Author: TJ Nelson
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Ric Ocasek, Lead Singer of “The Cars”, Found Dead At 75

Second Major Music Star Death of the Weekend After Eddie Money on Friday
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MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Another major music star has died this weekend. Ric Ocasek, the lead singer of The Cars, was found dead is his Manhattan apartment by his estranged wife, model Paulina Porizkova. Sources say it appeared Ocasek had died from natural causes. He was 75. On Friday, rocker Eddie Money passed away at the age of 70 from stage…
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Men Flown To Fargo After Two-Vehicle Crash Saturday In Griggs County

The crash happened early Saturday afternoon
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BINFORD, N.D. — Two men were flown to Fargo after a crash near Binford in Griggs County. The highway patrol says 64-year-old Steven Bowman of New Rockford failed to yield and was hit by a vehicle driven by 61-year-old Terence Ramsey of McHenry. The crash happened early Saturday afternoon. Both men were flown to Fargo with what the patrol calls…
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Search & Rescue Dog Hit By Vehicle In Jamestown, Will Be Okay

Fire Chief Jim Reuther is Chloe's handler
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Courtesy: NewsDakota.comJAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown’s fire chief says a city search and rescue dog will be okay after being hit by a vehicle. Fire Chief Jim Reuther is Chloe’s handler. He tells NewsDakota he opened the door Friday night and the dog took off but returned shortly afterward and was “bleeding profusely.” He took the dog to a veterinary clinic,…
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Updates On Underpass Project in Moorhead & 52nd Avenue South Project In Fargo/West Fargo

Work On Both Projects Continue Into The Fall
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Work is around 80% complete on the 52nd Avenue South improvement project in Fargo and West Fargo. Another phase of the project begins after rush hour on Monday morning. Crews will being installing a new westbound right-turn lane along 52nd between 44th and 45th streets south. The existing right-turn lane to northbound 45th Street traffic will be closed for approximately…

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Garage Fire In Grand Forks Causes $20,000 In Damage

The fire was reported at 1707 21st Avenue South
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Saturday morning garage fire causes twenty thousand dollars in damage in Grand Forks. The fire was reported around 9:30 at 1707 21st Avenue South. Crews arrived to find flames and black smoke pouring out of the garage. There was heavy damage to two garage stalls and a vehicle was lost. There were no injuries. The…
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Grand Forks Man Faces Several Charges After Police Chase

Drew Brooks Jr. is accused of sideswiping a parked car, hitting a street sign and traffic signal during the chase
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A 22-year-old Grand Forks man fled police Saturday just before midnight after they responded to a domestic violence complaint. Drew Brooks Jr. is accused of sideswiping a parked car, hitting a street sign and traffic signal during the chase. Officers used a PIT maneuver on I-29 to stop his vehicle near the Alerus Center. Brooks faces…
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…
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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…

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