MOORHEAD — Moorhead police are investigating an overnight shots-fired call from early Monday to a report of gunfire in the 1000 block of 18 1/2th Street South just south of the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus According to a release from the Moorhead Police Department a vehicle was seen leaving the area after the shots were fired Police said they identified a man believed to be present when the shots were fired No one had been arrested as a result of the shooting as of late Monday morning Several cartridge casings were recovered from the scene but the gun used in the shooting has not been recovered MN – A Moorhead man who was reported as missing in January has been found dead in Colorado The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the body of 51-year-old Leroy Schmidt was discovered in Summit County he hadn’t been seen or heard from since November 2nd Schmidt’s body was found in a partially frozen reservoir on the night of Wednesday The cause of death has not been determined The initial missing persons alert said Schmidt may have been in Omaha MOORHEAD — The city of Moorhead is seeking art for sidewalks near the 11th Street underpass the city issued a request for artistic submissions to be converted to sidewalk stamps to be used near the underpass project People may submit up to two original graphic designs each Submissions must be appropriate for everyone who will discover it Art has a maximum size of 20 inches by 20 inches It must be line work in black and white PDF format or paper submissions Lines must be between an eighth-inch and quarter-inch thick Submissions will be anonymously reviewed and selected by the Artist Review Team a state trooper attempted to pull over a black Chevy Impala on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes because the driver was holding a cellphone with his hand near his face while driving past the former Perkins restaurant building in Detroit Lakes then turned into the entrance of the Sinclair gas station The Chevy then sped away from the gas station northbound on Morrow Avenue and the trooper turned off his emergency lights and ended the pursuit due to public safety concerns But he saw the Chevy turn left onto Highway 10 at a high rate of speed and pass another vehicle on the shoulder a DNR conservation officer saw the black Chevy Impala pull into a driveway on County Road 15 in western Becker County The conservation officer pulled into the driveway and activated his emergency lights The conservation officer did not pursue the vehicle a Becker County sheriff's deputy was southbound on County Road 5 near Stakke Lake Road in the Cormorant lakes area when the black Chevy Impala passed him at 61 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone The deputy activated his emergency lights and tried to pull over the Impala which continued northbound on County Road 5 but the Chevy went around the device and drove across a lawn toward two businesses and continued driving on the Lake Park Highway 10 frontage road The deputy conducted a precision immobilization technique maneuver — designed to force a fleeing vehicle to spin 180 degrees stall and stop — but the Chevy kept on going and multiple PIT maneuvers were done to stop it a successful PIT maneuver brought the chase to an end He smelled strongly of alcohol and the deputy saw an open Miller Lite can lying on the driver's side floorboard Walker refused to provide a blood sample or urine sample at the jail His driving privileges had been canceled Sept due to a driving under the influence charge Walker was sentenced to 17 months in prison at St He was ordered to serve 113 days in the Becker County Jail Walker was placed on supervised probation for four years Walker may not possess or use any firearms with the exception of prescribed medication He must complete a comprehensive assessment and follow all recommendations He was fined $1,000 plus $160 in court fees For the gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal charge Walker was sentenced to 364 days in the Becker County Jail He was placed on supervised probation for four years He must attend a MADD impact panel and complete 30 days of electronic alcohol monitoring each year for the term of his probation at times to be determined by his probation agent bringing his total fines and fees to $2,440 has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree burglary a Detroit Lakes police officer was dispatched to Ikalka Arts in Washington Square Mall a man had entered his business and stole several items The owner provided the officer with video surveillance of the incident and the officer immediately recognized the suspect as Carlson Carlson was seen on video entering the mall walking through the security gate and entering the store He was then seen exiting the store with the suitcase Becker County District Court Judge Michelle Lawson sentenced Carlson to 28 months in prison at St a downward departure from sentencing guidelines The reason for the downward departure was Carlson’s amenability to chemical dependency treatment He was also ordered to serve 30 days in the Becker County Jail He was placed on supervised probation for five years and must participate in the chemical dependency programming and follow all aftercare recommendations and comply with cognitive behavioral interventions/programming as directed by probation The Moorhead Police Department issued an update Friday on the search for 51-year-old Leroy Schmidt confirming that his body was found in Summit County but hadn't been seen or heard from in Moorhead since November 2.  Minnesota BCA police said he might be in the area of Omaha Details haven't been provided regarding the circumstances of his death Reports from Colorado state that a body was found in the partially frozen Dillon Reservoir near the Frisco disc golf course on Wednesday evening The body, which Summit Daily reports was fully clothed, has not officially been confirmed as being Schmidt as of Friday afternoon. By Adam Uren is the head of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin news coverage for Bring Me The News suffering dogs were removed from her in-home business was sentenced to 300 months in prison in Rice County court on Friday was last seen leaving his home a month ago MOORHEAD — The Moorhead school district may not have to cut as many bus routes this fall as first thought as part of plans to address an ongoing budget shortfall in the district considering a possible special election to help fill some of the budget gaps Nearly $1.3 million of those cuts are expected to come from the transportation budget after a district survey identified bus routes and transportation as among the lowest priorities for families head of MAPS Operations and Emergency Management said Monday it appears the district won’t have to cut as many bus routes as planned in February due to work by his staff in finding efficiencies reducing certain contractor bus routes and converting some contractor routes to in-house routes he said he wishes no bus routes were affected “The bottom line is that in order to make these cuts the district identified certain bus routes for possible discontinuation at Horizon Middle School and routes at Moorhead High School and the Career Academy it appears 88 bus riders at Horizon and 47 riders at the high school and Career Academy could be impacted Board member Lorilee Bergin expressed frustration that the transportation budget was taking a large hit when it wasn’t the only low priority area families identified in the survey She said more effort should have been made to find cuts in athletic programs if we are not going to use it and stand by the people of Moorhead?” Bergin asked the district did identify $100,000 in cuts to activities mainly by delaying uniform and equipment purchases and by reducing transportation costs for sports and other teams by bundling those costs It also plans to save $425,000 by delaying capital purchases in part by extending the Chromebook laptop replacement schedule for younger students The school board approved