Ryan McNamara

1 week ago | inforum.com | Ryan McNamara

NEW HOPE, Minn. — Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was tracked down in a search that spanned several cities and counties in less than 48 hours. Authorities say it’s the largest manhunt in state history. On Monday, June 16, FBI investigators revealed the events of the terrifying early morning hours on Saturday, June 14, in the Twin Cities.

1 week ago | inforum.com | Ryan McNamara

FARGO — Fargo police are reminding children to make smart decisions after a viral video talked about local teens banging on doors at night, or the "ding dong ditch" prank. Fargo Police Capt. Matt Christenson said with residents on edge after the recent shootings at the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers, the prank could lead to unintended danger or criminal charges.

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Ryan McNamara

HUNTER, N.D. — A 41-year-old Fargo woman was charged with criminal vehicular injury and two drug crimes after a crash injured three people, including herself, in rural Cass County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the woman was driving a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe westbound on Cass County Road 26 at approximately 8 a.m. Friday, June 13, one-half mile west of Northern Cass Public Schools in Hunter. A 2024 Toyota Rav4 was driving eastbound on the road at the same time. Sgt.

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Ryan McNamara

ST. PAUL — Minnesota health care programs are bracing for the impacts of $700 billion in proposed cuts to Medicaid funding at the federal level. The cuts are part of the U.S. Senate's reconciliation bill, popularly known as President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” Minnesota Medicaid Director John Connolly said the state could lose $500 million in federal funding annually if the bill is passed.

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Ryan McNamara

FARGO — Homeward Animal Shelter is over capacity and asking for the public's help to find more foster homes or permanent homes for its dogs. The shelter is designed to comfortably house nine dogs but is currently sheltering 17. Some dogs have been waiting over three months, and more than 30 others are already in foster care. Heather Clyde, operations director at the shelter, said the issue appears to be part of a post-COVID trend, with more people facing financial or housing instability.