Joe Skurzewski

Three people were killed and one injured in a head-on crash early Sunday morning in Rolette County.

A semi driver from Tennessee entered not guilty pleas to charges in a crash last September where two people, including a five-year-old girl, were killed. For now, a trial is scheduled for Aug. 31.

Trinity Health, the Minot-area’s largest healthcare provider, announced on Thursday it’s exploring partnerships with larger systems, but reiterated no decisions have been made yet.

This drone footage shared from a viewer shows damage to several structures along BIA 4 in the St. John area. There are no reports of serious injuries at this time.

Leadership with the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa tribe say the FBI is investigating a homicide that occurred early Saturday morning on the reservation.

Fire crews in the Turtle Mountains are continuing to battle fires at least 15 active fires amid high winds Sunday.

Fire crews in the Turtle Mountains have had their hands full battling a series of fires Saturday.

Emergency officials with the MHA Nation report the fire south of New Town is completely contained as of Sunday, while the Belcourt Rural Fire Chief says that by late Monday morning, most of the fires in the Turtle Mountains had been contained. Emergency orders remain in place.

In a statement Tuesday, the tribe said the officer, whose identity has not been released, is on administrative leave and will not perform any law enforcement duties until the investigation is completed.

This Friday, Turtle Mountain’s football team will take to the gridiron on a brand-new football field.