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Former Minneapolis Police Chief’s Severance Proposal Released

The proposal still requires city council approval

September 1, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The severance proposal for the former Minneapolis police chief who resigned under pressure from the city’s mayor has been released. The deal for ex-Chief Janee Harteau includes $183,000 in severance pay and 12 months of health and dental benefits. The proposal still requires city council approval. The deal also states neither Harteau nor the city can…

Reward for Information on Missing Alexandria Teen Increased

Block has been missing for 25 days

September 1, 2017

Site Staff,

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Authorities say the reward for a missing Alexandria teen was raised thanks to an anonymous donor. The reward for 15-year-old Jasmine Block’s safe return is now $7,000 after someone added $5,000. Block has been missing for 25 days. Investigators are still searching property and talking with people in the area to find leads. Anyone with information is…

Thank You, Community! Dilworth Police Sending Second Trailer of Donated Supplies to Houston

People who want to donate more items to the station still have time

August 31, 2017

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DILWORTH, Minn. — When police in Dilworth began accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey victims, they expected to fill only one trailer. Officers said they got so many donations, the department is now sending down two trailers full of supplies. In less than two days, thousands of donated items from across the metro began to fill their trailers. They’ve been getting…

North Dakota, Minnesota Law Enforcement Begin Distracted Driving Campaign

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year and troopers want to enhance safety on the highways.

August 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — Troopers and other officers will be saturating North Dakota and Minnesota starting tomorrow. Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year and troopers want to enhance safety on the highways. They will focus on I-94 and Highway 2 in North Dakota. Their border-to-border enforcement effort is in conjunction with the Montana Highway…

Grand Forks Man Arrested for Pointing Gun During Road Rage Incident

Police found the suspect's vehicle in the 2100 block of North 42nd Street

August 30, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A man with a gun was arrested after a road rage incident in Grand Forks. Police arrested 29-year-old Justin Tolpingrud after the driver of another vehicle says he pointed a handgun at him. It happened in the 2700 block of Gateway Drive. Police found the suspect’s vehicle in the 2100 block of North 42nd Street. Tolpingrud…

Dilworth Police Officers Hauling Donated Supplies to Harvey Victims in Texas

Police Chief Ty Sharpe says bottled water, diapers, groceries, pet food and Walmart gift cards are among the items being accepted

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. — Two people from the Dilworth Police Department plan to take a truck and trailer of supplies to Texas to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. It’s parked at Walmart in Dilworth and it’s filling up fast. Police Chief Ty Sharpe says bottled water, diapers, groceries, pet food and Walmart gift cards are among the items being accepted. Non-perishable…

Grand Forks Police Issue Warning on Fentanyl Laced Heroin

None of the overdoses have been fatal but all required life saving measures and medical attention

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are warning the public about a dangerous drug that is circulating in the city. They believe heroin laced with fentanyl is responsible for at least four overdoses since Sunday. None of the overdoses have been fatal but all required life saving measures and medical attention. Police say there could be other…

Grand Forks Police Searching for Suspect in Hammer Attack

The suspect is a white male, 6' and weighs 165 lbs

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police are looking for a man who robbed a man and hit him in the head with a hammer. Police were called to the 1100 block of 24th Avenue South just before 11 o’clock last night. Authorities say they victim told them he was outside when an acquaintance approached him, hit him with…

Greywind’s Father Thanks Community, Police During Prayer Service at Mickelson Field

Here in Fargo, people are gathered at Mickelson Field for a prayer service

August 28, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Two public remembrances are being held tonight to remember the short life of Savanna Greywind. Members of Spirit Lake held a prayer vigil at Turtle Mountain High School’s football field in Belcourt. Here in Fargo, people are gathered at Mickelson Field for a prayer service. KVRR’s Nick Broadway was there and talked with supporters and family members….

Savanna Greywind Tipline Brings In 150 Tips

Pregnant Fargo Woman Went Missing One Week Ago

August 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Investigators continue to work through the weekend following up on leads from the public and evidence gathered so far. Police in Fargo have received approximately 150 tips from the public since Friday when the tip line went active. Investigators have followed up on many and the remaining tips have been prioritized for follow up. Police continue to…