Author: TJ Nelson
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President Trump Vows To Win Minnesota In 2020 Election In Latest Series of Tweets

He is tweeting again about the debate over the Pledge of Allegiance in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is tweeting again about the debate over the Pledge of Allegiance in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The president wrote that the pledge is under siege and, “That is why I am going to win the Great State of Minnesota in the 2020 Election. People are sick and tired of this disloyalty to our wonderful…
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Minnesotans Helped Pay For Super Bowl Special Broadcast Of “The Tonight Show”

Information obtained through a public records request shows the state paid the show $267,000
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ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota taxpayers helped foot the bill for that Jimmy Fallon broadcast of “The Tonight Show” from Minneapolis last year as part of Super Bowl festivities. Information obtained through a public records request shows the state paid the show $267,000. The state’s Snowbate program is aimed at luring productions and fostering local industry talent. Talk shows are…
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Man Arrested After Victim Says He “Deliberately” Hit Him With His Car

Authorities were able to track down the car and arrest 36-year-old Frederick Graden of Mekinock
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GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police arrested a suspect accused of striking a pedestrian with his car and fleeing. The victim who was treated at Altru Hospital told police the suspect deliberately struck him about 2:30 a.m. Authorities were able to track down the car and arrest 36-year-old Frederick Graden of Mekinock. He’s accused of drunk driving, reckless endangerment…
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Woman Involved In Jamaican Lottery Scam Is Sentenced To Prison

At least 90 Americans lost over $5.7 million in the scheme which funneled money between the U.S. and Jamaica
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FARGO, ND — It’s sentencing day for a Rhode Island woman convicted in North Dakota as part of a major lottery fraud. Judge Daniel Hovland sentenced Melinda Bulgin of Providence to four years in prison and restitution of around $330,000. At least 90 Americans lost over $5.7 million in the scheme which funneled money between the U.S. and Jamaica. The…
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Texas Man Visiting Family In Glyndon Stabbed, Two Men Arrested

stabbing happened just after midnight in the Prairie View Estates mobile home park in Glyndon
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Rene Alvarado And John BalboaGLYNDON, MN — A family gathering turns bloody after a stabbing just after midnight in the Prairie View Estates mobile home park in Glyndon. Officers arrested 39-year-old Rene Alvarado of Dilworth after stabbing a 44-year-old man from Texas who was visiting relatives. The victim was stabbed in the neck, stomach and arm. He has undergone surgery…
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People In Grand Forks Asked To Check Their Property For Missing Man

Fernando Balboa was last seen at his home on Saturday
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GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are asking people to check their property, garages, sheds and more to try and find a missing man. Fernando Balboa was last seen at his home on Saturday. Police believe it’s possible he may have sought shelter somewhere to get out of the elements. They say the 55-year-old Balboa needs medication every…

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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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