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Man Wanted After High Speed Chases Finally Arrested In Traill County

Thomas Hibpshman Jr. was also arrested just last month after getting stuck in a drainage ditch north of Harwood

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

TRAILL CO., ND — The man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on chases earlier this week has been captured in Traill County. 38-year-old Thomas Hibpshman Jr. was arrested without incident on Wednesday near Portland. Police say he fled a traffic stop on Monday in East Grand Forks and he was chased into Grand Forks before it was ended. The chase…

Elle Interiors Opens in Grand Forks

The Interior Design shop looks to make home design dreams come true

May 14, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If you are looking to spruce up your home, there’s a new place that can help your design dreams become a reality. Elle Interiors held the grand opening of its first ever location in Grand Forks. The interior designing service is the product of three local women who are passionate about creating one-of-a-kind living spaces for every…

Fire Inside Empty Mobile Home Causes Thousands In Damage

Grand Forks Fire Crews Called Around 10:30 Sunday Night

May 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A fire in an empty mobile home in Grand Forks causes $10,000 in damage. Fire crews were called out around 10:30 Sunday night and found light smoke coming from a window and door of the home. They were able to quickly extinguish the flames. No one was currently living in the home. The cause of the fire…

Man Identified Who Stole Squad Car And Crashed Into Semi

The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra.

May 7, 2019

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) A man is dead after police say he got in a fight with police officers, stole a SUV and crashed into a semi on I-29 in Grand Forks. The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra. Police were checking on Poitra’s welfare at a southside business around 5 pm. Monday when they found out…

Man Dead After Stealing Squad Car, Crashing into Semi in Grand Forks

May 6, 2019

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A man is dead after police say he got in a fight with police officers, stole a squad car and crashed into a semi on Interstate 29 in Grand Forks. Grand Forks Police say they were checking on the welfare of a man around 5:00 Monday night when they found out he had a warrant. While…

Additional Multi-Million Dollar Investment In UAS Program In North Dakota

It includes $28 million in funding for a statewide network that will support drone flights beyond visual line of sight

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford unveils a $33 million investment in UAS technology and infrastructure in North Dakota. He made the presentation at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. It includes $28 million in funding for a statewide network that will support drone flights beyond visual line of sight. An additional $2 million of this funding will provide…

Driver Hits Home in Grand Forks, Attempts to Run Away

the passenger in the car was taken to Altru Hospital for observation, no other injuries were reported

May 4, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A driver hits a house in Grand Forks and then tries to run from the accident. Just after 1:00 this afternoon, police say 22-year-old Preston Zeste of Grand Forks hit the east side of a home on 47th Avenue South and Cherry Street. Zeste and a passenger then attempted to run away. The passenger was taken to…

It’s Time To Recycle Your Old Electronics And Prepare To Toss Your Junk On The Curb

Cleanup Week Begins Monday In FM Metro And The Grand Cities

May 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — It’s time for the annual Electronics Recycling Event in Cass County. People living in Fargo, West Fargo and rural Cass County can recycle televisions, computers and other electronics free of charge. There is a limit of just two items per person. You can drop them off Saturday from 8 to noon at the Solid Waste Facility located at…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves Into Grand Forks Hotel

Police say 30-year-old Michael Kruk has convictions for gross sexual imposition

April 30, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved into the My Place Hotel in Grand Forks. Police say 30-year-old Michael Kruk has convictions for gross sexual imposition. Court records show he raped a ten year old boy he was babysitting in West Fargo when he was a teen. He also inserted his finger into two young boys he…

Massive 3G Ventures Warehouse Fire In Grand Forks Classified As “Undetermined”

The fire marshal's report says one possible cause was the failure of electrical equipment being used in the building

April 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A massive fire last Tuesday night at the 3G Ventures warehouse in Grand Forks has been classified as undetermined. The fire marshal’s investigation was hampered by the structural condition of the building and the excessive amount of damage. High definition images of the building were taken with a drone but the exact cause of the fire could…