Beltrami County authorities identified Matthew James Rayta, 23, after crews recovered his body from Movil Lake north of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Dilworth Assault Case Declined by Prosecutors
A 2022 Dilworth assault case involving Sahar Ramirez was sent to prosecutors, who declined charges. Her death remains under investigation.
Beltrami County Inmate Faces Fentanyl Charge
Jessica Johnson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on a felony fentanyl charge. Records allege a child faced exposure to the drug.
Crookston Stop Uncovers Busch Apple Haul
Crookston traffic stop exposes dozens of Busch Apple beer cases, bringing a minor-in-possession citation for a 20-year-old driver.
St. Paul: ICE Deports Man After Minnesota Pardon by Governor Tim Walz
ICE deported Tou Lue Vang to Laos after Minnesota pardoned his 2006 conviction for sexually assaulting a child, federal officials said.
Fargo Chase Ends in Felony Charge for Moorhead Man
A Moorhead man faces a felony charge after police say a high-speed pursuit through Fargo ended with a rear-end crash at a stop sign.
Grand Forks Man Faces 11 Child Abuse Material Charges
A Grand Forks man faces 11 felony charges after investigators reported finding more than 100 child sexual abuse files on his phone.
Fargo-Moorhead Warned of Squishy Toy Burn Risk
Fargo-Moorhead safety experts warn families that microwaved or overheated squishy toys can burst and cause serious burns in children.
Clearwater County Man Booked on Assault Charge
A 22-year-old man was booked into the Clearwater County Jail on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge early Friday, July 10, 2026.
Moorhead Protest Seeks Answers in Ramirez Death
Dozens gathered in Moorhead seeking answers after Sahar Ramirez was found dead near the Red River. Police say the investigation remains open.