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Police Identify Woman Struck, Killed by Train

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Police identify the person who was struck and killed by a train last week in Moorhead. The victim is 47-year-old Becky Bachmeier of Moorhead. She was struck by a BNSF train last Monday around 4:30 this afternoon…

House And Garage Lost In Fire South of Grafton

WARSAW, N.D. -- Firefighters spent hours battling a fire that destroyed a house and garage in Warsaw, south of Grafton. Crews from Minto and Grafton responded to the fire. They remained on scene through the afternoon putting out hot spots. Two…

BNSF Train Plows Through Semi's Trailer in Stutsman County

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. -- A semi driver was hurt in a crash with a train last week in Stutsman County. The sheriff's office says 44-year-old Shane Steele of Montpelier was driving a semi loaded with grain Thursday afternoon just east of…

ROTC Scholarships Are Coming Up Short In North Dakota

Some National Guard students attending North Dakota colleges on ROTC scholarships are scrambling to find ways to stay in school. The students were expecting free tuition that for years has been covered by a combination of federal and state funds.…

Suspects Plead Guilty in Carla Yellowbird Murder

SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION -- Suspects in the murder of 27-year-old Carla Yellowbird plead guilty to murder and robbery charges. 21-year-old Daylin St. Pierre pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Felony Murder. 24-year-old Dakota Charboneau pleaded guilty to Second…

Twins' Joe Mauer retiring after 15 seasons

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -  Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer is retiring after 15 seasons. The Twins released a retirement statement Friday from Mauer that will run Sunday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Mauer, who missed significant time this season with a…