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Four Blue Earth High School Football Players Charged with Assault on Teammate

Prosecutors say the assault happened at a house party last month southwest of Mankato

  BLUE EARTH, Minn. — Four Blue Earth High School football players have been charged with an assault on a teammate that left him unconscious. Wyatt Tungland and Dalton Nagel, both 18, as well as two juveniles are charged with aiding and abetting assault. Tungland is also charged with third degree assault for punching the 16-year-old teammate in the face…

How to Help a Loved One Who is Struggling with Sexual Assault

Victims tell their story when they're ready to. How you can help. KMSP Fox 9 Reporter Iris Perez reports

ST. PAUL, Minn. — With several people in power being accused of sexual assault and harassment, many people are looking to reach out to the victims. They are looking for a way to help. “It reminds all of us of whatever past traumas and experiences we’ve had,” Teri Walker McLaughlin says.  She is the executive director with the Minnesota Coalition…

Locals Say They’re Shocked and Disgusted at U.S. Senator Al Franken

Most people we asked were shocked by the allegations while others question its legitimacy

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People throughout the metro said they’re shocked and disgusted by the photo of Senator Al Franken touching L.A. talk show host Leeann Tweeden in her sleep. Many are calling for his immediate resignation while others want it to be investigated first. “Oh man, that’s not funny at all,” said Bryan Johnson, of Fargo, when he saw the…

Fargo Police Investigating Possible Assault and Robbery

The victims claim that at least one of the robbers had a gun

  FARGO, ND — Fargo police are investigating an assault and robbery. Two victims say four men attacked them in the 900 block of 5th Street North around 8 o’clock last night and got away with some items. The victims claim that at least one of the robbers had a gun. One victim had minor injuries but declined medical treatment….

ND Lawmakers Reviewing Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies

Republican House Majority Leader Al Carlson of Fargo heads the bipartisan committee of legislative leaders

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota legislative leaders will review anti-sexual harassment policies for state lawmakers. The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee will meet December 6 at the Capitol to discuss the policies that have been in place for almost 30 years. Republican House Majority Leader Al Carlson of Fargo heads the bipartisan committee of legislative leaders. He says the time…

Police Identify Suspect in Stabbing Attack at the Mall of America

He is 20 year old Mahad Abdirahaman of Minneapolis

  BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Police have identified the man arrested after a botched robbery and stabbing last night inside the Mall of America. He is 20 year old Mahad Abdirahaman of Minneapolis. He is accused of sneaking into a men’s fitting room at Macy’s and trying to take a customer’s belongings while he was modeling clothes for his family. Abdirahaman…

Man Facing Charges After Punching Police Horse in Minneapolis

It's not the sort of crime anyone really expects. KMSP Reporter Jack Highberger has more from Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — A 22-year-old man is facing charges of assault after police say he attacked one of their own over the weekend. “For someone to actually come up and strike one of our horses is fairly rare,” said Officer Corey Schmidt, who is with the Minneapolis Police Department. It’s not the sort of crime anyone really expects, but in downtown…

One Person Hurt in Alleged Robbery, Assault at Grand Forks Denny’s

Police say the suspect is a six foot tall black man wearing a brown and orange shirt

  GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks say a victim is hurt after an assault and robbery at Denny’s. Officers were called to the parking lot at about 2:25 this morning for reports of a fight, but when they arrived, no one was there. Then at 4:50 a.m., they were called to Altru Hospital where a victim was…

Police Make Arrest in Alleged Robbery and Assault in Grand Forks

At some point, the suspects stole some personal property from the victim

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with a Wednesday morning robbery and assault. Police say 19-year-old Mohamad Yarrow Ali is facing charges in both Grand Forks and Cass Counties in connection with the case. The mother of the victim told Fargo police that her son was assaulted by three males and then…

Arrest Made in Fargo Abduction and Robbery

Police say 19-year-old Mohamad Yarrow Ali is facing charges in both Grand Forks and Cass counties in connection with the case.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand Forks police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with a Wednesday morning robbery and assault. Police say 19-year-old Mohamad Yarrow Ali is facing charges in both Grand Forks and Cass counties in connection with the case. Fargo police were called Wednesday on a complaint regarding a robbery. The mother of the victim told police that…