the cuts at its meeting on March 24 Regarding the bus route changes anticipated this fall Moore said the district will communicate with families in late July when it has a better handle on the full impacts Also in the mix is the possibility of another MAPS special election for a capital projects levy but board members indicated November would be the earliest an election could be held Superintendent Brandon Lunak said the outcome of legislation still under consideration in St Paul will influence the timing for such a vote The legislation would give Minnesota school districts flexibility to transfer “unassigned” or “unencumbered” funds between operating accounts or funds which he said would allow MAPS to get its general fund balance percentage of total expenses into the range it needs to be “If there's an opportunity for that fund transfer to go through we don't necessarily believe that right away we would have to seek an election for a capital projects levy,” he said the district will need to make similar reductions for the 2026-27 school year and it will become increasingly difficult to keep cuts out of the classroom The page you were looking for couldn't be found Studio: 701-271-1100Text Line: 701-237-1590Front Desk: 701-356-4220Email: Click Here to Email Us Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in Colorado have recovered the body of a missing Minnesota man.  He was the subject of a statewide missing person alert sent by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in January The state agency said he had not been heard from since last November.  He was reported missing to the Moorhead Police Department in early January Authorities identified the missing man as 51-year-old Leroy Schmidt.  Investigators believed Schmidt had left the state and was possibly in Nebraska or Nevada On Wednesday evening the Summit County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado reported recovering a person’s body in the Dillon Reservoir which is in a mountainous area about 70 miles west of Denver.  the Moorhead Police Department said the Summit County Coroner's Office identified the body as Schmidt.  “Leroy Schmidt was located deceased in Summit County, Colorado. The Moorhead Police Department has no information to disclose regarding the circumstances of his death,” a post on the Moorhead Police Department’s Facebook page says Authorities have disclosed how long Schmidt was believed to have been in the area where his body was recovered The circumstances surrounding his death have not been released Gallery Credit: Samm Adams He was the subject of a statewide missing person alert sent by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in January.\nRead More Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in Colorado have recovered the body of a missing Minnesota man.  He was the subject of a statewide missing person alert sent by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in January On Wednesday evening the Summit County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado reported recovering a person’s body in the Dillon Reservoir The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene investigating a deceased body found in the Dillon Reservoir,.. “Leroy Schmidt was located deceased in Summit County, Colorado. The Moorhead Police Department has no information to disclose regarding the circumstances of his death,” a post on the Moorhead Police Department’s Facebook page says **UPDATE 5/02/25 - Leroy Schmidt was located deceased in Summit County Having a casino in our neighborhood would be devastating to the local nonprofits that have charitable gaming in Moorhead It’s hard enough for the gaming sites on the Minnesota and North Dakota border to compete with North Dakota gaming sites that have casino-style e-tab machines We on the Minnesota side are restricted to tablet style machines and then the last Minnesota legislators made changes by taking the motion and free plays at the request of the Tribes of Minnesota Even though the state lowered the tax on e-tabs our losses for the first 90 days of 2025 is over $90,000 compared to the same time frame in 2024 Loss of charitable gambling money would result in us not being able to support our veteran and youth programs and this would also result in other non-profits having to do the same All nonprofits with charitable gaming must pay taxes on all money wagered; Native American casinos do not pay any taxes on money waged Paul Leeman is commander of the Moorhead American Legion Post 21 – Moorhead Police is searching for a gunman Officers responded to the 1000 block of 18 1/2 Street South just after midnight Monday finding a vehicle was seen leaving the area after shots were fired Authorities say they found the vehicle and searched it No injuries were reported from the shooting Anyone who may know something is asked to call Red River Dispatch at 701-451-7660 UPDATE: The missing person alert for Badar has been canceled as he was found safe Moorhead police are seeking the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old Dade Badar was reported missing on March 14 and hasn’t been seen since He is 5’10” and weighs 160 pounds Dade was last known to be wearing a black jacket If you have seen Dade or have information on his whereabouts Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here the Summit County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado confirms to Flag Family Media News that the body of 51-year-old Leroy Schmidt was found in the Dillon Reservoir in Summit County The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation also reported the developments on Saturday Moorhead Police say Schmidt was reported missing on January 7 but had not been seen or heard from since November 2024 Police say an elderly man with dementia has been located and returned to the care facility where he was staying Kevin Linn Johnson was found after a concerned resident in Fargo reported a man matching Johnson’s description wandering in the 600 block of South 25th Street Police said they were able to find Johnson in the area around Midnight and returned him to the care facility after being evaluated for any injuries Police said no criminal activity is suspected to have led up to or occurred during the six hours Johnson was missing The original article relating to Johnson’s disappearance can be found below The Moorhead Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing man with dementia Moorhead police responded to the 1400 block of Seventh Street South for a missing man who officers identified as 60-year-old Kevin Linn Johnson No one has been able to contact Johnson since he left an assisted living facility; he was last seen in the area of Eighth Street and 16th Avenue South Authorities describe Johnson as 5’8″ and 140 pounds with dirty brown hair and a scruffy beard Police say Johnson has cognitive issues and dementia-like symptoms If you have any information about Johnson’s whereabouts call the Red River Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660 and ask to speak to a Moorhead supervisor Richard “Dick” Lindgren, 94, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in Lilac Homes, Dilworth, MN. A project is taking shape in our community that’s garnered national and international attention. The Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion project will provide permanent, reliable flood protection to the increasingly flood-prone communities along the Red River of the North. We recently had the opportunity to host Gov. Tim Walz and show him the incredible progress that’s already been made. We were fortunate to gain his support for the last portion of funding that must be completed. The FM Area Diversion project is the first-ever public-private partnership done in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and it’s the first water management P3 ever done in North America. As such, communities across the U.S. are watching so that they, too, can implement infrastructure challenges faster and for less expense. We urge the Legislature to pass a bonding bill