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Iowa Man Arrested in Grand Forks Charged with Setting Stepson on Fire

He faces first-degree murder and first-degree arson charges

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Randy Miles Jr., 41, was taken into custody by law enforcement in Grand Forks Monday.GRAND FORKS, ND — An Iowa man detained in Grand Forks as a material witness in a homicide, has been charged with murder. Randy Miles Jr. of Des Moines has been arrested on suspicion of killing his stepson. He faces first-degree murder and first-degree arson charges….

Man Caught by Grand Forks Police May Have Information on Iowa Homicide

Police in Des Moines believe Miles has "critical information" about the death of 26-year-old Christopher Lenhart

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS — We have more information on that man taken into custody in Grand Forks last night who is a material witness in a homicide in Iowa. Randy Miles, Jr., 41, was spotted by an off duty federal agent in the 3000 block of North Washington Street. He ignored the officer but when two K9 units arrived he complied…

Jamestown Man Arrested, Accused of Abuse

Steiner faces several charges including aggravated assault, two counts of terrorizing and gross sexual imposition

August 25, 2017

Site Staff,

JAMESTOWN, ND — A Jamestown man is arrested on Saturday and faces several charges in the constant abuse of a woman. Court documents sstate 32-year-old Michael Steiner is being accused for a string of crimes against a woman referred to as C.M. They say Steiner threatened to “take the kids to the grocery store and set the house on fire…

Osaka Sushi & Hibachi Opens Late After Early Morning Fire

They found and put out a small fire in the mechanical room

August 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The business day at Osaka Sushi & Hibachi in Fargo was shortened by a small fire. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the restaurant around 9 o’clock this morning and found light smoke coming from a roof vent. They found and put out a small fire in the mechanical room. There was some minor damage…

Fire Officials Release New Details Behind Grand Forks Bridge Fire Investigation

The fire started near the base of the bridge on the west side closest to the bike path

August 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Fire Department says the fire at a downtown railroad bridge was caused by a human act. But they say the fire cannot be classified as incendiary or accidental at this time. The fire was reported on Friday and resulted in damage to the railroad bridge structure and surrounding components. The fire started…

Cause of Douglas County House Fire May Be Known

The initial investigation shows the cause was from maintenance work in the basement

August 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GARFIELD, Minn. — A house in Douglas County, Minnesota was destroyed by fire Sunday morning. The sheriff’s office says Garfield and Brandon Fire Departments responded to the fire in Garfield around 9:30 a.m. It had quickly spread throughout the house. Two people inside were able to escape unharmed. The initial investigation shows the cause was from maintenance work in…

Fire Swarms Railroad Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks

Because there was limited access to the fire, officials said more manpower was needed to carry equipment

August 18, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — “It was like a tornadic cloud of smoke,” Annette Sullivan said. “It hovered over the whole place.” Grand Forks Fire Department responded to South 3rd Street and Kittson Avenue just before 6:00a.m. after reports of a fire at the BNSF railroad bridge. “Crews arrived on scene, heavy flames from one of the supports down below, made of…

Grand Forks Railroad Bridge Fire Under Control

Call came in around 6:00 a.m. Friday morning.

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

Annette SullivanGrand Forks, ND — A railroad bridge fire in Grand Forks is under control, according to the Grand Forks Fire Department. The call came into dispatch around 6:00 a.m., Friday morning that the railroad bridge at South 3rd Street and Kittson Avenue was on fire. Investigators are on the scene searching for the cause of the fire. Fire Department…

Millerville Auto Center Goes Up in Flames

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MILLERVILLE, Minn. — Fire has destroyed a business in the small town of Millerville. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters responded to the Millerville Auto Center about 11 p.m. Wednesday. The building was engulfed and later partially collapsed. It’s considered a total loss. No injuries were reported. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will help with the investigation into…

Body Pulled from the Red River After Search for Swimmer in Lindenwood Park

Rescue crews across the FM area spent all day looknig for a man who hasn't returned from the Red River

August 7, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Authorities confirm they have pulled a body from the Red River in Lindenwood Park. His identity is being withheld until family is notified. This, after the man’s friends said they saw him go into the river and not come back. At about 1:30 p.m. crews responded to Lindenwood Park after two people saw a man go into…