Author: TJ Nelson

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Local News, North Dakota News

6 Vehicle Pileup In Blowing Snow Forces Closure of Section of 19th Avenue North in Fargo

This closure will be in place until further notice
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19th Avenue North Fargo/Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeFARGO, N.D. — 19th Avenue North in Fargo closed this morning after multi-vehicle crash in blowing show. City statement below: Due to strong winds and severely reduced visibility, 19th Ave. N. will be closing between 18th St. and Dakota Dr. effective immediately on Thursday, February 23. Drivers are encouraged to utilize 12th Ave. N….

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Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Nigeria Man Sentenced in Bismarck for Scamming Dickinson Company Out of $348,000

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A man from Nigeria is sentenced in U.S. District Court in North Dakota for mail fraud. 37-year-old Kolawole Akande was given 30 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $350,000 in restitution. Akande and others got their hands on checks from a Dickinson, North Dakota company through the mail while living in Texas. The…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Rep. Armstrong Talks Irrigation, Illegal Immigration and More at N.D. Legislature

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong is in Bismarck to talk about the work he is doing in Washington, D.C. Armstrong addressing both the North Dakota Senate and House. He told state lawmakers about four new bills just introduced in the U.S. House including an online notary bill and Pick Sloan Irrigation bill which gives farmers access…

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Local News, Minnesota News

Walz Declares Peacetime Emergency In Minnesota as Twin Cities Expected To Get 2 Feet of Snow

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ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has already declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the National Guard to provide emergency relief services for stranded motorists. Walz says Minnesotans have a part to play: Plan ahead, drive safe, and limit travel. MnDOT has more than 800 snowplows and 1,600 snowplow drivers across the state that will be working day…

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Local News, North Dakota News, South Dakota News

Sen. Cramer Pays Up With Bison Burgers and Brats in FCS Loss to SDSU

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Sen. John Hoeven, Sen. John Thune, Sen. Kevin Cramer and Sen. Mike RoundsWASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Senators from North Dakota and South Dakota are enjoying some locally made products after a friendly wager on the FCS championship game. Since the NDSU Bison lost to the SDSU Jackrabbits, Sen. Kevin Cramer upheld his end of the bet with bison burgers and…

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Local News, Minnesota News

5 Finalists For President of MSUM On Campus Next Week

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There are five finalists to become the next president of Minnesota State University Moorhead. They are Mohamed Abousalem, Tim Downs, Scott Furlong, Arrick Jackson, and Jodi Kupper. Only Jackson has ties to the university having served as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs since 2019. The candidates will be interviewed next week. A selection…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

N.D. House Passes Bill to Ban Approval or Ranked Choice Voting

Fargo Is Only City In State With Approval Voting
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill to ban approval or choice ranked voting in North Dakota has passed the house by a vote of 74-19. An amendment to grandfather in Fargo’s approval voting system failed. Fargo is the only city in the state with the voting method after an initiated measure gained overwhelming support. Republican State Representative Ben Koppelman, the…

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