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.


East Grand Forks Receives Update on Downtown Marijuana Dispensary
(KNOX) - Another marijuana dispensary looks to be opening in East Grand Forks. City Administrator Reid Huttenen gave the East Grand Forks City Council an update on Red Iris, a dispensary that will operate on the 300 block of Demers Avenue. Red Iris w...
Jun 04, 2026

Osowski Edges King in Tight Ward 2 Race, Salentiny Joins GF City Council
(KNOX) - Rebecca Osowski appears to have retained her position on the Grand Forks City Council in one of tightest races of the night. Osowski earned 241 votes, besting Ryan King's 239. The total is likely close enough for a recount. Angela Salentiny...
Jun 09, 2026

West Fargo Man Charged with Sex Abuse Against Boys
(KNOX) - A West Fargo man has been charged with sexual abuse against two boys. Shawn Gould is charged with two AA felony charges of gross sexual imposition. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. West Fargo Police of...
Jun 09, 2026

Charges Uncertain After Fake Tornado Picture Stokes Fear in Belcourt
(KNOX) - An apparent AI-generated image of a tornado has led to a discussion of what may be considered "weather terrorism". During a bout of severe weather Tuesday, Belcourt residents on social media were given a fake image of a tornado nea...
Jun 04, 2026





