Author: TJ Nelson
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Mayors Declare Emergency Due To Cold Weather, All Flights Cancelled In Fargo & Grand Forks

Moorhead Center Mall to Close at 5 PM, West Acres Mall to Close at 6 PM, Sanford Health Closing Care Clinics On Wednesday
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FARGO, ND — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis have declared an emergency to enact a closure of all non-emergency city offices and buildings in both cities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday. The mayors made the joint declaration to protect residents and city staff members in the community. Snow plowing services will continue and…
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Jamestown Woman Charged After Pit Bull Allegedly Attacked 5 People

Mariah Bermel told police her pit bull was a service dog and she wanted to shoot the dog so it would stop biting people
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JAMESTOWN, ND — A Jamestown woman is facing charges after police say her dog attacked people five times since last September. 22-year-old Mariah Bermel is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, keeping a dangerous dog and failing to vaccinate it for rabies. Bermel told police her pit bull was a service dog and she wanted to shoot the dog so…
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Woodworth Woman Sentenced For Adoption Scam

Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property
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JAMESTOWN, ND — A Woodworth, North Dakota woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison for an adoption scam. Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property. A charge of unauthorized use of identifying information was dropped. She acknowledges there’s enough evidence to be convicted, but she does not admit to the…

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Vehicle Fire May Have Been Started By Block Heater

Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota
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DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN — A block heater may have started a vehicle fire in Douglas County. Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Fire crews were called just before 6 a.m. The vehicle is a total loss but the detached garage it was parked in front of only has moderate…
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Middle School Principal Has Fun “Singing” School Announcement In Casselton

She did it to the tune of "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor
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CASSELTON, ND — A principal at Central Cass Middle School had a little fun with her latest school announcement. Lisa Narum shared a YouTube video with students letting them know that class Monday morning was going to be two hours late. She did it to the tune of “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor. “Yeah I think it’s pretty clear…
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Down Home’s “Fill The Home” Drive During February

You'll find collection bins at all three Beans Coffee Bar locations in Fargo
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FARGO, ND — Down Home is partnering with Life 97.9 for a “Fill the Home” drive during February. Down Home is a non-profit that is helping homeless families transition into permanent housing. They will be collecting donations and new queen and twin sized mattress pads and sheet sets. The money will be used to buy new queen and twin sized mattresses….
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North Dakota House Passes “Abortion Reversal” Bill

It now goes to the Senate.
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BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Republican-led House has approved so-called “abortion reversal” legislation by a vote of 73-16. It now goes to the Senate. It would require abortion providers to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions that they could still have a live birth if they change their mind. Abortion-rights groups say the legislation amounts to providing misinformation to women. Gov. Doug…
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Man Arrested After Getting Stuck In Ditch Near Fergus Falls

29-year-old Maxx Driscoll was arrested on drug, drunk driving and burglary charges
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FERGUS FALLS, MN — A Pennsylvania man was arrested near Fergus Falls after getting stuck in a ditch. 29-year-old Maxx Driscoll was arrested on drug, drunk driving and burglary charges. He told police that he thought the person he was visiting was going to harm him. Deputies believe Driscoll had broken into a building on the property before he got stuck…
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Many Schools To Start The Week At Least Two Hours Later On Monday

Snow and Blowing Snow Has Created Tough Road Conditions Across North Dakota and Minnesota
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FARGO, ND — From the KVRR newsroom these are the latest school announcements: Barnes County North – Two Hours Late Breckenridge Public Schools – School & buses will be 2 hours late Circle of Life Academy – Opening late 2 hours: School & Buses 2 hours late DGF – Two Hours Late Edgeley Public School – Two Hours Late Fergus…
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Missing Mahnomen Woman Last Seen Sunday, Has Been Located

White Earth Police confirmed she is safe
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A Mahnomen, Minnesota woman who had been reported missing, has been located. KVRR first reported the disappearance of Jennifer Olson last night at 9. White Earth Police received reports on the whereabouts of Olson throughout the night and were able to finally locate her and confirm that she is safe. Olson was last seen on Sunday when she left her…

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