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(KNOX) – Court documents said that a Polk County man was sentenced to 180 months for raping a girl on more than one occasion.
Brian Espinoza, 34, of East Grand Forks pleaded guilty in July to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A concerned citizen reported Espinoza to law enforcement in January. The girl confirmed to law enforcement that Espinoza had been assaulting her for years. Espinoza was ordered to spend a total of 15 years in custody.
He has credit for 244 days served. After getting out he will be on conditional release for the remainder of his life.
HUD Announces Grants for Native American Housing
(KNOX) - The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Native American Programs has announced more than $1.1 billion in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding. The money earmarks $29.8 million dollars for the four tribes in Nor...
Apr 20, 2026
Point Bridge Set for Reconstruction
(KNOX) - The Point Bridge linking Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is slated to receive a facelift this upcoming summer construction season. The Grand Forks council last night (Monday) approved a cost participation and maintenance plan for the $2.26 ...
Apr 21, 2026
Work Starts Next Week on Underpass at 42nd Street And Demers Avenue in Grand Forks
(File image) (KNOX) - Crews will begin the construction on the underpass at the 42nd Street and Demers Avenue Intersection in Grand Forks this coming Monday, April 20th. The initial phase of this underpass project will have minimal impacts to traffic...
Apr 16, 2026
North Dakota Oil Selling for a Premium
(KNOX) - North Dakota oil shipped on the Dakota Access Pipeline is fetching nearly $7 more per barrel than a U.S. benchmark price amid volatility caused by the Iran war. State regulators aren't sure why prices for North Dakota oil at its destination ...
Apr 22, 2026
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