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Grafton, Thompson Advance to Region 2 Girls Basketball Final

The Spoilers beat Park River/Fordville-Lankin, while the Tommies took down May-Port CG

February 19, 2019

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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

November 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

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

October 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

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…

Contractor Killed In Freak Accident At Jamestown Landfill

The 65-year-old contractor was working in the landfill when he was struck and run over by a dump truck and payloader

October 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A contractor was killed Saturday afternoon in a freak accident at the Jamestown landfill. The North Dakota Highway Patrol say the 65-year-old contractor was working in the landfill when he was struck and run over by a dump truck and payloader. He was pronounced dead at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. The payloader was trying to push start the…

ND Prep Football Roundup: Central Cass Downs Devils Lake

Lietz records four touchdowns in CC win.

August 31, 2018

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CASSELTON, N.D. — The Central Cass Squirrels took down Devils Lake 39-19. Jonah Lietz had 290 yards and four touchdowns to become the all-time leader. Shanley picked up win number two by shutting out Grafton 49-0. Hillsboro-Central Valley also won via the shutout. the Burros defeated Northern Cass 41-0. Sheyenne steam rolled Legacy 47-7. Century took down Red River 35-6….

Search Continues For Couple Who Abandoned Stolen Pickup During Chase

Authorities are searching for Ryan Schaf and Kayla Ramsrud

July 24, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WALSH COUNTY, N.D. — People in northeastern North Dakota are being told to be on the lookout for two suspects who ran from a chase. Walsh County Sheriff’s Office released snapshots of Ryan Schaf and Kayla Ramsrud. They say the couple was spotted Monday afternoon in a pickup that was stolen Sunday in Nash, near Grafton. The pursuit ended southwest…

Grafton Man Who Ran Stop Sign Dies After Crash

92-year-old Charles Hoenke ran a stop sign just west of Grafton and was hit by a semi

June 27, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, N.D. — An elderly Grafton man has died of injuries after a crash on Tuesday afternoon. The highway patrol says 92-year-old Charles Hoenke ran a stop sign just west of Grafton and was hit by a semi. The crash happened at the intersection of a Walsh County road 6 and State Highway 17. Hoenke was taken to the hospital…

Man Arrested After Armed Standoff In Grafton

The suspect, 31-year old Guadalupe Benavidez, Junior, eventually surrendered without incident.

April 25, 2018

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GRAFTON N.D. (KFGO) – A several hour stand-off in Grafton Tuesday evening. Police responded around 5:30 p.m. to a mobile home on Stewart Drive on the city’s east side on a report of a domestic incident involving a gun. There, a man was reportedly holding several people hostage and had threatened to kill them and police. The regional SWAT team and…

No Travel Advisory Lifted In Grand Forks

Witnesses Tell Us Numerous Vehicles Have Ended Up In The Ditches

March 25, 2018

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE 7:55 P.M. No Travel Advisory LIFTED in the Grand Forks area The North Dakota Department of Transportation along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol have LIFTED a No Travel Advisory for the Grand Forks area. A Travel Alert remains in effect due to snow covered and icy roads and reduced visibility. A Travel Alert remains in effect for…

Boys Basketball: Hillsboro-Central Valley Wins Region 2, Headed Back to State

The Burros round out the Class B state tournament.

March 10, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Hillsboro-Central Valley Burros downed Grafton-St. Thomas 49-37 to win the Region 2 championship. With the win the Burros advance to the Class B state tournament. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Boy’s Basketball, burros, Class B Basketball, Grafton, HCV, HCV Basketball, Hillsboro-Central Valley