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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 28 (from laksa113)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa028.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.valleynewslive.com/news/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.valleynewslive.com/news/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/news\/","crawl_time":1776168700,"first_indexed_time":1536956769,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,valleynewslive!www,\/news\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10826564337434627428","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Valley News Live | News | Fargo, ND","meta_descriptions":[""],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Isadora Wengel Investigation\nVNL Investigates\nRegional\nNational\nInternational\nEntertainment\nEconomy\nEducation\nEnvironment\nHealth\nPolice Week\nPrice Watch\nScience\nCountdown to 47\nState Politics\nTechnology\nValley Ag\nHonor Flight\nWhistleblower Hotline\nNews\nFamily and friends remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes at Detroit Lakes memorial\nUpdated: 9 hours ago\n|\nBy\nSydney Zatz\nFamily and friends gathered Monday night to remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes, who was killed during a murder-suicide in rural Becker County last month.\nNews\nAttorney speaks out in lawsuit against Fargo restaurant alleging racial harassment, wage theft\nUpdated: 9 hours ago\n|\nBy\nBobby Falat\nKorey Lee Peterson filed a civil complaint on April 2 in Cass County District Court against Taste of Philly Development Company, Inc.\nNews\nFinal segment of 32nd Avenue South construction begins Wednesday\nUpdated: 10 hours ago\n|\nBy\nErick George\nRoad will close from University Drive to Red River starting April 15.\nNews\nFargo officers rally behind interim chief, but commission rejects fast-track hire\nUpdated: 12 hours ago\n|\nBy\nEthan Kramer\nand\nErick George\nPolice department speaks out in support of Travis Stefonowicz during tense city commission meeting.\nNews\nFrom drop-off to lockdown: Parents rush to Horace school after shooting\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n|\nBy\nKortney Lockey\nParents describe tense wait as officers search for suspect.\nNews\nValley City Man Found Dead in Rural Barnes County\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n|\nBy\nSteve Urness\nThe search for Mark Korf ended tragically after law enforcement, family members, and friends on Monday, April 13th found his lifeless body in a remote area.\nNews\nMinot mom pushes for stricter childcare laws after son’s injury\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n|\nBy\nKyona Rivera\nA Minot mother is pushing for stricter childcare laws after she says her son faced multiple bites from other children at a licensed daycare center.\nNews\nMinot man facing charges after leading officials on vehicle pursuit in Grand Forks\nUpdated: 16 hours ago\n|\nBy\nGracie Jackson\nA Minot man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly led deputies on a vehicle pursuit that ended in field east of Grand Forks\nNews\nGrand Forks man accused of driving drunk and high on inhalants, fleeing crash scene\nUpdated: 17 hours ago\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nWilliam King, 35, faces a felony reckless endangerment charge and five misdemeanors following a late-night traffic stop April 10.\nNews\nValley Middle School in Grand Forks responds to Snapchat threats\nUpdated: 18 hours ago\n|\nBy\nValley News Live Staff\nIf you have verified information to share, you are encouraged to report it to the Grand Forks Police Department.\nRegional Satellite & Radar\nNews\n9-Year-Old airlifted after dirt bike accident near Ashby\nUpdated: 19 hours ago\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nChild Was Unconscious for Several Minutes Before Being Flown to Fargo for Treatment\nNews\nSuspect arrested in shooting that locked down three Horace schools\nUpdated: 21 hours ago\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nand\nEthan Kramer\nVictim and suspect are coworkers; no students or staff involved\nNews\n‘Maybe it was me’: Woman charged decades after newborn found dead on college campus\nUpdated: 21 hours ago\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nand\nAnna Ballweber\nDNA evidence collected decades after a newborn’s body was discovered on a North Dakota college campus has led to a murder charge against a 65-year-old woman\nNews\nBarnes County officials to announce charge in 1981 Valley City cold case\nUpdated: 23 hours ago\n|\nBy\nPhillip Schlies\nTonya Duffy will announce a formal charge filed in a 1981 cold case during a press conference Monday morning.\nNews\nUPDATE: Police confirm missing Fargo woman located\nUpdated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nEthan Kramer\nHaylee was last seen Saturday, April 11, at 9 p.m. in south Fargo.\nNews\nThree injured in overnight shooting in Belcourt\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nJoe Skurzewski\nThree people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a house party late Friday night in Belcourt, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.\nNews\nFive injured in side-by-side rollover crash in Ransom County\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nEthan Kramer\nThe crash happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE, about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott, the Highway Patrol said.\nNews\nMissing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nEthan Kramer\nValley City Police Department located the vehicle in the river near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive on the evening of April 10.\nNews\nFargo man faces felony terrorizing charge after West Fargo domestic violence incident\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC\n|\nBy\nBobby Falat\nCourt documents allege Nordick took the victim’s phone to prevent her from calling police and blocked a bedroom doorway to stop her from leaving.\nNews\nSearch continues this weekend for missing Wahpeton man last seen in Valley City\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM UTC\n|\nBy\nErick George\nFamily organizing search parties Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ashtabula and along I-94\nIsadora Wengel Investigation\nNew warrants in Wengel murder case reveal Hite’s phone activity, contradicting his story to police\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM UTC\n|\nBy\nBobby Falat\nSearch Warrants found a Quora Digest notification on Hite’s phone containing a snippet of a post that appeared to contradict his account of the breakup.\nNews\nErhard man arrested after using fork to hot-wire UTV, then taking it on a pursuit, court documents say\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nRenee Nygren\nCourt documents say early Friday morning, Otter Tail County Deputies took a report that 44-year-old Justin Sheridan had hot-wired one of his family member’s UTV that was in their garage.\nNews\n“Knot” your average kid: 12-year-old Fargo boy bakes up own pretzel business\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nAnna Ballweber\nConnor Arbach has turned his family kitchen into a pretzel business, selling his own seasoned flavors at local events.\nNews\nFargo restaurant faces lawsuit alleging racial harassment, wage theft\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nKorey Peterson’s lawsuit against Taste of Philly alleges more than 1,000 unpaid overtime hours and a hostile work environment.\nNews\nMan with gun arrested along I-94 in Fargo\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nRenee Nygren\nAfter 1:00pm Friday afternoon, officers with the Fargo Police Department were called to the 1300 block of 21st Ave. S. for a report of a man trespassing with a gun.\nNews\nFargo Public Schools tighten prom rules to current high school students\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nKortney Lockey\nOnly enrolled high school students in good standing may attend.\nNews\nOne hurt after vehicle overturns in Fargo collision\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nKortney Lockey\nOfficers cited John Garza for careless driving.\nNews\nSheriff announces bid for third term in Mahnomen County\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDesarae Kohrs\nSheriff Josh Guenther is officially running for a third term.\nNews\nFargo Chamber to host April 21 Mayoral Debate at Fargo Theatre\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nKortney Lockey\nChamber to host free mayoral forum April 21.\nNews\nVeteran and White Earth Lieutenant announces bid for Mahnomen County sheriff\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDesarae Kohrs\nDustin Anderson has announced his candidacy for Mahnomen County sheriff in the 2026 election.\nNews\nFree school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nMary Steurer\nTogether For School Meals coalition turned in more than 57,000 signatures.\nNews\nI-29 construction near Hillsboro starts Monday\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nOne lane in each direction from mile markers 101-111 through fall\nNews\nFargo man facing charges after allegedly abusing pregnant woman\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nGracie Jackson\nA Fargo man, previously charged with child abuse is facing new charges after he allegedly abused a pregnant woman.\nNews\nCommunity rallies around man who lost wife and daughter\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nKortney Lockey\nCampaign seeks help with medical bills and funeral expenses.\nNews\nNorth Dakota woman sentenced to 40 years for leading multi-state drug ring\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nJessica Trottier led a multi-state operation involving more than 45 kilograms of meth and at least 25 co-conspirators\nNews\nUND Fighting Hawks fall to Wisconsin in Frozen Four Semifinal\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC\n|\nBy\nBobby Falat\nand\nMakena Wright\nThe loss ends UND’s run at a national title, the program’s 23rd Frozen Four appearance in its history.\nNews\nTurnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police Department\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC\n|\nBy\nChris Larson\nFargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is calling on her fellow commissioners to appoint the interim Fargo Police Department chief to the full-time role.\nNews\nCrookston School Board votes to close Washington Elementary\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM UTC\n|\nBy\nErick George\nThe Crookston School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to close Washington Elementary and consolidate resources to Highland Elementary.\nNews\nWest Fargo Community High School sets graduation record\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nSydney Zatz\nWest Fargo Community High School had 51 students earn their diplomas during the 2024-25 school year, breaking the school’s previous record of 40 graduates.\nNews\nSecond community search underway for missing Wahpeton man\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nAnna Ballweber\nThey're fanning out around Valley City today in a “divide and conquer” search for missing 73-year-old, Alfred Odden.\nNews\nAs retirement nears, Sheriff reflects on decades-old cold case\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nKortney Lockey\nGlander steps down still seeking answers in Wolf Lake fire.\nNews\nSpirit Lake man reaches federal plea deal in basement assault case\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nEric Hunt accused of holding woman in basement, beating her for days\nNews\nNDDOT warns public about scam text going around\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nMichael Anhalt\nScammers are sending texts claiming you have an unpaid parking ticket. The text threatens to suspend your license, send the violation to a collection company and raise insurance rates by more than 100%.\nNews\nFarming community continue to deal with mental health crisis\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nMichael Anhalt\nFarming communities have faced mental health concerns for generations, fueled by the farm crisis of the 1980s and rising farm bankruptcies since 2019.\nNews\nPREVIEW: UND faces Wisconsin in Frozen Four\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDuke Schindler\nIt’s been 10 years since UND hockey last put skates on ice in the Frozen Four, and 10 years since their last NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship.\nNews\nJamestown man faces felony after admitting to downloading child sex abuse material\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nInvestigators say Kerry Helton admitted to paying for and downloading hundreds of illegal images.\nNews\nShots fired inside Moorhead home strike neighboring house, lead to felony charges\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDevin Fry\nResident claimed he believed intruders were inside; officers found no one\nNews\nEssentia Health urges early sports physicals for student-athletes\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nDesarae Kohrs\nIn North Dakota, physicals done on or after April 15 are good for the following school year.\nNews\nBlack bear sighting in North Fargo\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM UTC\n|\nBy\nAlix Larsen\nThe Fargo Police Department is asking people to use caution in North Fargo.\nNews\nHonor Flight adds fifth flight to reduce 900-person waitlist\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM UTC\n|\nBy\nSydney Zatz\nThe Veterans Honor Flight of ND\/MN has added a fifth flight this November out of Grand Forks as board members work to reduce a waitlist of 900 people.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/news\/#main)\n\n[Contests](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/contests)\n\n[Fix it Forward Mechanic 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[Family and friends remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes at Detroit Lakes memorial](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/family-friends-remember-3-year-old-koltyn-bartnes-detroit-lakes-memorial\/)\nUpdated: 9 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Sydney Zatz\n\nFamily and friends gathered Monday night to remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes, who was killed during a murder-suicide in rural Becker County last month.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/attorney-speaks-out-lawsuit-against-fargo-restaurant-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\n[![Taste of Philly has 21 days from the date it is served to formally respond to the lawsuit in...](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/OEW7CNJFEFF6LGEFTBYEOCMC4U.jpg?auth=d26be5602c3ee9905e1fe91ea85b88a14d451451a4c1badb1c3973e2ba70724d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/attorney-speaks-out-lawsuit-against-fargo-restaurant-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n#### [Attorney speaks out in lawsuit against Fargo restaurant alleging racial harassment, wage theft](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/attorney-speaks-out-lawsuit-against-fargo-restaurant-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\nUpdated: 9 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat\n\nKorey Lee Peterson filed a civil complaint on April 2 in Cass County District Court against Taste of Philly Development Company, Inc.