A Felton (MN) semi driver was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail for the July 2021 crash on Highway 2 that left one person dead and eleven injured. 56-year old Steven Piechowski hit the back of the victim’s passenger car in a construction zone near Airport Road. The chain reaction accident involved eight vehicles and 17 people. Piechowski pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and six other charges. In addition to the 60 days confinement at the Grand Forks County Correction Center he will be placed on electronic home monitoring for an additional 60 days.
Grand Forks Man Running For State Attorney General
(Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota Democrats rallied for a turnaround endorsing several candidates for statewide office to take on Republicans in November. The Democratic-NPL Party endorsed state...
Mar 08, 2026
Grand Forks Mission Names New Director
(Photo provided) (KNOX) - The Northlands Rescue Mission in Grand Forks has named Elaina Wickman as the shelter's new Executive Director. Mrs. Wickman was appointed as Interim Director in October after the departure of Everett Jones. Wickman has more ...
Mar 09, 2026
Grand Forks Woman Arrested For Stealing Pain Pills From Senior Living Residents
(File image) (KNOX) - A Grand Forks woman faces multiple felony charges after authorities say she stole prescription pain pills from elderly residents at a senior living facility where she worked. Nicole Larson, 49, is charged with three counts of fe...
Mar 08, 2026
Grand Forks County Receives Applicants For Open County Commissioners Seat
(File image) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks County Commission has received16 applicants for a vacant seat. Applicants were asked to submit a resume, statement of interest and an explanation of why they would like to be a Grand Forks County Commissioner. Of...
Mar 10, 2026
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
