Author: TJ Nelson

Fargo Man Who Rolled Car Onto Its Top With Child Inside Arrested For DUI

Police Say Trent Klingman's blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit

FARGO, ND — A Fargo man is arrested for drunk driving with his two-year-old child in the car after it ends up on its roof. Police say 27-year-old Trent Klingman told them he lost control of his car Wednesday while speeding in the 4900 block of Rose Creek Parkway South. The car rolled onto its top. Klingman and his child were…

Highway Patrol Identified Man Killed In Rear-End Crash

80-year-old Darrel Kirschenman was driving a Jeep that was rear-ended by a pickup on state Highway 46

LAMOURE CO., ND — A Montpelier man who died in a two-vehicle crash near the town has been identified. The Highway Patrol says 80-year-old Darrel Kirschenman was driving a Jeep that was rear-ended by a pickup on state Highway 46. The crash happened about 6:30 p.m. Monday. The Jeep rolled and Kirschenman was thrown. He died at the scene. The driver…

“Operation Intern” Offers Matching Funds To North Dakota Employers

Employers can receive up to $4,000 in matching funds by taking on high school and college interns

BISMARCK, ND — If you have a business in North Dakota and need some help this summer you might want to check into “Operation Intern” from the state Department of Commerce. Employers can receive up to $4,000 in matching funds by taking on high school and college interns. The program’s primary focus is employers in energy, advanced manufacturing, value-added agriculture, tourism…

Minnesota lawmakers break off budget talks

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Democrats are blaming Senate Republicans and their refusal to increase state spending for a collapse in budget negotiations. Senate Republicans are blaming House Democrats for standing by their tax increase proposals. “Coming forward with zero change in their net position was extremely disappointing. At that point in the negotiations there really was nothing else to…

Man Dies After Being Electrocuted in Becker County

NEAR FRAZEE, Minn. – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Dillon Wilson was electrocuted Monday morning in rural Frazee. Friends performed CPR on Wilson but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say a long pole he was using while finishing a cement pouring job touched an overhead power line Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Becker County,…

Additional Multi-Million Dollar Investment In UAS Program In North Dakota

It includes $28 million in funding for a statewide network that will support drone flights beyond visual line of sight

GRAND FORKS, ND — Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford unveils a $33 million investment in UAS technology and infrastructure in North Dakota. He made the presentation at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. It includes $28 million in funding for a statewide network that will support drone flights beyond visual line of sight. An additional $2 million of this funding will provide…

State Representative Was Drunk And Unable To Answer Questions Before Trespassing Arrest

State Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook, Minnesota was arrested for trespassing at a St. Paul hospital

ST. PAUL, MN — We are learning new information about the arrest of a Minnesota legislator in St. Paul early Saturday morning. State Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook was arrested for trespassing at a St. Paul hospital after a drunken night at a downtown hotel according to police. They say Grossell was drunk and pushed security guards at the Best Western…

Young Boy Dies In Hot SUV In St. Paul, Father Was Working At Grillfest

Kristopher Taylor of Apple Valley is charged with second-degree manslaughter

ST. PAUL, MN — A 4-year-old is dead after his father left him in a hot SUV for hours while he worked the Grillfest event at CHS Field in St. Paul on Saturday. 26-year-old Kristopher Taylor of Apple Valley is charged with second-degree manslaughter. Authorities say Taylor left the window open a crack and gave the boy a hand-held video game…

Road Work To Resume On Monday On 10th Street North Project In Fargo

By the end of June, all work is expected to be complete

FARGO, ND — A project to improve safety on 10th Street North in Fargo resumes on Monday. At 5 a.m. crews will close the left driving lane on 10th Street North from south of 4th Avenue North through the 7th Avenue North intersection. Crews will complete sidewalk and driveway work. A railroad underpass in the area will close on May 13….

North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week Begins

Tourism is the state's third-largest industry

BISMARCK, ND — This is the start of “North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week” as declared by Gov. Doug Burgum. He says tourism plays a significant role in growing our economy, generating revenue for thousands of tourism-based businesses and helping to attract and retain a 21st century workforce. In 2015, 22 million people visited North Dakota spending just over 3 billion…