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/final-segment-32nd-avenue-south-construction-begins-wednesday\/)\n\n[![32nd Ave S reconstruction project](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UDEZVXXJ5JDTVJCLQXECWSLUUY.png?auth=6d94b59703075f5f0ae46196aab7262e2a5344d9e523e08d1d1ea25552118b94&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/final-segment-32nd-avenue-south-construction-begins-wednesday\/)\n#### [Final segment of 32nd Avenue South construction begins Wednesday](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/final-segment-32nd-avenue-south-construction-begins-wednesday\/)\nUpdated: 10 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Erick George\n\nRoad will close from University Drive to Red River starting April 15.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/fargo-officers-rally-behind-interim-chief-commission-rejects-fast-track-hire\/)\n\n[![Fargo names Travis Stefonowicz interim police chief following Zibolski retirement](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/TAFW7HJD45BFJHGXGGW7PR4IDY.jpg?auth=ab3899af1f7af109af7b4366f9f5ec335c23d530f39fffd19bb574d87cbdaef4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/fargo-officers-rally-behind-interim-chief-commission-rejects-fast-track-hire\/)\n#### [Fargo officers rally behind interim chief, but commission rejects fast-track hire](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/fargo-officers-rally-behind-interim-chief-commission-rejects-fast-track-hire\/)\nUpdated: 12 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer and Erick George\n\nPolice department speaks out in support of Travis Stefonowicz during tense city commission meeting.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/drop-off-lockdown-parents-rush-horace-school-after-shooting\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DG6AVRMZINBN3NF3TGVWQUODOE.png?auth=93c35fc836d7d0874aeaa97c0b71dc0073b7aea17745b79c944520d5d9fbac9f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/drop-off-lockdown-parents-rush-horace-school-after-shooting\/)\n#### [From drop-off to lockdown: Parents rush to Horace school after shooting](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/drop-off-lockdown-parents-rush-horace-school-after-shooting\/)\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nParents describe tense wait as officers search for suspect.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-city-man-found-dead-rural-barnes-county\/)\n\n[![Barnes County Sheriff's Badge](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/FXXCGGNGUZHQVMJYP34F3PJV6Y.png?auth=aef01b3d64fd4e0b1997921358b46967137883cadca23ef340e1368d860e5046&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-city-man-found-dead-rural-barnes-county\/)\n#### [Valley City Man Found Dead in Rural Barnes County](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-city-man-found-dead-rural-barnes-county\/)\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Steve Urness\n\nThe search for Mark Korf ended tragically after law enforcement, family members, and friends on Monday, April 13th found his lifeless body in a remote area.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-mom-pushes-stricter-childcare-laws-after-sons-injury\/)\n\n[![A stock image of children playing at a daycare](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/JHNVUSCGM5CILL4FUU7YQIMXWI.png?auth=1763f5f2128350db3962677e0254fc3a0edec1ba4b96e6eb87810b8ed7c0a957&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-mom-pushes-stricter-childcare-laws-after-sons-injury\/)\n#### [Minot mom pushes for stricter childcare laws after son’s injury](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-mom-pushes-stricter-childcare-laws-after-sons-injury\/)\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kyona Rivera\n\nA Minot mother is pushing for stricter childcare laws after she says her son faced multiple bites from other children at a licensed daycare center.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks\/)\n\n[![Trenton Jacob Kary](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WIY77G5GRZD6ZFEXT7QCJBNRS4.jpg?auth=47aa1fc704d5894430c423d0bc73ed1e3e1cbaad769b1f306ad044635ab53fef&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks\/)\n#### [Minot man facing charges after leading officials on vehicle pursuit in Grand Forks](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks\/)\nUpdated: 16 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy  Gracie Jackson\n\nA Minot man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly led deputies on a vehicle pursuit that ended in field east of Grand Forks\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene\/)\n\n[![william king](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/BF3XTT5ZERDF7MSIXJC7QSDXB4.jpg?auth=20bdf990194373e9345c5362a819e5f596b88bae44bec93172dda098afa380bf&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene\/)\n#### [Grand Forks man accused of driving drunk and high on inhalants, fleeing crash scene](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene\/)\nUpdated: 17 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nWilliam King, 35, faces a felony reckless endangerment charge and five misdemeanors following a late-night traffic stop April 10.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats\/)\n\n[![Grand Forks Public Schools](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/HRJJ7ES44FDH3MYIPFSYD733NM.png?auth=eedb983979a7d5d764e47d58e8c15c09764e11918436bf8e3b5420724392a90b&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats\/)\n#### [Valley Middle School in Grand Forks responds to Snapchat threats](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats\/)\nUpdated: 18 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Valley News Live Staff\n\nIf you have verified information to share, you are encouraged to report it to the Grand Forks Police Department.\n\n###### Regional Satellite & Radar\n[![Regional Satellite \\&amp; Radar](https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/kvly\/weather\/WebSatReg-lg.jpg?renew?)](https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/kvly\/weather\/WebSatReg-lg.jpg?renew?)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/9-year-old-airlifted-after-dirt-bike-accident-near-ashby\/)\n\n[![VNL Crash Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UOZZ6DJMRRGJZN5R7DCAMURTDM.png?auth=46a3fc6cc65bd924dee03d508e1c8c89647e80be7bb98cbd3bc9e9159b7dade0&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/9-year-old-airlifted-after-dirt-bike-accident-near-ashby\/)\n#### [9-Year-Old airlifted after dirt bike accident near Ashby](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/9-year-old-airlifted-after-dirt-bike-accident-near-ashby\/)\nUpdated: 19 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nChild Was Unconscious for Several Minutes Before Being Flown to Fargo for Treatment\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/horace-schools-lockdown\/)\n\n[![Garmonyou Dougar Wiles](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/PNGYZN7VJJFV7LRYQXEMTUT6I4.jpg?auth=dca841eb48827174813861936a4cc452ea791f548771c5c28919a993ccb26002&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/horace-schools-lockdown\/)\n#### [Suspect arrested in shooting that locked down three Horace schools](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/horace-schools-lockdown\/)\nUpdated: 21 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry and Ethan Kramer\n\nVictim and suspect are coworkers; no students or staff involved\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/maybe-it-was-me-woman-charged-decades-after-newborn-found-dead-college-campus\/)\n\n[![Nancy Trottier](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/QQWEB6ZDSVHSRE7UNCXBJ2HQYU.jpg?auth=0c0a9350ff849bfa4bd7e203e5a65f9a0d0ee9e05e675ebae27879edfed7c29d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/maybe-it-was-me-woman-charged-decades-after-newborn-found-dead-college-campus\/)\n#### [‘Maybe it was me’: Woman charged decades after newborn found dead on college campus](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/maybe-it-was-me-woman-charged-decades-after-newborn-found-dead-college-campus\/)\nUpdated: 21 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry and Anna Ballweber\n\nDNA evidence collected decades after a newborn’s body was discovered on a North Dakota college campus has led to a murder charge against a 65-year-old woman\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/barnes-county-officials-announce-charge-1981-valley-city-cold-case\/)\n\n[![VNL Court Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/RSREDKGCQVEVDPX37CHQ7MF6OA.png?auth=ae49e64d44c3bf760035ab34ee5e162451da89a27d685618b2a8464e541746f2&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/barnes-county-officials-announce-charge-1981-valley-city-cold-case\/)\n#### [Barnes County officials to announce charge in 1981 Valley City cold case](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/barnes-county-officials-announce-charge-1981-valley-city-cold-case\/)\nUpdated: 23 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Phillip Schlies\n\nTonya Duffy will announce a formal charge filed in a 1981 cold case during a press conference Monday morning.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/12\/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old\/)\n\n[![Haylee](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/7EAXCD3LRZCXPC2MUVEXKEXO7M.jpg?auth=502d82b782d11665cebf25143ee457a4c7d0be55ab42abb3d99b49466b8fedd1&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/12\/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old\/)\n#### [UPDATE: Police confirm missing Fargo woman located](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/12\/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer\n\nHaylee was last seen Saturday, April 11, at 9 p.m. in south Fargo.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt\/)\n\n[![Belcourt Shooting GFX](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/C2VKE4ENUVDW5DWFOFGFPACLP4.png?auth=124314c0b75db0a579c3c0209558f515f88a50aad9ac5635a54c3d75ff3ce295&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt\/)\n#### [Three injured in overnight shooting in Belcourt](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Joe Skurzewski\n\nThree people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a house party late Friday night in Belcourt, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county\/)\n\n[![VNL Crash Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UOZZ6DJMRRGJZN5R7DCAMURTDM.png?auth=46a3fc6cc65bd924dee03d508e1c8c89647e80be7bb98cbd3bc9e9159b7dade0&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county\/)\n#### [Five injured in side-by-side rollover crash in Ransom County](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer\n\nThe crash happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE, about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott, the Highway Patrol said.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle\/)\n\n[![Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UYOVOLW2PNDCDNA3LNWV7YHZFE.jpg?auth=84aebbd929ef56521d823c8e8aa15118c2300084ed691ee9e6b34108a1c2ae12&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle\/)\n#### [Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer\n\nValley City Police Department located the vehicle in the river near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive on the evening of April 10.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident\/)\n\n[![Benjamin Joseph Nordick, 39, was arrested April 9 after West Fargo police responded to a...](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ED4GZ24GKBFMFC7Q37L652CGCM.jpg?auth=f3f9dc7c6a31f0a0ea4b97c39bb07d9381b7c9c0ba529a93cdde4c636e2b4c60&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident\/)\n#### [Fargo man faces felony terrorizing charge after West Fargo domestic violence incident](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat\n\nCourt documents allege Nordick took the victim’s phone to prevent her from calling police and blocked a bedroom doorway to stop her from leaving.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city\/)\n\n[![Missing Wahpeton man - Alfred Odden](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/IY7UO3YXQ5F5NM5PD6SVU3LTXQ.bmp?auth=d4163df7fcae910371fb79df0ed263ce268261750e62f4a39694b6df78254054&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city\/)\n#### [Search continues this weekend for missing Wahpeton man last seen in Valley City](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Erick George\n\nFamily organizing search parties Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ashtabula and along I-94\n\n[Isadora Wengel Investigation](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police\/)\n\n[![Isadora Wengel](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/PUW7PNE4MFG4RDML2P5TCLXM2M.png?auth=825a9cc21913d5fd5042f59f17ed47557c1e4ab6894ebafc544b3520e1b14d5a&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police\/)\n#### [New warrants in Wengel murder case reveal Hite’s phone activity, contradicting his story to police](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat\n\nSearch Warrants found a Quora Digest notification on Hite’s phone containing a snippet of a post that appeared to contradict his account of the breakup.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say\/)\n\n[![Justin Sheridan](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/3DWGY2PLIJE7TJ5YM7RNZIDDAE.PNG?auth=c49631ee817aeab60ab6b3045b74be1ada1b9f98e212b59a9c11867fd8ad2184&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say\/)\n#### [Erhard man arrested after using fork to hot-wire UTV, then taking it on a pursuit, court documents say](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Renee Nygren\n\nCourt documents say early Friday morning, Otter Tail County Deputies took a report that 44-year-old Justin Sheridan had hot-wired one of his family member’s UTV that was in their garage.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business\/)\n\n[![Connor Arbach, 12, making Twistology Seasoned Pretzels](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/26WGVADSZBHXLN6YIG65KUS7RM.bmp?auth=4c4cdb8fdb6595b043fff1df199d069d07524d730a4cd54f48e8a4fc1790711d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business\/)\n#### [“Knot” your average kid: 12-year-old Fargo boy bakes up own pretzel business](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Anna Ballweber\n\nConnor Arbach has turned his family kitchen into a pretzel business, selling his own seasoned flavors at local events.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\n[![VNL Court Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/6ME474R45RHRXDHZD7I5SSUD4Q.png?auth=5e137d9d3623263ce7af48828528f34ceed87c5013bb66e6d024a41efb04c3bf&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n#### [Fargo restaurant faces lawsuit alleging racial harassment, wage theft](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nKorey Peterson’s lawsuit against Taste of Philly alleges more than 1,000 unpaid overtime hours and a hostile work environment.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo\/)\n\n[![Terrell D’Shea Carlson](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/EN74RIKYKFDA7K47CUTFY5FPJY.PNG?auth=b3568a95bcca4532a65fa03e73a270a691a736d165ba15cfd17e9b15e59c2700&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo\/)\n#### [Man with gun arrested along I-94 in Fargo](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Renee Nygren\n\nAfter 1:00pm Friday afternoon, officers with the Fargo Police Department were called to the 1300 block of 21st Ave. S. for a report of a man trespassing with a gun.