Author: TJ Nelson
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“Agreement In Principal” Reached On New Farm Bill On Capitol Hill

Sen. Amy Klobuchar: "my hope is that we can get this done in the next week"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — There is progress on Capitol Hill on the farm bill. The top four congressional negotiators of the massive, must-pass farm bill announced an “agreement in principle”, paving the way for passage by the end of the year. While details of the deal were not released, it has been confirmed that stricter work requirements for SNAP, the food stamp…
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High Risk Sex Offender Moves To South Fargo

Michael Jans was convicted of gross sexual imposition in Burleigh County
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FARGO, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved into 103 22nd Street South in Fargo. 29-year-old Michael Jans was convicted of gross sexual imposition in Burleigh County. The victims were three 14 year old females. Jans was also convicted in 2008 of sexual assault in Burleigh County. His victim was a 15 year old female. He is a lifetime…
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High Risk Sex Offender Moves To Horace, North Dakota

David Lilley, Jr. is now living at 22 Horseshoe Bend Trailer Court
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HORACE, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved to Horace. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that 32-year-old David Lilley, Jr. is now living at 22 Horseshoe Bend Trailer Court. Lilley was convicted of gross sexual imposition for having sex with a 13-year-old girl and threatening to kill her family if they didn’t get married. Categories:…
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Officer Helps Deliver Baby In North Dakota’s Oil Patch

Arnegard Officer Travis Bateman jokes that he should have had a catcher's mitt
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MCKENZIE COUNTY, ND — A police officer arrived just in time to help deliver a baby girl along a rural road in North Dakota’s oil patch. Arnegard Officer Travis Bateman jokes that he should have had a catcher’s mitt when he responded to a 911 call last week along McKenzie County Road 30. After just two minutes on the scene Bateman…
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Cool Treats Are Coming To Food Court At West Acres

Locally owned & operated, Ice Point, will be serving up Thai style hibachi ice cream
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FARGO, ND — West Acres Mall has landed a new tenant for its food court and it’s pretty sweet. Locally owned & operated, Ice Point, will be serving up Thai style hibachi ice cream. The menu at Ice Point will also include bubble tea, fruit tea, smoothies and more. West Acres expects the ice cream shop to open in the food…
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Preliminary Hearing For Man Accused of Killing At McDonald’s Is Pushed Back

Miguel Cooley made a brief appearance in Cass County District Court
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Miguel Cooley Sr.FARGO, ND — The preliminary hearing for a Moorhead man charged with the murder of a man outside of a McDonald’s has been pushed back. Miguel Cooley made a brief appearance in Cass County District Court Wednesday morning. His attorney, Steven Mottinger, asked for more time to review evidence. The judge granted his request but a new hearing date…
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Goossen Removed From Command At Minot Air Force Base

Lt. Col. Paul Goossen was relieved of his duties for failing to maintain a professional workplace environment
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MINOT, ND — The commander of the 69th Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base has been removed from command. Lt. Col. Paul Goossen was relieved of his duties for failing to maintain a professional workplace environment. The decision was made by Gen. Timothy Ray, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command. The Air Force has not released specifics of a…
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Fargo South Teacher Receives Sanford Teacher Award

Leah Juelke Also Recently Won Horace Mann Award And She Is 2018 North Dakota Teacher of the Year
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FARGO, ND — The honors keep piling up for Fargo South teacher Leah Juelke. She has been named a Top Inspiring Teacher in North Dakota and honored with $10,000 from the National University System – Sanford Teacher Award. The awards are supported by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford of South Dakota. Earlier this month, the language arts teacher received the Horace Mann…
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Nearly 500 People Arrested For Drunk Driving During Long Holiday Weekend in Minnesota

There were four fatalities on Minnesota roads, three of which were alcohol-related
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ST. PAUL, MN — A 37-year-old driver blew a point three-four blood alcohol content after a homeowner reported the driver was in their driveway and flashing the headlights on and off in Deer River, Minnesota. Officers also found an open bottle and a mixed drink in that driver’s vehicle. It was just one of 480 DWI arrests over the 5-day Thanksgiving…
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Police In Brainerd Search For Man Missing Since November 2

Theodore Erickson has not any contact with friends or family
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BRAINERD, MN — Police in Brainerd, Minnesota are looking for a man missing since November 2nd. 44-year-old Theodore Erickson has not any contact with friends or family since. He has health issues and does not have any of his medications. Police say Erickson walks with a limp and has a scar on his throat from a tracheotomy. People around Brainerd are…

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