Author: TJ Nelson
Agriculture, Business, Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota Republican Leaders Praise EPA Repeal of WOTUS

Waters of the United States rule extended federal authority and protections to streams and wetlands
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WASHINGTON — The EPA is repealing the Obama-era Waters of the United States rule. It extended federal authority and protections to streams and wetlands. The move is being welcomed by North Dakota’s Republican leaders including Gov. Doug Burgum and Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer. The 2015 regulation, commonly known as WOTUS, defined what bodies of water are protected under…
Local News, North Dakota News

Fans Can Expect Walk-Through Metal Detectors At The Ralph And Betty

They will be used at all entry doors at both locations
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If you are going to an event at Ralph Engelstad Arena or Betty Engelstad Sioux Center you’ll notice new walk-through metal detectors. They will be used at all entry doors at both locations. The move is part of the venue’s efforts to improve fan safety. People are encouraged to plan for more time to get into…
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Third Sandy’s Donuts Location Opens In South Fargo

They also have stores in West Fargo and downtown Fargo
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FARGO, N.D. — You’ve got a new place to satisfy your morning sweet tooth. The Sandy’s Donuts location in Osgood in south Fargo is finally open. The new store is the third location for the popular local donut chain. They also have stores in West Fargo and downtown Fargo. The store had to push its Osgood opening back by one…
Local News, North Dakota News

Legendary Texas Oil Tycoon Passes Away At 91

T. Boone Pickens Stopped In Fargo In 2008 To Push For Less Dependence On OPEC
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DALLAS — A legendary Texas oil tycoon with ties to North Dakota has passed away. T. Boone Pickens, whose investments helped shape the American energy industry going back to the 1950s, has died at the age of 91. Pickens was in Fargo in 2008 on a campaign to help the U.S. lessen its dependence on oil from OPEC nations. Despite…
Local News, North Dakota News

American Red Cross Dakotas Region CEO to Retire

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FARGO, N.D. – The CEO for the Dakotas Region of the American Red Cross is retiring. Lynn Speral has been a major part of local Red Cross operations since she joined the organization in 2012. She served as the Regional Chief Development Officer when she was first hired and was promoted to Regional CEO in 2016. Speral’s retirement is effective…
Local News, Minnesota News

Teen Honored Posthumously As Homecoming Queen

17-year-old Alivia Mortenson died in a car crash in Clay County on June 2
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ULEN, Minn. — A teen who died just days after school was out in June has been named honorary homecoming queen at Ulen-Hitterdal Public Schools. Family and friends attended the cornonation Monday night and accepted the crown in honor of 17-year-old Alivia Mortenson. She died in a car crash in Clay County on June 2, days after finishing her junior…
Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo City Commissioners Spar Over Special Assessment Policy

The city commission will make the final decision on any changes
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FARGO, N.D. — By a 3 to 2 vote, Fargo City Commissioners agreed to have city staff evaluate and come up with a revised draft for a new city special assessment policy. The roll call vote came after some heated discussion. “I have had people pose questions, ‘is what you do this way perfectly legal?’, said Fargo City Commissioner John…
Local News, North Dakota News

Woman Charged For Assaulting Police Officer At Shanley High School

police say 42-year-old Jami Streyle wouldn't leave
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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo woman is now charged with a felony for assaulting a police officer at Shanley High School. Last Thursday, police say 42-year-old Jami Streyle came to the school looking for her kids. When she wouldn’t leave, officers were called. That is when Streyle is accused of hitting one of the officers. She has been charged with…
Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

West Virginia Delegate Charged In Racist Sign Incident Featuring Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar

Democratic Delegate Mike Caputo has been charged with misdemeanor battery
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Del. Mike Caputo and Rep. Ilhan OmarCHARLESTON, W.V. — A West Virginia lawmaker has been charged for an incident involving a racist sign featuring Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar. Democratic Delegate Mike Caputo says he was mad about a display at the statehouse falsely linking Omar with the September 11 terrorist attacks. It was part of West Virginia GOP Day in…
Local News, North Dakota News

Woman Named Next Deputy Adjutant General For North Dakota National Guard

Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber Becomes The First Woman Promoted To The Post
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BISMARCK, N.D. — For the first time, the next deputy adjutant general for the North Dakota National Guard will be a woman. Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber succeeds Brig. Gen. Robert Becklund who is retiring on October 1. She is currently assigned as the assistant adjutant general-Army and was promoted to brigadier general in April. As the deputy, she would serve…

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