FARGO, ND — First graders at Washington Elementary School are taking on the holidays by participating in the season of giving. Both before and after school, students will be ringing bells and collecting donations as part of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. The kettle will be set up in the school lobby now through December 19th. One of teachers…
FARGO, ND — A recent reshipping scam has also come up in the metro that has put certain websites under suspicion. Individuals seeking a legitimate employment opportunity are getting wrapped up in a supply chain involving stolen merchandise, or merchandise paid for with stolen credit card information. These websites are not only involving people in illegal activity but they are…
FARGO, ND — It’s cyber Monday and that means we are in the heart of holiday shopping sales but the Better Business Bureau wants you to be shopping smart and safe. The BBB recommends using trustworthy sites, maybe even ones you’ve used before. If you are questioning the site, put the name and the word scam into a search engine…
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — The bodies of two people who went through the ice on Upper Red Lake have been recovered. 30-year-old Melissa Siedenstricker and 29-year-old Zeth Knyphausen had been reported missing late Sunday after they failed to return from a fishing trip. Authorities pulled their bodies from the water along with their ATV around 3 p.m. on Monday. The…
WHITE EARTH, Minn. — A man is in custody on drug and fleeing charges after running from authorities Friday morning. A White Earth police officer tried to stop 34-year-old Cody Eagle Feather on Becker County 21 around 9 a.m. A pursuit began that ended after six miles when Eagle Feather ditched his vehicle and ran into the woods. A K9…
GRAND FORKS, ND — A Crookston woman is sentenced for her role in a drug-related death at Flying J in Grand Forks in 2016. 33-year-old Lorie Ortiz was given nearly 6 years in prison for her role as an accessory after the fact in the death of Austin Forsman. The investigation into his murder turned up a meth ring in…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Two UND students are behind bars after a lengthy drug investigation. Last Tuesday, officers served a search warrant at 1611 4th Avenue North in Grand Forks. They seized 60 pounds of marijuana, an AR15 rifle, nearly $70,000 in cash along with numerous pills and two vehicles. They arrested 21-year-old Cade Hoben and 21-year-old Mark Hildahl, both…
FARGO, ND — One of the oldest bars in Fargo is closing its doors and leaving behind years of history. Customers are sharing some of their favorite memories about The Nestor Tavern. “Cheers to The Nestor,” said Rodney Kubischta, a customer at the bar. “I’m sad to see it go,” said Ken Roland, another customer. People are raising their glasses…
FARGO, ND — The holidays are just around the corner and Santa is already in town! Santa Village is celebrating the holiday season at the Fargo Park District’s 31st annual event at Rheault Farm. Kids and families have the chance to meet Santa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday displays and get up close with the reindeer. The Fargo…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Bridget Eastman says it was really frightening when her nephew Parker went missing, which is why she is relieved he has been found. Parker went missing on August 21. Eastman says they didn’t expect him to be missing for such a long time. Her family was told Parker is safe and well in California. The first thing…
