Update: 19 Year Old West Fargo Man Dead
WEST FARGO, ND -- West Fargo Police issued a statement saying they were called to 612 6th Street East at 5:20 p.m., on April 27, 2017. Life saving measures were attempted on…
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BCI Investigating Inmate Death in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- An investigation into the death of an inmate at Grand Forks County Correctional Center is underway. Nathan Dogskin, 45, was found unresponsive in his cell and taken to Altru where he died last Saturday. The…
Minnesota Schools Concerned Netflix Series Glorifies Teen Suicide
MINNESOTA -- Some school districts in Minnesota are concerned about a popular Netflix series about suicide. School officials and mental health experts are concerned the "13 Reasons Why'' series about a 17-year-old girl who takes her own life could trigger…
High Risk Sex Offender Takes Up Residence in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND -- A high-risk sex offender is out of custody and living in Grand Forks. Police say Brandon Kuntz has moved to 2006 Dyke Avenue #3. He has two convictions for Corruption of a Minor and Gross…
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Locations in the Red River Valley
RED RIVER VALLEY -- Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States and in Minnesota. This Saturday is National Prescription Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. law enforcement agencies are providing…
Accused Oil Patch Drug Dealer Reaches Plea Agreement
BISMARCK, ND -- A man accused of dealing large quantities of drugs in the oil patch has reached a plea agreement. The deal calls for 55-year-old Zachary Smith, known as "Old School", to plead guilty to two counts, including…
Pine Ridge Reservation Declares State of Emergency Over Lack of Law Enforcement
SOUTH DAKOTA -- A major shakeup in law enforcement on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council declared a state of emergency and withdrew support this week for Police Chief Harry Martinez, who has since resigned.…
Wells County Sheriff Resigns, Deputies Fired
WELLS COUNTY, ND -- The sheriff of Wells County, North Dakota has abruptly resigned. Johnny Lawson says he stepped down for personal reasons. The county commission has also fired his two deputies. The state's attorney says an investigation is…
Judge Finds Liquor License Non-Renewal Unreasonable Near Pine Ridge Reservation
WHITECLAY, NE -- A judge has overturned a decision to bar four Nebraska beer stores from selling next to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The South Dakota reservation is struggling with alcohol-related problems. The ruling is a setback for advocates…
Eight Extradited from Jamaica to North Dakota Over Lottery Scam
BISMARCK, ND -- Eight more people have been extradited from Jamaica to North Dakota in a lottery scam. The eight suspects have appeared in federal court in Bismarck. Four pleaded not guilty. Four didn't enter pleas because their public…
Doctor Accused of Genital Mutilation with Minnesota Girls Makes Plea
DETROIT, Mich. -- A not-guilty plea has been entered for a Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilations on two Minnesota girls in a first-of-its-kind case in the United States. Dr. Jumana Nagarwala is charged with six crimes, including…
Wrigley Being Considered for ND's Top Prosecutor Job...Again
NORTH DAKOTA -- Former Lieutenant Governor Drew Wrigley could be getting one of his old jobs back. According to Senator Hoeven, Wrigley and Chris Myers are both being considered by the White House for North Dakota's top federal prosecutor…
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