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Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Package

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:58:00 GMT

A suspicious package found on the St. Anne Pedestrian Bridge in northwest Minot last night was not an explosive. Minot Police and Bomb Squad were called to the scene and a special device was fired in a render safe procedure. Once deemed safe, the Minot

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Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Authorities are investigating how two children were run over by floats during the North Dakota State Fair parade in Minot. Richard Lewellyn of the Minot police department says a 7-year-old girl fell to the pavement as she was trying to get off

2 children hurt during ND State Fair parade

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:01:00 GMT

State Fair Parade

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:12:00 GMT

Also bringing out the crowd was the state fair parade this morning. More than 230 entries made their way through town, all concluding at the north end of the fairgrounds. Today's parade lasted nearly 4 hours, but many spectators arrived much earlier tha

State Fair Parade

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Girl run over by float in ND State Fair parade

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

A 7-year-old girl has been run over by a parade float during the North Dakota State Fair parade in Minot. Richard Lewellyn of the Minot police department says the girl fell to the pavement as she was trying to get off the float and was run over

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Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:minot-police:t[Minot Police]:t]] say they are investigating a shooting that appears to be accidental. Authorities say 26-year-old Mark Thompson was shot in the upper portion of his leg early Thursday morning by a 20-year-old man.

Police investigating Minot shooting

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:25:00 GMT

Minot police say they are investigating a shooting that appears to be accidental. Authorities say 26-year-old Mark Thompson was shot in the upper portion of his leg early Thursday morning by a 20-year-old man. Lt. John Klug says police were

Gun Crimes Increasing

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:22:00 GMT

And while the Magic City hasn't seen a murder case in nearly three years, Minot Police officers say they are seeing an increase in calls involving guns and other firearms. And while officers say they encounter people carrying weapons more frequently tha

Man Shot and Killed in Minot Trailer Park

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:20:00 GMT

A 20-year-old Minot man is killed and another man is arrested for murder. An arrest was made after a shooting in a South East mobile home community last night. Minot Police say 24-year-old Jeremiah Tallman was arrested and charged after a dispute turne

RR Museum Break-In

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:59:00 GMT

In other crime news today - Minot Police arrested a man for breaking into the Railroad Museum downtown this morning. Officers received a report of a forcible burglary after 9:30 this morning. While they swept the scene for suspects - officers discovered

Man Shot and Killed in Minot Trailer Park

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:59:00 GMT

A 20-year-old Minot man was killed and another man is being charged with Double-A felony murder after a shooting in a South East mobile home community last night. Minot Police say 24-year-old Jeremiah Tallman was arrested and charged after a dispute turn

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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Nine Oakes farm laborers face deportation after pleading guilty to criminal charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says nine of 32 laborers entered pleas to charges of either re-entry following deportation or possessing counterfeit documents. Th

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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT

Health officials in the Fargo area say a nationwide scam involving bogus restaurant inspections has made its way to the area. Fargo Cass Public Health says the scam involves a person claiming to represent the local [[kxtopic:health-department:t[

Armed suspect in Minot, ND, assault case arrested

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:54:00 GMT

Minot police have arrested a man allegedly armed with a long-barreled gun who was spotted walking down a street. Police say 19-year-old Terrance Jackson of New Town was apprehended about 5:30 a.m. Sunday after a foot chase. He's being held in t

Law Enforcement Expecting Busy Weekend

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:01:00 GMT

The Fourth of July is time for family, fireworks, logging lake time, and more - but for those of us on the clock this weekend, it can create some extra work as well. On a normal weekend, between 5 pm on a Friday and 8 am on Monday, Minot Central Dispatch

Motorcycles Causing Mayhem on Area Roads

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Minot city roads are becoming more and more congested - and that increase in vehicle volume is causing a spin-off of problems for law enforcement. Motorcyclists are at a greater risk for injury accidents - but police officers say some operator's erratic

Warrant Leads to Drug Charges

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:29:00 GMT

Minot Police arrested three people early this morning on drug possession and other charges. Officers discovered Mathew Bentz, who is wanted on a $200,000 warrant through Missoula, Montana, was living at a Minot home at 3rd St. NW. When police contacted

Drug suspect arrested in Minot after chase

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:07:00 GMT

Minot police say they chased a drug suspect in vehicles and on foot before finally arresting him with the help of a stun gun. The chase began shortly before 9 p.m. Monday in a business parking lot when the 29-year-old Williston man fled from tas

Traffic Troubles Mount in Minot

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:08:00 GMT

It's hard to miss these days whether you're behind the wheel or just riding as a passenger. The traffic in Minot is getting more congested and it's taking longer for motorists to get to their destinations. Shaun Sipma has more on the mounting traffic t

