Author: TJ Nelson
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Update: Allegiant Flight Bound For Los Angeles Was Not Hit By Lightning On Runway Saturday

After approximately 3 hours of investigation, maintenance workers could find no evidence of a lightning strike.
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UPDATE: FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A spokesperson for Allegiant Air says after inspection it was determined a jet headed from Fargo to Los Angeles was not hit by lightning during Saturday’s severe weather. Hilarie Grey told KFGO News there was lightning around the airport and there was a suspected lightning strike as the Airbus taxied back to the terminal as…
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FM Diversion Board of Authority Appeals Permit Decision By BRRWD

Buffalo-Red River Watershed District voted to deny a permit for the project
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FARGO, ND — The Diversion Board of Authority has voted to appeal the decision by the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District to deny a permit for the project. The authority has directed its legal counsel to explore all other legal actions as well. They also claim the BRRWD voted to deny the permit without notifying the public or the permit applicant….
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Fargo Police Notify The Public About A High Risk Sex Offender

Jordan Charles Earring is residing at 735 14 Street North
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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department is notifying the community that a registered sex offender, Jordan Charles Earring, is residing at 735 14 St N in Fargo, ND. Earring was assessed as a high-risk offender by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee. The following information describes Earring and his offense: Jordan Charles Earring 32 years old, 6’3,…
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Screening Finds Meth Before Recent Court Hearing In Thief River Falls

Pennington County Sheriff Ray Kuznia wouldn't say how they discovered the drugs, citing an open investigation
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN — Somebody brought drugs to court in Thief River Falls. Pennington County Sheriff Ray Kuznia says the newly installed metal detection screening equipment at the Justice Center has not turned up any weapons. But he says they have recovered what is believed to be meth, following a screening before a recent court hearing. Kuznia wouldn’t say…
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Senate Passes Massive Defense Bill, House Takes Up Consideration Next

The bill includes a 3 percent pay raise for members of the Armed Forces
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate has passed a massive $750 billion defense bill on a bipartisan vote of 86 to 8. The National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, authorizes spending and provides policy outlines for the Pentagon. The bill includes a 3 percent pay raise for members of the Armed Forces. It authorizes $350 million in funding for upgrades to…
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Board of Higher Education Chancellor To Have Oversight Over NDSCS

A review accused the school of a conflict of interest regarding the hiring of a consultant for a career education center
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WAHPETON, ND — There will be more eyes on the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has struck a deal for “temporary system oversight” by the university system chancellor. It’s meant to improve some of the management functions at the college. A review accused the school of a conflict of interest…
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Medical Cannabis Allowed For Alzheimer’s Patients Starting July 1 In Minnesota

There are currently 94,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer's in Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesotans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease will be eligible for medical cannabis starting July 1. There are currently 94,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in Minnesota. Dr. Jay Westwater, CEO of Minnesota Medical Solutions, says evidence shows cannabis can be beneficial for patients suffering from Dementia. Westwater acknowledges that prescribing cannabis to someone suffering from memory problems is…
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Person Of Interest In Amber Alert Found Sleeping In A Camper

Cole Pfaff was taken into custody on three warrants not connected to the disappearance of 7-month-old LeahMae Morsette
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BISMARCK, ND — A person of interest in Tuesday’s Amber Alert out of Bismarck has been arrested. Bismarck Police say 31-year-old Cole Pfaff was found last night sleeping in a camper in a backyard. He was taken into custody on three warrants not connected to the disappearance of 7-month-old LeahMae Morsette. She was dropped off by an unknown individual at…
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New Ulm Diocese Reaches $34 Million Settlement Deal

The bankruptcy case involves 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others
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NEW ULM, Minn. — The Diocese of New Ulm in Minnesota has reached a $34 million settlement in its bankruptcy case with 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others. Attorney Jeff Anderson, who represents many of the survivors, says it includes contribution of $8 million from the diocese and its parishes with the rest coming…
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Three People Thrown From Boat, Rescued By Other Boaters

They did not suffer any injuries
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BELTRAMI CO., MN — Beltrami County authorities are called after an empty boat is found spinning in circles on Blackduck Lake. The call came in around 6:30 Tuesday night. Three people who had been thrown from the boat into the water were rescued by other boaters. They are: 64-year-old James Waltz and 56-year-old Brenda Waltz, both of Hines, and 29-year-old…

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