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/3DDIX7A5YJG23EUQIBWRTYYOFU.png?auth=a471a28a46eb5ad963361e13ea506a2b64c7c12d08651ac0da95f1cf499a2904&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students\/)\n#### [Fargo Public Schools tighten prom rules to current high school students](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nOnly enrolled high school students in good standing may attend.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/K77VWSEDLRGI3KFYRGENYARD5M.jpg?auth=d7ad1660c67f67b1b10fc9446767ecbb31aba5f22fec2230ecc3ad6dedc05d66&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision\/)\n#### [One hurt after vehicle overturns in Fargo collision](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nOfficers cited John Garza for careless driving.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county\/)\n\n[![Sheriff Josh Guenther](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ICOZ2KCHXZBE7LNWTY2MMCCYB4.png?auth=d5286d97584c6ee68b7c25be2dc5bf4080f294c34ffa73ccf843fccc46f6fc31&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county\/)\n#### [Sheriff announces bid for third term in Mahnomen County](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Desarae Kohrs\n\nSheriff Josh Guenther is officially running for a third term.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/5VJFSOQ2VJA2JETMQAXPF7CXFM.jpg?auth=939ccd7391a570ed290099e0d65f5cffbe92abe332ccfa19b62db467f482c290&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre\/)\n#### [Fargo Chamber to host April 21 Mayoral Debate at Fargo Theatre](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nChamber to host free mayoral forum April 21.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff\/)\n\n[![Dustin Anderson](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/OBZYAUP2V5A6THEOYU5TZ2YLIU.jpg?auth=df0dd48590c045d2671adeafae540df2d68e63f17871ca627d44697fed297d3f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff\/)\n#### [Veteran and White Earth Lieutenant announces bid for Mahnomen County sheriff](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Desarae Kohrs\n\nDustin Anderson has announced his candidacy for Mahnomen County sheriff in the 2026 election.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd\/)\n\n[![Free school meals](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/L4EUIRSASZBV7NKFZWICC7Q5OE.png?auth=9ca8ddc6973745e13048ef648afdac8c779b80cdd33ac637f9ae6a351c50a103&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd\/)\n#### [Free school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Mary Steurer\n\nTogether For School Meals coalition turned in more than 57,000 signatures.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday\/)\n\n[![VNL Roadwork Generic](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/PLZ5YJVFYVE7BGPKBAAMDARMWY.png?auth=0b61c7734c072b8d6f114a7323029a913c440f161557741b32ce58b0a57c795c&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday\/)\n#### [I-29 construction near Hillsboro starts Monday](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nOne lane in each direction from mile markers 101-111 through fall\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman\/)\n\n[![Teon Berry](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/X63SWLDTLZGNJJLOV7HLLYZ2UY.JPG?auth=72c6be6fd3ad494bd2105a2720747318dfa79cfff7c54677fb3bb132990ea633&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman\/)\n#### [Fargo man facing charges after allegedly abusing pregnant woman](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy  Gracie Jackson\n\nA Fargo man, previously charged with child abuse is facing new charges after he allegedly abused a pregnant woman.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter\/)\n\n[![Zach and Kenzie Bohn](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ZU4SE3OI2JG3LOGURMGW2VFQSQ.jpg?auth=b1819a67383acde4d8ae5e66a9924298ef34d3858ad1c379732d3260f7659b78&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter\/)\n#### [Community rallies around man who lost wife and daughter](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nCampaign seeks help with medical bills and funeral expenses.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring\/)\n\n[![Jessica Marie Trottier](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/C6UMODRWI5GZDKJPDQDKVF6SLA.png?auth=8e76006c63a1d80607db279a87d3a2fbfeca1688fde1bafa1ef1102c093d4797&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring\/)\n#### [North Dakota woman sentenced to 40 years for leading multi-state drug ring](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nJessica Trottier led a multi-state operation involving more than 45 kilograms of meth and at least 25 co-conspirators\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal\/)\n\n[![UND Hockey](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/HSVJF6BUDZHARN3RH65L7KV46M.png?auth=131b46a23dc0139f25a7184e7119fe11c22eb536e4bde921e59c279462593cf2&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal\/)\n#### [UND Fighting Hawks fall to Wisconsin in Frozen Four Semifinal](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat and Makena Wright\n\nThe loss ends UND’s run at a national title, the program’s 23rd Frozen Four appearance in its history.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department\/)\n\n[![Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police...](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/TAFW7HJD45BFJHGXGGW7PR4IDY.jpg?auth=ab3899af1f7af109af7b4366f9f5ec335c23d530f39fffd19bb574d87cbdaef4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department\/)\n#### [Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police Department](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Chris Larson\n\nFargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is calling on her fellow commissioners to appoint the interim Fargo Police Department chief to the full-time role.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary\/)\n\n[![Empty Classroom](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ZLF6EUZI3FFNLAHKFHNMOPOZL4.jpg?auth=29b9f6b497d431218faf9e99f657ecef61c8338f7173e05632ff80ef14ef8bca&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary\/)\n#### [Crookston School Board votes to close Washington Elementary](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Erick George\n\nThe Crookston School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to close Washington Elementary and consolidate resources to Highland Elementary.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record\/)\n\n[![West Fargo Community High School sets graduation record.](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DE4HCSWU5FBQNADQ5FY4RMYASQ.png?auth=e3f60d02c081382cb5e12133f16c2604fdb48fb195792a99275a910a70087ed4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record\/)\n#### [West Fargo Community High School sets graduation record](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Sydney Zatz\n\nWest Fargo Community High School had 51 students earn their diplomas during the 2024-25 school year, breaking the school’s previous record of 40 graduates.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/second-community-search-underway-missing-wahpeton-man\/)\n\n[![Al Odden's son, Dave, organizing another community search for his father](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/744COGLL7RBUFNSTBNHIBAXG5Y.bmp?auth=371383bd3648f7930ba06e5731cee02bb7fd69e158b12c29c362a89df2271304&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/second-community-search-underway-missing-wahpeton-man\/)\n#### [Second community search underway for missing Wahpeton man](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/second-community-search-underway-missing-wahpeton-man\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Anna Ballweber\n\nThey're fanning out around Valley City today in a “divide and conquer” search for missing 73-year-old, Alfred Odden.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/BQL2UQXP6ZCDRBEG2F4ZRZJHLE.bmp?auth=cc2abfe47294202a0c67ff75ab0bec95804a905d0016ba85f37557807c722845&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case\/)\n#### [As retirement nears, Sheriff reflects on decades-old cold case](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nGlander steps down still seeking answers in Wolf Lake fire.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case\/)\n\n[![Eric Hunt](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/JYQF7QBQPBG3BMORHNPA6KFXLM.jpg?auth=21cf31f3dbed9db4fbfddca836f8698397505343cea35f5d0eaae292b8b49832&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case\/)\n#### [Spirit Lake man reaches federal plea deal in basement assault case](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nEric Hunt accused of holding woman in basement, beating her for days\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around\/)\n\n[![A scam text appearing to come from the NDDOT](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DMO6BVS2ZZB7DCHQ6Y7WK7OUKM.png?auth=e5095a3c1152329bc332d0af8be9206b7e099297db4cdd40586480bd990d078f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around\/)\n#### [NDDOT warns public about scam text going around](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Michael Anhalt\n\nScammers are sending texts claiming you have an unpaid parking ticket. The text threatens to suspend your license, send the violation to a collection company and raise insurance rates by more than 100%.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis\/)\n\n[![File - A combine at harvest time](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/7ZGM7MPDDJE2BKSFW6W5F7J5Z4.png?auth=26607863a913e55bd90298480cdd88f620758eeb78fbc830ab4b080ea3079962&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis\/)\n#### [Farming community continue to deal with mental health crisis](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Michael Anhalt\n\nFarming communities have faced mental health concerns for generations, fueled by the farm crisis of the 1980s and rising farm bankruptcies since 2019.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight\/)\n\n[![UND vs Merrimack](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/TQJHVYRP7NFI5H62XJM5OVAPMM.jpg?auth=34447dc7468702d8da5d187126a0016a4921edf13af0cfff0b19462ab2111207&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight\/)\n#### [PREVIEW: UND faces Wisconsin in Frozen Four](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Duke Schindler\n\nIt’s been 10 years since UND hockey last put skates on ice in the Frozen Four, and 10 years since their last NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material\/)\n\n[![Kerry Helton](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WTLEGE3LWZGWLLTLLPG7RTL2BQ.jpg?auth=4de2eff418d253115d8e40ff6a43117a52cb6376983b6c7a4e6de6cc9b4827d3&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material\/)\n#### [Jamestown man faces felony after admitting to downloading child sex abuse material](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nInvestigators say Kerry Helton admitted to paying for and downloading hundreds of illegal images.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges\/)\n\n[![Bryan Envik](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/2PPFOG2YUFFTXJPI3GNGLYMIMQ.jpg?auth=202be1fb7e1e081516a35321f45c259e0481b1be1c7b174e763b49cfb67dd054&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges\/)\n#### [Shots fired inside Moorhead home strike neighboring house, lead to felony charges](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nResident claimed he believed intruders were inside; officers found no one\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/L6Z6J3VAWJOVVII2THH4AFD7VQ.png?auth=933bafc3cf9c190c9a91195060c7055bc126aa4799cac893ca4651ff70c20dbc&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes\/)\n#### [Essentia Health urges early sports physicals for student-athletes](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Desarae Kohrs\n\nIn North Dakota, physicals done on or after April 15 are good for the following school year.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo\/)\n\n[![North Fargo Bear (Courtesy: Fargo Police)](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/VQQNMNJ5YZF53DVSU6GLD7TG5M.png?auth=cf7c8bb6d8e81a44f207a3d031eb7228f5bcecf396d4e519c52190c6ab9bbf77&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo\/)\n#### [Black bear sighting in North Fargo](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo\/)\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Alix Larsen\n\nThe Fargo Police Department is asking people to use caution in North Fargo.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/honor-flight-adds-fifth-flight-reduce-900-person-waitlist\/)\n\n[![Honor Flight adds fifth flight to reduce 900-person 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memorial.](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/D7BWBOKKFFB2VB7Q7Q7GJBNGUA.png?auth=ea3d16649de03951caf7af481fffe1edc5d483baec702f248e86c02c993ca7f0&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/family-friends-remember-3-year-old-koltyn-bartnes-detroit-lakes-memorial\/)\n\n[Family and friends remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes at Detroit Lakes memorial](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/family-friends-remember-3-year-old-koltyn-bartnes-detroit-lakes-memorial\/)\n\nUpdated: 9 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Sydney Zatz\n\nFamily and friends gathered Monday night to remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes, who was killed during a murder-suicide in rural Becker County last month.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/attorney-speaks-out-lawsuit-against-fargo-restaurant-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\n[![Taste of Philly has 21 days from the date it is served to formally respond to the lawsuit in...](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/OEW7CNJFEFF6LGEFTBYEOCMC4U.jpg?auth=d26be5602c3ee9905e1fe91ea85b88a14d451451a4c1badb1c3973e2ba70724d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/attorney-speaks-out-lawsuit-against-fargo-restaurant-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\n[Attorney speaks out in lawsuit against Fargo restaurant alleging racial harassment, wage theft](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/attorney-speaks-out-lawsuit-against-fargo-restaurant-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\nUpdated: 9 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat\n\nKorey Lee Peterson filed a civil complaint on April 2 in Cass County District Court against Taste of Philly Development Company, Inc.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/final-segment-32nd-avenue-south-construction-begins-wednesday\/)\n\n[![32nd Ave S reconstruction project](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UDEZVXXJ5JDTVJCLQXECWSLUUY.png?auth=6d94b59703075f5f0ae46196aab7262e2a5344d9e523e08d1d1ea25552118b94&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/final-segment-32nd-avenue-south-construction-begins-wednesday\/)\n\n[Final segment of 32nd Avenue South construction begins Wednesday](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/14\/final-segment-32nd-avenue-south-construction-begins-wednesday\/)\n\nUpdated: 10 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Erick George\n\nRoad will close from University Drive to Red River starting April 15.