Crime Stoppers Award

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:29:00 GMT

Anonymous tips have helped solve some pesky vandalism that was a problem over the winter in the Minot area. Minot Police operate the Crimestoppers phone tip line - where anyone can provide information they think might help solve a crime. And the caller

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Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Former North Dakota governor and longtime politician Arthur Link is being remembered for his passion for the land. Hundreds of people turned out yesterday afternoon in Bismarck for a funeral for Link, who died Tuesday at age 96. He'll be buried today

Substance Scare

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:08:00 GMT

A Minot man faces charges after authorities say he took a plastic explosive to his workplace. Minot police say 21-year-old Chester Lint had the explosive with him at Zimmerman's Furniture and left it there when his shift ended on Friday. Co-workers

Minot Man Charged in Investigation of Explosives

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMT

A Minot man is facing charges in connection with the suspicious substance found behind a local business yesterday. Minot police say 21-year-old Chester Lint had the substance with him at his workplace and left it there when his shift ended on Friday. Co-

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Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:06:00 GMT

A Minot man faces charges after authorities say he took a suspicious substance to his workplace and claimed it was a plastic explosive. Minot police say 21-year-old Chester Lint had the substance with him at Zimmerman's Furniture and left it the

Man charged after alleged explosive taken to work

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:25:00 GMT

Worker charged after explosive taken to ND store

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:57:00 GMT

Strange substance reported at Minot, ND, business

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Authorities are testing a strange substance left at a Minot business. Minot police say Zimmerman's Furniture Store employees reported the substance about 11 a.m. Friday. It was taken outside until officers arrived. Police say the bomb squa

Weather and Pets

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:16:00 GMT

The heat of summer will soon be upon us. And while you may have easy ways to stay cool, it's important to remember that your pets may need your help to keep from overheating. Meteorologist Tom Schrader reports on helping pets survive the summer heat.

Airport Disaster Exercise

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:16:00 GMT

An act of terrorism is something you may not expect to occur in a community like Minot, but that's exactly why Minot emergency personnel feel it's important to be prepared. Today, a cooperative exercise was held at the Minot International Airport that i

Minot Bomb Squad Called In Discovered Near Minot Business

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Minot's Bomb Squad was called in this morning after a suspicous item was found behind a local business. The item of interest was behind Zimmerman's furniture at the corner of 3rd street and Burdick near a dumpster. For several hours the bomb squad a

Torch Run

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:23:00 GMT

No kind of fire stood a chance outdoors in this morning's wet weather, but that didn't stop dozens of runners from passing a ceremonial torch for a good cause. The Law Enforcement Torch Run has been a national tradition since 1981, when a Kansas police

Dealing With Expanded Air Service

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMT

The air services offered at Minot's International Airport are expanding. New daily flights will soon be departing from the Magic City terminal and that means more help will be needed to accomodate the facility's growing schedule. Dan Erdmann has more.

Stopping Drunk Driving During Holiday Weekend

Sat, 29 May 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Memorial Day weekend is famous for barbecues, time on the lake and hopefully - warm weather. But oftentimes, with outdoor fun, comes drinking - and officers with the Minot Police Department are reminding drivers that over the limit means under arrest. T

Fire Crews Respond to Chemical Spill

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:15:00 GMT

A late morning chemical spill today had Minot Police and Fire crews scrambling to prevent any seepage to the city's sewer system. Around 10:30 am, Minot firefighters and police officers responded to a section of West Burdick Expressway, near Nash Finch,

Sheriff's Candidates Debate

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:15:00 GMT

You've probably seen their signs popping up all over the city and county over the past few weeks, but today, the three candidates for Ward County Sheriff took the stage in front of the Minot Rotary. US Marshal Deputy Kevin Howe, Ward County Captain Todd

Political Sign Ordinance

Sat, 01 May 2010 13:08:00 GMT

You've probably noticed more of them springing up in yards and near businesses recently, but when it comes to political signs, you can't put them just anywhere. The Minot Police Department is reminding residents of a city-wide ordinance that relates to po

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Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A Fargo man has been charged in the beating of a 15-year-old boy outside an elementary school. Roger Hellerud was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. The victim's mother told police she thinks her son was targeted because he was nev

Car Rams Denny's

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:22:00 GMT

A car drove through the wall of the Minot Denny's Restaurant.. ...this afternoon, causing considerable damage. It happened just after lunchtime, but the car went through the wall at the business's rest rooms, not the dining area, so no one was injured

Police: ND driver slams into restaurant twice

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Police say a 73-year-old man drove his car into a Minot restaurant twice. Minot police say witnesses saw the man accelerate into a Denny's restaurant while trying to park his car just after noon Thursday. As he backed up, police say, the driv

Surrey Amber Alert Hoax

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Minot Police officers say reports of an Amber Alert for a missing child in Surrey are a hoax. A statement released by police late last night says authorities have received several calls concerning Facebook postings and text messages about a missing child

