Barnesville, MN Wins the 6th Annual Town of the Year
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I-29 between Manvel & Grafton closed due to flooding
NORTH DAKOTA – Part of Interstate 29 in the northern valley is closed because of flooding. Lanes in both direction from the Manvel to Grafton exits are inaccessible. You’re asked to use Highway 81 north to Grafton and turn east on state Highway 17 to get to I-29. Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson put pictures of rising waters in his district,…
Man Found Guilty In Daughter’s Death
Steven Aune was accused of shooting his 36-year old daughter during a family argument.
GRAFTON, N.D. (KFGO) – A jury has found an Adams man guilty of manslaughter. Steven Aune was accused of shooting his 36-year old daughter during a family argument. Aune was originally charged with murder. The defense argued that the shooting was not an intentional act. The victim was transported to a Park River hospital where she died. The court has…
Grafton Woman Killed, Man Hurt In Motorcycle Crash
tried to avoid colliding with another vehicle on Highway 18
GRAFTON, N.D. — A woman is dead and a man is seriously hurt after the motorcycle they were riding tipped over and threw both to the ground. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the accident happened at 4:20 p.m. Saturday near Grafton. The driver, 50-year-old James Olafson of Edinburg, tried to avoid colliding with another vehicle on Highway 18. His passenger,…
UPDATE: Man Who Fled Traffic Stop Near Grafton Turns Himself In
Julio Mendoza was last seen wearing blue jean shorts and a red shirt
UPDATE – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Julio Mendoza turned himself in Monday night at the Walsh County Law Enforcement Center. He has been charged with driving while license revoked and fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer GRAFTON, N.D. — Authorities search a Campbell Farms warehouse near Grafton after a man runs from a highway patrol traffic…
Walsh County Man Charged With Murder
Steven Aune was arrested Wednesday after shooting a 36-year-old woman at his home near Adams, North Dakota
ADAMS, ND — A woman is dead and a family member is behind bars in Walsh County and charged with her murder. 65-year-old Steven Aune was arrested Wednesday after shooting a 36-year-old woman at his home near Adams, North Dakota, near Grafton. The sheriff was called and said Aune was suicidal and had a gun. The victim was taken to the…
Grafton, ND Town of the Week 2-19-19
Grafton spoiled Dilworth’s chances of winning Town of the Week in true spoiler fashion. Categories: Town Of The Week Tags: Grafton, TOWN OF THE WEEK
Grafton, Thompson Advance to Region 2 Girls Basketball Final
The Spoilers beat Park River/Fordville-Lankin, while the Tommies took down May-Port CG
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Each of the better seeds have advanced in the North Dakota Region 2 girls basketball tournament. Top-seeded Grafton knocked off 4-seed Park River/Fordville-Lankin in Tuesday’s semifinal 56-45. Two-seed Thompson, looking to repeat as Region 2 champs, held off 3-seed May-Port CG 59-48. The Tommies and Spoilers play for a state tournament berth on Thursday night at…
House And Garage Lost In Fire South of Grafton
Crews from Minto and Grafton responded to the fire
WARSAW, N.D. — Firefighters spent hours battling a fire that destroyed a house and garage in Warsaw, south of Grafton. Crews from Minto and Grafton responded to the fire. They remained on scene through the afternoon putting out hot spots. Two adults and several children got out safely. The parents were trying to put out the fire when crews arrived on…
Contractor Killed In Freak Accident At Landfill Is Identified
Danny Howard Was Run Over By A Dump Truck And Payloader Saturday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the contractor killed in a freak accident at the Jamestown landfill. The patrol says 65-year-old Danny Howard of Grand Forks was working at the landfill Saturday afternoon when a dump truck being pushed by a payloader ran over him. Officials say the payloader was attempting to push start the unoccupied dump…