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/fargo-officers-rally-behind-interim-chief-commission-rejects-fast-track-hire\/)\n\n[![Fargo names Travis Stefonowicz interim police chief following Zibolski retirement](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/TAFW7HJD45BFJHGXGGW7PR4IDY.jpg?auth=ab3899af1f7af109af7b4366f9f5ec335c23d530f39fffd19bb574d87cbdaef4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/fargo-officers-rally-behind-interim-chief-commission-rejects-fast-track-hire\/)\n\n[Fargo officers rally behind interim chief, but commission rejects fast-track hire](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/fargo-officers-rally-behind-interim-chief-commission-rejects-fast-track-hire\/)\n\nUpdated: 12 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer and Erick George\n\nPolice department speaks out in support of Travis Stefonowicz during tense city commission meeting.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/drop-off-lockdown-parents-rush-horace-school-after-shooting\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DG6AVRMZINBN3NF3TGVWQUODOE.png?auth=93c35fc836d7d0874aeaa97c0b71dc0073b7aea17745b79c944520d5d9fbac9f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/drop-off-lockdown-parents-rush-horace-school-after-shooting\/)\n\n[From drop-off to lockdown: Parents rush to Horace school after shooting](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/drop-off-lockdown-parents-rush-horace-school-after-shooting\/)\n\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nParents describe tense wait as officers search for suspect.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-city-man-found-dead-rural-barnes-county\/)\n\n[![Barnes County Sheriff's Badge](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/FXXCGGNGUZHQVMJYP34F3PJV6Y.png?auth=aef01b3d64fd4e0b1997921358b46967137883cadca23ef340e1368d860e5046&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-city-man-found-dead-rural-barnes-county\/)\n\n[Valley City Man Found Dead in Rural Barnes County](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-city-man-found-dead-rural-barnes-county\/)\n\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Steve Urness\n\nThe search for Mark Korf ended tragically after law enforcement, family members, and friends on Monday, April 13th found his lifeless body in a remote area.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-mom-pushes-stricter-childcare-laws-after-sons-injury\/)\n\n[![A stock image of children playing at a daycare](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/JHNVUSCGM5CILL4FUU7YQIMXWI.png?auth=1763f5f2128350db3962677e0254fc3a0edec1ba4b96e6eb87810b8ed7c0a957&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-mom-pushes-stricter-childcare-laws-after-sons-injury\/)\n\n[Minot mom pushes for stricter childcare laws after son’s injury](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-mom-pushes-stricter-childcare-laws-after-sons-injury\/)\n\nUpdated: 14 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kyona Rivera\n\nA Minot mother is pushing for stricter childcare laws after she says her son faced multiple bites from other children at a licensed daycare center.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks\/)\n\n[![Trenton Jacob Kary](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WIY77G5GRZD6ZFEXT7QCJBNRS4.jpg?auth=47aa1fc704d5894430c423d0bc73ed1e3e1cbaad769b1f306ad044635ab53fef&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks\/)\n\n[Minot man facing charges after leading officials on vehicle pursuit in Grand Forks](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks\/)\n\nUpdated: 16 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy  Gracie Jackson\n\nA Minot man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly led deputies on a vehicle pursuit that ended in field east of Grand Forks\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene\/)\n\n[![william king](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/BF3XTT5ZERDF7MSIXJC7QSDXB4.jpg?auth=20bdf990194373e9345c5362a819e5f596b88bae44bec93172dda098afa380bf&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene\/)\n\n[Grand Forks man accused of driving drunk and high on inhalants, fleeing crash scene](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene\/)\n\nUpdated: 17 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nWilliam King, 35, faces a felony reckless endangerment charge and five misdemeanors following a late-night traffic stop April 10.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats\/)\n\n[![Grand Forks Public Schools](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/HRJJ7ES44FDH3MYIPFSYD733NM.png?auth=eedb983979a7d5d764e47d58e8c15c09764e11918436bf8e3b5420724392a90b&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats\/)\n\n[Valley Middle School in Grand Forks responds to Snapchat threats](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats\/)\n\nUpdated: 18 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Valley News Live Staff\n\nIf you have verified information to share, you are encouraged to report it to the Grand Forks Police Department.\n\n###### Regional Satellite & Radar\n[![Regional Satellite \\&amp; Radar](https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/kvly\/weather\/WebSatReg-lg.jpg?renew?)](https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/kvly\/weather\/WebSatReg-lg.jpg?renew?)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/9-year-old-airlifted-after-dirt-bike-accident-near-ashby\/)\n\n[![VNL Crash Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UOZZ6DJMRRGJZN5R7DCAMURTDM.png?auth=46a3fc6cc65bd924dee03d508e1c8c89647e80be7bb98cbd3bc9e9159b7dade0&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/9-year-old-airlifted-after-dirt-bike-accident-near-ashby\/)\n\n[9-Year-Old airlifted after dirt bike accident near Ashby](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/9-year-old-airlifted-after-dirt-bike-accident-near-ashby\/)\n\nUpdated: 19 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nChild Was Unconscious for Several Minutes Before Being Flown to Fargo for Treatment\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/horace-schools-lockdown\/)\n\n[![Garmonyou Dougar Wiles](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/PNGYZN7VJJFV7LRYQXEMTUT6I4.jpg?auth=dca841eb48827174813861936a4cc452ea791f548771c5c28919a993ccb26002&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/horace-schools-lockdown\/)\n\n[Suspect arrested in shooting that locked down three Horace schools](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/horace-schools-lockdown\/)\n\nUpdated: 21 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry and Ethan Kramer\n\nVictim and suspect are coworkers; no students or staff involved\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/maybe-it-was-me-woman-charged-decades-after-newborn-found-dead-college-campus\/)\n\n[![Nancy Trottier](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/QQWEB6ZDSVHSRE7UNCXBJ2HQYU.jpg?auth=0c0a9350ff849bfa4bd7e203e5a65f9a0d0ee9e05e675ebae27879edfed7c29d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/maybe-it-was-me-woman-charged-decades-after-newborn-found-dead-college-campus\/)\n\n[‘Maybe it was me’: Woman charged decades after newborn found dead on college campus](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/maybe-it-was-me-woman-charged-decades-after-newborn-found-dead-college-campus\/)\n\nUpdated: 21 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry and Anna Ballweber\n\nDNA evidence collected decades after a newborn’s body was discovered on a North Dakota college campus has led to a murder charge against a 65-year-old woman\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/barnes-county-officials-announce-charge-1981-valley-city-cold-case\/)\n\n[![VNL Court Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/RSREDKGCQVEVDPX37CHQ7MF6OA.png?auth=ae49e64d44c3bf760035ab34ee5e162451da89a27d685618b2a8464e541746f2&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/barnes-county-officials-announce-charge-1981-valley-city-cold-case\/)\n\n[Barnes County officials to announce charge in 1981 Valley City cold case](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/13\/barnes-county-officials-announce-charge-1981-valley-city-cold-case\/)\n\nUpdated: 23 hours ago\n\n\\|\n\nBy Phillip Schlies\n\nTonya Duffy will announce a formal charge filed in a 1981 cold case during a press conference Monday morning.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/12\/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old\/)\n\n[![Haylee](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/7EAXCD3LRZCXPC2MUVEXKEXO7M.jpg?auth=502d82b782d11665cebf25143ee457a4c7d0be55ab42abb3d99b49466b8fedd1&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/12\/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old\/)\n\n[UPDATE: Police confirm missing Fargo woman located](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/12\/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer\n\nHaylee was last seen Saturday, April 11, at 9 p.m. in south Fargo.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt\/)\n\n[![Belcourt Shooting GFX](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/C2VKE4ENUVDW5DWFOFGFPACLP4.png?auth=124314c0b75db0a579c3c0209558f515f88a50aad9ac5635a54c3d75ff3ce295&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt\/)\n\n[Three injured in overnight shooting in Belcourt](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Joe Skurzewski\n\nThree people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a house party late Friday night in Belcourt, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county\/)\n\n[![VNL Crash Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UOZZ6DJMRRGJZN5R7DCAMURTDM.png?auth=46a3fc6cc65bd924dee03d508e1c8c89647e80be7bb98cbd3bc9e9159b7dade0&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county\/)\n\n[Five injured in side-by-side rollover crash in Ransom County](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer\n\nThe crash happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE, about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott, the Highway Patrol said.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle\/)\n\n[![Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/UYOVOLW2PNDCDNA3LNWV7YHZFE.jpg?auth=84aebbd929ef56521d823c8e8aa15118c2300084ed691ee9e6b34108a1c2ae12&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle\/)\n\n[Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Ethan Kramer\n\nValley City Police Department located the vehicle in the river near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive on the evening of April 10.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident\/)\n\n[![Benjamin Joseph Nordick, 39, was arrested April 9 after West Fargo police responded to a...](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ED4GZ24GKBFMFC7Q37L652CGCM.jpg?auth=f3f9dc7c6a31f0a0ea4b97c39bb07d9381b7c9c0ba529a93cdde4c636e2b4c60&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident\/)\n\n[Fargo man faces felony terrorizing charge after West Fargo domestic violence incident](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat\n\nCourt documents allege Nordick took the victim’s phone to prevent her from calling police and blocked a bedroom doorway to stop her from leaving.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city\/)\n\n[![Missing Wahpeton man - Alfred Odden](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/IY7UO3YXQ5F5NM5PD6SVU3LTXQ.bmp?auth=d4163df7fcae910371fb79df0ed263ce268261750e62f4a39694b6df78254054&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city\/)\n\n[Search continues this weekend for missing Wahpeton man last seen in Valley City](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Erick George\n\nFamily organizing search parties Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ashtabula and along I-94\n\n[Isadora Wengel Investigation](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police\/)\n\n[![Isadora Wengel](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/PUW7PNE4MFG4RDML2P5TCLXM2M.png?auth=825a9cc21913d5fd5042f59f17ed47557c1e4ab6894ebafc544b3520e1b14d5a&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police\/)\n\n[New warrants in Wengel murder case reveal Hite’s phone activity, contradicting his story to police](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/11\/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat\n\nSearch Warrants found a Quora Digest notification on Hite’s phone containing a snippet of a post that appeared to contradict his account of the breakup.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say\/)\n\n[![Justin Sheridan](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/3DWGY2PLIJE7TJ5YM7RNZIDDAE.PNG?auth=c49631ee817aeab60ab6b3045b74be1ada1b9f98e212b59a9c11867fd8ad2184&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say\/)\n\n[Erhard man arrested after using fork to hot-wire UTV, then taking it on a pursuit, court documents say](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Renee Nygren\n\nCourt documents say early Friday morning, Otter Tail County Deputies took a report that 44-year-old Justin Sheridan had hot-wired one of his family member’s UTV that was in their garage.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business\/)\n\n[![Connor Arbach, 12, making Twistology Seasoned Pretzels](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/26WGVADSZBHXLN6YIG65KUS7RM.bmp?auth=4c4cdb8fdb6595b043fff1df199d069d07524d730a4cd54f48e8a4fc1790711d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business\/)\n\n[“Knot” your average kid: 12-year-old Fargo boy bakes up own pretzel business](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Anna Ballweber\n\nConnor Arbach has turned his family kitchen into a pretzel business, selling his own seasoned flavors at local events.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\n[![VNL Court Generic 2](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/6ME474R45RHRXDHZD7I5SSUD4Q.png?auth=5e137d9d3623263ce7af48828528f34ceed87c5013bb66e6d024a41efb04c3bf&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\n[Fargo restaurant faces lawsuit alleging racial harassment, wage theft](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nKorey Peterson’s lawsuit against Taste of Philly alleges more than 1,000 unpaid overtime hours and a hostile work environment.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo\/)\n\n[![Terrell D’Shea Carlson](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/EN74RIKYKFDA7K47CUTFY5FPJY.PNG?auth=b3568a95bcca4532a65fa03e73a270a691a736d165ba15cfd17e9b15e59c2700&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo\/)\n\n[Man with gun arrested along I-94 in Fargo](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Renee Nygren\n\nAfter 1:00pm Friday afternoon, officers with the Fargo Police Department were called to the 1300 block of 21st Ave. S. for a report of a man trespassing with a gun.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/3DDIX7A5YJG23EUQIBWRTYYOFU.png?auth=a471a28a46eb5ad963361e13ea506a2b64c7c12d08651ac0da95f1cf499a2904&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students\/)\n\n[Fargo Public Schools tighten prom rules to current high school students](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nOnly enrolled high school students in good standing may attend.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/K77VWSEDLRGI3KFYRGENYARD5M.jpg?auth=d7ad1660c67f67b1b10fc9446767ecbb31aba5f22fec2230ecc3ad6dedc05d66&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision\/)\n\n[One hurt after vehicle overturns in Fargo collision](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nOfficers cited John Garza for careless driving.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county\/)\n\n[![Sheriff Josh Guenther](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ICOZ2KCHXZBE7LNWTY2MMCCYB4.png?auth=d5286d97584c6ee68b7c25be2dc5bf4080f294c34ffa73ccf843fccc46f6fc31&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county\/)\n\n[Sheriff announces bid for third term in Mahnomen County](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Desarae Kohrs\n\nSheriff Josh Guenther is officially running for a third term.