UPDATE: A Moorhead man is facing several charges after assaulting a woman and a brief standoff with police on Sunday. 52-year-old Terry York is accused of felony domestic assault and false imprisonment. Moorhead Police called Red River SWAT to assist in the standoff Sunday morning at the Terrace on the Green apartment complex. Someone called 911 to report that a woman…
FARLEY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Authorities say a semi driver died after his semi went into the ditch and nearly hit a school bus in Polk County on Friday. It happened near the intersection of county roads 67 and 20 in Farley Township around 3:30 PM. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the semi driver, 64-year-old Lawrence Haddaway of Daytona Beach, Florida,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A motorcyclist who allegedly fled from police in Hermantown was shot and killed by officers who also struck him with a squad car. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office says 37-year-old Timothy Majchrzak was shot multiple times and died at the scene Saturday afternoon. A gun was found near him, but authorities haven’t said whether he threatened officers….
FARGO, N.D. — Most parents only have one child in Essentia’s NICU. But for the Vanbruggen’s, giving birth at only 33 weeks into the pregnancy meant putting triplets into intensive care. “They had to spend about a month in the NICU mainly just learning how to drink and how to keep themselves warm and kind of basic things that full–term…
FARGO, N.D. — When driving around the streets of the metro this week, you may see a few unusual things sitting on the curbs. Laundry baskets, boogie boards, and even toilets are lining the streets as people are planning for the start of the metro-wide Cleanup Week. People say they’re happy they get to throw away things that can’t fit in…
FARGO, N.D. — Area veterans are gearing up to visit war memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. Board members, volunteers, and the veterans themselves are going over preparations for the next Veterans Honor Flight. They’re learning what they need to know in terms of air travel, clothing, and the schedule of events once they get to D.C. Honor Flight organizers…
UPDATE: Smoking materials are to blame for a fire that displaced the people in four homes. Moorhead firefighters responded to 1205 12th Avenue North around noon yesterday. The fire was ruled accidental at the four–plex apartment building. Neighbors say they heard an explosion after a small propane tank used with a portable grill started on fire. The fire has caused an…
FARGO, ND — A project to improve safety on 10th Street North in Fargo resumes on Monday. At 5 a.m. crews will close the left driving lane on 10th Street North from south of 4th Avenue North through the 7th Avenue North intersection. Crews will complete sidewalk and driveway work. A railroad underpass in the area will close on May 13….
BISMARCK, ND — This is the start of “North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week” as declared by Gov. Doug Burgum. He says tourism plays a significant role in growing our economy, generating revenue for thousands of tourism-based businesses and helping to attract and retain a 21st century workforce. In 2015, 22 million people visited North Dakota spending just over 3 billion…
ST. PAUL, MN — A Minnesota lawmaker who is a former law enforcement officer was arrested by St. Paul police for trespassing. Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook was arrested about 3:30 a.m. Saturday and released a couple of hours later on a promise to appear in court. The circumstances surrounding the arrest are unclear. Grossell, a Republican, has represented his northwestern…
