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NDSU Students Raise Awareness for Survivors of Sexual Abuse With Kits 4 Kare

Kits 4 Kare is an event to gather donations to make survival kits to give to abuse survivors and to educate students

April 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– NDSU Students are helping sexual assault survivors and trying to prevent sexual abuse on campus. Kits 4 Kare is an event to gather donations to make survival kits to give to abuse survivors and to educate students. People can donate items, learn self–defense and write to survivors. Donations include things like toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, hats and gloves….

Husband Accused Of Killing Wife Out Of Mercy

Authorities went to Harvey Kneifl's apartment at a senior living facility in Woodbury Thursday after he failed to show up in court for his trial on the sexual assault charges.

February 4, 2019

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WOODBURY, Minn. (AP) – A man charged with sexually assaulting children on a school bus is now charged with killing his wife in a St. Paul suburb. Authorities went to Harvey Kneifl’s apartment at a senior living facility in Woodbury Thursday after he failed to show up in court for his trial on the sexual assault charges. Officers discovered the…

Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Nephew 20 Years Ago: “Knew It Probably Wasn’t Right”

Jerome Greenshields of Cleveland, North Dakota is charged with sexual assault and gross sexual imposition

January 30, 2019

TJ Nelson,

STUTSMAN COUNTY, ND — A Stutsman County man is accused of sexually assaulting his nephew nearly 20 years ago. 56-year-old Jerome Greenshields of Cleveland, North Dakota is charged with sexual assault and gross sexual imposition. Court documents say one of his nephews contacted the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department to report the incidents. Greenshields is accused of sexually assaulting his nephew between…

Federal Charges Added Against Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Suspect

The convicted felon had a 12-gauge shotgun during the crime

December 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, MN — A federal indictment has charged 39-year-old Anthony Randklev of Pelican Rapids with illegally possessing a firearm. The charge is the result of a July 22 incident in which Randklev is already charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a rural Fergus Falls woman. The convicted felon had a 12-gauge shotgun during the crime. He faces a mandatory minimum…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves To South Fargo

Michael Jans was convicted of gross sexual imposition in Burleigh County

November 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved into 103 22nd Street South in Fargo. 29-year-old Michael Jans was convicted of gross sexual imposition in Burleigh County. The victims were three 14 year old females. Jans was also convicted in 2008 of sexual assault in Burleigh County. His victim was a 15 year old female. He is a lifetime…

Author Jon Krakauer Draws Packed Crowd at Concordia

He spoke about his best-selling book, "Missoula"

November 14, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students packed the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia to hear from author Jon Krakauer. Krakauer spoke about his best–selling book, Missoula, which shares the experience of five victims of sexual assault. He is also the author of books Into the Wild and Where Men Win Glory. Krakauer received the Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of…

Otter Tail County Officer Cleared After Shooting At Kidnapping Suspect

Anthony Randklev was captured after abducting and sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman near Fergus Falls in July

October 30, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Clay County Attorney’s office has cleared an Otter Tail County deputy of any wrong-doing for firing his weapon during the pursuit of Anthony Randklev. Officials determined that the actions of Deputy Zachary Eiferts were justified and that he acted in the defense of others. Randklev was captured after abducting and sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman near Fergus…

Second Of Three Alexandria Kidnapping Suspects Pleads Guilty

Joshua Holby of Carlos will be sentenced in January and is expected to serve more than seven years in prison

September 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Joshua Holby, 31, Carlos, MinnesotaDOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn.– One of three men involved in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an Alexandria teenager has pleaded guilty. 31-year-old Joshua Holby of Carlos pleaded guilty to kidnapping in the August 2017 case. He’ll be sentenced in January and is expected to serve more than seven years in prison. Holby and two other men were…

Glyndon Police Investigate Burglary and Sexual Assault

The family was asleep but a parent woke up and confronted the intruder in the kitchen, who fled the home.

September 7, 2018

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GLYNDON, MINN. (KFGO) – Glyndon Police Chief Mike Cline tells KFGO News, a man broke into a mobile home shortly after 1 a.m. Friday and during the burglary, a minor was sexually assaulted. The family was asleep but a parent woke up and confronted the intruder in the kitchen, who fled the home. Cline says a perimeter was set up…

Lyft Driver Accused of Sexually Assaulting Passenger

Corey Wickman of Mandan, who also goes by Corey Wickham, is charged with gross sexual imposition by force

August 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A Lyft driver is accused of sexually assaulting a woman using the service in Mandan. 39-year-old Corey Wickman of Mandan, who also goes by Corey Wickham, is charged with assaulting a woman he picked up at Lonesome Dove bar early Saturday. The woman told police Wickman stopped her from opening the car door when they arrived at…