Author: TJ Nelson

Jason Lewis
Local News, Minnesota News

U.S. Senate Candidate Loses Argument Over COVID-19

TJ Nelson,

.@LewisForMN sued @GovTimWalz’s Administration in May arguing his #Covid19 restrictions on public gatherings violated Lewis’ constitutional rights to campaign. I asked him if that decision was selfish. #MNSen pic.twitter.com/CACa8N1yff — Austin Erickson (@AEricksonKVRR) September 4, 2020 ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal judge dismisses a challenge by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis to Minnesota’s coronavirus restrictions. Judge Donovan Frank…
Local News, Minnesota News

Woman Killed While Walking On Highway 34 Identified

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. — Minnesota State Patrol has released the name of a Wadena woman who died after she was hit by a car early Tuesday morning. They say 27-year-old Amber Gorentz was walking on Highway 34 when she was hit shortly before 2 a.m. west of Dunvilla. The patrol hasn’t said why Gorentz was on the highway. Categories:…

Jeremiah Uti
Local News, Minnesota News

Body of missing Itasca County man found near Lake Pokegama

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE: The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has cancelled the missing person’s alert regarding Jeremiah Uti. Uit’s body was found along the shorline of Lake Pokegama. Authorities thanked everyone who assisted in the search for Uti.   ITASCA CO., Minn. — Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating 29 year old Jeremiah Uti. He was last seen…

Covid19
Local News, North Dakota News

One Vote Short To Consider Mask Mandate In Grand Forks

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks City Council fell one vote short of at least considering a motion requiring a mask mandate similar to one covering the University of North Dakota. Council member Bret Weber tried to add the non-agenda item at the end of Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, a move that would have required a unanimous…

Fargo Sa Coats For Kids
Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Coats for Kids & Families Will Be Handed Out By Appointment

you can also register for Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Boxes.
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The Salvation Army is distributing free winter apparel, but it will look different this year. There will not be a large “Coats for Kids and Families” distribution event due to the ongoing pandemic. Clothing will be given out by appointment only from October 1st through the 30th. When you call to set up a time, you can…
Local News, Minnesota News

Ogema Woman Dies After Crashing In Becker County

TJ Nelson,

BECKER CO., Minn. — An Ogema, Minnesota woman is dead after crashing her vehicle in Lake Eunice Township. Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Jessica Hanks was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday morning around 7. They say Hanks did not stop at the intersection of two roads, hit an embankment and came to rest in a field. The crash…

Rick Becker
Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

Rep. Rick Becker Wants To Eliminate COVID-19 Mass Testing & Contact Tracing

Republican state representative wants to become North Dakota's next state health officer
TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A former candidate for governor and current Republican state representative wants to become North Dakota’s next state health officer. It is a position from which three people have resigned during the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Rick Becker, who is a plastic surgeon in Bismarck, says he has a plan for addressing COVID-19. He would call for eliminating…

Lincoln Elementary
Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

Parents Alerted That Lincoln Elementary Staff Member Has COVID-19

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Lincoln Elementary is notifying parents that the school has another positive COVID-19 case. A staff member has it and was in contact with students and staff. No students were identified as close contacts. A student did test positive around 10 days ago. Read the full letter below. Greetings Lincoln parents/guardians, On September 27, Lincoln received information that…

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