Author: TJ Nelson
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Teachers And Grand Forks Public School District Reach Tentative Deal

The agreement still needs to be ratified by the teachers and the school board
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GRAND FORKS, ND — A tentative contract agreement has been reached between teachers and the Grand Forks School Board. In addition to some language changes, the package calls for a 1.5% pay increase in each of the next two years. Adding step increases pushes the percentage to over 3% each year. The agreement leaves health insurance as is, with premiums…
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Body Found At Wadena County Fairgrounds Identified By Authorities

He is 54-year-old Roger Donnelly of Minneapolis
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WADENA, MN — Police in Wadena, Minnesota have released the name of a man found dead at the Wadena County Fairgrounds nearly two weeks ago. He is 54-year-old Roger Donnelly of Minneapolis. His body was found on the fairgrounds on Thursday, June 6. Police say no foul play is suspected in his death. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Death,…
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Man Wanted On Warrants Flees Police In Jamestown But Eventually Gets Caught

Deputies spotted Howard Larson Jr. near McElroy Park but he fled into the woods
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JAMESTOWN, ND — A man wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested early this morning after fleeing authorities in Jamestown. Deputies spotted Howard Larson Jr. near McElroy Park but he fled into the woods. A perimeter was set up and Larson was eventually found driving a vehicle in southeast Jamestown. He fled towards Ypsilanti before the vehicle was stopped by spike…
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North Dakota Horse Park Releases Reduced Horse Racing Schedule For 2019

They are also offering themed events each night of racing
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FARGO, ND — Get ready to root for your favorites during another season of horse racing in Fargo. North Dakota Horse Park officials have confirmed four days of live racing: July 19, 20, 27 and 28. The racing season was shortened this year due to a concern that there wouldn’t be enough purse money to attract horses and jockeys for…
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West Fargo’s Annual Cruise Night Begins Its 10th Season On Thursday

It's sponsored by Toppers Custom Car Club and the City of West Fargo
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WEST FARGO, ND — Cruise Night returns for its 10th season Thursday night in West Fargo. It’s sponsored by Toppers Custom Car Club and the City of West Fargo. Every third Thursday of the summer, hundreds of classic cars, motorcycles and food vendors will line the streets of downtown West Fargo starting at 4:30 p.m. each night. Cruise Night stretches…
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Border States Electric CEO To Join Gov. Doug Burgum’s Administration

Tammy Miller will succeed current COO Jodi Uecker who is retiring June 30
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BISMARCK, ND — The CEO and board chair of Fargo-based Border States Electric has landed a new job with state government. Gov. Doug Burgum announcing that Tammy Miller will join the administration as chief operating officer. Miller will succeed current COO Jodi Uecker who is retiring June 30. Because of her existing commitments, Miller will begin a transition period October…
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Fargo Teen Accused Of Attack With Golf Club Arrested In West Fargo

Police were called around 3:30 this morning to the 800 block of Beaton Drive
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WEST FARGO, ND — A Fargo teen was arrested in West Fargo after allegedly attacking people and their vehicle with a golf club. Police were called around 3:30 this morning to the 800 block of Beaton Drive and when they arrived 18-year-old Peyton Wentz fled. With the help of a Fargo K9, Wentz was caught and arrested for aggravated assault,…
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Two People Taken To Fargo Hospital After House Explosion Near Barnesville

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says he doesn't believe anyone was seriously hurt
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BARNESVILLE, MN — A house northwest of Barnesville was heavily damaged in an early morning explosion. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says he doesn’t believe anyone was seriously hurt. Two people in the house at the time were taken to a Fargo hospital. Empting says someone lit a candle in the house and the blast was likely the result of…
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UPDATE – Missing Person Found Safe

Jackie has been found and she is safe.
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Jackie Lee Vondal (Lattergrass)** UPDATE ** Grand Forks Police on their Facebook page report that Jackie Lee Vondal has been found safe. Jackie has been found and she is safe. The family has been notified. Thank you to the public for your concern. GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are asking for help from the public in finding…
Local News, Minnesota News

Two Minnesota Agencies Not Ready For Permits For Proposed Enbridge Pipeline

The proposed pipeline will run from Canada to Superior, Wisconsin through several northern Minnesota counties
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ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Natural Resources will not release draft permits for Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 pipeline in northern Minnesota. They are waiting until a better environmental impact statement is approved, as ordered by the court. Earlier this month, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the environmental impact statement for…

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