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University of South Dakota Football Players Accused of Raping Woman

The university suspended all three players for last Saturday's game against Southern Illinois for unspecified violations of team rules

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

VERMILLION, SD — Police say two University of South Dakota football players burst into a bedroom and sexually assaulted a woman who was having consensual sex with another teammate. An affidavit by police in Vermillion shows the alleged October 22 attack happened at an off-campus residence that suspects Danny Rambo and Dale Williamson share with teammate Adam Harris. Rambo was…

Clothesline Project Raises Awareness of Sexual Assault to High School Students, UND Campus

This was the 22nd year for the Clothesline Project at UND

October 25, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Clothesline Project is on display in UND’s Memorial Union. T–shirts are hung on clotheslines throughout the union’s ballroom depicting messages of abuse survivor experiences. Students from Grand Forks Red River and Central High Schools visited the display. School officials hope that students become more aware of sexual assault and help those who are victims of…

St. Cloud Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting

The deputy and four police officers have been placed on standard administrative leave

October 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — An officer-involved shooting last night in St. Cloud is under investigation. According to the BCA, a Stearns County sheriff’s deputy and several St. Cloud police officers were investigating a possible assault shortly before midnight. They knocked on a door and an armed man broke out a back window and ran. The man fired his gun,…

Rochester Man Arrested After Assault on Pregnant Women, Baby Dies

The baby died Sunday night at Mayo Clinic-Rochester Methodist

September 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ROCHESTER, Minn. — An infant delivered by emergency surgery following an assault on the mother has died. The baby died Sunday night at Mayo Clinic-Rochester Methodist. Police say the woman, who was 26 weeks pregnant, was attacked by her ex-boyfriend on Thursday. She suffered abdominal pains and drove herself to the hospital where the baby was delivered by c-section. Chaz…

Morton County Farmer Accused of Sexual Assault of Teens

Charges state the sexual contact started with back rubs

September 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FLASHER, ND — A farmer is charged with sexually assaulting two teen boys in Morton County. James Hopfauf, 50, of rural Flasher, was arrested Monday and charged with felony sexual assault. Charges state the sexual contact started with back rubs. Both teens said they were about 15 when the assaults began. Hopfauf said the teens, now 18 and 19, were…

Fargo Police Investigating Assault, No Arrests Made

A report will be sent to the Cass County States Attorney's office for possible charges of terrorizing or assault

September 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo police are investigating an assault that sent two men to the hospital with minor injuries. Officers were called to an apartment at 1440 34th Street South just after 2 a.m. The initial report said a gun was involved. But during interviews with those involved, police were unable to determine if a gun was used and…

Fargo Police Investigating Assault and Robbery at Baymont Inn and Suites

Police said it happened around one o'clock this morning

September 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A man was assaulted and robbed at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Fargo. Police said it happened around one o’clock this morning. The victim, who was a hotel guest, was robbed by several men in his hotel room, taking his wallet and hotel key. Police said one of the robbers may have been armed. The victim…

Jasmine Block Shares Story of Survival: “She’s a Warrior”

Jasmine was allegedly lured from her Alexandria home August 8th by family acquaintance Thomas Barker. KMSP Fox 9's Paul Blume has this story.

September 7, 2017

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ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Three suspects charged in the kidnapping and assault of a 15-year-old girl from Alexandria made their initial court appearances. Thirty-two-year-old Thomas Barker, a family friend, is charged with kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, assault with a dangerous weapon and false imprisonment. Steven Powers is charged with kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct and false imprisonment. Joshua Holby is charged…

Hear from Alexandria Teen, Reunited with Family, Tonight on KVRR Local News @ 9

Prosecutors say was transported in a duffel bag, kept in a closet and "treated like animal" over the 29 days she was missing

September 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Charges are filed against three man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl from Alexandria. Thirty-two-year-old Thomas Barker, a family friend, is charged with kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, assault with a dangerous weapon and false imprisonment. Steven Powers is charged with kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct and false imprisonment. Joshua Holby is charged with kidnapping and…

Alexandria Community Ready to Support Local Teen Reunited with Family After Alleged Abduction

Alexandria Police now have new information in the case

September 6, 2017

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ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Fifteen-year-old Jasmine Block went missing on August 8th. She was located Tuesday in rural Grant County just 20 miles from her home in Alexandria. Alexandria Police now have new information in the case and the community is celebrating the return of one of their own. “She’s an amazing woman with a lot of strength,” said Alexandria Police…