Author: Tom Lano

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Authorities release name of man killed in law enforcement shooting in Polk County

The man who died after being shot by authorities at a rural East Grand Forks residence has been identified as 42 year old Lucas Gilbertson. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, East Grand Forks Police and the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force went to the Reinhart Township home Tuesday with a warrant to arrest Gilbertson.…
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January 11, 2024 0

Woman dies in house fire south of Warroad

A woman is dead after a house fire south of Warroad. The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office says the blaze was reported at around 3:30 am Tuesday. The woman died at the scene. A man was taken by ambulance to Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau. The fire is under investigation by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office…
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January 10, 2024 0

Woman dies in house fire south of Warroad

A woman is dead after a house fire south of Warroad. The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office says the blaze was reported at around 3:30 am Tuesday. The woman died at the scene. A man was taken by ambulance to Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau. The fire is under investigation by the Roseau County Sheriff’s Office…
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January 10, 2024 0

Name of Man Who Died After ATV Went Through Ice Near Cass Lake Released

We now know the name of the 82 year old man who died on Friday when the ATV he was driving went through the ice on a lake near Cass Lake. The Cas County (MN) Sheriff’s Office says Thomas Steele of Bemidji was driving the ATV when it went through the ice and into the…
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January 9, 2024 0

Airplane breaks through the ice on Upper Red Lake

A pilot and passenger are safe after their single engine airplane broke through the ice on Upper Red Lake Tuesday morning. According to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, the two people flew from Grand Rapids and were heading to the lake to ice fish. The pilot found what was thought to be a safe landing…
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December 20, 2023 0

Dozens of people stranded on Upper Red Lake

Responders have been working to rescue dozens of people stranded on ice on Upper Red Lake. According to Beltrami County authorities, approximately 40-50 anglers became stranded on ice that broke away from the shore after strong winds caused the ice to shift Sunday evening. Christopher Muller, Beltrami County Public Information Officer, said Upper Red lake…
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December 18, 2023 0

Woman Offers Reward for Information leading to Arrest, Conviction of Person Who Shot Horse

A northwestern Minnesota woman wants to find the person who shot her horse. Alyssa Aune said her horse, Parker, was shot in the leg outside her home neat Gatzke in Marshall County last week. Aune said the 22 year old horse had to be euthanized. She said she believes the shooting may have been intentional.…
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November 18, 2023 0

Update on Becker County Hay Pile Fire

On Wednesday, November 15th at approximately 12:22 pm, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of multiple hay piles on fire on County Highway 9 south of County Highway 14. Fire crews were on the scent throughout the night and have now cleared. Smoke from this fire may be ongoing for several weeks, and…
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November 17, 2023 0

Multiple Hay Piles On Fire In Becker County

On Wednesday, November 15th at approximately 12:22 pm, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of multiple hay piles on fire on County Highway 9 south of County Highway 14. The Lake Park Fire Department responded and was assisted by several Becker County Fire Departments along with fire departments from Clay and Ottertail Counties.…
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November 16, 2023 0

Essentia Health and City of Fosston meet to discuss O.B. Dispute

City Attorney Stephen Larson along with a group of community leaders involved in the Essentia O.B. dispute met last week to discuss what can be done regarding the dispute between Essentia and the City of Fosston. The groups met with no resolution being made. An impasse was declared and arbitration will be the next step…
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November 14, 2023 0