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/5VJFSOQ2VJA2JETMQAXPF7CXFM.jpg?auth=939ccd7391a570ed290099e0d65f5cffbe92abe332ccfa19b62db467f482c290&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre\/)\n\n[Fargo Chamber to host April 21 Mayoral Debate at Fargo Theatre](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nChamber to host free mayoral forum April 21.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff\/)\n\n[![Dustin Anderson](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/OBZYAUP2V5A6THEOYU5TZ2YLIU.jpg?auth=df0dd48590c045d2671adeafae540df2d68e63f17871ca627d44697fed297d3f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff\/)\n\n[Veteran and White Earth Lieutenant announces bid for Mahnomen County sheriff](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Desarae Kohrs\n\nDustin Anderson has announced his candidacy for Mahnomen County sheriff in the 2026 election.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd\/)\n\n[![Free school meals](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/L4EUIRSASZBV7NKFZWICC7Q5OE.png?auth=9ca8ddc6973745e13048ef648afdac8c779b80cdd33ac637f9ae6a351c50a103&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd\/)\n\n[Free school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Mary Steurer\n\nTogether For School Meals coalition turned in more than 57,000 signatures.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday\/)\n\n[![VNL Roadwork Generic](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/PLZ5YJVFYVE7BGPKBAAMDARMWY.png?auth=0b61c7734c072b8d6f114a7323029a913c440f161557741b32ce58b0a57c795c&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday\/)\n\n[I-29 construction near Hillsboro starts Monday](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nOne lane in each direction from mile markers 101-111 through fall\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman\/)\n\n[![Teon Berry](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/X63SWLDTLZGNJJLOV7HLLYZ2UY.JPG?auth=72c6be6fd3ad494bd2105a2720747318dfa79cfff7c54677fb3bb132990ea633&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman\/)\n\n[Fargo man facing charges after allegedly abusing pregnant woman](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy  Gracie Jackson\n\nA Fargo man, previously charged with child abuse is facing new charges after he allegedly abused a pregnant woman.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter\/)\n\n[![Zach and Kenzie Bohn](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ZU4SE3OI2JG3LOGURMGW2VFQSQ.jpg?auth=b1819a67383acde4d8ae5e66a9924298ef34d3858ad1c379732d3260f7659b78&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter\/)\n\n[Community rallies around man who lost wife and daughter](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nCampaign seeks help with medical bills and funeral expenses.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring\/)\n\n[![Jessica Marie Trottier](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/C6UMODRWI5GZDKJPDQDKVF6SLA.png?auth=8e76006c63a1d80607db279a87d3a2fbfeca1688fde1bafa1ef1102c093d4797&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring\/)\n\n[North Dakota woman sentenced to 40 years for leading multi-state drug ring](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nJessica Trottier led a multi-state operation involving more than 45 kilograms of meth and at least 25 co-conspirators\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal\/)\n\n[![UND Hockey](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/HSVJF6BUDZHARN3RH65L7KV46M.png?auth=131b46a23dc0139f25a7184e7119fe11c22eb536e4bde921e59c279462593cf2&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal\/)\n\n[UND Fighting Hawks fall to Wisconsin in Frozen Four Semifinal](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Bobby Falat and Makena Wright\n\nThe loss ends UND’s run at a national title, the program’s 23rd Frozen Four appearance in its history.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department\/)\n\n[![Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police...](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/TAFW7HJD45BFJHGXGGW7PR4IDY.jpg?auth=ab3899af1f7af109af7b4366f9f5ec335c23d530f39fffd19bb574d87cbdaef4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department\/)\n\n[Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police Department](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Chris Larson\n\nFargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is calling on her fellow commissioners to appoint the interim Fargo Police Department chief to the full-time role.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary\/)\n\n[![Empty Classroom](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/ZLF6EUZI3FFNLAHKFHNMOPOZL4.jpg?auth=29b9f6b497d431218faf9e99f657ecef61c8338f7173e05632ff80ef14ef8bca&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary\/)\n\n[Crookston School Board votes to close Washington Elementary](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/10\/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Erick George\n\nThe Crookston School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to close Washington Elementary and consolidate resources to Highland Elementary.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record\/)\n\n[![West Fargo Community High School sets graduation record.](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DE4HCSWU5FBQNADQ5FY4RMYASQ.png?auth=e3f60d02c081382cb5e12133f16c2604fdb48fb195792a99275a910a70087ed4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record\/)\n\n[West Fargo Community High School sets graduation record](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Sydney Zatz\n\nWest Fargo Community High School had 51 students earn their diplomas during the 2024-25 school year, breaking the school’s previous record of 40 graduates.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/second-community-search-underway-missing-wahpeton-man\/)\n\n[![Al Odden's son, Dave, organizing another community search for his 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Odden.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/BQL2UQXP6ZCDRBEG2F4ZRZJHLE.bmp?auth=cc2abfe47294202a0c67ff75ab0bec95804a905d0016ba85f37557807c722845&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case\/)\n\n[As retirement nears, Sheriff reflects on decades-old cold case](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Kortney Lockey\n\nGlander steps down still seeking answers in Wolf Lake fire.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case\/)\n\n[![Eric 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The text threatens to suspend your license, send the violation to a collection company and raise insurance rates by more than 100%.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis\/)\n\n[![File - A combine at harvest time](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/7ZGM7MPDDJE2BKSFW6W5F7J5Z4.png?auth=26607863a913e55bd90298480cdd88f620758eeb78fbc830ab4b080ea3079962&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis\/)\n\n[Farming community continue to deal with mental health crisis](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Michael Anhalt\n\nFarming communities have faced mental health concerns for generations, fueled by the farm crisis of the 1980s and rising farm bankruptcies since 2019.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight\/)\n\n[![UND vs Merrimack](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/TQJHVYRP7NFI5H62XJM5OVAPMM.jpg?auth=34447dc7468702d8da5d187126a0016a4921edf13af0cfff0b19462ab2111207&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight\/)\n\n[PREVIEW: UND faces Wisconsin in Frozen Four](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Duke Schindler\n\nIt’s been 10 years since UND hockey last put skates on ice in the Frozen Four, and 10 years since their last NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material\/)\n\n[![Kerry Helton](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WTLEGE3LWZGWLLTLLPG7RTL2BQ.jpg?auth=4de2eff418d253115d8e40ff6a43117a52cb6376983b6c7a4e6de6cc9b4827d3&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material\/)\n\n[Jamestown man faces felony after admitting to downloading child sex abuse material](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nInvestigators say Kerry Helton admitted to paying for and downloading hundreds of illegal images.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges\/)\n\n[![Bryan Envik](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/2PPFOG2YUFFTXJPI3GNGLYMIMQ.jpg?auth=202be1fb7e1e081516a35321f45c259e0481b1be1c7b174e763b49cfb67dd054&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges\/)\n\n[Shots fired inside Moorhead home strike neighboring house, lead to felony charges](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Devin Fry\n\nResident claimed he believed intruders were inside; officers found no one\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/L6Z6J3VAWJOVVII2THH4AFD7VQ.png?auth=933bafc3cf9c190c9a91195060c7055bc126aa4799cac893ca4651ff70c20dbc&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes\/)\n\n[Essentia Health urges early sports physicals for student-athletes](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Desarae Kohrs\n\nIn North Dakota, physicals done on or after April 15 are good for the following school year.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo\/)\n\n[![North Fargo Bear (Courtesy: Fargo Police)](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/VQQNMNJ5YZF53DVSU6GLD7TG5M.png?auth=cf7c8bb6d8e81a44f207a3d031eb7228f5bcecf396d4e519c52190c6ab9bbf77&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo\/)\n\n[Black bear sighting in North Fargo](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Alix Larsen\n\nThe Fargo Police Department is asking people to use caution in North Fargo.\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/honor-flight-adds-fifth-flight-reduce-900-person-waitlist\/)\n\n[![Honor Flight adds fifth flight to reduce 900-person waitlist.](https:\/\/gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DDKUAPKBNBCZDL7M6KAIDW5LHM.png?auth=a5fd49f3f2594c0576ffd45f8cf6014be77376bdc682b8ea65418120b5ed7909&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/honor-flight-adds-fifth-flight-reduce-900-person-waitlist\/)\n\n[Honor Flight adds fifth flight to reduce 900-person waitlist](https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/04\/09\/honor-flight-adds-fifth-flight-reduce-900-person-waitlist\/)\n\nUpdated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM UTC\n\n\\|\n\nBy Sydney Zatz\n\nThe Veterans Honor Flight of ND\/MN has added a fifth flight this November out of Grand Forks as board members work to reduce a waitlist of 900 people.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Isadora Wengel Investigation VNL Investigates Regional National International Entertainment Economy Education Environment Health Police Week Price Watch Science Countdown to 47 State Politics Technology Valley Ag Honor Flight Whistleblower Hotline News Family and friends remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes at Detroit Lakes memorial Updated: 9 hours ago \| By Sydney Zatz Family and friends gathered Monday night to remember 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes, who was killed during a murder-suicide in rural Becker County last month. News Attorney speaks out in lawsuit against Fargo restaurant alleging racial harassment, wage theft Updated: 9 hours ago \| By Bobby Falat Korey Lee Peterson filed a civil complaint on April 2 in Cass County District Court against Taste of Philly Development Company, Inc. News Final segment of 32nd Avenue South construction begins Wednesday Updated: 10 hours ago \| By Erick George Road will close from University Drive to Red River starting April 15. News Fargo officers rally behind interim chief, but commission rejects fast-track hire Updated: 12 hours ago \| By Ethan Kramer and Erick George Police department speaks out in support of Travis Stefonowicz during tense city commission meeting. News From drop-off to lockdown: Parents rush to Horace school after shooting Updated: 14 hours ago \| By Kortney Lockey Parents describe tense wait as officers search for suspect. News Valley City Man Found Dead in Rural Barnes County Updated: 14 hours ago \| By Steve Urness The search for Mark Korf ended tragically after law enforcement, family members, and friends on Monday, April 13th found his lifeless body in a remote area. News Minot mom pushes for stricter childcare laws after son’s injury Updated: 14 hours ago \| By Kyona Rivera A Minot mother is pushing for stricter childcare laws after she says her son faced multiple bites from other children at a licensed daycare center. News Minot man facing charges after leading officials on vehicle pursuit in Grand Forks Updated: 16 hours ago \| By Gracie Jackson A Minot man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly led deputies on a vehicle pursuit that ended in field east of Grand Forks News Grand Forks man accused of driving drunk and high on inhalants, fleeing crash scene Updated: 17 hours ago \| By Devin Fry William King, 35, faces a felony reckless endangerment charge and five misdemeanors following a late-night traffic stop April 10. News Valley Middle School in Grand Forks responds to Snapchat threats Updated: 18 hours ago \| By Valley News Live Staff If you have verified information to share, you are encouraged to report it to the Grand Forks Police Department. Regional Satellite & Radar News 9-Year-Old airlifted after dirt bike accident near Ashby Updated: 19 hours ago \| By Devin Fry Child Was Unconscious for Several Minutes Before Being Flown to Fargo for Treatment News Suspect arrested in shooting that locked down three Horace schools Updated: 21 hours ago \| By Devin Fry and Ethan Kramer Victim and suspect are coworkers; no students or staff involved News ‘Maybe it was me’: Woman charged decades after newborn found dead on college campus Updated: 21 hours ago \| By Devin Fry and Anna Ballweber DNA evidence collected decades after a newborn’s body was discovered on a North Dakota college campus has led to a murder charge against a 65-year-old woman News Barnes County officials to announce charge in 1981 Valley City cold case Updated: 23 hours ago \| By Phillip Schlies Tonya Duffy will announce a formal charge filed in a 1981 cold case during a press conference Monday morning. News UPDATE: Police confirm missing Fargo woman located Updated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM UTC \| By Ethan Kramer Haylee was last seen Saturday, April 11, at 9 p.m. in south Fargo. News Three injured in overnight shooting in Belcourt Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM UTC \| By Joe Skurzewski Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a house party late Friday night in Belcourt, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. News Five injured in side-by-side rollover crash in Ransom County Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC \| By Ethan Kramer The crash happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE, about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott, the Highway Patrol said. News Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC \| By Ethan Kramer Valley City Police Department located the vehicle in the river near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive on the evening of April 10. News Fargo man faces felony terrorizing charge after West Fargo domestic violence