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Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:13:00 GMT

A Rugby man has died after crashing his pickup in McHenry. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the 30-year-old man drove into a ditch while negotiating a turn on a county road about 1:30 a.m. Saturday. The vehicle rolled several times, and the

Police: Reports of missing Surrey child are untrue

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:12:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:minot-police:t[Minot Police]:t]] department says reports of an Amber Alert for a missing child in Surrey are a hoax. A statement released by police late Friday says authorities have received several calls concerning Facebook posting

Police Stepping Up DUI Fight

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Law enforcement officials say cracking down on drunk drivers can make a big difference in the traffic death rate. Minot Police report their officers have made an average of one DUI arrest per day this year. It's part of an effort to put more focus on f

Walmart Shoplifter Still Being Sought

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Minot Police are continuing their search for a Bismarck man who allegedly threatened Walmart employees with a box-cutting knife and punched one of them when he was detained for shoplifting. Authorities say 22 year old Dorvan McKay fled the store Friday

Search Continues in Minot Shoplifter Case

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:20:00 GMT

Minot Police officers say the main suspect in a shoplifting and assault incident at Minot's Walmart Supercenter may have returned to the Bismarck area. Officers first responded to a report of a man trying to stab people at the store on Friday evening. W

Search Continues in Minot Shoplifter Case

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:13:00 GMT

Search for Shoplifter Continues

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Law enforcement officers are still looking for a shoplifter who forced his way out of Minot's Walmart Supercenter last night. Just after nine pm yesterday, Minot Police responded to a report of a man "trying to stab people" at the store. Walmart securit

Standoff in Cathay ends with arrest

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:53:00 GMT

A man has been taken into custody in the small central North Dakota town of Cathay after a standoff that lasted several hours. Members of a Minot SWAT team were called to assist Wells County authorities about 11 p.m. Wednesday. Minot Police Sgt.

Underage Consumption Arrests

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:38:00 GMT

Minot Police Officers arrested a dozen people for unlawful consumption early Friday morning. Officers responded to a complaint of a loud party in the 700 block of E. Burdick, leading to the underage drinking arrests. Two people were also arrested to con

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Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:43:00 GMT

The state Commerce Department says $615,000 in rebate money will be available in North Dakota starting Tuesday for people who upgrade to more energy-efficient refrigerators. The national rebate program began March 1. It's being funded with federal st

Ward County to have new sheriff in town

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:22:00 GMT

There will be a new sheriff in town in Ward County later this year. Longtime sheriff Vern Erck is retiring. Three men so far have filed to run for his position, with the April 9 deadline nearing. The field will be narrowed to two finalists in

New Police Captain

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:12:00 GMT

He remembers well being so proud as a new police officer in 1988 - showing his father how handcuffs work. Then, after cuffing his dad, he remember realizing he didn't have a key. Today, Jason Olson father got to pin a captain's badge on his son's ches

Cops and Toys

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:47:00 GMT

Toys like stuffed animals may seem like fairly simple items, but they can actually serve as useful tools for emergency personnel when helping children. Public safety agencies, like the Minot Police Department often use the toys to help calm young child

Zimbabwean Immigrant Arrested in Minot

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:14:00 GMT

U.S. Border Patrol agents took a Zimbabwean man into custody last night in Minot following a traffic stop. The 27-year-old man was stopped by a Ward County Sheriff's deputy on East Burdick just after 10 pm on Saturday. The man was arrested for an outsta

Runaways Found

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Three juvenile runaways from Minot that have been missing since Monday night have reportedly been found and are back in Minot. The three 16-year-old boys- Matthew Olson, Brade Blowers, and Jacob Stein were reported missing by their parents and were t

Living with Urban Wildlife

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Seeing wildlife around town isn't that uncommon for most communities in North Dakota. Although the larger wildlife like Moose were few and far between in the past, that is quickly changing. The past several years Moose have been making Minot their home

Moose Issues

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Two moose that have taken up residency in northwest Minot this winter now have officials looking at relocating them over safety concerns. A cow and calf have been roaming the coulee near 16th Avenue for the past few months, but yesterday wondered very c

Downtown Stabbing

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:06:00 GMT

Minot police officers are investigating an alleged stabbing after a fight at a bar in downtown Minot. Officers responded to an altercation at the Chicago Club around 10:30 last night after a report of three men fighting. One of the men, a 32-year-old Mi

Unlawful Consumption Arrests

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Minot Police officers arrested 22 people for unlawful consumption of alcohol early this morning. Just after midnight, officers responded to neighbors reports of a large number of people in the vacant house on 17th St NW. After entering the home, officer

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Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

An organization that advocates for the prevention of gun violence says gun laws in North Dakota rank among the weakest in the nation. The Washington, D.C.-based, nonpartisan Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says only seven states have less

