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Former North Dakota College Football Player Found Guilty of Murder

Denzel Hawthorne And A Teamate Killed A Drug Dealer's Father

SALEM, Ore. — Jurors have convicted a former North Dakota college student in the killing of a drug dealer’s father in Salem, Oregon. 24-year-old Denzel Hawthorne has been found guilty of murder. The day before the August 2016 shooting, Hawthorne and a college teammate drove to Salem from Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, North Dakota to collect on a drug…

Large Wildfire In Roseau County Now 90% Contained

Fire has burned 4,000 acres of grassland and brush

Minnesota Incident CommandROSEAU, Minn. — A large wildfire burning since Sunday in northwestern Minnesota is 90% contained. This fire near Greenbush in Roseau County has burned 4,000 acres of grassland and brush, making it one of the largest wildfires in the past couple of springs. The fire zone is five miles from the nearest road and the only access is…

Police Release Photos Of Alleged Robbery Suspects At Canad Inn

Two Black Men Are Accused Of Robbing Two Hotel Guests

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks have released images of two suspected armed robbers. Surveillance photos at the Canad Inn show the suspects entering the hotel prior to the robbery early Sunday morning. Two victims say the two black men between 20 and 30 years old pulled out a gun and demanded money. One of the victims was…

Missing Grand Forks Man Has Been Found

Grand Forks Police say Duane Bundy has been located

UPDATE:  Grand Forks Police say Duane Bundy has been located. *Original story below* GRAND FORKS, ND  – Grand Forks Police are asking for your help in finding 25-year-old Duane Bundy. Authorities say Bundy’s family hasn’t heard from him in several days and they are concerned for his safety. Bundy is known to visit Gilby and Johnstown, North Dakota and likes to…

Update: Employee Had Allergic Reaction To Substance On Money

The powdery substance on the bill was a carbohydrate that was non-toxic and non-acidic.

MAHNOMEN, MN (Update) — The Mahnomen County Sheriff reports tests on the bill came back negative. The Minnesota Health Department in St. Paul tested the bill. The powdery substance on the bill was a carbohydrate that was non-toxic and non-acidic. The Sheriff believes the employee had an allergic reaction to the substance. Mahnomen County Sheriff Krier says the customer who…

Arrest Made After 100 m.p.h. Police Pursuit

He drove through a construction zone at such high speeds that officers weren't able to get into position to put down spike boards to disable the car.

 WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fargo man is in jail after leading West Fargo police on a pursuit that hit speeds of nearly 100 mph. The driver fled a traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 800 block of 17th Avenue after hitting a curb. He drove through a construction zone at such high speeds that officers weren’t able…

League of Women Voters Introduces Fargo Parks and Fargo School Board Candidates

Five people currently sit on the Fargo Parks board and nine sit on the Fargo Public School board

FARGO, N.D. — Five people sit on the Fargo Parks board and nine sit on the Fargo Public School board. All of those seats are now up for grabs as this year’s City of Fargo elections draw closer. And if you plan on voting for any of the candidates, some say it’s important to do the research before casting a ballot….

Severe Summer Weather and Burn Restrictions Around the Region

These fires aren't the only weather worry in the warmer months

FARGO, N.D. — The burn restriction has been put in place until the vegetation starts to green back up. These fires aren’t the only weather worry in the warmer months. The burn restriction in Clay County may prevent people from starting more grass fires but they are also reminding the community to keep an eye out for live embers. “Previous…

West Fargo Bale Fire Reignites

The West Fargo Fire Department had previously put water all over hay bales Sunday night

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — The grass fire multiple crews worked to put out last night in West Fargo reignited this morning. It was on the west side of the Sheyenne River near Central Livestock. The fire was first reported around 7 last night. Yesterday the West Fargo Fire Department also had to tear apart hay bales and soak them with…

Pickup Completely Destroyed By Fire Downtown

Fire crews determined it a full alarm response because it was close to a skyway

  FARGO, N.D. — A pickup was completely consumed in flames on Broadway in downtown Fargo this morning. Fargo Fire Department got the call shortly after 9:30. Crews say their main concern when they got the call was that the fire was right underneath the skyway, which is why they determined it should be a full alarm response. The first engine…