Author: TJ Nelson
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“Spatial Disorientation” To Blame For Deadly 2017 Plane Crash Near Thief River Falls

Three Men From Wyoming Died In The Crash
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN — A final report from federal investigators says the plane that crashed near Thief River Falls killing three Wyoming men likely occurred because the pilot lost control due to spatial disorientation. The Rawlins Times reports 69-year-old pilot Moy Wing, 27-year-old Brian Duke and 26-year-old Zach Ostertag died when the single-engine Cessna went down shortly after takeoff from…
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Three Girl Scouts, One Adult Hit And Killed While Picking Up Trash

A fourth girl survived but was in critical condition Saturday night at a Minnesota hospital
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CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WI — The head of Girl Scouts of the USA says “our hearts are broken” after three Girl Scouts and an adult were struck and killed in what authorities say was a hit-and-run crash along a rural Wisconsin highway. Girl Scouts CEO Sylvia Acevedo issued a statement expressing condolences for the victims, who were picking up litter along…
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Another Tribal Effort To Stop New Voter ID Law Is Rejected

Tribal leaders argue that street addresses are not always assigned on reservations
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Mark Ruffalo & Billy Ray Cyrus in Belcourt, North DakotaBISMARCK, N.D. — A U.S. District Court judge has denied a motion for a temporary restraining order of North Dakota’s new voter ID law. Attorneys representing the Spirit Lake Tribe and six individual plaintiffs had requested the motion. They are suing the state over the election law which states a voter must…
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The Golf Season Comes To An End

One Course Remains Open in Moorhead But Only Through Sunday
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MOORHEAD, MN — It had to happen sooner or later. The Meadows public golf course in Moorhead is now closed for the season. The Village Green public golf course will close at the end of the day on Sunday. All Fargo golf courses are already closed for the season. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News Tags: FARGO, gold, moorhead,…
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Fingal Man Wanted On Drug Charges Arrested In Fargo On Halloween

Michael Ott faces a number of drug related charges including possession of drugs and paraphernalia
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FARGO, N.D. — A Fingal man wanted by Barnes County authorities on drug charges was arrested on Halloween in Fargo. Michael Ott faces a number of drug related charges including possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia after authorities searched a home in Fingal on September 21st. Deputies also recovered some stolen items during their search. Travis Fagan of Lisbon was charged…
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Music Legend Voices Commercial In Support Of Legalizing Marijuana In North Dakota

David Crosby was a founding member of "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young" and "The Byrds"
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A music legend is the new voice of the campaign to pass Measure 3, the legalization of marijuana in North Dakota. David Crosby was a founding member of “Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young” and “The Byrds”. He also serves on the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws’ Advisory Board. He encourages voters to pass Measure 3 to ”…
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Wolves Take Down Barnesville Area Farmer’s 450 Pound Calf

Neighbors have also recently reported losing livestock to wolves
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BARNESVILLE, MN — Barnesville area farmer Dave Heng says that wolves are responsible for killing a 450 pound calf this past weekend that was out in his pasture. Heng says a DNR conservation officer confirmed it was a wolf kill. Neighbors have also recently reported losing livestock to wolves. Heng says there’s more and more sightings and he believes there’s an…

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Biden Visit And Minnesota Sectionals Presents Parking Challenge At Fargodome

Biden will appear at the Fargo Air Museum at 11 a.m.
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FARGO, N.D. — Former Vice President Joe Biden will be in Fargo tomorrow morning to campaign for Heidi Heitkamp. Biden will appear at the Fargo Air Museum at 11 a.m. Due to the increased traffic in the area, Fargodome officials are asking those going to see Biden to park in the West side parking lot, lots F and G. Those going…
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Past And Current Military Members To Get Discount At SpartanNash Stores

Armed Forces Members will get an 11 percent discount for two days: on November 11 and 12
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SpartanNash retail stores in eight states will say ‘Thank You’ to veterans this Veterans Day with a big discount. Current and former members of the Armed Forces will get an 11 percent discount for two days: on November 11 and 12. Veterans Day falls on a Sunday this year and will be observed on Monday the 12. All you have…
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Wonder Woman, Mad Hatter & Pumpkins Oh My: Area’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes

$3.4 billion alone will be spent on costumes
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Americans are projected to spend more than ever on Halloween this year, reaching a record $9.1 billion. $3.4 billion alone will be spent on costumes. All Home Connections at AT&T has put out a map of each state’s most popular Halloween costumes. North Dakota’s top outfit is Wonder Woman. Minnesotans are choosing to celebrate the holiday as a pumpkin. In…

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