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Adrian Peterson arrested for domestic violence at LAX

February 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

Adrian PetersonLOS ANGELES (FOX 11) – Former Minnesota Viking and NFL MVP Adrian Peterson was arrested Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport and charged with domestic violence, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to Terminal 7 at LAX around 8:30 Sunday morning for an incident on a plane departing for Houston. According to LAPD, an argument that…

YWCA buys building for survivors of domestic violence

The new facility will be called 'Lantern Light' and will house 23 families.

May 17, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The YWCA is helping provide affordable housing for women facing homelessness due to domestic abuse. “The YWCA set out a very aggressive strategic plan back in 2015 to establish more affordable housing for women and their children,” YWCA Cass-Clay CEO Erin Prochnow said. Out of a friendship with convent neighbor, Union of Sisters of the Presentation,…

Are Domestic Violence Cases Increasing Due To COVID-19?

The number for the center's 24 hour crisis line is: 800-344-7273.

April 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo says there have been more calls coming in than usual, but it’s too early to tell if it’s due to the pandemic. The center has also changed their services from walk-in, to only web based and telephone, so it’s not out of the ordinary that they have seen an…

Domestic violence survivor grateful at YWCA Championship of Empowerment event

A woman also spoke about how YWCA helped her after leaving an abusive relationship.

February 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Kim knows what hell looks like. She experienced it for 10 years at the hands of the man who promised to love and respect her. “I started dating my husband in high school and I became pregnant with our first kid. It became a cycle of cheating and leaving and coming back and that turned into being abusive…

Jamestown Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident

Several formal charges pending review by the Stutsman County State's Attorney.

October 24, 2019

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JAMESTOWN, N.D.–A Jamestown man was arrested after threatening to harm one person and himself in a domestic violence incident on Wednesday. Jamestown Police responded to 1600 11 Avenue NE at approximately 10:50 p.m. and were informed the suspect, 54-year-old Shawn Teggatz, was inside the building and possibly armed. When officers attempted to contact Teggatz, he barricaded himself inside and refused…

Bismarck Man Arrested After Assaulting Woman

Lagace was arrested for domestic violence and aggravated assault.

September 27, 2019

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MANDAN, N.D.–The Morton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after a woman was brought to a Bismarck hospital on Monday. After review of surveillance video and with assistance from the Bismarck Police Department, the MCSO identified 42-year-old Daniel Lagace as the suspect who brought a 39-year-old woman to the hospital on Sept. 23, claiming she was involved in a slow-speed…

Grand Forks Man Faces Several Charges After Police Chase

Drew Brooks Jr. is accused of sideswiping a parked car, hitting a street sign and traffic signal during the chase

September 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A 22-year-old Grand Forks man fled police Saturday just before midnight after they responded to a domestic violence complaint. Drew Brooks Jr. is accused of sideswiping a parked car, hitting a street sign and traffic signal during the chase. Officers used a PIT maneuver on I-29 to stop his vehicle near the Alerus Center. Brooks faces…

YWCA Puts on Annual “Champions of Empowerment”

Three awards were given out to those who do so much for the YWCA

February 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The YWCA of Cass Clay gives out special awards to those who have gone above and beyond for women and children at their Champions of Empowerment event. Wednesday night, the YWCA provided emergency shelter to more than 120 women and children. “It does take an entire community to support our work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year…

YWCA Leaders Speak with Legislators, Push for State Support of Affordable Housing

Last biennium, organizations that help homeless people only received $300,000 from the state for housing

September 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For many years, YWCA Cass Clay has been providing women and children battling homelessness and domestic violence a place to live and a chance to be heard. “We don’t want to speak for them, but we do want to share their struggles and at the same time, some of the triumphs and the success stories that women are…

Democrat Keith Ellison Wins Attorney General Race

Despite allegations of domestic abuse just days prior to the Minnesota election

August 14, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — According to the Associated Press, Congressman Keith Ellison wins in the Minnesota primary race for attorney general despite facing domestic violence accusations, which he has denied. He went up against Northfield Attorney Matt Pelikan, State Representative Debra Hilstrom of Brooklyn Park, former Ramsey and Washington County Attorney Tom Foley and former Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman. Congressman…