North Dakota
Group from Colfax catch the ‘Colfax Crusher’ in fishing story of a lifetime
COLFAX, N.D. — Being from a small, land-locked, Richland County city, it isn’t on daily basis one will get to see an ideal white shark, not to mention struggle one on the opposite finish of a line.
A bunch of household pals from Colfax, North Dakota, obtained the complete expertise whereas on trip in south Florida for spring break.
“Threw fishing in as a factor to do with our oldest boys and simply have a father-son factor and it changed into one thing fairly wonderful,” mentioned Shaun Jacobson, one of many fathers who introduced his household on trip to the Sunshine State.
The six-person father and son workforce hooked onto an 8-foot, 600-pound nice white shark off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
“I obtained connected on a fish. It was tugging and I used to be preventing that factor, and we simply hear the huge rod going,” mentioned 12-year-old Eli Reiger.
The dads jumped into motion, going toe-to toe with the nice white beast.
“My dad and Shaun began reeling as onerous as they may and each 30 cranks they’d change off,” mentioned 8-year-old Easton Moch.
After an hour of battling on the open ocean, a fish many will solely see within the film “Jaws,” was landed. They didn’t totally notice what that they had till their information’s jaw dropped.
“I have been doing this 20 years full time as a captain and that is the second that I’ve landed. The final one was about 15 years in the past,” mentioned Adam Reckert, the fishing information who took the group out.
The nice white was tagged and measured, however earlier than it was launched, there was one factor left to do. Give it a reputation.
“We first did a reputation and it was ‘Jaws,’ then it was the ‘Colfax Cruncher,’ then we did ‘Colfax Crusher,’” mentioned 6-year-old Gray Jacobson.
“As a result of we needed it to be a reputation that was distinctive to our city so nobody would actually have that title,” Moch mentioned.
The measurements will likely be utilized by a taxidermist to make replicas for the group of fishermen.
“Our greatest drawback now could be our wives are a little bit mad at us. They do not know the place we’re going to cling an 8-and-a-half foot fish in the home,” mentioned Easton Moch’s father Jesse Moch.
The group of pals mentioned it’ll be onerous to prime a visit like that they usually cannot wait to get to high school and inform their pals.
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The quarterfinal round of the NDHSAA State Volleyball tournament played out in the Fargodome Thursday with four teams from the west side of the state advancing to the semifinals.
In Class A, Century avenged a quarterfinal loss from a year ago to advance to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Legacy upended West Fargo Horace in an upset.
The two teams will face off in the semifinals, which guarantees that a team from the west will make the Class A State Championship game. The Patriots are 2-0 against the Sabers this season.
In Class B, South Prairie-Max and Medina-Pingree-Buchanan both advanced to the semifinals in their first ever state tournament appearance.
The Royals defeated Kenmare-Bowbells 3-0. The Thunder defeated Central McLean 3-0. That guarantees that a team from the west will also make the Class B State Championship game as the Royals and Thunder will face off in the semifinals.
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FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy who is under investigation by the the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has resigned from the department.
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says he was contacted by the BCI in September saying they were initiating an investigation into Deputy Carson Quam for alleged criminal activity. Jahner says the Sheriff’s Office was unaware of any criminal activity Quam was potentially involved with.
On November 21, the Sheriff’s office announced that Quam is no longer an employee of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
Jahner says the information was not released in September because it was an active and ongoing investigation from another agency.
“Any time criminal allegations are made against one of my employees, my Office will always collaborate with the investigating and prosecuting agencies to assist throughout the investigation and potential prosecution, working to ensure the integrity of the case. If criminal activity is substantiated, it will not be tolerated. My Office will always strive through rigorous background checks, department training, and accountability to put the best deputies in our communities to protect and serve our citizens,” said Sheriff Jahner.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it is unable to comment further pending investigation and review by the Grand Forks and Cass County States Attorney’s Offices. Valley News Live will continue to follow this situation as it develops.
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North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount…
North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount hosts North Dakota after Will Johnston scored 27 points in Loyola Marymount’s 77-71 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens.
Loyola Marymount finished 12-19 overall with an 8-8 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Lions averaged 11.9 assists per game on 25.9 made field goals last season.
North Dakota finished 18-14 overall a season ago while going 7-8 on the road. The Fightin’ Hawks averaged 75.3 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range last season.
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