Bayport, Minnesota has been found alive. Jason Elgersma and Kristin Erickson, both of Minneapolis, were on board the boat around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday when it started taking on water. Erickson made it to shore. Search and rescue crews continued to look…

Sioux Falls Man Arrested Trying to Save Beer During House Fire

One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and burns and two others were treated at the scene

  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Sioux Falls man was arrested after trying to save his beer from a fire. Michael Casteel, 56, is charged with two counts of obstruction and for violating the 24/7 program. Officials say a fire broke out in a multi-family structure Sunday afternoon. They say Casteel used “poor judgement” by trying to run back into the house…

Man Arrested After High Speed Chase in Grand Forks

When his vehicle became disabled, officers were able to arrest him

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A man is arrested after a second high-speed chase in 24 hours in Grand Forks. Around 3:30 this morning, Derek Fuglem led officers on a chase through the city and into the county. When his vehicle became disabled, officers were able to arrest him. Fuglem is being held on numerous charges including burglary and theft…

Vietnam War Veterans Are Taking The Week To Remember Those Who Are Lost

Vietnam Memorial Week Kicks off at the Fargo Air Musuem

FARGO, ND., — They served in the Vietnam War and now they’re here to share their stories. It was a time when thousands of soldiers lost their lives while fighting for our country. Veterans who are still here are taking the week to recognize those who have fallen. “It helps a lot of us remember not so much us but…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Suspicious Altercation at Target

She says she defended herself with the use of self-defense spray and the man ran

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks police are investigating an altercation between a man and woman in the parking lot of Target. The woman told police that the unknown man approached her around 10:45 last night. She says she defended herself with the use of self-defense spray and the man ran. Police say his intent is unknown. He is described…