incident Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC \| By Bobby Falat Court documents allege Nordick took the victim’s phone to prevent her from calling police and blocked a bedroom doorway to stop her from leaving. News Search continues this weekend for missing Wahpeton man last seen in Valley City Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM UTC \| By Erick George Family organizing search parties Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ashtabula and along I-94 Isadora Wengel Investigation New warrants in Wengel murder case reveal Hite’s phone activity, contradicting his story to police Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM UTC \| By Bobby Falat Search Warrants found a Quora Digest notification on Hite’s phone containing a snippet of a post that appeared to contradict his account of the breakup. News Erhard man arrested after using fork to hot-wire UTV, then taking it on a pursuit, court documents say Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC \| By Renee Nygren Court documents say early Friday morning, Otter Tail County Deputies took a report that 44-year-old Justin Sheridan had hot-wired one of his family member’s UTV that was in their garage. News “Knot” your average kid: 12-year-old Fargo boy bakes up own pretzel business Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM UTC \| By Anna Ballweber Connor Arbach has turned his family kitchen into a pretzel business, selling his own seasoned flavors at local events. News Fargo restaurant faces lawsuit alleging racial harassment, wage theft Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM UTC \| By Devin Fry Korey Peterson’s lawsuit against Taste of Philly alleges more than 1,000 unpaid overtime hours and a hostile work environment. News Man with gun arrested along I-94 in Fargo Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC \| By Renee Nygren After 1:00pm Friday afternoon, officers with the Fargo Police Department were called to the 1300 block of 21st Ave. S. for a report of a man trespassing with a gun. News Fargo Public Schools tighten prom rules to current high school students Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC \| By Kortney Lockey Only enrolled high school students in good standing may attend. News One hurt after vehicle overturns in Fargo collision Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC \| By Kortney Lockey Officers cited John Garza for careless driving. News Sheriff announces bid for third term in Mahnomen County Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM UTC \| By Desarae Kohrs Sheriff Josh Guenther is officially running for a third term. News Fargo Chamber to host April 21 Mayoral Debate at Fargo Theatre Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM UTC \| By Kortney Lockey Chamber to host free mayoral forum April 21. News Veteran and White Earth Lieutenant announces bid for Mahnomen County sheriff Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC \| By Desarae Kohrs Dustin Anderson has announced his candidacy for Mahnomen County sheriff in the 2026 election. News Free school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC \| By Mary Steurer Together For School Meals coalition turned in more than 57,000 signatures. News I-29 construction near Hillsboro starts Monday Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC \| By Devin Fry One lane in each direction from mile markers 101-111 through fall News Fargo man facing charges after allegedly abusing pregnant woman Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC \| By Gracie Jackson A Fargo man, previously charged with child abuse is facing new charges after he allegedly abused a pregnant woman. News Community rallies around man who lost wife and daughter Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM UTC \| By Kortney Lockey Campaign seeks help with medical bills and funeral expenses. News North Dakota woman sentenced to 40 years for leading multi-state drug ring Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC \| By Devin Fry Jessica Trottier led a multi-state operation involving more than 45 kilograms of meth and at least 25 co-conspirators News UND Fighting Hawks fall to Wisconsin in Frozen Four Semifinal Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC \| By Bobby Falat and Makena Wright The loss ends UND’s run at a national title, the program’s 23rd Frozen Four appearance in its history. News Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police Department Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC \| By Chris Larson Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is calling on her fellow commissioners to appoint the interim Fargo Police Department chief to the full-time role. News Crookston School Board votes to close Washington Elementary Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM UTC \| By Erick George The Crookston School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to close Washington Elementary and consolidate resources to Highland Elementary. News West Fargo Community High School sets graduation record Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM UTC \| By Sydney Zatz West Fargo Community High School had 51 students earn their diplomas during the 2024-25 school year, breaking the school’s previous record of 40 graduates. News Second community search underway for missing Wahpeton man Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC \| By Anna Ballweber They're fanning out around Valley City today in a “divide and conquer” search for missing 73-year-old, Alfred Odden. News As retirement nears, Sheriff reflects on decades-old cold case Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC \| By Kortney Lockey Glander steps down still seeking answers in Wolf Lake fire. News Spirit Lake man reaches federal plea deal in basement assault case Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM UTC \| By Devin Fry Eric Hunt accused of holding woman in basement, beating her for days News NDDOT warns public about scam text going around Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC \| By Michael Anhalt Scammers are sending texts claiming you have an unpaid parking ticket. The text threatens to suspend your license, send the violation to a collection company and raise insurance rates by more than 100%. News Farming community continue to deal with mental health crisis Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC \| By Michael Anhalt Farming communities have faced mental health concerns for generations, fueled by the farm crisis of the 1980s and rising farm bankruptcies since 2019. News PREVIEW: UND faces Wisconsin in Frozen Four Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM UTC \| By Duke Schindler It’s been 10 years since UND hockey last put skates on ice in the Frozen Four, and 10 years since their last NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship. News Jamestown man faces felony after admitting to downloading child sex abuse material Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC \| By Devin Fry Investigators say Kerry Helton admitted to paying for and downloading hundreds of illegal images. 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[News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt/) [![Belcourt Shooting GFX](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/C2VKE4ENUVDW5DWFOFGFPACLP4.png?auth=124314c0b75db0a579c3c0209558f515f88a50aad9ac5635a54c3d75ff3ce295&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt/) #### [Three injured in overnight shooting in Belcourt](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM UTC \\| By Joe Skurzewski Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a house party late Friday night in Belcourt, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county/) [![VNL Crash Generic 2](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/UOZZ6DJMRRGJZN5R7DCAMURTDM.png?auth=46a3fc6cc65bd924dee03d508e1c8c89647e80be7bb98cbd3bc9e9159b7dade0&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county/) #### [Five injured in side-by-side rollover crash in Ransom County](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC \\| By Ethan Kramer The crash happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE, about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott, the Highway Patrol said. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle/) [![Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/UYOVOLW2PNDCDNA3LNWV7YHZFE.jpg?auth=84aebbd929ef56521d823c8e8aa15118c2300084ed691ee9e6b34108a1c2ae12&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle/) #### [Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC \\| By Ethan Kramer Valley City Police Department located the vehicle in the river near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive on the evening of April 10. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident/) [![Benjamin Joseph Nordick, 39, was arrested April 9 after West Fargo police responded to a...](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/ED4GZ24GKBFMFC7Q37L652CGCM.jpg?auth=f3f9dc7c6a31f0a0ea4b97c39bb07d9381b7c9c0ba529a93cdde4c636e2b4c60&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident/) #### [Fargo man faces felony terrorizing charge after West Fargo domestic violence incident](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC \\| By Bobby Falat Court documents allege Nordick took the victim’s phone to prevent her from calling police and blocked a bedroom doorway to stop her from leaving. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city/) [![Missing Wahpeton man - Alfred Odden](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/IY7UO3YXQ5F5NM5PD6SVU3LTXQ.bmp?auth=d4163df7fcae910371fb79df0ed263ce268261750e62f4a39694b6df78254054&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city/) #### [Search continues this weekend for missing Wahpeton man last seen in Valley City](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM UTC \\| By Erick George Family organizing search parties Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ashtabula and along I-94 [Isadora Wengel Investigation](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police/) [![Isadora Wengel](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/PUW7PNE4MFG4RDML2P5TCLXM2M.png?auth=825a9cc21913d5fd5042f59f17ed47557c1e4ab6894ebafc544b3520e1b14d5a&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police/) #### [New warrants in Wengel murder case reveal Hite’s phone activity, contradicting his story to police](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM UTC \\| By Bobby Falat Search Warrants found a Quora Digest notification on Hite’s phone containing a snippet of a post that appeared to contradict his account of the breakup. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say/) [![Justin Sheridan](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/3DWGY2PLIJE7TJ5YM7RNZIDDAE.PNG?auth=c49631ee817aeab60ab6b3045b74be1ada1b9f98e212b59a9c11867fd8ad2184&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say/) #### [Erhard man arrested after using fork to hot-wire UTV, then taking it on a pursuit, court documents say](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC \\| By Renee Nygren Court documents say early Friday morning, Otter Tail County Deputies took a report that 44-year-old Justin Sheridan had hot-wired one of his family member’s UTV that was in their garage. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business/) [![Connor Arbach, 12, making Twistology Seasoned Pretzels](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/26WGVADSZBHXLN6YIG65KUS7RM.bmp?auth=4c4cdb8fdb6595b043fff1df199d069d07524d730a4cd54f48e8a4fc1790711d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business/) #### [“Knot” your average kid: 12-year-old Fargo boy bakes up own pretzel business](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM UTC \\| By Anna Ballweber Connor Arbach has turned his family kitchen into a pretzel business, selling his own seasoned flavors at local events. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft/) [![VNL Court Generic 2](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/6ME474R45RHRXDHZD7I5SSUD4Q.png?auth=5e137d9d3623263ce7af48828528f34ceed87c5013bb66e6d024a41efb04c3bf&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft/) #### [Fargo restaurant faces lawsuit alleging racial harassment, wage theft](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Korey Peterson’s lawsuit against Taste of Philly alleges more than 1,000 unpaid overtime hours and a hostile work environment. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo/) [![Terrell D’Shea Carlson](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/EN74RIKYKFDA7K47CUTFY5FPJY.PNG?auth=b3568a95bcca4532a65fa03e73a270a691a736d165ba15cfd17e9b15e59c2700&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo/) #### [Man with gun arrested along I-94 in Fargo](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC \\| By Renee Nygren After 1:00pm Friday afternoon, officers with the Fargo Police Department were called to the 1300 block of 21st Ave. S. for a report of a man trespassing with a gun. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/3DDIX7A5YJG23EUQIBWRTYYOFU.png?auth=a471a28a46eb5ad963361e13ea506a2b64c7c12d08651ac0da95f1cf499a2904&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students/) #### [Fargo Public Schools tighten prom rules to current high school students](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Only enrolled high school students in good standing may attend. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/K77VWSEDLRGI3KFYRGENYARD5M.jpg?auth=d7ad1660c67f67b1b10fc9446767ecbb31aba5f22fec2230ecc3ad6dedc05d66&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision/) #### [One hurt after vehicle overturns in Fargo collision](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Officers cited John Garza for careless driving. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county/) [![Sheriff Josh Guenther](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/ICOZ2KCHXZBE7LNWTY2MMCCYB4.png?auth=d5286d97584c6ee68b7c25be2dc5bf4080f294c34ffa73ccf843fccc46f6fc31&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county/) #### [Sheriff announces bid for third term in Mahnomen County](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM UTC \\| By Desarae Kohrs Sheriff Josh Guenther is officially running for a third term. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/5VJFSOQ2VJA2JETMQAXPF7CXFM.jpg?auth=939ccd7391a570ed290099e0d65f5cffbe92abe332ccfa19b62db467f482c290&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre/) #### [Fargo Chamber to host April 21 Mayoral Debate at Fargo Theatre](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Chamber to host free mayoral forum April 21. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff/) [![Dustin Anderson](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/OBZYAUP2V5A6THEOYU5TZ2YLIU.jpg?auth=df0dd48590c045d2671adeafae540df2d68e63f17871ca627d44697fed297d3f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff/) #### [Veteran and White Earth Lieutenant announces bid for Mahnomen County sheriff](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC \\| By Desarae Kohrs Dustin Anderson has announced his candidacy for Mahnomen County sheriff in the 2026 election. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd/) [![Free school meals](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/L4EUIRSASZBV7NKFZWICC7Q5OE.png?auth=9ca8ddc6973745e13048ef648afdac8c779b80cdd33ac637f9ae6a351c50a103&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd/) #### [Free school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC \\| By Mary Steurer Together For School Meals coalition turned in more than 57,000 signatures. