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UND police probe threats on nickname

The UND Police Department is investigating what may be a threat of physical harm against leaders of the University Senate over its support of a resolution calling for retirement of the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo.

By Archie Ingersoll , November 19, 2009

Fargo police say man ran over pole, punched cop

Fargo police say a man ran over a light pole and punched a police officer in the mouth when the officer tried to arrest him.

By Associated Press , November 19, 2009

Caregiver gets jail time for ripping off vulnerable adult

Julie Amundson, 34, had stolen from a developmentally disabled man under her care. Her attorney said she had mental health issues.

By Archie Ingersoll , November 18, 2009

Woman charged in GF porn case seeks change of venue

The attorney of a woman accused of showing pornography on a television that could be seen and heard from a Grand Forks elementary school is requesting a change of venue for his client’s trial, asserting the allegations are “so sensational that a fair and impartial jury panel is unlikely to be found in Grand Forks County,” according to a motion filed in state District Court.

By Archie Ingersoll , November 18, 2009

Man slashed in EGF home invasion

Police are looking for the suspect. The victim was not seriously injured by knife.

By Stephen J. Lee , November 17, 2009

Apparent wrecked plane found near Mahnomen

Apparent wrecked plane found near Mahnomen A private pilot spotted a downed plane late Tuesday afternoon east of Mahnomen, Minn., in a remote, wooded site, said Mahnomen County Sheriff Doug Krier. A deputy confirmed the wreckage but could not identify the plane from the air as that of Andrew Lindberg, the former Hallock, Minn., man missing since Friday night flying across the general area.

By Stephen J. Lee , November 17, 2009

Brother of slain dentist wins temporary custody of 3-year-old

Brother of slain dentist wins temporary custody of 3-year-old In a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Roy Gattuso will take temporary custody of Kennedy Gattuso, who had been living with her aunt, Regan Williams, Jones, Okla., since the murder of her father last month.

By Forum staff report , November 17, 2009

Man sentenced for raping girl near Melrose, Minn.

An illegal alien will serve 12 years in a Minnesota prison for raping a 14-year-old girl on the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail last summer.

By Associated Press , November 17, 2009

Mom convicted of drunken breastfeeding gets 3 more months in jail

A Grand Forks mother convicted of breastfeeding while drunk was sentenced Monday to three more months in jail for slashing a tire on an acquaintance’s pickup — a crime committed the evening of Aug. 7, just hours after she was sentenced for child neglect.

By Archie Ingersoll , November 16, 2009

Nevis, Minn., disbands police department

The city council here has disbanded the city’s police department, the first time this central Minnesota city will be without police protection in more than 50 years.

By Jean Ruzicka , November 16, 2009

Moe Gibbs sues over fall at Cass County jail

A man sentenced to life in prison for killing a Valley City State University student is seeking $24 million for injuries he says he suffered in a fall at the Cass County Jail.

By Associated Press , November 16, 2009

Man gets 36 years for Hastings vet home death

A judge has sentenced a former Hastings veterans home resident to more than 36 years in prison for killing a fellow resident.

By Associated Press , November 16, 2009

Prosecution rests in Petters' fraud trial

Prosecution rests in Petters' fraud trial The defense is telling its side in the fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters.

By Steve Karnowski , November 16, 2009

Lawyers outline fees in traffic fines case

A settlement in a federal class action lawsuit filed against the city of Fargo over traffic fines is going to a judge.

By Associated press , November 14, 2009

Arvilla, N.D., teen sentenced to 7 years for burglaries, other charges

Arvilla, N.D., teen sentenced to 7 years for burglaries, other charges An Arvilla, N.D., man was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison and five years of supervised probation for several charges, including a string of Grand Forks burglaries.

By Herald Staff Report , November 13, 2009

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OUR VOICES Other fun city laws

Speaking of Grand Forks city laws, did you know that: You can't throw candy from a car in a parade: It is unlawful for any person to throw, scatter, or cast any candy, favors, or objects from moving floats, vehicles, or structures during the course of a parade, march, procession of any kind or a

Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Oct 19, 2009 at 12:50 PM | The City Beat

OUR VOICES GF's noise ordinance unconstitutional?

Normally, the City Beat doesn't cover the ongoing tension between UND students and police over the noise ordinance, but Student Sen. Michael Rocks-McQueen made an interesting case against the law yesterday at the Student Senate meeting with the Grand Forks City Council. He said the Grand Forks law

Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Oct 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM | The City Beat

OUR VOICES It wasn't me!

Where was the City Beat about noon Thursday? That was the joke on Friday in the Herald newsroom. Police had reported that one of the suspects in the two robberies was an 5-foot-6 Asian male in his mid-30s with black hair who speaks with a South Vietnamese accent. This rules out quite a few people

Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Jul 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM | The City Beat

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