Author: TJ Nelson
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Fargo Student With BB Pistol & Marijuana Taken Into Custody

Woodrow Wilson High School officials were tipped off by another student who reported a marijuana smell in a bathroom
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FARGO, N.D. — A Woodrow Wilson High School student is in police custody after he was found with an unloaded BB pistol and marijuana in his backpack. School officials were tipped off by another student who reported a marijuana smell in a bathroom. They reviewed security camera footage and brought the student in for a search. They say the student…
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Boy Thrown From Mall of America Balcony Is Walking “Perfectly”

Landen survived the attack and has since made an incredible recovery
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The boy who was thrown from a balcony at the Mall of America earlier this year is walking perfectly with even legs. That is according to an update on an online fundraiser for five-year-old Landen. It says the boy is now walking again and is even back at school. Landen was seriously hurt when 24-year-old Emmanuel Aranda…
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Man Wanted For High Speed Chase Last Weekend Arrested In Moorhead

A person in Moorhead recognized 29-year-old Steven Foster due to media coverage
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man involved in a high speed chase a week ago in Clay County is arrested without incident. A person in Moorhead recognized 29-year-old Steven Foster due to media coverage and called authorities. He was taken into custody at an apartment complex in the 800 block of 40th Avenue South. Foster fled a traffic stop last Saturday…
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Few People Take Advantage Of Clearing Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says as many as 175,000 marijuana convictions over several decades could be eligible
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BISMARCK, N.D. — Few people are taking advantage of a policy change that lets people with low-level marijuana convictions petition to have their records wiped clean. They have to apply and avoid unlawful behavior for five years. The change in law took effect in July. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says as many as 175,000 marijuana convictions over several decades could…
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Funeral Services Set For Former Fargo Fire Department Chief

Murile "Duke" Ledoux was 89
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FARGO, N.D. — A former Fargo Fire Department chief has passed away. Murile “Duke” Ledoux was 89. He died Wednesday in the care of Bethany On 42nd and Hospice. Ledoux retired in 1999 after spending 47 years in various roles with the fire department. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo. Boulger…
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Man Accused of Robbing Erbert & Gerberts Caught Within One Hour

32-year-old Justin Borseth was arrested for the robbery of the 25th Street South location
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FARGO, N.D. — It didn’t take long for police in Fargo to make an arrest after an armed robbery at Erbert & Gerberts. They say 32-year-old Justin Borseth was arrested for the robbery of the 25th Street South location within an hour of the hold-up. They were called around 10 Wednesday night. A cab driver reported picking up Borseth. They…
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Savanna’s Act Moves To The Full U.S. Senate For A Vote

It is named for Savanna Greywind
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Savanna’s Act is finally heading to the Senate floor for a vote. Sen. Kevin Cramer says it was approved by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. He is urging the full Senate to act on it quickly. It is named for Savanna Greywind. The 22-year-old pregnant member of the Spirit Lake Tribe was murdered by a neighbor…
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Red River Valley Fair Manager Resigns

Bryan Schulz says he decided it was time to do something else
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Red River Valley Fair Association is looking for a new manager. Bryan Schulz has resigned after 12 years. He says he decided it was time to do something else. Schulz says he has a couple of other job prospects he’s considering. The former West Fargo City Commissioner previously worked for the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau…
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Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault At Crookston Shelter

Police say the victim and suspect know each other
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CROOKSTON, Minn. — A man staying at a shelter in Crookston is arrested for an alleged sexual assault. Police were called around 1:30 this afternoon to Care and Share. They found 24-year-old Ethan Basche of Mountain Iron, Minnesota with a 23-year-old female victim. She was taken to the hospital for an evaluation while Basche was taken to jail for criminal…
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FBI Offers Reward In Olivia Lone Bear Death Investigation

Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800-CALLFBI
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NEW TOWN, N.D. — The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information in the death of Olivia Lone Bear of Newtown, North Dakota. The agency is also finally releasing information about the case to her family and others. United States Attorney Drew Wrigley and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robert Perry traveled to New…

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