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday/) [![VNL Roadwork Generic](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/PLZ5YJVFYVE7BGPKBAAMDARMWY.png?auth=0b61c7734c072b8d6f114a7323029a913c440f161557741b32ce58b0a57c795c&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday/) #### [I-29 construction near Hillsboro starts Monday](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry One lane in each direction from mile markers 101-111 through fall [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman/) [![Teon Berry](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/X63SWLDTLZGNJJLOV7HLLYZ2UY.JPG?auth=72c6be6fd3ad494bd2105a2720747318dfa79cfff7c54677fb3bb132990ea633&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman/) #### [Fargo man facing charges after allegedly abusing pregnant woman](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC \\| By Gracie Jackson A Fargo man, previously charged with child abuse is facing new charges after he allegedly abused a pregnant woman. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter/) [![Zach and Kenzie Bohn](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/ZU4SE3OI2JG3LOGURMGW2VFQSQ.jpg?auth=b1819a67383acde4d8ae5e66a9924298ef34d3858ad1c379732d3260f7659b78&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter/) #### [Community rallies around man who lost wife and daughter](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Campaign seeks help with medical bills and funeral expenses. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring/) [![Jessica Marie Trottier](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/C6UMODRWI5GZDKJPDQDKVF6SLA.png?auth=8e76006c63a1d80607db279a87d3a2fbfeca1688fde1bafa1ef1102c093d4797&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring/) #### [North Dakota woman sentenced to 40 years for leading multi-state drug ring](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Jessica Trottier led a multi-state operation involving more than 45 kilograms of meth and at least 25 co-conspirators [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal/) [![UND Hockey](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/HSVJF6BUDZHARN3RH65L7KV46M.png?auth=131b46a23dc0139f25a7184e7119fe11c22eb536e4bde921e59c279462593cf2&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal/) #### [UND Fighting Hawks fall to Wisconsin in Frozen Four Semifinal](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC \\| By Bobby Falat and Makena Wright The loss ends UND’s run at a national title, the program’s 23rd Frozen Four appearance in its history. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department/) [![Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police...](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/TAFW7HJD45BFJHGXGGW7PR4IDY.jpg?auth=ab3899af1f7af109af7b4366f9f5ec335c23d530f39fffd19bb574d87cbdaef4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department/) #### [Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police Department](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC \\| By Chris Larson Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is calling on her fellow commissioners to appoint the interim Fargo Police Department chief to the full-time role. 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[News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case/) [![Eric Hunt](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/JYQF7QBQPBG3BMORHNPA6KFXLM.jpg?auth=21cf31f3dbed9db4fbfddca836f8698397505343cea35f5d0eaae292b8b49832&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case/) #### [Spirit Lake man reaches federal plea deal in basement assault case](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Eric Hunt accused of holding woman in basement, beating her for days [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around/) [![A scam text appearing to come from the NDDOT](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/DMO6BVS2ZZB7DCHQ6Y7WK7OUKM.png?auth=e5095a3c1152329bc332d0af8be9206b7e099297db4cdd40586480bd990d078f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around/) #### [NDDOT warns public about scam text going around](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC \\| By Michael Anhalt Scammers are sending texts claiming you have an unpaid parking ticket. The text threatens to suspend your license, send the violation to a collection company and raise insurance rates by more than 100%. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis/) [![File - A combine at harvest time](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/7ZGM7MPDDJE2BKSFW6W5F7J5Z4.png?auth=26607863a913e55bd90298480cdd88f620758eeb78fbc830ab4b080ea3079962&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis/) #### [Farming community continue to deal with mental health crisis](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC \\| By Michael Anhalt Farming communities have faced mental health concerns for generations, fueled by the farm crisis of the 1980s and rising farm bankruptcies since 2019. 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[News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks/) [![Trenton Jacob Kary](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/WIY77G5GRZD6ZFEXT7QCJBNRS4.jpg?auth=47aa1fc704d5894430c423d0bc73ed1e3e1cbaad769b1f306ad044635ab53fef&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks/) [Minot man facing charges after leading officials on vehicle pursuit in Grand Forks](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/minot-man-facing-charges-after-leading-officials-vehicle-pursuit-grand-forks/) Updated: 16 hours ago \\| By Gracie Jackson A Minot man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly led deputies on a vehicle pursuit that ended in field east of Grand Forks [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene/) [![william king](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/BF3XTT5ZERDF7MSIXJC7QSDXB4.jpg?auth=20bdf990194373e9345c5362a819e5f596b88bae44bec93172dda098afa380bf&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene/) [Grand Forks man accused of driving drunk and high on inhalants, fleeing crash scene](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/grand-forks-man-accused-driving-drunk-high-inhalants-fleeing-crash-scene/) Updated: 17 hours ago \\| By Devin Fry William King, 35, faces a felony reckless endangerment charge and five misdemeanors following a late-night traffic stop April 10. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats/) [![Grand Forks Public Schools](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/HRJJ7ES44FDH3MYIPFSYD733NM.png?auth=eedb983979a7d5d764e47d58e8c15c09764e11918436bf8e3b5420724392a90b&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats/) [Valley Middle School in Grand Forks responds to Snapchat threats](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/13/valley-middle-school-grand-forks-responds-snapchat-threats/) Updated: 18 hours ago \\| By Valley News Live Staff If you have verified information to share, you are encouraged to report it to the Grand Forks Police Department. ###### Regional Satellite & Radar [![Regional Satellite \& Radar](https://webpubcontent.gray.tv/kvly/weather/WebSatReg-lg.jpg?renew?)](https://webpubcontent.gray.tv/kvly/weather/WebSatReg-lg.jpg?renew?) 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[News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/12/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old/) [![Haylee](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/7EAXCD3LRZCXPC2MUVEXKEXO7M.jpg?auth=502d82b782d11665cebf25143ee457a4c7d0be55ab42abb3d99b49466b8fedd1&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/12/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old/) [UPDATE: Police confirm missing Fargo woman located](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/12/fargo-police-ask-help-finding-missing-19-year-old/) Updated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM UTC \\| By Ethan Kramer Haylee was last seen Saturday, April 11, at 9 p.m. in south Fargo. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt/) [![Belcourt Shooting GFX](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/C2VKE4ENUVDW5DWFOFGFPACLP4.png?auth=124314c0b75db0a579c3c0209558f515f88a50aad9ac5635a54c3d75ff3ce295&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt/) [Three injured in overnight shooting in Belcourt](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/three-injured-overnight-shooting-belcourt/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM UTC \\| By Joe Skurzewski Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a house party late Friday night in Belcourt, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county/) [![VNL Crash Generic 2](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/UOZZ6DJMRRGJZN5R7DCAMURTDM.png?auth=46a3fc6cc65bd924dee03d508e1c8c89647e80be7bb98cbd3bc9e9159b7dade0&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county/) [Five injured in side-by-side rollover crash in Ransom County](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/five-injured-side-by-side-rollover-crash-ransom-county/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC \\| By Ethan Kramer The crash happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 12200 block of 71st Street SE, about 2.5 miles southwest of Elliott, the Highway Patrol said. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle/) [![Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/UYOVOLW2PNDCDNA3LNWV7YHZFE.jpg?auth=84aebbd929ef56521d823c8e8aa15118c2300084ed691ee9e6b34108a1c2ae12&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle/) [Missing Wahpeton man found dead in submerged vehicle](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/missing-valley-city-man-found-dead-submerged-vehicle/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC \\| By Ethan Kramer Valley City Police Department located the vehicle in the river near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive on the evening of April 10. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident/) [![Benjamin Joseph Nordick, 39, was arrested April 9 after West Fargo police responded to a...](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/ED4GZ24GKBFMFC7Q37L652CGCM.jpg?auth=f3f9dc7c6a31f0a0ea4b97c39bb07d9381b7c9c0ba529a93cdde4c636e2b4c60&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident/) [Fargo man faces felony terrorizing charge after West Fargo domestic violence incident](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/fargo-man-faces-felony-terrorizing-charge-after-west-fargo-domestic-violence-incident/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC \\| By Bobby Falat Court documents allege Nordick took the victim’s phone to prevent her from calling police and blocked a bedroom doorway to stop her from leaving. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city/) [![Missing Wahpeton man - Alfred Odden](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/IY7UO3YXQ5F5NM5PD6SVU3LTXQ.bmp?auth=d4163df7fcae910371fb79df0ed263ce268261750e62f4a39694b6df78254054&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city/) [Search continues this weekend for missing Wahpeton man last seen in Valley City](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/search-continues-this-weekend-missing-wahpeton-man-last-seen-valley-city/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM UTC \\| By Erick George Family organizing search parties Saturday and Sunday at Lake Ashtabula and along I-94 [Isadora Wengel Investigation](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police/) [![Isadora Wengel](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/PUW7PNE4MFG4RDML2P5TCLXM2M.png?auth=825a9cc21913d5fd5042f59f17ed47557c1e4ab6894ebafc544b3520e1b14d5a&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police/) [New warrants in Wengel murder case reveal Hite’s phone activity, contradicting his story to police](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/11/new-warrants-wengel-murder-case-reveal-hites-phone-activity-contradicting-his-story-police/) Updated: Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM UTC \\| By Bobby Falat Search Warrants found a Quora Digest notification on Hite’s phone containing a snippet of a post that appeared to contradict his account of the breakup. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say/) [![Justin Sheridan](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/3DWGY2PLIJE7TJ5YM7RNZIDDAE.PNG?auth=c49631ee817aeab60ab6b3045b74be1ada1b9f98e212b59a9c11867fd8ad2184&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say/) [Erhard man arrested after using fork to hot-wire UTV, then taking it on a pursuit, court documents say](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/erhard-man-arrested-after-using-fork-hot-wire-utv-then-taking-it-pursuit-court-documents-say/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC \\| By Renee Nygren Court documents say early Friday morning, Otter Tail County Deputies took a report that 44-year-old Justin Sheridan had hot-wired one of his family member’s UTV that was in their garage. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business/) [![Connor Arbach, 12, making Twistology Seasoned Pretzels](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/26WGVADSZBHXLN6YIG65KUS7RM.bmp?auth=4c4cdb8fdb6595b043fff1df199d069d07524d730a4cd54f48e8a4fc1790711d&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business/) [“Knot” your average kid: 12-year-old Fargo boy bakes up own pretzel business](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/knot-your-average-kid-12-year-old-fargo-boy-bakes-up-own-pretzel-business/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM UTC \\| By Anna Ballweber Connor Arbach has turned his family kitchen into a pretzel business, selling his own seasoned flavors at local events. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft/) [![VNL Court Generic 2](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/6ME474R45RHRXDHZD7I5SSUD4Q.png?auth=5e137d9d3623263ce7af48828528f34ceed87c5013bb66e6d024a41efb04c3bf&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft/) [Fargo restaurant faces lawsuit alleging racial harassment, wage theft](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-restaurant-faces-lawsuit-alleging-racial-harassment-wage-theft/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Korey Peterson’s lawsuit against Taste of Philly alleges more than 1,000 unpaid overtime hours and a hostile work environment. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo/) [![Terrell D’Shea Carlson](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/EN74RIKYKFDA7K47CUTFY5FPJY.PNG?auth=b3568a95bcca4532a65fa03e73a270a691a736d165ba15cfd17e9b15e59c2700&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo/) [Man with gun arrested along I-94 in Fargo](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/man-with-gun-arrested-along-i-94-fargo/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC \\| By Renee Nygren After 1:00pm Friday afternoon, officers with the Fargo Police Department were called to the 1300 block of 21st Ave. S. for a report of a man trespassing with a gun. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/3DDIX7A5YJG23EUQIBWRTYYOFU.png?auth=a471a28a46eb5ad963361e13ea506a2b64c7c12d08651ac0da95f1cf499a2904&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students/) [Fargo Public Schools tighten prom rules to current high school students](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-public-schools-tighten-prom-rules-current-high-school-students/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Only enrolled high school students in good standing may attend. