Author: TJ Nelson

Local News, Minnesota News

Fire At West Central Ag Elevator Quickly Put Out, Damage Not Severe

Polk County Sheriff's Office got the call about the fire around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon
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BELTRAMI, MN — A fire at West Central Ag elevator in Beltrami, Minnesota was quickly put out and caused no severe damage. Polk County Sheriff’s Office got the call about the fire around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon. A number of departments responded and quick action by both the Beltrami Fire Department and Fertile Fire Department lead to the fire being quickly extinguished….
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Barnes County Issues Warning After Heavy Rainfall

If you see a road hazard that is not marked, contact Barnes County Dispatch at 701-845-8181
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BARNES CO., ND — Barnes County Emergency Management is asking that you use caution when traveling on county and township roads. Do not attempt to drive through water and do not drive around barricades. If you see a road hazard that is not marked, contact Barnes County Dispatch at 701-845-8181. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: barnes county, COUNTY,…
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Slayer Hopes To “Slay” Fargo Crowd During Farewell Tour Stop

The band will be joined by Primus, Ministry, and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals
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FARGO, ND — The thrash metal band “Slayer” is heading out on its farewell tour and they are planning a stop at the Fargodome. You can catch them on November 17th in Fargo or two days earlier at the Denny Sanford Center in Sioux Falls. The band will be joined by Primus, Ministry, and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals….
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Family Asks For Birthday Cards For Young Boy Battling Leukemia For Second Time

6-year-old Grantley Johnson's birthday is this week
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FARGO, ND — A family is asking for prayers and birthday cards for a young boy going through a second cancer fight. KVRR first brought you the story of 6-year-old Grantley Johnson last October. A benefit was held for Grantley and his family after he was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia. After months of treatment he beat the cancer. But…
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Cayuga Man Out On Bond Following Child Porn Arrest

38-year-old Darrel Pherson is facing felony charges of having child porn and promoting a sexual performance by a minor
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SARGENT CO., ND —  A Cayuga, North Dakota man is out of jail after putting up 5-thousand dollars bond after his arrest for child pornography. 38-year-old Darrel Pherson is facing felony charges of having child porn and promoting a sexual performance by a minor. Sargent County Sheriff Travis Paeper says Pherson’s home was searched late last month as part of…
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Minot Native Named MN Nat’l Guard Brigadier General

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MINNESOTA – A Minot, North Dakota native has become just the second woman to attain the rank of Brigadier General in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Col. Stefanie Horvath was officially promoted in ceremonies at the Rosemount National Guard Armory. She joined the National Guard in 1991 and has been deployed in Kosovo and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Gov. Tim Walz…
Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Blue Cross Blue Shield ND Fined, Accused of Not Reporting Fraud

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NORTH DAKOTA – The Blues face a big fine for improperly denying some claims and not reporting suspected cases of fraud. North Dakota’s Insurance Department has fined Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota $125,000. Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread says the 16-month investigation focused largely on mental health and substance abuse claims. He says some of the claims were improperly…
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MN Overdose Drops 17% From 2017 to 2018

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MINNESOTA – The North Star State saw a big drop in drug overdose deaths in 2018. Preliminary statewide data shows that overdose deaths dropped 17% from 733 in 2017 to 607 last year. Officials say the numbers are promising, but that overdose deaths remain at historic highs and more work needs to be done to prevent and treat substance abuse….
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Accused Fentanyl Trafficking Kingpin To Plead Guilty

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FARGO, N.D. – A man accused of playing a major role in a deadly international fentanyl trafficking operation has signed a federal plea agreement in North Dakota. Daniel Vivas Ceron will plead guilty to three counts, including conspiracy to import controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury and death. He faces life in prison. The Colombian national allegedly ran his…
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Body Found in Red River Identified

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – A Moorhead man has been identified as the person found dead in the Red River late last month. Police say he was 56-year-old Jeffrey Lindell. At this point, there’s no sign of foul play in his death. Final autopsy results are not yet available. Lindell’s body was pulled out of the river in Moorhead on June 29 after…

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