this year that includes the funding needed to protect communities throughout the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson, Clay County Commissioner Kevin Campbell and Kristine Goeden of the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Public Library will welcome two acclaimed Minnesota authors on Friday, May 9, as part of the statewide One Book | One Minnesota program, a statewide book club encouraging Minnesotans of all ages to read and discuss a shared title. This spring’s selection is "Where We Come From," a collaborative work by Diane Wilson, John Coy, Sun Yung Shin and Shannon Gibney. Through essays and illustrations, the book explores themes of identity, ancestry, and belonging. Wilson, author of "The Seed Keeper" and "Beloved Child," and Coy, known for "Gap Life" and "The Secret of Fall," will speak at the Moorhead Public Library at 1:45 p.m. Now in its 13th chapter, One Book | One Minnesota aims to connect readers across the state through the power of shared stories. The Chinese retail chain is known for its collaboration with brands such as Coca Cola, Marvel, Hello Kitty, Sesame Street, Mickey and Minnie, Pink Panther, and more. "MINISO is based on three core principles. Affordable high quality: guides our decisions from design to materials. Joy: the response our customers experience while in our stores. Lighthearted: the relaxed and happy feeling when encountering the large variety of goods available," according to its website. Moorhead — Crews encountered several challenges Thursday, April 10, as they worked to remove the iconic Budweiser sign from the malt plant in Moorhead. Anheuser-Busch announced in November that it was closing the plant at 2101 26th St. S., moving operations to Shakopee. The removal of the Budweiser sign, a landmark in the area, began Thursday, but workers ran into a few setbacks. First, the crew realized the cranes they brought in were too small to handle the task. Later in the day, they discovered the sign was welded onto the building, further complicating the removal. Sign removal challenges aside, there is significant interest in the property, according to Downtown Moorhead Inc. CEO Derrick LaPoint. There have been "several calls on the land in front — that is prime access to interstate, which is certainly appealing in our marketplace," he said. "You just don't get that very often." As of Thursday evening, it's unclear when the Budweiser sign will be fully removed. FARGO — The annual metro cleanup week will begin Monday, May 5, in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth. However, each city's schedule and rules for the cleanup event are a little different. The Forum has compiled a breakdown of the rules and timelines for each city and information about drop-off sites. Cleanup week in Fargo will span two weeks as collection is scheduled in two phases. Cleanup Week A will be Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9. Cleanup Week B will be Monday, May 12, through Friday, May 16. Curbside collection will be scheduled on residents’ recycling collection day from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Residents should place unwanted debris on the boulevard in front of their property before 7 a.m. on their scheduled recycling pickup day. Moorhead will hold cleanup days across two weeks. In Moorhead, pickup will be the same as residents' garbage day, which is opposite their recycling week. This means residents who are on the Week B recycling schedule will have their garbage collected on their garbage day, the week of May 5-9. Residents on the Week A recycling schedule will have collections the week of May 12-16. The Oakport neighborhood is an exception to this rule — collection will be on Tuesday, May 20, the neighborhood's designated recycling day. West Fargo cleanup week will take place Monday, May 5, through Thursday, May 8. All items should be placed curbside after 4 p.m. the day before garbage collection. Cleanup week in Dilworth will take place from Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9. Monday pickup will be in the Southeast and Southwest neighborhoods. Tuesday will be in Northwest, Oakview and Kroshus. Wednesday will be Northeast from Highway 10 to Ditch 50. Thursday will be Northeast north of Ditch 50, Woodbridge, East View and Orchard Estates Seventh Avenue. Friday will be Little Italy, Keystone, Summerwood, and Orchard Estates Eighth Avenue and up. Regular weekly household garbage pickup will remain on Tuesday citywide. During cleanup weeks, Fargo residents can dispose of household waste, furniture and up to two appliances at the Fargo Landfill, 4501 Seventh Ave. N., free of charge. Building materials and concrete are not accepted. The landfill is open from 7:15 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 606 43 ½ St. N., is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month. The Dilworth Recycling Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays; and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The Dilworth Recycling Center accepts cardboard; all clear and colored glass; #1, #2, and #5 plastic containers; steel, tin and aluminum cans; office paper; phone books; magazines; newspapers; and residential fluorescent light bulbs. The Clay County Landfill, 3301 190th St. S. in Hawley, is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 3, to accept waste from Clay County residents for a fee. The landfill is regularly open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Frida and 8 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturday of each month. The Clay County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3322 15th Ave. N. in Moorhead, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of the month. The facility accepts paint, cleaners, adhesives, pesticides, motor oil, oil filters and other chemical items. White Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks The White Earth Nation wants to build a large casino-convention complex near Moorhead and asked the county to support an application to place the land in federal trust status.Dan Gunderson | MPR News 2024Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories “We've been looking at this property for a number of years,” White Earth Nation Tribal Utility Commission executive director Nate Mathews told the Clay County Commission “And we've looked at this land as a resort casino complex area.” Mathews said the project is still in the preliminary planning stages but would likely include a casino He said the complex could employ 450 to 550 workers MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Tribal officials are asking the county to support an application to place the land in federal trust status The commission took no action on the request Trust status means the land would not be subject to property taxes a significant concern for county officials White Earth said it is willing to negotiate a payment in lieu of property taxes County officials also raised concerns about the potential impact to a large aquifer under the land Moorhead draws water from the aquifer and a Wellhead Protection Plan is in place to protect the underground water supply White Earth Tribal chair Michael Fairbanks assured commissioners any development would mitigate pollution concerns “We're here to protect that water because we know how important it is,” he said County Commission Chair Kevin Campbell said there are many financial and environmental questions and the county is not yet prepared to support the project “This is something that's going to have a tremendous impact on our communities moving forward and it deserves some appropriate dialogue,” he said County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau thanked White Earth officials for their willingness to talk about local concerns “I think that's the most important piece to understand from us where there might be some concern but how do we work together to find the most meaningful partnership to move forward,” she said Tribal officials plan to meet with city leaders in Moorhead and Dilworth next