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Moorhead Police Investigating Theft of Movie Prop Money

The fake money resembles real currency but it doesn't have security features and it feels like paper

March 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some movie prop money could be circulating in the metro after it was stolen from a National Guard recruiting table at MSUM. This is a picture of the actual stack of fake $100 bills that was taken on Tuesday afternoon. The fake money resembles real currency but it doesn’t have security features and it feels like…

ND Lawmakers Debating on Reduced Funding for Homeless Shelters

The state Legislature has given $2 million and $1.5 million the past two years in one-time funding for the North Dakota Homeless Grant

March 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Lawmakers are considering reducing funding for homeless shelters around North Dakota. The state Legislature has given $2 million and $1.5 million the past two years in one-time funding for the North Dakota Homeless Grant. This year, the grant will probably not exceed $300,000. April Fairfield of the North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People says the cuts…

One Arrested in High Speed Chase Through Four Counties

ZACHARY ROCHERS, 25, IS facing multiple charges including fleeing, assault, reckless driving and possession of a stolen vehicle

March 27, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man led authorities on a high speed chase through four counties Monday morning. The chase stretched from Moorhead to Detroit Lakes. At about one o’clock Monday morning, police responded to a burglary-in-progress at a home in the Tessa Terrance development in South Moorhead. Police followed tire marks to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead where they spotted 25-year-old Zachary Rogers….

Four Males Arrested in Alleged Robbery in Casselton

They say the alleged victim and the suspects knew each other

March 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASSELTON, N.D. — An alleged robbery in progress just after midnight in Casselton turned out to be an incident involving drugs. Cass County deputies arrested three adults and one juvenile on drug charges. They say the alleged victim and the suspects knew each other. Arrested were 23-year-old Trevin Tate of Mayville, 20-year-old Jacob Devine of Grand Forks and 18-year-old…

Woodley Takes Plea Deal in DAPL Case

If a judge approves the deal, Woodley will not serve any jail time but will serve one year of unsupervised probation and forfeit $500 bond

March 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. — One of the most famous Dakota Access pipeline protesters has reached a plea deal. Actress Shailene Woodley has agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. She was scheduled to stand trial this Friday. If a judge approves the deal, Woodley will not serve any jail time but will serve one year of unsupervised probation…

Fargo Police Connect with the Community over Cups of Cocoa

Officers dedicated a few hours of their day to play games with the community

March 25, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Police officers took a break from patrolling the streets and spent some down time with the community. Fargo officers hosted Cocoa with a Cop, visiting with families and friends. Movies, coloring and games were set up alongside tables stocked with cookies and cocoa. Officers say this event gives them a chance to bond with people in the…

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

March 24, 2017

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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…

Grand Forks Police Identify Body Found in Ice

Authorities say 31-year-old Donald Campbell was found in a block of ice near the downtown railroad bridge on Wednesday

March 24, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police Grand Forks identified the body of a Cando man found partially frozen in ice in the Red River. Authorities say 31-year-old Donald Campbell was found in a block of ice near the downtown railroad bridge on Wednesday. A passerby found him and called police. Authorities say they do not suspect foul play and there is…

Minneapolis Man Arrested in Early Morning Armed Robbery in Grand Forks

They say Hussein left the store with the cash and was tracked down by K9 units a few blocks away

March 23, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Minneapolis man is in custody after an early morning armed robbery in Grand Forks. Police say 27-year-old Salam Hussein walked into the Payday Express located at 1017 South Washington Street just before 8:30 this morning, showed a gun to an employee and demanded money. They say Hussein left the store with the cash and…

Three Arrested After Moorhead Traffic Stop

Police say they ran a routine registration check on a vehicle and it came back as stolen

March 23, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Fort Totten man is in custody after a traffic stop in Moorhead. James Graywater, 44, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, driving without a license and possession of an open bottle. Police say they ran a routine registration check on a vehicle and it came back as stolen. Two passengers in the vehicle…