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/K77VWSEDLRGI3KFYRGENYARD5M.jpg?auth=d7ad1660c67f67b1b10fc9446767ecbb31aba5f22fec2230ecc3ad6dedc05d66&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision/) [One hurt after vehicle overturns in Fargo collision](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/one-hurt-after-vehicle-overturns-fargo-collision/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Officers cited John Garza for careless driving. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county/) [![Sheriff Josh Guenther](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/ICOZ2KCHXZBE7LNWTY2MMCCYB4.png?auth=d5286d97584c6ee68b7c25be2dc5bf4080f294c34ffa73ccf843fccc46f6fc31&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county/) [Sheriff announces bid for third term in Mahnomen County](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/sheriff-announces-bid-third-term-mahnomen-county/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM UTC \\| By Desarae Kohrs Sheriff Josh Guenther is officially running for a third term. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/5VJFSOQ2VJA2JETMQAXPF7CXFM.jpg?auth=939ccd7391a570ed290099e0d65f5cffbe92abe332ccfa19b62db467f482c290&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre/) [Fargo Chamber to host April 21 Mayoral Debate at Fargo Theatre](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-chamber-host-april-21-mayoral-debate-fargo-theatre/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Chamber to host free mayoral forum April 21. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff/) [![Dustin Anderson](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/OBZYAUP2V5A6THEOYU5TZ2YLIU.jpg?auth=df0dd48590c045d2671adeafae540df2d68e63f17871ca627d44697fed297d3f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff/) [Veteran and White Earth Lieutenant announces bid for Mahnomen County sheriff](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/veteran-white-earth-lieutenant-announces-bid-mahnomen-county-sheriff/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC \\| By Desarae Kohrs Dustin Anderson has announced his candidacy for Mahnomen County sheriff in the 2026 election. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd/) [![Free school meals](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/L4EUIRSASZBV7NKFZWICC7Q5OE.png?auth=9ca8ddc6973745e13048ef648afdac8c779b80cdd33ac637f9ae6a351c50a103&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd/) [Free school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/free-school-meals-backers-deliver-signatures-paving-way-fall-vote-nd/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC \\| By Mary Steurer Together For School Meals coalition turned in more than 57,000 signatures. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday/) [![VNL Roadwork Generic](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/PLZ5YJVFYVE7BGPKBAAMDARMWY.png?auth=0b61c7734c072b8d6f114a7323029a913c440f161557741b32ce58b0a57c795c&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday/) [I-29 construction near Hillsboro starts Monday](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/i-29-construction-near-hillsboro-starts-monday/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry One lane in each direction from mile markers 101-111 through fall [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman/) [![Teon Berry](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/X63SWLDTLZGNJJLOV7HLLYZ2UY.JPG?auth=72c6be6fd3ad494bd2105a2720747318dfa79cfff7c54677fb3bb132990ea633&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman/) [Fargo man facing charges after allegedly abusing pregnant woman](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/fargo-man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-abusing-pregnant-woman/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC \\| By Gracie Jackson A Fargo man, previously charged with child abuse is facing new charges after he allegedly abused a pregnant woman. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter/) [![Zach and Kenzie Bohn](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/ZU4SE3OI2JG3LOGURMGW2VFQSQ.jpg?auth=b1819a67383acde4d8ae5e66a9924298ef34d3858ad1c379732d3260f7659b78&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter/) [Community rallies around man who lost wife and daughter](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/community-rallies-around-man-who-lost-wife-daughter/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Campaign seeks help with medical bills and funeral expenses. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring/) [![Jessica Marie Trottier](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/C6UMODRWI5GZDKJPDQDKVF6SLA.png?auth=8e76006c63a1d80607db279a87d3a2fbfeca1688fde1bafa1ef1102c093d4797&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring/) [North Dakota woman sentenced to 40 years for leading multi-state drug ring](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/north-dakota-woman-sentenced-40-years-leading-multi-state-drug-ring/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Jessica Trottier led a multi-state operation involving more than 45 kilograms of meth and at least 25 co-conspirators [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal/) [![UND Hockey](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/HSVJF6BUDZHARN3RH65L7KV46M.png?auth=131b46a23dc0139f25a7184e7119fe11c22eb536e4bde921e59c279462593cf2&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal/) [UND Fighting Hawks fall to Wisconsin in Frozen Four Semifinal](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/und-fighting-hawks-fall-wisconsin-frozen-four-semifinal/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC \\| By Bobby Falat and Makena Wright The loss ends UND’s run at a national title, the program’s 23rd Frozen Four appearance in its history. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department/) [![Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police...](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/TAFW7HJD45BFJHGXGGW7PR4IDY.jpg?auth=ab3899af1f7af109af7b4366f9f5ec335c23d530f39fffd19bb574d87cbdaef4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department/) [Turnberg requests commission appoint interim chief as the permanent leader of the Fargo Police Department](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/turnberg-requests-commission-appoint-interim-chief-permanent-leader-fargo-police-department/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC \\| By Chris Larson Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is calling on her fellow commissioners to appoint the interim Fargo Police Department chief to the full-time role. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary/) [![Empty Classroom](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/ZLF6EUZI3FFNLAHKFHNMOPOZL4.jpg?auth=29b9f6b497d431218faf9e99f657ecef61c8338f7173e05632ff80ef14ef8bca&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary/) [Crookston School Board votes to close Washington Elementary](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/10/crookston-school-board-votes-close-washington-elementary/) Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM UTC \\| By Erick George The Crookston School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to close Washington Elementary and consolidate resources to Highland Elementary. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record/) [![West Fargo Community High School sets graduation record.](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/DE4HCSWU5FBQNADQ5FY4RMYASQ.png?auth=e3f60d02c081382cb5e12133f16c2604fdb48fb195792a99275a910a70087ed4&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record/) [West Fargo Community High School sets graduation record](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/west-fargo-community-high-school-sets-graduation-record/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM UTC \\| By Sydney Zatz West Fargo Community High School had 51 students earn their diplomas during the 2024-25 school year, breaking the school’s previous record of 40 graduates. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/second-community-search-underway-missing-wahpeton-man/) [![Al Odden's son, Dave, organizing another community search for his father](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/744COGLL7RBUFNSTBNHIBAXG5Y.bmp?auth=371383bd3648f7930ba06e5731cee02bb7fd69e158b12c29c362a89df2271304&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/second-community-search-underway-missing-wahpeton-man/) [Second community search underway for missing Wahpeton man](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/second-community-search-underway-missing-wahpeton-man/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC \\| By Anna Ballweber They're fanning out around Valley City today in a “divide and conquer” search for missing 73-year-old, Alfred Odden. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/BQL2UQXP6ZCDRBEG2F4ZRZJHLE.bmp?auth=cc2abfe47294202a0c67ff75ab0bec95804a905d0016ba85f37557807c722845&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case/) [As retirement nears, Sheriff reflects on decades-old cold case](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/retirement-nears-sheriff-reflects-decades-old-cold-case/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTC \\| By Kortney Lockey Glander steps down still seeking answers in Wolf Lake fire. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case/) [![Eric Hunt](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/JYQF7QBQPBG3BMORHNPA6KFXLM.jpg?auth=21cf31f3dbed9db4fbfddca836f8698397505343cea35f5d0eaae292b8b49832&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case/) [Spirit Lake man reaches federal plea deal in basement assault case](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/spirit-lake-man-reaches-federal-plea-deal-basement-assault-case/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Eric Hunt accused of holding woman in basement, beating her for days [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around/) [![A scam text appearing to come from the NDDOT](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/DMO6BVS2ZZB7DCHQ6Y7WK7OUKM.png?auth=e5095a3c1152329bc332d0af8be9206b7e099297db4cdd40586480bd990d078f&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around/) [NDDOT warns public about scam text going around](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/nddot-warns-public-about-scam-text-going-around/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC \\| By Michael Anhalt Scammers are sending texts claiming you have an unpaid parking ticket. The text threatens to suspend your license, send the violation to a collection company and raise insurance rates by more than 100%. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis/) [![File - A combine at harvest time](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/7ZGM7MPDDJE2BKSFW6W5F7J5Z4.png?auth=26607863a913e55bd90298480cdd88f620758eeb78fbc830ab4b080ea3079962&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis/) [Farming community continue to deal with mental health crisis](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/farming-community-continue-deal-with-mental-health-crisis/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM UTC \\| By Michael Anhalt Farming communities have faced mental health concerns for generations, fueled by the farm crisis of the 1980s and rising farm bankruptcies since 2019. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight/) [![UND vs Merrimack](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/TQJHVYRP7NFI5H62XJM5OVAPMM.jpg?auth=34447dc7468702d8da5d187126a0016a4921edf13af0cfff0b19462ab2111207&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight/) [PREVIEW: UND faces Wisconsin in Frozen Four](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/preview-und-faces-wisconsin-frozen-four-tonight/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM UTC \\| By Duke Schindler It’s been 10 years since UND hockey last put skates on ice in the Frozen Four, and 10 years since their last NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material/) [![Kerry Helton](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/WTLEGE3LWZGWLLTLLPG7RTL2BQ.jpg?auth=4de2eff418d253115d8e40ff6a43117a52cb6376983b6c7a4e6de6cc9b4827d3&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material/) [Jamestown man faces felony after admitting to downloading child sex abuse material](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/jamestown-man-faces-felony-after-admitting-downloading-child-sex-abuse-material/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Investigators say Kerry Helton admitted to paying for and downloading hundreds of illegal images. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges/) [![Bryan Envik](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/2PPFOG2YUFFTXJPI3GNGLYMIMQ.jpg?auth=202be1fb7e1e081516a35321f45c259e0481b1be1c7b174e763b49cfb67dd054&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges/) [Shots fired inside Moorhead home strike neighboring house, lead to felony charges](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/shots-fired-inside-moorhead-home-strike-neighboring-house-lead-felony-charges/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM UTC \\| By Devin Fry Resident claimed he believed intruders were inside; officers found no one [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes/) [![](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/L6Z6J3VAWJOVVII2THH4AFD7VQ.png?auth=933bafc3cf9c190c9a91195060c7055bc126aa4799cac893ca4651ff70c20dbc&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes/) [Essentia Health urges early sports physicals for student-athletes](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/essentia-health-urges-early-sports-physicals-student-athletes/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM UTC \\| By Desarae Kohrs In North Dakota, physicals done on or after April 15 are good for the following school year. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo/) [![North Fargo Bear (Courtesy: Fargo Police)](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/VQQNMNJ5YZF53DVSU6GLD7TG5M.png?auth=cf7c8bb6d8e81a44f207a3d031eb7228f5bcecf396d4e519c52190c6ab9bbf77&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo/) [Black bear sighting in North Fargo](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/black-bear-sighting-north-fargo/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM UTC \\| By Alix Larsen The Fargo Police Department is asking people to use caution in North Fargo. [News](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/honor-flight-adds-fifth-flight-reduce-900-person-waitlist/) [![Honor Flight adds fifth flight to reduce 900-person waitlist.](https://gray-kvly-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/DDKUAPKBNBCZDL7M6KAIDW5LHM.png?auth=a5fd49f3f2594c0576ffd45f8cf6014be77376bdc682b8ea65418120b5ed7909&width=800&height=450&smart=true)](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/honor-flight-adds-fifth-flight-reduce-900-person-waitlist/) [Honor Flight adds fifth flight to reduce 900-person waitlist](https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/honor-flight-adds-fifth-flight-reduce-900-person-waitlist/) Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM UTC \\| By Sydney Zatz The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN has added a fifth flight this November out of Grand Forks as board members work to reduce a waitlist of 900 people.
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