Stories from May 12, 2026

Fargo selects new chief of police
Travis Stefonowicz has worked at the department for over 25 years. He’s taking on the role as the department is mired in controversy over its use of AI to arrest a woman last year.
Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Family of Black man killed in fatal police shooting questioning Richfield police narrative
Body-worn camera footage released Monday showed Desaver Hollis shoot a Richfield officer in the hand before that officer and another returned fire at least 20 times, including while Hollis was on the ground.
This Fargo chef relearned how to cook after a car crash ruined her sense of smell
Candace Stock had been cooking professionally for decades before a car crash permanently damaged her sense of smell, forcing her to rely on her memories and the help of others to regain her confidence in the kitchen.