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Online Petition Asking to Retire Burnsville Teen’s Jersey Number in Honor

It was also the number worn by a Burnsville baseball player who died in 2014

September 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — An online petition has been started to retire the jersey number of a high school athlete found dead at NDSU on Sunday. Devin Delaney was a senior at Burnsville High School where he was a well-loved lacrosse and hockey player. He wore the number “6” in both sports. It was also the number worn by a…

Petersburg Motorcyclist Identified in Crash with Alleged Drunk Driver

Authorities arrested 43-year-old Paul Lilja of Larimore for DUI

September 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Paul LiljaGRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND — A Petersburg, North Dakota motorcyclist died after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver. Authorities arrested 43-year-old Paul Lilja of Larimore for DUI. They say Lilja was eastbound on County Road 4 east of Larimore around 9 o’clock last night when he turned in front of the motorcycle. Allen Miller, 53, was thrown…

“What Have I Done?” Woman Who Fatally Hit Minnesota Police Officer Did Not Have a License

The officer had turned on the flashing emergency lights on his squad car to indicate that traffic should move over for him

September 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WAYZATA, Minn. — The driver who fatally hit a Wayzata, Minnesota police officer on Highway 12 has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide. Officer William “Bill” Mathews was removing debris off the highway when he was struck by 54-year-old Beth Freeman of Mound. The officer had turned on the flashing emergency lights on his squad car to indicate that traffic…

Students at Minnehaha Academy Head Back to School

An explosion destroyed part of their campus in Minneapolis last month

September 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Students at Minnehaha Academy’s Upper School headed back to school at their new home in Mendota Heights. An explosion destroyed part of their campus in Minneapolis last month. Classes are being held on the former site of Brown College, located in an industrial park about six miles south of Minnehaha Academy’s Minneapolis campus. The site…

Homeowner Dies in House Fire Near Bemidji

Firefighters got inside the home and found the body of 56-year-old Erich Schissel

September 1, 2017

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BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — A man is dead after a mobile home became engulfed in flames about 20 miles northwest of Bemidji. Authorities were called to the fire just before 6:00 Thursday morning at the Buzzle Township. When they arrived, they say neighbors were trying to put out the flames with garden hoses. Firefighters got inside the home and…

Grand Forks Police Issue Warning on Fentanyl Laced Heroin

None of the overdoses have been fatal but all required life saving measures and medical attention

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are warning the public about a dangerous drug that is circulating in the city. They believe heroin laced with fentanyl is responsible for at least four overdoses since Sunday. None of the overdoses have been fatal but all required life saving measures and medical attention. Police say there could be other…

Hundreds Turn Out for Grand Forks Vigil Honoring Savanna Greywind

Many of the people said that although they are not next door neighbors to Fargo, they feel the pain here in Grand Forks

August 29, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Two women in Grand Forks connected on a Facebook page honoring Savanna Greywind. They decided to hold a vigil for people like them who wanted to honor her. Greywind’s story has touched people all over the country and the community members of Grand Forks are mourning her loss. More than 200 people gathered at University Park…

Two Minot Men Dead After Rollover Crash

The state patrol says the Solis-Morales was driving the vehicle when he went off the road

August 18, 2017

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WARD COUNTY, ND — Two Minot men are dead after a rollover crash in Ward County. David Rocha, 37 and 29-year-old Travis Gillen died after they were ejected from the vehicle as it rolled. Javier Solis-Morales, 23, of Minot and 37-year-old Ernie Gant of Surrey were injured. The state patrol said Solis-Morales was driving the vehicle when he went…

Douglas County Boy Dies After Rollover UTV Crash

The passenger was able to get free to get help but Dingwall died at the scene

August 18, 2017

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — A Douglas County boy has died after a UTV rollover crash in Millerville Township. The Sheriff’s Office says nine-year-old Jon Dingwall Jr. was driving the UTV with a 10-year-old female passenger on the slope of a hayfield on Gravel Pit Road. The UTV rolled, pinning both children under it. The passenger was able to get…

Suspended Bismarck Oral Surgeon Dies of Possible Overdose

Investigators say fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was found inside Iravani's home

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck oral surgeon who was temporarily suspended from practicing medicine has died from a suspected drug overdose. First responders attempted to revive Dr. Mansureh Iravani with Narcan, a drug meant to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, but she was pronounced dead Monday night at a hospital. Investigators said fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was…