investigation

Fargo Fire Crews Investigating Two Apartment Fires

Firefighters had to pull down part of the ceiling to make sure the fire did not extend into the rafters

FARGO, ND — People were forced out of their apartments in the middle of the night after a bathroom ceiling fan fire. The fire was reported around 4 a.m. at 2421 20th Avenue South in Fargo. Firefighters had to pull down part of the ceiling to make sure the fire did not extend into the rafters. Damage was limited to…

FAA Investigating Emergency Landing at Hector International on New Year’s Day

The plane is currently at the Fargo Jet Center and the executive director at Hector says it will need to be repaired

FARGO, ND — The FAA is investigating an emergency landing that happened Monday night at Hector International Airport in Fargo. The plane is currently at the Fargo Jet Center and Hector Executive Director, Shawn Dobberstein, says it will need to be repaired. He says the plane with four people on board was leaving from Moorhead when they encountered landing gear…

Bemidji Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges After House Fire

Crews arrived at the house to flames and heavy smoke

  BEMIDJI, Minn. — A Bemidji man faces charges of attempted murder and arson after a fire near Bemidji. Damian Smith, 20, was arrested at the scene Monday night. Beltrami County deputies say Smith was acting strangely. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of exposure to smoke before he was booked into jail. Crews arrived at the house…

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

  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

  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…

Bismarck Police Release Details Behind Identity of Man Found Frozen Under I-94 Bridge

An autopsy is being conducted

  BISMARCK, ND — A man found dead in subzero temps in Bismarck was not homeless. Police say the frozen body of the 52-year-old man was found near the Missouri River on Saturday, beneath an Interstate 94 bridge. The man’s name or other details about his identity haven’t been released. Police aren’t treating the death as suspicious. An autopsy is…

No Charges Yet, Hennepin County Prosecutors Say They Need More Time in Damond Case

Relatives of Justine Damond say they want to make sure prosecutors are doing everything they can to investigate the fatal shooting

  MINNEAPOLIS — The family of the Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by police say they are supporting the prosecutor who is taking more time to investigate possible charges in the case. Relatives of Justine Damond say they want to make sure prosecutors are doing everything they can to investigate the fatal shooting. Hennepin County prosecutors say they…

BCA Investigating Harmony Inmate’s Death at Minnesota Jail

It happened at about 6:30 on Wednesday evening

  FILLMORE COUNTY, Minn. — Minnesota authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Fillmore County Jail. Thomas Henry, 22, of Harmony, Minnesota died in custody. The sheriff says jail staff and emergency responders found the inmate and attempted to save their life but said they were “unfortunately unsuccessful.” It happened at about 6:30 on Wednesday evening. The…

Claire’s Recalling Makeup Over Asbestos Concerns

The company is launching an investigation and is issuing full refunds to concerned customers

NATIONAL — A teen jewelry and makeup store is pulling products off the shelves after reports of asbestos in its makeup. Claire’s has recalled 17 makeup products in its stores across the nation after the products tested positive for the cancer-causing substance. The discovery was made after a mother sent some of her daughter’s makeup into an independent testing lab…