Author: TJ Nelson
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Man Who Didn’t Stop Is Caught And Arrested After High Speed Pursuit

Grand Forks Authorities tried to stop Cory Hanson around midnight last night after he failed to stop at a stop sign
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GRAND FORKS, ND — A man blows through several stop signs and lights and runs from police before being caught in Grand Forks. Authorities tried to stop Cory Hanson around midnight last night after he failed to stop at a stop sign. He sped off and during the high-speed pursuit he ran several red lights, hit a porch and crashed into…
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Lane Of Interstate 94 Near Barnesville Reopens Hours After Semi Rollover

The clean up of the crash site took around three hours to complete
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BARNESVILLE, MN — A semi rollover shut down a section of the interstate near Barnesville for hours. A notification was sent out around 1:30 that a semi rollover on I-94 near mile marker 26 shut down the left lane of westbound traffic. Crews were ready to close the eastbound left lane as well to make sure there was enough room to…
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Three Men Arrested After Theft Investigation Turns Into Drug Bust

Officers found a large quantity of meth
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FERGUS FALLS, MN — What started out as a theft investigation turned into a drug bust in Fergus Falls. An officer responded to a high-dollar theft at Dunham Sports on Monday. The suspects were quickly identified and a search warrant was obtained to recover the stolen items and officers found a large quantity of meth. 25-year-old Michael Stavedahl was arrested following…
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Man Turns Himself In After Officers Bust His Alleged Marijuana Grow Operation

Wilkin County authorities issued a warrant for Jeremy Fischer after finding the operation at a rural home in mid-October
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WILKIN COUNTY, MN — A marijuana grow operation has been busted near Campbell, Minnesota. Wilkin County authorities issued a warrant for Jeremy Fischer after finding the operation at a rural home in mid-October. Fischer turned himself in last week. Officers found a mixture of 147 mature and immature marijuana plants, along with 18 bags containing marijuana buds, three dozen jars…
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Trooper Seizes 30 Pounds of Marijuana On Interstate 94 Near Bismarck

Two suspects, Ulises Rodriguez and Deandre Nixon, were traveling from Portland, Oregon to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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BISMARCK, ND — A highway patrol trooper seized 30 pounds of marijuana on I-94 in Bismarck on Wednesday. Two suspects, Ulises Rodriguez and Deandre Nixon, were traveling from Portland, Oregon to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They were both charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. The suspects were stopped for speeding and having illegally tinted windows. Categories: Local News, North…
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One Person Dead After Crashing Into BNSF Train Near Doran

The vehicle burst into flames on impact and the body was burned beyond recognition
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WILKIN COUNTY, MN — A fiery crash killed one person south of Breckenridge. Wilkin County authorities say the driver of a SUV hit a BNSF train at a crossing near Doran on Highway 9 this morning. The vehicle burst into flames on impact and the body was burned beyond recognition. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine…
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Another Pipeline Would Transport Bakken Crude Oil Out Of North Dakota

the Liberty Pipeline would transport 350,000 barrels of oil per day from the Bakken and Rockies production areas to Corpus Christi, Texas
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WILLISTON, ND — Phillips 66 and Bridger Pipeline say they have preliminary plans for a new pipeline to send Bakken crude oil to Texas. The companies say the Liberty Pipeline would transport 350,000 barrels of oil per day from the Bakken and Rockies production areas to Corpus Christi. A spokesman says there’s a need for more crude oil pipeline capacity…
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Unlicensed Hunting Guide Faces Up To 35 Years In Prison

Randal Layman Jr. of Tennessee faces seven felony counts of exploiting wildlife in North Dakota
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DIVIDE COUNTY, ND — A Tennessee man accused of illegally acting as a hunting guide in North Dakota for several years has pleaded not guilty. Twenty-six-year-old Randal Layman Jr. faces seven felony counts of exploiting wildlife that together carry a maximum punishment of 35 years in prison and $70,000 in fines. Investigators from the Divide County Sheriff’s Office and the North…
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Man Charged in Death of Baby Reaches Plea Deal To Amended Charges

Spencer Foner has pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide
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FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man has reached a plea deal in the drowning death of his 8-month-old baby. Spencer Foner has pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide. He had been charged in the spring with manslaughter and child neglect. The child neglect charge was dismissed. A sentencing date has not yet been set. West Fargo police say…

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Man Dies After Losing Control And Rolling Vehicle On Snow And Ice Covered Highway 59

The state patrol says 24-year old Brandon Rounsville of Detroit Lakes was traveling on Highway 59 south of Wheeler Lake Road
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BECKER COUNTY, MN — A man died in a crash over the weekend north of Detroit Lakes. The state patrol says 24-year old Brandon Rounsville of Detroit Lakes was traveling on Highway 59 south of Wheeler Lake Road on Saturday afternoon. Rounsville lost control on the ice and snow covered road on a curve, went into the ditch and rolled before…

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