week and pledged to continue discussions with Clay County Commissioners – A woman accused of speeding away from police in a stolen pickup was arrested under a tarp in a gravel pit near Moorhead deputies and the State Patrol responded to a call around 3:30 Thursday about a pickup driving the wrong way on westbound Interstate 94 As authorities were trying to find the truck a separate call came in about a similar truck that was stolen earlier in the 1900 block of 28th Avenue South in Moorhead Police eventually found the pickup they were searching for in the 2000 block of State Highway 336 then sped off and got stuck in a gravel pit The woman ran from the vehicle and tried to hide under a piece of tarp Authorities caught and arrested 39-year old Timberly Devereaux on suspicion of felony fleeing in a vehicle fleeing on foot and possession of stolen property MOORHEAD — Some artists would be offended if asked to make art that matches a sofa With her extensive background in design and home decor the Moorhead artist loves it when one of her pieces inspires a living room renovation or perfectly completes a color-coordinated bedroom folk-art-inspired art that is custom-made to be the showpiece of the home grain bins and lakes are typically joyful or restful although she occasionally explores moodier themes like abandoned farmhouses or gray-skied snowcapes Most of my things have small Bible verses on them it might just have a reference hidden in there somewhere,” says the self-described woman of faith Her work fits right in at Burlap for several reasons her lush color palette and approachable style make the ideal companions to the store’s eclectic mix of antique and new Hilbrands knows every item in this store like the back of her hand in addition to her full-time job as an artist she and best friend Melanie Wendel are the designers behind the shop’s creative They take what we purchased and then they create this,” Burlap owner Mary Sue Ohlhauser said in an earlier interview Ohlhauser is also impressed by Hilbrands’ artistic flair “Her paintings truly are incredible,” Ohlhauser says “I love the fact they are so heartwarming and whimsical at the same time The color aesthetic is stunning and her creativity is like no other And her faith is showcased through paintings you become addicted and they are such wonderful gifts as well.” Hilbrands has come a long way since the days she got in trouble for drawing on the walls of her childhood home “I have been drawing and painting since I was a little girl,” she says she studied fashion merchandising at M State in Moorhead and then worked in that field at Vanity and Dayton’s It’s like it’s all a form of artistic expression Like I couldn’t be an office girl but I can do this,” she says she and Wendel came on board to help with merchandising and display The two women met in college as fashion merchandising majors and instantly clicked the besties still work together seamlessly it specialized in the “farmhouse chic” trend that was so popular at the time Hilbrans decided to dust off her paint box “I picked up my paintbrush and painted a cow and I brought it in and said Should I start selling these?’” she recalls She continued to bring in canvases and they continued to sell who calls herself a "worker bee” at Burlap Hilbrands looks (happily) apologetic as she explains that five of her paintings sold that morning A coffee truck now parks in Burlap’s parking lot on Thursday mornings so women seeking both frappuccinos and furnishings had popped into the store Some of them left with a Heavenly Chic painting Now just a handful of examples of her work remain an urn of full-blown roses reveal the palest shade of pink sherbet-colored shacks on stilts emerge from a still expanse of water although the sky overhead threatens future storms the focal point is an easy chair slipcovered in red fabric with white flowers — reminiscent of something from grandma’s living room Hilbrands sells tiny canvases — maybe 5 by 5 inches — with appropriately downsized flower arrangements They come affixed to their own tiny easels and sell for $30 each Although Hilbrands admits she is naturally drawn to more abstract work she's found a more whimsical style sells in the store Even if her paintings have grown more realistic over time She sometimes scrapes out her images with a palette knife Her ideas can come from anywhere: a scene she can't forget wintry scenes against a chalkboard-black background she paints hopeful images that soothe winter-weary locals like florals and lake scenes Boats and lakes are popular themes for those whose summers revolve around "The Lake," although Hilbrands doesn't own a lake cabin herself "Maybe it's my way of pretending I do," she says it can be hard to predict what people might like so she simply paints what connects with her “You never know what is going to sell,” she says She’ll also take commissions to custom-create anything from the family pet to the country church someone attended as a child Requests for old farm buildings and grain bins are perennially popular from $30 for her petite paintings-on-an-easel to $350 or more for something large enough to hang over that perfectly coordinating couch you might even find a Bible verse hidden somewhere on there “I just want to go into people’s homes,” she says a 911 caller reported they heard three gunshots and witnessed a driver with long dreadlocks and a red sweatshirt leaving the scene in the area of 2701 14th St the caller heard a fourth gunshot and informed dispatchers Arriving officers found 39-year-old James Earl Hamilton in a driveway at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head A boy who was with Hamilton prior to the shooting told officers the shooter was a man he recognized and identified him as 35-year-old Jerome Anthony Thomas III An autopsy determined that Hamilton died at the scene of multiple gunshot wounds The fourth gunshot the 911 caller reported was determined to have happened just down the block from the fatal shooting A woman who identified herself as Hamilton's girlfriend said she had dropped Hamilton and the boy off at the home near 2701 14th St and was waiting for them in her car some distance away because of a court order prohibiting her from contacting the person who lived in that house got out and hit her driver's side window with his fist," the warrant said The woman reported that Thomas then fired one shot at her before getting back into the SUV and leaving the scene Surveillance video from nearby homes and buildings showed a person matching the 911 caller's description driving a mint green Chevrolet Trax SUV with temporary Indiana plates the suspect car in both the drive-by shooting and the subsequent interaction with Hamilton's girlfriend as she described it Investigators determined that the SUV was registered to a Moorhead woman identified in court documents as 32-year-old Abby Nicole Fredrickson and a detective was able to contact Fredrickson over the phone later Sunday She told the detective she had not seen Thomas since the night before and that her SUV had been at her house in Moorhead at 11 a.m She said she was currently "over 4 hours away from Moorhead with the suspect vehicle," but said she would return to Moorhead after the detective told her the SUV was part of a murder investigation Investigators then used On-Star vehicle and phone tracking technology to trace the location of the SUV and Fredrickson's phone to rural Michigan They also tracked Thomas' phone to the Duluth area "where it has remained stationary for a significant amount of time," the court documents said They enlisted authorities in the area where the SUV and Fredrickson's phone were traced to assist in the investigation A search warrant of Fredrickson's home showed that it had been left abruptly There was food still in the microwave and the door was left unlocked an empty gun box and ammunition the same caliber as that used in the shooting in the home Neighbors told officers that a man matching Thomas' description had been staying with Fredrickson Michigan State Police informed