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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police say two women in East Grand Forks have been charged with third degree murder after a fatal overdose on fentanyl on August 19 just before 10:00 a.m.—44-year-old Rachel Boswell and 31-year-old Megan Thorsen are accused after a woman died at a house on 5th Avenue Northeast. Valley News Live
- ➤ A Grand Forks woman, Megan Thorsen, 31, was charged with distributing fentanyl to inmates at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center on Aug 29—court records show she faces a Class A felony for delivering a controlled substance. Knox News Radio
- ➤ On August 31 at 4:32 a.m., 28-year-old De’Angelo Brent allegedly fired multiple rounds at 27-year-old Antonio Locke after a verbal argument with a woman—Locke was on a porch and required surgery after being struck while an eight-year-old was present—and Brent now faces charges. Valley News Live
- ➤ A Grand Forks woman, 31-year-old Megan Thorsen, was charged with a Class A felony on Aug 29 after she allegedly distributed fentanyl to inmates at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center; court records detail the controlled substance delivery charge. Knox News Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is watching smoke from Canadian wildfires and warns that people with lung or heart problems—including children and older adults—should avoid heavy outdoor activity. Residents are advised to check current air quality conditions and limit actions that add to the pollution. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Grand Forks appointed a new fire chief—Deputy Fire Chief Chuck Marcott—after city council approved his selection; he will lead the fire department immediately. Knox News Radio
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