Author: TJ Nelson

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Warren, MN Lawyer Arrested for Assaulting His Ex-Wife, She’s In A Fargo Hospital

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Anders Odegaard/ndcourts.govWARREN, Minn. (KFGO) — A lawyer in Warren, Minnesota, northeast of Grand Forks, has been arrested for assaulting his ex-wife, causing serious injuries. 31-year-old Anders Odegaard is in the Marshall County jail. Formal charges are pending. Police and sheriff’s deputies responded to Odegaard’s home in Warren after a report of a domestic argument. 31-year-old Carissa Odegaard of Grand Forks…

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“Relief for All” Tax Cut Plan Announced for North Dakotans

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum introducing a legislative plan to provide the largest state income tax relief package in North Dakota history. It would replace the individual income tax rates with a single, lower flat tax. That is estimated to save North Dakota taxpayers $250 million annually. “This will allow North Dakotans, hard-working North Dakotans, to keep their…

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Man Who Left Broken Down Tow Truck On I-94 Faces Charges

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A man who left his broken down tow truck in the driving lane of I-94 causing a fatal crash last winter is now charged. Cass County States Attorney filing charges against 43-year-old Mario Butler of Minot. He is accused of negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, driving under suspension and having no liability insurance. A Bismarck man was…

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St. Michael Man Sentenced For Crash Left Three People Dead

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A St. Michael, North Dakota man is sentenced to just under five years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of manslaughter. Prosecutors say 19-year-old Winter Bigtrack was driving a vehicle on Spirit Lake Reservation that was involved in a two-vehicle crash last August. Three people in his vehicle died. They say Bigtrack was under…
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Student Loan Debt Relief Could Be Announced as Early As Wednesday

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — It looks like The White House may tie student loan debt relief to an income threshold. Sources say the Biden Administration is leaning towards canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt for every borrower, but they have to earn less than $125,000 a year. President Biden’s plan could be announced as soon as Wednesday. Sources also…

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North Dakota Officer Receives Congressional Badge of Bravery

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — An officer who jumped into action when several vehicles including a bus were washed into a large hole by heavy rainfall in July 2019 is honored. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer presented Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer Dexter Davis with the Congressional Badge of Bravery. Davis acted quickly when a section of Highway 1806 washed…
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Sobriety Checkpoint In Fargo Saturday Night Results in 4 DUI Arrests

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A sobriety checkpoint at the I-94 University Drive exit in Fargo on Saturday night resulted in four DUI arrests and eight drug citations. North Dakota Highway Patrol and Cass County Sheriff’s Office conducted the checkpoint from 9 p.m. until midnight. More than 400 vehicles went through in that time with 47 screened for impairment violations. Officers…

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