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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Sheriff recalls support
Sheriff Doug Krier, left, and Ross Boulden Mahnomen County Sheriff Doug Krier said he has witnessed law enforcement officers’ generosity. The sheriff on Friday told incoming Minnesota State Pat...
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Six people taken to hospital after head-on collision near Mahnomen 
The State Patrol said a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by a Detroit Lakes, Minn., man was heading south near Highway 59 mile marker 296 at 3:18 p.m.Thursday when it struck a 2005 Honda Accord carrying a family of four from Fergus Falls
By Grand Forks Herald , March 12, 2012
Teen arrested, suspect in burglaries in 6 northwest Minnesota counties
The case is being investigated by sheriff’s offices in Beltrami, Red Lake, Polk, Clearwater, Pennington and Mahnomen counties.
By Forum Communications, , September 21, 2011
Thomas Fairbanks sentenced to life in death of Mahnomen Deputy Christopher Dewey
MAHNOMEN, Minn. – Thomas Fairbanks was sentenced this afternoon to life in prison for the shooting death of Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Dewey.
By Forum staff reports, INFORUM , September 09, 2011
'I JUST MADE THE WRONG CHOICE': Fairbanks says he’s responsible for Dewey shooting
Thomas Fairbanks took the stand in his own defense in his murder trial, admitting he was responsible and no one else, for shooting Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Dewey. But he had no intent to shoot him, was drunk and on drugs and feared for his own life, Fairbanks said under questioning from his attorney, Jim Austad.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 31, 2011
Deputy Dewey murder trial: Juror excused for medical condition
CROOKSTON, Minn. – The jury panel lost another member Thursday in the murder trial of Thomas Fairbanks.
By By: Stephen J. Lee, Forum Communications Co. , August 26, 2011
Fairbanks trial: Fairbanks’ sister testifies — for prosecution
He was ‘out of it’ after shooting Dewey, she said
The sister of Thomas Fairbanks testified for the prosecution Friday in his trial on charges that he murdered Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Dewey and assaulted a dozen other officers. But it was clear her sympathy is with her brother.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 20, 2011
Partner recounts day of Dewey's shooting
CROOKSTON – The sheriff’s officer who shot Thomas Fairbanks testified Thursday morning that he found his partner, Deputy Christopher Dewey, down in the snow outside Fairbanks’ trailer home in Mahnomen, wounded and struggling vainly to get up.
By Stephen J. Lee, Forum Communications Co., INFORUM , August 19, 2011
ANALYSIS: Details of Dewey's death may be key in Fairbanks trial
As the murder trial of Thomas Fairbanks approaches, a key issue appears to be whether when and how his alleged victim — Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Dewey — died might affect how the jury decides the case.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 15, 2011
Jury selection hits 11 in Fairbanks case
Eleven jurors have been picked so far to hear the murder case against Thomas Fairbanks, nearing the needed 15, including three alternates. Two men were chosen Thursday after long interviews in court, making the panel so far four women and seven men from Polk County after nine days of selection.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 12, 2011
FAIRBANKS TRIAL: Total of eight jurors chosen so far
Wall Street’s woes came into jury selection Tuesday in the trial of Thomas Fairbanks, on the first anniversary of the death of the deputy he’s charged with murdering.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 10, 2011
Man reported missing found along river near Mahnomen
MAHNOMEN, Minn. – A man reported missing from his home was found bloody along the river near here Wednesday. Mahnomen County Sheriff Doug Krier said in a press release that White Earth Tribal Police asked his office to help search for Kevin Bruce Jackson around 6:45 p.m.
By Forum staff reports, INFORUM , August 04, 2011
Jury selection in Fairbanks trial continues
Lawyers throw out five potential jurors, one after two hours of questioning
The first five potential jurors interviewed in court today in the murder trial of Thomas Lee Fairbanks were rejected by the prosecution or the defense, one after nearly two hours of questions from the judge and attorneys from both sides.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 03, 2011
FAIRBANKS TRIAL: Jury selection postponed
Jury selection was postponed Monday afternoon as attorneys from both sides in the Thomas Fairbanks murder trial wrangled over whether the defense could introduce evidence he was intoxicated when he is alleged to have shot Mahnomen County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Dewey Feb. 18, 2009.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , August 02, 2011
Mahnomen farmer killed in accident
An elderly Mahnomen County man died Wednesday after being pinned underneath a tractor, the sheriff’s office reported today
July 07, 2011
UPDATED: Twenty-three year old Mahnomen woman dies in icy crash
A fatal broadside crash happened early this morning about 2 miles south of Mahnomen. Gina Thompson, 23, of Mahnomen, died in the accident.
By Sherri Richards, INFORUM , December 04, 2010
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