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Grand Opening Set for Grand Forks’ Chick-fil-A

The line for the promotion opens at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, October 11

October 3, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The grand opening for North Dakota’s first Chick-fil-A is set. The doors will open at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 12th at 3230 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks. The franchise owner, Guy Wentink, will award a free year supply of Chick-fil-A to the first 100 adults in line that morning. The line for the…

Police Nab Suspect After Attempted Robbery at Grand Forks C-Store

It is unclear if he had a weapon

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man is behind bars after attempting to rob Cenex on Gateway Drive. Police said 22-year-old Robert Smith Jr. entered the store around 3:45 this afternoon and demanded money. The clerk refused and Smith fled. It is unclear if he had a weapon. Employees followed Smith and he was arrested by officers a few…

Grand Forks Air Force Base Plays Vital Role in National Security

Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp met with Colonel Benjamin Spencer, Commander of the 319th Air base Wing

September 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven are working together to make sure Grand Forks Air Force Base continues to play a vital role in protecting national security. The senators met with Colonel Benjamin Spencer, Commander of the 319th Air base Wing. They reviewed base operations and talked about the renovations of a building for Customs and Border Patrol…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves to Grand Forks

He has two convictions for Gross Sexual Imposition in 2003

September 26, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Police department wants to warn the community of a high risk sex offender that moved to town. Juan DeLeon, 30, moved from Valley City to 18 North Washington Street where he is living in the basement apartment. He has two convictions for Gross Sexual Imposition in 2003. Authorities say he engaged in a…

Man Arrested For Drunk Driving After Crashing Into Stop Light

Police Want To Talk To Witnesses

September 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into a stop light. The crash happened around 12:30 Sunday morning on the corner of South Washington Street and 32nd Avenue. Police say 36-year-old Joshua Vistad was checked out on scene and placed under arrest for DUI. Police want to talk to anyone who may…

Police Clarify Details on a Standoff with a Teenager in Grand Forks

Officers said the SWAT team was not involved despite other media reports

September 23, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Officers in Grand Forks are clearing up details about a standoff with a potentially armed teenager Friday afternoon. They said despite other media reports, the SWAT team was not involved. At around noon, they said the teenager left school and went inside a family member’s home at the Valley Ho Mobile Home Park. Officers said there…

Warrant Scam Hits Grand Forks Area

If you receive such a call hang up and contact the sheriff's office

September 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The warrant scam has hit Grand Forks. The sheriff’s office has received several calls about people being contacted by an individual claiming to be Lt. Gary Grove. The caller claims there is a warrant out for the person’s arrest for skipping jury duty and instructs them to get a money card. The sheriff’s office says…

Body of Woman Missing for More Than 30 Years Found

Shirley Whetter's skeletal remains were discovered by a boater in the Red River

September 16, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Skeletal remains found in the Red River are confirmed to be that of a woman who has been missing more than 30 years. DNA tests show the body is Shirley Whetter, a woman who went missing in 1984. Her remains were found on the east bank by a boater near the Higdem Township on June 10th….

Two Men Arrested After Breaking Into House And Firing Shots

Suspects Were Located In An Apartment Near UND

September 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Two men are in custody after breaking into a house in Grand Forks and firing weapons. It happened in the noon hour in the 500 block of Circle Drive West. Police say 19-year-old Joe Melvin and 18-year-old Fahad Hussein startled the homeowner and fired shots as they fled. They fired additional rounds at the homeowner and…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves to New Location in Grand Forks

He is required to register as a sex offender for life

September 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender is on the move in Grand Forks. Authorities say Anthony Rolland has moved from North Washington Street to 802 5th Street North apartment 4. Rolland has two convictions for Gross Sexual Imposition. He sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in 2001 and engaged in sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl in 2003….