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Man Injured in Douglas County Rollover

The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened around 8:45 Saturday night near Carlos, Minnesota

October 14, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

CARLOS, Minn. — One man is injured during a rollover in Douglas County. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened around 8:45 Saturday night near Carlos. Sixty-three-year-old Michael Allen from Alexandria was traveling southbound on Highway 29 when his SUV went off the road and into the ditch. The vehicle rolled and hit a tree. Allen was taken to the…

New Information on Amber Simonson’s Abduction: How Police Caught Her Alleged Kidnapper

The Otter Tail Sheriff confirmed 39 year old Anthony Randklev of Pelican Rapids entered Amber Simonson's house armed from a unlocked basement door around 2 pm Sunday

July 23, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — New information about the Fergus Falls woman abducted from her home shows the man police say took her led officer on a chase before his arrest. The Otter Tail Sheriff confirmed 39-year-old Anthony Randklev of Pelican Rapids entered Amber Simonson’s house armed from a unlocked basement door around 2 pm Sunday. Authorities say he forcibly took…

“Spirit Ride” Honors First Responder Roadside Deaths

Advocates want drivers to slow down or move over when they see first responders and tow truck drivers on scene

June 14, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — When you think of first responders, police, fire and EMS usually come to mind. Another group risking their lives is tow truck drivers working on highways. A cross–country campaign called “Spirit Ride” is raising awareness as it passes through Detroit Lakes. “We’re here to help the community, we’re not here to be in a like that,” James…

Staying Safe in a Crash on the Highway

Some say it's best to not get out of your car

May 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One of the first things people do when they get into an accident on the highway is get out of their car. “They want to get away from the damage, they want to make sure they’re ok, it’s a panic situation,” said Sgt. Tim Coughlin with the North Dakota State Highway Patrol (NDSHP). But even for state troopers,…

Body Found in Ditch Near Grand Forks

Man is Currently Unidentified

April 21, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks County Sherriff’s Office found a male’s body outside of city limits early Saturday morning. Authorities say the body was discovered in a ditch off of highway 2, just west of the Walmart in Grand Forks. He was taken to UND Pathology for an autopsy but the cause of death is currently unknown. The identity…

Drivers Urged to Be Cautious in Winter Storm

Travelers should plan ahead of time for safety

March 30, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — With the winter storm this weekend, drivers are recommended to be extra cautious when out on the road. There is expected to be increasing traffic throughout the holiday weekend. Travelers should pay attention to weather forecasts and other information. Officials urge people not to put their personal schedules ahead of safety. They say there have been fewer…

Cattle Trailer Rollover Near Oberon, North Dakota

The semi was traveling from Rugby when it rolled on Highway 281

March 13, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

OBERON, N.D. — A semi hauling cattle was traveling from Rugby, North Dakota when it rolled into the ditch. It happened three miles north of Oberon along Highway 281 around 7:30 Tuesday morning. The trailer was hauling nearly 70 head of cattle. Area ranchers helped transport them to Devils Lake to be looked over for any injuries. The driver of…

Fort Totten Teen Facing DUI After Crashes with Devils Lake Police Vehicles

The teen from Fort Totten was not hurt but he is facing a charge of driving under the influence

January 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DEVILS LAKE, ND — It’s not the best start to 2018 for a 15-year-old teen in Devils Lake. He backed into two parked Devils Lake Police Department patrol vehicles. A highway patrol trooper says the teen then spun out while trying to back out again and hit another car, pushing it into a fence. All three vehicles have minor…

Authorities Release Cause of Death of Teen Found on Road Near Yankton

His death is still under investigation

January 1, 2018

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YANKTON, SD — Authorities are releasing new details on the discovery of a body found on Highway 81 near Yankton on Christmas Eve. They say 18-year-old Justin Arcoren died of blunt force injuries to his head and chest after being hit by a vehicle about four miles north of Yankton. Arcoren’s body was found early in the morning and…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Vehicle Involved in Crash

Shortly before 10 this morning, a trooper responded to a crash on I-29 north of the Main Avenue exit

December 28, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, ND — Icy roads led to several crashes in the area this morning, one involving a North Dakota Highway Patrol vehicle. Shortly before 10 this morning, a trooper responded to a crash on I-29 north of the Main Avenue exit. While assisting with the crash, another vehicle spun out of control, hitting the trooper’s squad car. The North Dakota…