investigators that Thomas and Fredrickson had been arrested in Marquette County They are expected to extradited to Minnesota in the coming days Moorhead police deferred inquiries about a more specific timeline for Thomas and Fredrickson's return to the Clay County Attorney's office A message left for Clay County Attorney Brian Melton was not immediately returned Tuesday afternoon Both suspects have previous criminal history in Minnesota; Thomas had active cases pending in both Minnesota and North Dakota Thomas is charged in Clay County with second degree murder — with intent not premeditated; second degree murder — drive-by shooting; and two counts of attempted murder He faces up to 40 years in prison if found guilty Fredrickson faces a single felony charge of aiding an offender — second degree murder intentional which carries a maximum sentence of five years and a $5,000 fine The victim was identified as 39-year-old James Earl Hamilton A Moorhead man is facing charges in connection with a homicide on Sunday was charged Monday with two counts of second-degree murder one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder The charges stem from a fatal shooting that occured on the 2700 block of 14th Street South in Moorhead Law enforcement was called to the area around 9:30 a.m on a report of a man lying in the driveway with an apparent gunshot wound to the head RELATED: Moorhead police investigating Sunday morning homicide Surveillance footage from the area showed the victim standing with another man when a green Chevrolet Trax drove by and fired multiple shots The juvenile told law enforcement he recognized the driver as Thomas told police she was sitting in a parked car down the street from the initial shooting when Thomas drove up to her car hit the driver’s side window with his fist and fired a shot at her before leaving Michigan State Police told Moorhead law enforcement that Thomas was arrested during a traffic stop Thomas is currently awaiting extrication at the Marquette County Correctional Facility The man who died has not yet been identified fatal shooting in south Moorhead has been located and arrested in Michigan along with a woman police said was an accomplice Police also released the identity of the homicide victim Moorhead police announced Monday afternoon that the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office said 39-year-old James Earl Hamilton died from multiple gunshot wounds in the 2700 block of 14th Street South also shot at another person three blocks away from the site of the fatal shooting Police said after Thomas fled the homicide scene in a mint-green Chevrolet Trax with temporary Indiana registration investigators learned he could be hiding north of Ishpeming and requested assistance from the police department there Nationwide arrest warrants were issued for Thomas and a female accomplice Michigan State Police informed Moorhead police that Thomas and Fredrickson were arrested after a traffic stop The Chevrolet Trax was seized as evidence; Thomas and Fredrickson are being held in the Marquette County Jail awaiting extradition The Clay County State's Attorney's office charged Thomas with four counts including second-degree murder with intent drive-by shooting; and two counts of attempted murder Fredrickson is charged with a single count of aiding an offender who has a Moorhead address but a North Dakota driver's license has had his driver's license suspended 18 times in North Dakota since 2015 He has active court cases against him in both North Dakota and Minnesota including felony drug charges stemming from a traffic stop on Interstate 94 in January Court documents in that case show a Douglas County deputy clocked Thomas driving 87 mph in a Toyota Camry in the early morning hours of Jan Thomas allegedly attempted to hide two baggies of cocaine during the traffic stop and his passenger was found to be in possession of a gun without a permit to carry The documents noted Thomas was previously convicted for drug possession by an inmate in Cass County in 2020 Cass County court records show Thomas had a hearing last week on an alcohol-related driving under suspension case from 2021 He was expected to plead guilty to that charge at a hearing on April 21 Editor's note: This story was updated Monday evening to remove erroneous information about the second shooting allegedly involving Jerome Anthony Thomas III Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application loved into heaven by her cherished husband She will be sorely missed by her daughters and sons-in-law and their children Madison and Luna); Linda (Michael) Sand (Louis & Nina Abram); Trish (David) Cameron (Sam & Taylor dear brother Fibber Henderson and many beloved nieces oodles of friends and relatives were also at the pearly gates welcoming her home Joyce Ann Henderson arrived in the world June 19 born into a page right out of the book “Angela’s Ashes.” But through love and grit the family managed to rise from those ashes and become what can only be called the good and decent backbone of America Francis de Sales church in Moorhead and volunteered in every capacity known to man (and woman!) Joyce also volunteered for civic organizations and worked part-time as an aide on the special needs bus would run to give her a hug when they saw her Joyce and Bob attended every event their children and grandchildren ever participated in And you knew the card was from her because all the good words were underlined multiple times and take an occasional trip with her sister and friends to—as Dad would put it—“donate” to the slot machines But mostly she loved spending time with her family She and Bob endured the anguish of ushering Liz Mom had a wonderful life because she was wonderful If you feel compelled to give in Mom’s memory give to CCRI or items to the Second Chance Thrift Store in Moorhead or have a coffee at Charlie’s Place in Fargo Or simply buy yourself a bouquet of daisies (Mom’s favorite) brew yourself a coffee (piping hot!) and contemplate a world where everyone has someone in their life who underlines all the good words for them A world where guns are turned into plowshares and those plowshares are used to make ingredients for nice little lemon bars you can share with a friend And don’t be surprised if you see us at the cemetery on a sunny day there’llalways be so much to catch her up on until we meet again The family would like to deeply thank the CNA’s and floor nurses at Eventide in Fargo who had the loving care of angels on earth And her blessed and loved Eventide community in Moorhead A memorial service will be held for Joyce on June 19th which would have been her 93rd birthday~11:00 a.m Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Moorhead police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday morning Officers responded to the 2700 block of 14th Street South just after 9:30 a.m adding that the murder doesn’t appear to be random identified Monday as 35-year-old Jerome Anthony Thomas III He is considered armed and dangerous and shouldn’t be approached Authorities are requesting formal charges of homicide and attempted homicide The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was called in to assist with the investigation If you have any information on Thomas’ whereabouts you can call the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701.451.7660 and request to speak to a Moorhead Supervisor MOORHEAD — A service line break early Tuesday morning prompting a swift response from city crews The incident occurred at the 11th Street underpass project on First Avenue North According to a Moorhead Fire Department battalion chief on the scene water appeared to have been leaking throughout the night before the break was discovered early this morning shutting off the water supply and launching an investigation into what caused the leak The flooding was mostly contained to the construction area and no additional road closures were reported Tuesday morning Moorhead Public Service Water Distribution Supervisor Jake Long said the leak was caused by a