Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Woman Charged with Attempted Murder for Alleged Strangulation of Mother
A Grand Forks woman faces charges of attempted murder after allegedly choking her mother during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on March 31, when police were called to the ...
Apr 01, 2024
Two Arrested After Gunshots Reported at Winona Apartment Complex
Gunshots rang out in a Winona apartment complex on Sunday night, sending shockwaves through the community. According to a police spokesperson, the incident unfolded in the 1750 block of West 7th Stree...
Apr 01, 2024
Alexandria Road Authority and MNDot to Issue Fines for Turn Signal Violations, MDOT Proposes Law Changes
Alexandria Authorities to Impose $100,458 Fines for Turn Signal Violations, MDOT Proposes Traffic Law Reforms In a bold move, local law enforcement has announced steep fines of $100,458 for drivers ca...
Apr 01, 2024
Pizza Ranch Employee Arrested for Stealing Customer's Purse
Police in Fergus Falls responded to a theft report on Friday, March 29th, at Pizza Ranch. Security footage revealed 33-year-old Cody Battern exiting the building with the customer's purse concealed in...
Apr 01, 2024
Watford City Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Dead in Ramsey County Camper
A man from Watford City, Brandon Rogness, is facing animal cruelty charges after two dogs were discovered dead inside a camper on Friday. The incident occurred at 5047 91st Ave. NE Crary, North Dakota...
Apr 01, 2024
Father Pleads Guilty to Abducting Son, Prompting AMBER Alert
Scott Henrickson, 42, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and violating a no-contact order after allegedly assaulting his child's mother and abducting their son while she was driving on Highway 10 in Sherbur...
Apr 01, 2024
Winona Man Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder Following Bar Shooting
A Winona man faces attempted murder charges after a bar shooting in Wisconsin. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office responded to George's Lounge around 2:15 a.m. Saturday and found a man shot in the ab...
Apr 01, 2024
Neighbor Recalls Shooting Incident Involving 11-Year-Old Boy in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. -An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition at Gilette Children's Hospital after being shot in the head on Friday night. St. Paul police arrested a 13-year-old girl, believed to be re...
Apr 01, 2024
Standoff in Woodbury: Police Confront Barricaded Suspect, Evacuate Residents
WOODBURY, Minn. -Residents evacuated in Woodbury due to a standoff as suspect barricades in home. Police responded to a disturbance on Tahoe Road after midnight, but left when residents said issue was...
Apr 01, 2024
Neighbors commend officers for their bravery during recent Burnsville stand-off
Neighbors in Burnsville's Sunny Acres mobile home community praised law enforcement officers for their bravery during a recent stand-off. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, started when n...
Apr 01, 2024