Author: TJ Nelson
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Minnesota’s Governor Signs $20 Billion Education Budget Bill

The law invests an additional $543 million in E-12 education funding
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ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stops by Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul to sign the $20 billion E-12 education budget bill into law. He was joined by students, teachers, and legislators. The law invests an additional $543 million in E-12 education funding. It’ll provide Minnesota schools with more resources per child and keeping the classroom doors…
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North Dakota Horse Park Schedule Could Be Scaled Back To Just Four Dates

Commission Executive Director Jack Schulz says Horse Race-North Dakota doesn't believe it will have enough purse money
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FARGO, ND — The horse racing season at the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo will be shorter than thought. The state racing commission will decide Friday on a request from the group that runs the track to eliminate two of the planned meets. Commission Executive Director Jack Schulz says Horse Race-North Dakota doesn’t believe it will have enough purse money…
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Back 9-holes At Edgewood To Open Saturday After Flooding Recedes

The remaining front 9-holes to open as turf conditions improve
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FARGO, ND — Fargo Park District is opening the back 9-holes of Edgewood Public Golf Course for play on Saturday at 8:00 am. Due to flooding damage, the 9-hole course is temporarily playing at a par 34 with the remaining front 9-holes to open as turf conditions improve. You can only book your tee times by calling the Edgewood Pro Shop….
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West Fargo Man Accused Of Running From Officers And Hitting Several Vehicles

An officer tried to stop 23-year-old Trevor Love for speeding by West Fargo High School around noon
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WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man faces around a half-dozen charges after hitting numerous vehicles and trying to outrun officers in his car and on foot. An officer tried to stop 23-year-old Trevor Love for speeding by West Fargo High School around noon. Love first drove into oncoming traffic on Main Avenue before sideswiping five vehicles stopped at a…
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Loon Counters Needed In 8 Minnesota Counties

The DNR says its annual count is a critical process to protect the loon population
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ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota DNR is looking for a few good loon counters. Volunteers would be required to dedicate a morning between June 28 and July 8 to count loons on at least one of 150 lakes. Counties include: Aitkin, Becker, Crow Wing, Cook, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake and Otter Tail. The DNR says its annual count is a critical…
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Report Of Reckless Driver Turns Into Fatal Crash Near Jamestown

The Highway Patrol Says the 66-year-old driver lost control, spun out and rolled multiple times
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JAMESTOWN, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a man has died in a roll-over crash on I-94 near Jamestown. They got a call about a pickup traveling recklessly around 7:30 last night. They say the 66-year-old driver lost control, spun out and rolled multiple times. He was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. His name has…
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North Dakota Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Appeal For William Hoehn

the Fargo man pleaded guilty to charges he conspired to kidnap Savanna Greywind's baby
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BISMARCK, ND — A lawyer for the Fargo man who pleaded guilty to charges he conspired to kidnap Savanna Greywind’s baby, tells the North Dakota Supreme Court why he is appealing his life sentence. Hoehn’s attorney, Kiara Costa Kraus-Parr, told the court, “The child was healthy, the child was given food, clothing, diaper changes, diapers, it was cared for. So, nothing in…
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Group Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota’s Restrictions on Abortion

The lawsuit runs counter to the trend of states imposing stricter restrictions on access to abortion
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ST. PAUL, MN — Abortion rights supporters are seeking to overturn Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion, including its 24-hour waiting period and parental notification requirements. A lawsuit, filed in state court by Gender Justice and the Lawyering Project, argues the restrictions violate Minnesota’s constitution. A 1995 Minnesota Supreme Court decision affirmed abortion rights. But the lawsuit says opponents have chipped away at…
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Minnesota’s Governor Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration

spring storms caused nearly $40 million in damage to infrastructure across Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz is seeking a presidential disaster declaration for spring storms that caused nearly $40 million in damage to infrastructure across Minnesota. He requested the declaration for 51 counties and four tribal governments. Officials say flooding, blizzards and strong winds from mid-March to late April caused damage totaling $39 million. That is well above the $8…
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Jamestown Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Police Scuffle

Ray Hunter is accused of trying to grab a loaded handgun from his car
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JAMESTOWN, ND — A man who got into a scuffle with Jamestown Police last month has been charged with attempted murder. 47-year-old Ray Hunter of Jamestown is accused of trying to grab a loaded handgun from his car, which fell to the ground when officers removed him from the car. Hunter is also charged with endangerment, terrorizing, disorderly conduct and drug…

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