LURE

Scheels’ Fish Fest Kicks Off

Fishing season is just around the corner for Minnesotans.

FARGO, N.D. – The Minnesota fishing opener is just a couple weeks away, and Scheels will be holding their annual Fish Fest for next two weekends. Anglers will be able to meet with fishing industry experts to learn the latest tips and tricks when dropping their lines in the water. Scheels is also awarding prizes worth a grand total of…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Man Dressed as Bunny Trying to Lure Children

Officers responded to the 800 block of 43rd Street North

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are investigating after children reported a man dressed in a bunny costume approached them and tried to get them into his van. Officers responded to the 800 block of 43rd Street North. Two children say they were approached by a man in a white bunny costume who asked them if they wanted…

Asst. Principal of Bemidji Middle School Allegedly Used Snapchat, Facebook to Lure Teens

Brandon Bjerknes, 34, is charged with two counts of solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct

BEMIDJI, Minn. — The assistant principal of Bemidji Middle School has been arrested after authorities say he was contacting children on social media accounts posing as a 13-year-old male. Brandon Bjerknes, 34, is charged with two counts of solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct. Bjerknes is accused of creating a fake Facebook profile named “Brett Larson” and was engaging…