private water service line near Center Avenue and 9th Street North The only building impacted was the one with the leaking service line According to Minnesota Department Transportation Public Affairs Coordinator Emma Olson the flooding is not expected to affect work on the underpass we proudly support more than 400 individuals with disabilities across our community — ensuring they live with dignity independence and the care they need to thrive Proposed budget cuts at both the federal and state levels — totaling billions of dollars — would devastate the Medicaid and waiver programs that fund the essential care so many Minnesotans rely on More than 90% of CCRI’s services are funded through these programs Governor Tim Walz’s proposal to reduce scheduled growth in disability waiver funding would remove more than $1 billion from the system over four years The consequences are not abstract — they are personal these cuts would slash funding for the direct support professionals who provide round-the-clock care eliminate essential rate exceptions for those with the most complex medical needs and force providers like CCRI to consider closing homes reducing admissions and limiting care options We’ve already invested in wage increases and service improvements based on promises made in 2023 we face the prospect of walking that back while families and staff are left scrambling We urge our community and elected officials to protect the integrity of the Medicaid and disability waiver systems These programs are not about politics — they are about people The care and futures of hundreds of our neighbors in the Moorhead area depend on it Shannon Bock is the executive director of CCRI in Moorhead MOORHEAD — One man is dead and police are searching for a suspect following a fatal shooting in south Moorhead Sunday morning Officers from the Moorhead Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the 2700 block of 14th Street South just after 9:30 a.m Callers also indicated that someone may have been struck by gunfire they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound Joe Bannan said it appears the shooting happened outside the residence the address of which is not being released at this time Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or the suspect's description The suspect was seen fleeing the scene in a light green The individual is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached The public was asked to avoid the four-block area surrounding the crime scene near the Probstfield Center for Education Police said the area would be blocked off while investigators continue to process the active crime scene The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been called in to assist with the homicide investigation and arrived after 4:00 p.m police say the shooting does not appear to be a random act Anyone with information about the vehicle or the suspect is urged to contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at (701) 451-7660 and ask to speak with a Moorhead Police supervisor The Moorhead Police Department is being assisted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues More than 1,000 pro-worker events are planned for Thursday East Grand Forks and Bismarck will host protests on Saturday are part of a national day of action centered around International Workers Day on May 1 They’re part of a growing grassroots coalition of groups organizing against President Trump and his policies “Trump and his billionaire profiteers are trying to create a race to the bottom — on wages, on benefits, on dignity itself,” organizers stated on the May Day National Day of Action website We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes — public schools over private profits Non-violence and de-escalation are core principles of the movement. Search for or add events at maydaystrong.org Happenings in North Dakota and western Minnesota are listed below A protest is scheduled on the bridge (located on Main Avenue Participants will march to Woodlawn Park (400 Woodlawn Park Dr Indivisible GGF hosts this event in partnership with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) This event meets ADA standards and will be accessible for most participants The ground is mostly flat and a wheelchair ramp is available Consult maydaystrong.org for additional details Participants may bring non-perishable food items to benefit community members By Alicia Underlee NelsonMore than 1,000 pro-worker events are planned for Thursday East Grand Forks and Bismarck will host protests… By Prairie Rose Seminolems.prairierose@gmail.com I was a child who walked behind my parents into classrooms and kitchens where teachings lived in the air and settled on my shoulders There’s a silent art auction with music by Low 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Ellie Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com I remember when I was young One morning I was not feeling well because of my period I went back to bed and it was hard to get up… By Alicia Underlee NelsonProtests against President Trump’s policies and the cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota Friday By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson.nd7@gmail.com Our trucking business has me driving almost daily from gas plants in western North Dakota's oil patch to Canada I haul natural gas liquids (NGLs) products we used to see flared off at… FARGO — North Dakota State's ninth-inning rally went for naught as Oral Roberts defeated the Bison 9-8 in a 10-inning Summit League game on Sunday at Newman Outdoor Field The Bison trailed by as many as six runs in the first four innings but chipped away and tied the game 8-8 with three runs in the bottom of ninth inning But a couple of ORU singles and an NDSU error in the top of the 10th led to Wailele Kane-Yate's run-scoring sacrifice fly Golden Eagles reliever Connor Floyd gave up a two-out single but got a force out at second to end the game Oral Roberts took two of three games in the weekend series and is 14-9 in the Summit League and 27-18 overall The Bison are 12-12 in the league and 16-28 overall NDSU plays an exhibition game against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at 6 p.m then begins a three-game Summit League set at St the teams traded runs in the first inning but ORU pulled out front with three runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth NDSU nibbled at the deficit with single runs in the third and fifth innings then scored two more in the seventh to cut the Eagles' lead to 8-5 The Bison staved off defeat with three runs in the bottom of the ninth Luis Garcia hit an infield single and Jake Schaffner bunted for a single Blake Timmons cleared the bases with a two-run triple to left field then he scored the tying run on Davis Hamilton's ground out and Sam Canton was 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI Schaffner and Alex Urlaub all had two hits FARGO-MOORHEAD – Get ready to put unneeded things onto boulevards in Fargo-Moorhead because the dates for Cleanup Week have been announced The event will be held May 5 through 9 and May 12 through 16 in Fargo and Moorhead Sanitation workers will collect things on your recycling day in Fargo from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM The Week A schedule will have things collected May 5 through 9 and Week B will have things collected May 12 through 16 You can also get rid of things at the Fargo Landfill at 4501 7th Avenue North for free on weekdays from 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday from 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM but building materials and concrete won’t be accepted cleanup days will be on your garbage day opposite your recycling week starting at 5:00 AM Click here for more information on Cleanup Week. MOORHEAD — I don't know whether to support the idea of a casino near Moorhead or not The discussion and debate has just started and I don't have enough information although that hasn't stopped plenty of folks from stepping up to loudly denounce a project that so