A northwest Minnesota woman is accused of robbing a bank across the border in North Dakota.
Police say 43-year-old Tessa Jaska was arrested in Moorhead for the alleged robbery of Lincoln State Bank in Wyndmere on Monday.
Investigators said a tip from someone who recognized images released to the media led to Jaska.
Authorities say they recovered the money taken in the robbery.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says Jaska will be facing federal charges.
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