Early Sunday morning, a shooting incident in Williston has left one man dead. Occurring around 5:40 a.m. on the 300 block of 5th St W, police arrived to find the victim, whose identity remains undisclosed. Authorities believe this was a targeted attack and do not see any ongoing threat to the community. While they have
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WILLISTON, N.D. – A 20-year-old Montana man was killed in a crash Saturday evening after a pickup truck failed to yield at an intersection in Williston. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 5:14 p.m. at the intersection of 2nd Avenue West and 2nd Street West. The victim, who was
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As part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, the Minot Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks during the month of January. These checks are designed to ensure that licensed businesses properly verify IDs to prevent the sale of tobacco products to minors. During the compliance operation, 43 establishments were randomly checked. Out of these,
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Max, ND – A snowmobile crash on January 25, 2025, left a 21-year-old Minot man seriously injured after hitting an embankment near Highway 83 and 21st Street NW, about seven miles south of Max. The crash occurred around 3:30 PM when the rider, traveling northbound in the west ditch, struck the embankment, causing the snowmobile
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Fargo is taking a proactive step to keep its community safe during public events, like parades and concerts, by introducing modular vehicle barriers. This $372,000 investment, funded by a new public safety sales tax, aims to safeguard areas with high pedestrian traffic from potential vehicle attacks. The barriers, easily deployed without special equipment, will debut
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An automatic fire alarm alert prompted a swift response from the Minot Fire Department at the Minot International Airport this morning. At approximately 9:15 a.m., firefighters arrived at the terminal to find significant smoke emanating from a ground floor office space. While flames were minimal, heavy smoke activated the fire suppression sprinkler system. The terminal
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A single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 2, approximately four miles west of Ray, North Dakota, resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man from Minot early Thursday morning. The crash occurred at 7:11 AM on January 16, 2025. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 1998 Jeep Wrangler westbound when
Read & ShareThrough a post to the Minot Police Department’s Facebook page, the following news was shared: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lt. Matt McLeod, a valued member of the Minot Police Department since 2002. Lt. McLeod’s dedication to serving our community will be remembered, and his absence will be deeply
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On January 11, at approximately 6:24 p.m., officers from the Minot Police Department attempted to stop a white 2011 Lexus LS 400 in the 1800 block of South Broadway. The driver fled northbound at speeds of 60-65 mph, prompting officers to disengage due to road conditions. Shortly after, the Lexus collided with a white 2015
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A serious crash involving two commercial trucks occurred on January 10, 2025, at approximately 9:06 AM, just one mile south of Grenora on Williams County Road 5. The collision, attributed to treacherous icy road conditions, resulted in one driver sustaining serious injuries. Hunter McLean, 27, of Williston, ND, was driving a 2015 Freightliner truck northbound
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A fatal incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on the evening of January 8, 2025, approximately five miles south of Karlsruhe in rural McHenry County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the crash occurred around 9:05 PM on 42nd Street North under wet road conditions and a rain-snow mix. A 64-year-old
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Serving as a juror in a difficult trial can leave an indelible mark on anyone, yet these individuals hold a crucial role in our justice system. Recognizing the emotional toll, the North Dakota Supreme Court is proposing a new measure to support jurors: up to 10 hours of free therapy post-trial. This initiative, outlined in
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On January 7, 2025, at 11:50 a.m., the Minot Fire Department responded to a report of smoke emanating from a window air conditioning unit at a residence located at 1017 7th Avenue NW. Crews from Station 2 arrived on the scene within 3 minutes and 40 seconds and promptly entered the home. Firefighters quickly extinguished
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On January 6, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., officers from the Minot Police Department responded to a report of a physical domestic disturbance at a residence in northwest Minot. The victim was able to leave the residence in her vehicle before officers arrived and met with law enforcement at a separate location. Following an investigation,
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High winds caused tree limbs to fall onto power lines, starting a wildfire in October that killed two men, the North Dakota State Fire Marshal said in a report released Monday. The Oct. 5-6 fire near Ray was one of several wildfires that broke out during dry, windy and warm conditions in northwest North Dakota.
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The investigation into the circumstances at the Minot Police Department reached it’s conclusion last night as City Manager Harold Stewart delivered his recommendations on the matter to City Council. Police Chief Klug will not be continuing with the Minot Police Department. Prior to offering his recommendations, Mr. Stewart read the following statement: “Our residents must
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