far is just a concept with few set-in-stone details There has been brief portions of three governmental board meetings set aside for the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa to make a preliminary presentation of their plans and ask for support followed by questions from elected officials and some comments from interested citizens .. the opposition from some residents seems virulent It almost seems as if — check me if I'm on the wrong track here — they had their minds made up ahead of time because of who is involved with a prospective casino in Clay County Ask yourself this: If convicted felon Donald Trump proposed building a casino on 280 acres a few miles east of Moorhead would the opposition be so immediate and strong Trump failed at owning casinos and the White Earth band has not It's almost as if something else is at play I'd bet the email inboxes of local elected officials would unravel the mystery One thing we know is the opposition says it's worked up about property taxes If this land is put in trust so an off-reservation casino is built on it Clay County will lose the property tax revenue from it No mind that the option obviously exists for White Earth to make up the difference with payments in lieu of taxes — a common way for property tax revenue to remain on the rolls even if land is designated for a use that doesn't generate property taxes — these folks are riled up the county is going to lose that money the estimated market value of the parcel in question is $2,273,200 That means the 2025 general taxes on White Earth's 280 acres will be — you might want to sit down for this — a whopping $15,100 That is — you might want to stay seated — an even more whopping .03% of the estimated $50,587,557 in property taxes Clay County will collect in 2025 We're talking one raindrop in a five-gallon pail Payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) are used regularly in Minnesota counties to make up for land purchased by the federal or state governments often for conservation or wildlife purposes the federal lands marked by the green and white signs it will collect $161,663 in PILT in 2025 split between the U.S the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Clay County Housing and Redevelopment Authority This wouldn't be the county's first rodeo when it comes to a parcel of land coming off the tax rolls The tribe has indicated it's willing to work with the government entities involved as this process moves forward Back-filling lost property taxes will surely be a negotiating point We've said it before and we'll surely say it again multiple times: There are legitimate questions about whether the White Earth band should build a casino here They need to be asked and answered satisfactorily The loss of a slice of property taxes probably shouldn't rank high on that list MOORHEAD — A Moorhead man has found the perfect way to play his perfect pastime: chess Josh Hausauer lives with a condition that limits his movements and speech but technology now makes it possible to play chess with people around the world And wait until you see the magical chess board he has in his room it's another competitive chess game for Hausauer and his friend and CCRI caregiver Jason Mehlhoff "He is excited and ready to play as soon as I get here," Mehlhoff said Hausauer has been playing chess for more than 20 years but he has a progressive neurodegenerative disease called Fahr's syndrome that impacts his brain he was running and jumping like any other little guy but as we noticed he all of a sudden started falling downstairs," Wendy Gervais he can use his iPad to move a rook or knight on the board A signal tells the chess piece to move to the spot Josh chooses "It makes it so easy to take advantage of the new technology in the world," Mehlhoff said Josh is 42 and has endured a lifetime of challenges with this diagnosis: from braces to walkers to wheelchairs when he gets hit with these really hard things He has gone on deer hunts with Twist of Fate that gives me so much joy in my life," Wendy said Josh is playing chess online with people around the world Josh has a Bible verse near his chair that refers to being strong and courageous Two of those include the strain on social and emergency services I want to add a related question: What will the strain be on people’s lives and relationships According to the National Council on Problem Gambling adults have a severe gambling problem and another 5 to 8 million have mild to moderate gambling problems A study by Grinols and Mustard (2006) showed that rates of problem gambling roughly doubled in communities with casinos Problem gambling leads to higher levels of job loss Easy access to in-person gambling options exacerbates destructive problem gambling behaviors We don’t need that access in our community Dan Biebighauser is a resident of Moorhead Vote below for the No. 5-seeded Moorhead Spuds (Minnesota) or the No. 7-seeded Bryn Mawr Mawrtians (Maryland) to advance beyond the Elite 8 The winner will face either the Wilde Lake Wildecats (Maryland) or Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers (Iowa) in the Final Four Voting for this matchup will conclude Monday High School On SI voting polls are intended to be a fun way to create fan engagement and express support for your favorite high school athletes and teams there are no awards for winning the voting Our primary focus is to highlight the abilities and accomplishments of all the athletes and teams included in our poll Moorhead’s teams have been called the Spuds for over 100 years The name started being used in the late 1910s or early 1920s inspired by at least one Moorhead school’s site atop a former potato field The school's mascot is a big 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any ad blocker MOORHEAD — Two suspects accused in a deadly drive-by shooting in Moorhead are expected to be returned to Minnesota later this week or early next week is charged with murder in the shooting death of 39-year-old James Hamilton who was gunned down Sunday morning in the driveway of a home in the 2700 block of 14th Street South Authorities said Hamilton was shot multiple times in what police are calling a targeted drive-by shooting is charged with aiding an offender and is accused of helping Thomas flee to Michigan Both suspects were arrested there and have since waived extradition “The investigators right now are looking into that and trying to connect any dots so if there is a connection and it’s relevant to either case that’s something they are still working through,” said Sgt Joe Brannan with the Moorhead Police Department Police are also investigating whether the shooting is connected to a separate incident that occurred on the same block in mid-November but no one was injured and no arrests were made “That’s still under investigation,” Brannan said “If and when that becomes relevant or through court documents that’s when that will be put out there for people to see.” Clay County prosecutors expect Thomas and Fredrickson to make their first court appearances next week construction workers tackle a range of jobs as progress races toward a summer completion date for Churches United for the Homeless’ newest supportive housing project northwest of the intersection at 34th Street North and Third Avenue Northwest this building will feature 36 apartments for residents over 55 each of whom has experienced homelessness or is an individual with low income will pay anywhere from 70% of affordable market rent down to $0 a month — with veteran's vouchers or state housing vouchers aging community becoming homeless,” Brooks said but also for the individuals coming into housing.” The senior demographic is one of the quickest growing homeless populations in the nation so any fluctuation in their finances — increased bills or the death of a spouse — can result in people being pushed into homelessness “We have to erase this idea that homelessness is simple “There are so many factors that lead to people ending up here.” Residents will begin to move into Silver Linings this