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One Dead, One Hospitalized in West Fargo Fentanyl Spill

West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call of a fentanyl exposure

April 28, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo police are in the process of investigating a fatal fentanyl exposure. West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call for help. When police arrived on scene, they found two males who were unresponsive. After life-saving measures were attempted, one male was transported to the hospital and the second…

BCI Investigating Inmate Death in Grand Forks

The man was found unresponsive in his cell before being taken to a hospital

April 27, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — An investigation into the death of an inmate at Grand Forks County Correctional Center is underway. Nathan Dogskin, 45, was found unresponsive in his cell and taken to Altru where he died last Saturday. The North Dakota BCI is investigating the circumstances surround his death. Dogskin was in jail after his probation for failing to…

Wells County Sheriff Resigns, Deputies Fired

The state's attorney says an investigation is underway

April 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WELLS COUNTY, ND — The sheriff of Wells County, North Dakota has abruptly resigned. Johnny Lawson says he stepped down for personal reasons. The county commission has also fired his two deputies. The state’s attorney says an investigation is underway. Lawson has asked people to pray for himself and his family as they continue on to new adventures. Sheriff’s…

Garfield, Minnesota Home Damaged in Fire

The garage and vehicle inside were both lost

April 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GARFIELD, Minn. — Fire spreads from a garage into a house, causing extensive damage. It happened at 9170 Blue Jay Way Northwest in Garfield, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Authorities say the fire consumed the upper floor of the house and caused extensive damage to the main and lower floors. The garage and vehicle inside were both lost. The fire is…

Becker County Authorities Investigate Detroit Lakes Shooting

They found 60-year-old Terry Tyge suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg

April 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A rural Detroit Lakes man is in a Fargo hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office got a report of a man being shot in the leg around 10 o’clock last night at 15356 East Munson Drive. They found 60-year-old Terry Tyge suffering from a gunshot wound to his…

Spearfish Fire Investigators: Exact Cause of Fatal Fire Unknown

Investigators say the exact cause can't be determined

April 21, 2017

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SPEARFISH, S.D. — It’s been 20 days since five children died in a house fire in Spearfish and investigators said they may never know how the blaze started. Fire officials said the fire started in a corner of the house’s porch where a metal trash can was being used to collect ash and hot coals from a fireplace, however…

Fargo Police are Investigating a Theft of Money

An unknown amount of money was taken from a counter at Luna in South Fargo

April 21, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO N.D. — Fargo police are investigating a theft at a local restaurant. They said they were called to Luna located at the 1500 block of University Drive South just after 10 o’clock Thursday night. Police said witnesses saw a person run into the restaurant, which was in the middle of closing, grab a money bag off the counter and…

Firefighter Has Minor Injuries After Fire at J.R. Simplot Plant in Grand Forks

The cause of the fire is under investigation

April 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A fire and explosion in a piece of equipment at J.R. Simplot in Grand Forks slightly injured a firefighter this morning. “Crews were able to extinguish it rather quickly,” said Captain Darren Schimke. “In the process of that there was a minor explosion. No injuries were caused from that explosion. Some of the fire did spread…

Authorities Identify Moorhead Man who Died in Duplex Fire

His adult daughter was home at the time and was treated and released

April 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Authorities have finally released the name of a man killed in a duplex fire last Friday in Moorhead. Phillip Skatvold, 68, died in the fire at 2422 Country Club Parkway. His adult daughter was home at the time and was treated and released. A third person in the house at the time of the fire is…

Investigation Continues into Hunting Homicide Near Little Falls

They returned to the property near Little Falls where Terrence Brisk was shot and killed last November and found additional evidence

April 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORRISON COUNTY, Minn. — Investigators are hoping new evidence will catch the killer of a deer hunter. They returned to the property near Little Falls where Terrence Brisk was shot and killed last November and found additional evidence. It has been turned over to the BCA for analysis. Brisk was shot while hunting alone. Officials say initial evidence was found…