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Lail sentenced to 12 years in prison

Former New Rockford resident Alexander Lail, who was earlier convicted of two attempted murders and other crimes, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The sentencing hearing was held Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the Barnes County Courthouse in Valley City with Judge Daniel Narum presiding.

Lail faced a host of charges and was scheduled for four trials last summer. On Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, a ju...