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Remembering Christopher Bacon: U.S. Army Specialist U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Officer

A family man, the guy who always wanted to take people under his wing

June 14, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After a fatal car crash on June 7th, U.S. Army Specialist U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Officer, Christopher Bacon lost his life. Family, friends and community members are honoring Bacon at a ceremony at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. I spoke to dozens who came out to honor Chris and support his family and although…

Airport Disaster Exercise Planned For Tuesday At Hector International

Training Also Planned at Mark Andrews International Airport in Grand Forks

June 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Sirens will be blaring and lights will be flashing at Hector International Airport Tuesday morning but do not worry, it’s just a drill. A full-scale airport disaster exercise will be held beginning at 9 a.m. It’ll be similar to one held back in 2015. The exercise is conducted every three years to meet FAA requirements. It provides…

Man Killed In Crash Thursday Worked For U.S. Customs And Border Protection

The man has been identified as 51-year-old Christopher Bacon

June 10, 2018

TJ Nelson,

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A man killed in a crash near Crookston on Thursday was an on duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee. The man has been identified as 51-year-old Christopher Bacon. According to the crash report, Bacon rear-ended a semi on Highway 2 near County Road 46. He died as a result of crash related injuries. No one…

UPDATE: Man Killed in Polk Co. Crash Identified

June 7, 2018

Site Staff,

GENTILLY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Grand Forks man is dead after a crash near Crookston around 12:30 PM Thursday. The Minnesota State Patrol says a semi driven by a 64-year-old Grand Forks man was heading west on Highway 2. A pickup driven by 51-year-old Christopher Bacon rear-ended the truck at the intersection of County Road 46. Bacon died at the…

Woman Walks Out of Flipped Vehicle Unhurt After Crash

Officials say the white van was turning north onto University Drive when it was t-boned by the van that nwas driving south

June 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The driver of a flipped vehicle got out of her car unhurt after a crash on the intersection of South University Drive and 32nd Avenue in south Fargo juts after 3 pm. Officials say the white van was turning north onto University Drive when it was t-boned by the van that was driving south. No one was…

Man Killed In ATV Crash

An autopsy is being done

May 27, 2018

TJ Nelson,

PLUMMER, Minn. — A man was killed in a four-wheeler accident early Saturday morning in Plummer, Minnesota. Authorities have identified the man as 45-year-old James Congdon of Plummer. An autopsy is being done. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: ATV, crash, FOUR WHEELERS, JAMES CONGDON, PLUMMER

Vehicle Runs Into KFC In West Fargo

Police say it was an accident

May 20, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo KFC has some damage to the outside of its building after a driver hit the accelerator instead of the brakes. The West Fargo Police Department say the driver accidentally hit the gas, hitting the outside of the building leaving a large hole. Police say it was an accident. The restaurant had customers…

Staying Safe in a Crash on the Highway

Some say it's best to not get out of your car

May 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One of the first things people do when they get into an accident on the highway is get out of their car. “They want to get away from the damage, they want to make sure they’re ok, it’s a panic situation,” said Sgt. Tim Coughlin with the North Dakota State Highway Patrol (NDSHP). But even for state troopers,…

Driver Faces Charges After Crashing Into Embankment

Crash Happened Just South of Devils Lake On Saturday

May 6, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. — A Devils Lake man is facing charges after a crash just south of Devils Lake. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a car was traveling north on Highway 20 when it went into the ditch and hit an embankment. It happened around 2:15 Saturday morning. 33-year-old Donray Guy had minor injuries. Guy was arrested for DUI…

Two People Killed in Fiery Crash in Coon Rapids

Authorities say the vehicle struck a concrete power pole and caught fire

May 6, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

COON RAPIDS, Minn. — Two people are killed after a vehicle goes up in flames in Coon Rapids. The Anoka County sheriff’s office says the crash was reported just after 9 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived on scene, they found a vehicle had struck a concrete power pole and caught fire. The bodies of two adults were found in the…