Minot, ND, police arrest 22 teens at house party

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Minot police say 22 teenagers have been arrested at party at a vacant house. Officers were alerted to the gathering just after midnight Saturday. Police say 35 to 45 juveniles were found in the basement of the residence, along with drugs and alc

Crisis Intervention Team Graduate

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMT

In the line of duty, law enforcement, dispatchers and others under the peace officer umbrella face difficult situations on a daily basis. But when that situation is compounded by someone who is mentally ill, has special needs, or under extreme duress it

Training Emergency Responders

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Many times, when first responders head to a call, they're not sure quite what's ahead of them. But thanks to one course this week, some members of the team will be better prepared for a wide span of crisis scenarios. The Ward County Crisis Intervention T

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Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMT

North Dakota officials have documented 140 deaths from crash-related injuries in the state in 2009. Information released by the [[kxtopic:highway-patrol:t[Highway Patrol]:t]] and state Department of Transportation indicates failure to use seatbelts

Minot PD Getting New Equipment

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:58:00 GMT

The Minot Police Department is getting an armored vehicle and a robot for its SWAT and bomb teams. The force is getting two State Homeland Security grants, totaling more than half a million dollars, to buy the equipment and two fast-response vehicles, an

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Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:13:00 GMT

A woman from the northeast North Dakota town of Thompson who had a rifle shell explode in her face during a hunting trip is suing the company that made the ammunition. Forty-six-year-old Sheri Sponsler says a defect in the design or production o

Minot, ND, police getting armored vehicle, robot

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:53:00 GMT

The Minot Police Department is getting an armored vehicle and a robot for its SWAT and bomb teams. The force is getting two State Homeland Security grants totaling more than half a million dollars to buy the equipment and two fast-response vehic

New Minot Police Captain Named

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT

One long-term Minot Police officer will rise among the ranks this month following a major promotion. 21-year force veteran Jason Olson will take the reigns as Minot Police captain on February 16th, following the retirement of Captain Al Hanson earlier t

Police Captain Retires

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:29:00 GMT

He served the Minot Community with honor, integrity, and with dignity. That's how Police Chief Jeff Balentine destribed the work of Captain Al Hanson. Today Hanson officially retired from the Minot P-D after 31 years of service. Friends, family and la

Moose visit Minot

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:11:00 GMT

Students and faculty at Minot's Quentin Burdick Job Corps received a visit from some un-expected guests today.... This moose cow and her calf decided to rest near the campus softball field late this morning. The pair quickly became an attraction for bo

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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:14:00 GMT

A 5-year-old boy has been pulled from the Souris River in Minot after falling through the ice. Minot police say Rudolph Wall spotted the boy walking on the ice in Oak Park and yelled at him to stop. The boy continued toward the dam and fell through t

Homeowner Aprehends Burglar

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:01:00 GMT

Minot police say a homeowner managed to apprehend a man who entered his residence this morning. Police received a report of an unwanted male entering the NW Minot home around 8:30 this morning. When the subject, who police have identified as 18-year-old

Boy Rescued from River

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:01:00 GMT

A 5-year-old boy was pulled from the Souris River this afternoon after falling through the ice. Minot police say 51-year-old Rudolph Wall spotted the boy walking on the ice in Oak Park after 2:30 today and yelled at him to stop. The boy continued toward

5yearold ND boy rescued after fall through ice

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:26:00 GMT

A 5-year-old boy has been pulled from the Souris River in Minot after falling through the ice. Minot police say 51-year-old Rudolph Wall spotted the boy walking on the ice in Oak Park about 2:40 p.m. Saturday and yelled at him to stop. The boy c

Stabbing Case Update

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:51:00 GMT

Minot police say they may be closing in on a suspect connected to a stabbing at the Vegas Motel late last week. Officers had originally asked for the community's help to locate their main suspect, a woman who allegedly stabbed the victim several times i

Training Landlords

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT

How do I make sure I'm treating prospective renters equally? What do I do if I think a tenant has a meth lab in his apartment? Those are the kinds of questions landlords were getting answered today as the Minot Police Department and Minot Housing Authori

Broadway Accident

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:29:00 GMT

Four people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on South Broadway in Minot this morning. Minot Police say a small pickup driven by 46-year-old Tim Dignan of Kenmare was turning left from 20th onto Broadway when it hit a car driven by 24-year-old Bryan

Minot Stabbing

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:59:00 GMT

The search is on for a woman who stabbed a man at a Minot hotel last night. Minot Police report the 26-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, was stabbed several times in the incident. Police say they were told the victim and another man we

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:05:00 GMT

The mayor of Fargo says he hopes history will favor a flood protection plan that would divert water west of the city. The Army Corps of Engineers is looking at whether a North Dakota diversion project estimated to cost more than $1 billion will