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Hearing today in Red River Women’s Clinic case

A hearing is scheduled for this afternoon regarding the Red River Women’s Clinic’s request to obtain a temporary injunction against a law set to go into effect Aug. 1. The clinic is seeking clarification regarding a provision of the law … Continue reading

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ND Supreme Court unanimously affirms Moe Gibbs’ 2007 murder conviction

The North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the 2007 murder conviction of Moe Gibbs in the 2006 slaying of a Valley City State University student. The conviction was affirmed in a 5-0 decision by the court in an order filed … Continue reading

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Kidnapping sentencing takes place without defendant in courtroom

Friday’s sentencing hearing for Vincent Paul Degidio Jr. on kidnapping and firearms charges had a different flavor to it as the defendant was notably absent from the courtroom. Degidio appearead via interactive television from South Carolina where he is recovering … Continue reading

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Man waives forefinger at judge after bail reduction denied, hearing delayed

A Fargo man waived his forefinger back and forth and appeared to become upset with a judge this afternoon after a hearing in his case was delayed and his request to have bail reduced was denied. Kenneth Hue Clark Jr., 40, was … Continue reading

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Courtroom packed with law enforcment for court hearing related to Mahnomen deputy shooting

MAHNOMEN, Minn. – More than 50 law enforcement officers packed a courtroom here this morning to attend the initial appearance of two suspects arrested Wednesday in connection with the shooting of Deputy Christopher Dewey. Prosecutors have charged Thomas Lee Fairbanks, … Continue reading

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Doctor says deputy’s prognosis is unclear, but “we’re optimistic”

A surgeon who operated on a Mahnomen County sheriff’s deputy who was shot this morning said it is too early to give a prognosis for recovery, but "we’re optimistic." Dr. Robert Sticca, a general surgeon who operated on Christopher Dewey’s … Continue reading

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News conference set for 2:45 p.m. today at MeritCare regarding injured deputy

MeritCare officials are calling a news conference at 2:45 p.m. today regarding Christopher Dewey, the Mahnomen County sheriff’s deputy shot multiple times this morning. No word yet on what will be released. Dewey was undergoing surgery when MeritCare last released … Continue reading

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Deputy identified, listed in critical condition

Authorities have identified a Mahnomen County sheriff’s deputy shot multiple times in Mahnomen, who is currently listed in critical condition at Fargo’s MeritCare hospital. Christopher Dewey, a 26-year-old, four-year veteran of the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Department, suffered gunshot wounds to the … Continue reading

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Mahnomen County deputy shot multiple times – anyone with info asked to call The Forum

A Mahnomen County (Minn.) sheriff’s deputy was shot multiple times this morning while trying to interview a witness regarding a report of shots fired. Authorities are on scene as a standoff is ongoing with two suspects who ran from the … Continue reading

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Prosecution “very pleased” with sentence, defense disappointed

Prosecutor Leah Viste said she was "very pleased" with Elijah Addai’s sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole. "This crime was brutal and violent," said Viste, an assistant Cass County state’s attorney. "I believe that Mr. Addai is … Continue reading

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