Author: TJ Nelson
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One Man Shot During Officer Involved Shooting In Grand Forks County

The man was hit and taken to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, He Has Not Been Identified
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ARVILLA, ND — One man is hurt following an officer involved shooting on Highway 2 near Arvilla, North Dakota. Grand Forks County Sheriff’s deputies stopped at a vehicle broken down along the highway just before two Sunday afternoon. The male driver pulled out a gun as deputies were making contact and shots were fired. The man was hit and taken…
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Next Honor Flight Out of Hector International Airport In Fargo Is Scheduled

Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip
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FARGO, ND — The next Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is set! The flight will depart Hector International Airport on Sunday morning May 19 and return Monday night on May 20. Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip to see the memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. They are still taking applications from veterans who have…
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“Donald Trump” The Dog Not Shot Over Political Rivalry Says Sheriff

false claims circulating on social media have spurred ``violent threats''
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“Donald Trump”JACKSON COUNTY, MN — A dog named Donald Trump was not shot and killed over a political rivalry. That’s according to the sheriff in Jackson County, Minnesota who says false claims circulating on social media have spurred “violent threats” against some people in the county. The sheriff’s office concluded the person who shot Donald Trump the dog Sunday was “legally…
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Grand Forks Police Seek Person of Interest In Passing of Fake $100 Bills

Police have received 10 different reports from businesses who have taken these fake bills
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GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police say this woman is a person of interest in a rash of counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the city. Police have received 10 different reports from businesses who have taken these fake bills. The suspect is connected to just some of the fake one hundreds meaning there could be other suspects involved. The…
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Former Ashby Elevator Manager Pleads Guilty In Massive Embezzlement Case

Jerry Hennessey appeared in federal court in Minneapolis to plead guilty to federal mail fraud and tax evasion charges
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MINNEAPOLIS — The former Ashby elevator manager pleads guilty after he was accused of embezzling over $5 million to fund exotic hunting trips. 56-year-old Jerry Hennessey appeared in federal court in Minneapolis to plead guilty to federal mail fraud and tax evasion charges. He’s accused of stealing the money from the Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator over 15 years. Hennessey recently listed…
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DNA Provides Break In 49-Year-Old Minnesota Cold Case

A burned body found in an abandoned home has been identified as 18-year-old Gloria Rieken of Minneapolis
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — There is a major break in a nearly 50-year-old cold case in Mille Lacs, Minnesota thanks to DNA. A burned body found in an abandoned home 49 years ago has been identified as 18-year-old Gloria Rieken of Minneapolis. The BCA matched her DNA to family members. Gloria was a freshman student at the University of Minnesota at the…
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Responding To President Trump’s Call To Resign, Rep. Omar Asks “When Will You?”

The Minneapolis Democrat tweeting that Mr. Trump has "trafficked in hate" his whole life
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is firing back at President Trump after he called on her to resign over tweets seen as anti-semitic. The Minneapolis Democrat tweeting that Mr. Trump has “trafficked in hate” his whole life. She also asked when he plans to resign. In a pair of tweets over the weekend, Omar criticized the American Israel Public…
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Local Girls Honored With The Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Olivia Allen: Cheney Middle School; Ishika Gupta: Davies High School; Annika Kovar: Perham High School
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Two girls who KVRR news has featured for their cultural and fundraising efforts are getting some national attention. Olivia Allen and Ishika Gupta have been recognized as North Dakota’s top youth volunteers of 2019 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Award program. Olivia is a sixth grader at Cheney Middle School. Ishika is a senior at Davies High School. Olivia…
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Flooding At Bonanzaville Last Month Was Likely Human Error, Not Vandalism

Bonanzaville Executive Director Brenda Warren calls the findings "inconclusive"
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WEST FARGO, ND — Flooding at Bonanzaville in West Fargo might not have been vandalism but rather human error according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Lance Kitzan says all their evidence leans toward human error but he can’t rule that out 100 percent either. City records show water was turned on inside the South Pleasant Church December 24th for…
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Grand Forks Police Warn About Fraudulent Bank Transactions And Fake $100 Bills

The bills may pass the marker test
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GRAND FORKS, ND — A warning to check your bank statements from the Grand Forks Police Department. They have received a number of reports of unauthorized transactions taking place on accounts at financial institutions. It includes both withdrawals and deposits. People are typically unaware of the transactions until they review their statements or receive notification about the suspicious activity. If you…

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