summer according to Operations Officer Ginny Stoe her team at Churches United will have the joyful task of telling people experiencing homelessness that they have an apartment ready for them “Everybody has a different experience,” moving into housing overwhelming and sometimes a little scary because it’s a new beginning.” the team at Churches United will be downstairs to chat with the new residents at the communal coffee bar to check in on people and see how they are feeling Under the lofty ceiling of the first floor is a community room that will host events senior-focused activities and regular coffee hours nursing office staffed by a local hospital and administrative offices working with each other and becoming a community not just the neighbor next door that you don’t know,” Stoe said Silver Linings Apartments has grouped together some apartments into pods which feature a communal living space and kitchen in the center to encourage connection and avoid loneliness which have smaller personal kitchens and a combined living room The remaining units in the building are more standard one-bedrooms with a full-sized kitchen and living room “It’s not something that you see in a lot of senior buildings,” Brooks said “That’s one of the things that makes this a gem is that we are intentionally trying to build and foster that community this is going to be their home for a very long time.” Each apartment will come fully furnished and stocked with every essential a person needs noting people coming out of homelessness often don’t have many personal belongings Brooks and Churches United are seeking local people organizations and businesses to adopt a unit and fill it with all of those basic living needs Over 1,000 people are experiencing homelessness in the metro on any given night according to the FM Coalition to End Homelessness and there aren’t enough shelter beds or supportive housing to meet the need “I think stressing that supportive housing piece is really important in this larger discussion that’s taking place in our community,” Brooks said We’re not basically giving somebody a voucher and sticking them in an apartment and saying ‘good luck.’ The folks that we are leasing up here (in Bright Sky and Silver Linings) essentially our promise to them is ‘we’re in this with you.’" These apartments are a living example of a Housing First model that puts people experiencing homelessness directly into housing and leapfrogs typical barriers like employment and rental history and gives them the supports necessary to stay housed Getting people out of homelessness is not only better for their well-being People who have a place to live use fewer emergency services and shelter beds which are far more expensive to society than housing someone “This thing is so special to me because I think it provides and lifts up the exact model that we should be talking about,” Brooks said The state of Minnesota recognizes that reality so the entire project at Silver Linings Apartments was paid for by a $10 million bond through the state That loan is slated to be forgiven after 35 years Churches United already owns the lot across the road from Bright Sky and Silver Linings and is planning a supportive housing campus that will showcase the success of housing people to end homelessness “We’re meeting people where they are at,” Brooks said premium content - for subscribers onlyClick to subscribe The content you are trying to view is available for Premium Content Subscribers only There are many benefits to purchasing a subscription If you're an existing subscriber (print or digital) and already have your Username and Password, click here: Login If 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manners expectations and longing to a fast-paced comedic romp about individual desires Theatre B stages the updated tone still set in the 19th century the first three weekends of May Members of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra’s brass section are getting tuned up for a night of suds Brats and Brass features musicians playing a mix of classical Beer and specialty brats from Unicorn Park will be available for purchase Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn has been speaking his mind through his music Whether he’s expressing his political outrage (“If I Had a Rocket Launcher”) or environmental concerns (“If a Tree Falls”) or a larger world view (“Lovers in a Dangerous Time”) the artist has won the ears of fans and critics receiving 13 Juno Awards — the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy — and fans like Bono “O Sun O Moon,” and playing Sanctuary Events Center Friday night Whole worlds are being built in Fargo’s John E The Fargo Brick Convention celebrates the timeless inter-locking blocks known as Legos with a touring show On display will be a variety of elaborate constructions This May the 4th will be extra epic at the Fargo Theatre The Force will be strong when 1980’s “The Empire Strikes Back” hits the big screen for more from Luke The film also introduced important characters to the “Star Wars” system with Lando Calrissian Boba Fett and Yoda as and ends with a shocking revelation MOORHEAD — Sobs filled a Clay County courtroom Monday morning as one of the two people charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Moorhead toddler last year described the final day of the child's life and acknowledged his role in ending it More than a dozen of 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic's family members and their friends some in shirts with the small boy's photo on them that they wore at all proceedings in the case were gathered along with several members of law enforcement Five members of the defendant's family sat behind him in the gallery Members of both families wept openly throughout the hearing at which 24-year-old Mason Garza pleaded guilty to a single count of second-degree murder and admitted aggravating factors were present allowing for an upward departure in his sentencing An attorney for Garza clarified at the start of the hearing that while his client was originally charged under the name Rosa Garza and previously used female pronouns Garza wanted to be referred to as Mason with male pronouns going forward When emergency responders arrived at their apartment at 1502 Belsly Blvd for a call of a child not breathing and started CPR they observed multiple bruises on Deronjic's face The final autopsy report for Deronjic "outlined 28 blunt force injuries" and "noted the manner of death was homicide and the cause of death was an assault." During questioning by prosecutor Pamela Foss Garza said that while he didn't have a legal agreement with Deronjic's mother to care for the children he knew his job was "to watch him (Eastyn) to make sure he was OK," including providing food clothing and medicine for the children in their care "He was tired and barely wanted to walk around He'd faint and then he'd be awake," Garza said Garza admitted he took Erickson to the hospital later that day because she was sick you just didn't bring him (Eastyn)?" Foss asked with a pretrial hearing scheduled for mid-May The plea agreement between prosecutors and defense attorneys in Garza's case calls for a 20-year sentence an upward departure from the guidelines for the charge Foss said Deronjic's family did not agree with the terms of the plea agreement affirmed the family's dismay and outrage at the plea agreement to WDAY News outside the courthouse following the hearing Reams said he didn't believe the remorse Garza showed in the courtroom calling it an attempt to gain sympathy from the judge "I just don't understand," a distraught Reams said of the plea agreement My nephew's life was worth more than that." Reams said the family was dealing with tremendous remorse but the person who was supposed to look after him didn't look after him," he said with a monster standing over him who hurt him and killed him." Merkins deferred acceptance of Garza's guilty plea until a full pre-sentence investigation can be completed Garza's sentencing is scheduled for May 15