Tracy Vaughn Peters, 60, faces sexual assault, attempted murder and assault charges after a woman was found seriously injured near Wild Rice, North Dakota.
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Lakota Man Faces 3 Felony Child Sex Charges
Troy Estvold, 45, of Lakota, North Dakota, faces three Class AA felony charges involving a 13-year-old girl. Investigators report digital evidence and interviews.
Hawley Man Faces 7 Felony Charges Involving Teen
Harrison Heath Hinz, 20, of Hawley faces seven felony criminal sexual conduct charges involving a teenage girl. His next court hearing is November 5.
Grand Forks Apartment Fire Kills Man, Displaces Five
Richard Helmowski, 70, died in a Grand Forks apartment fire on October 10, 2026. Five residents were displaced as investigators examined the cause.
Fargo School Mourns Nolan Powell-Calhoun, 12
Fargo’s Discovery Middle School mourns 12-year-old Nolan Powell-Calhoun. A fundraiser is helping his family, and funeral services are set for October 15.
Grand Forks County Burglary: Pickaxe Leads to Charges
Two men face Grand Forks County burglary charges after investigators linked a pickaxe, footprint, wallet and stolen speaker to an October 7 break-in.
Roseau Child Harassment Case Sparks 600-Signature Petition
A Roseau felony child harassment charge prompts a petition signed by more than 600 people. Parents seek stricter protections as a court hearing nears.
Jamestown Police Enter James River to Save Man
Jamestown officers entered the James River to rescue a struggling 60-year-old man on October 7. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and observation.
Fargo Stolen Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest, Road Block
Fargo police temporarily blocked University Drive South during a high-risk stop of a stolen vehicle. One person was arrested, and the case remains open.
Clay County Man Dies After UTV Strikes Deer, Rolls Over
A 40-year-old man died after his UTV struck a deer and rolled in rural Clay County, Minnesota. Authorities continue investigating the October 7 crash.