Author: TJ Nelson
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Commerce Secretary To Visit Fargo Next Week

Wilbur Ross Will talk about the president's trade policies
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FARGO, N.D. — Another one of President Trump’s cabinet members is coming to North Dakota. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is scheduled to visit Fargo next Thursday to talk about the president’s trade policies that have led to tariffs on steel, aluminum and soybeans. Rep. Kevin Cramer will host Ross and says he will meet with farmers and business leaders. Cramer…
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North Dakota’s Democratic Senator Meets With Supreme Court Nominee

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Sen. Joe Donnelly were the second and third Democrats to meet with Judge Brett Kavanaugh
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh & Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)WASHINGTON, D.C. —  President Trump’s latest Supreme Court nominee was back on Capitol Hill to meet with senators including Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. Heitkamp and Sen. Joe Donnelly were the second and third Democrats to meet with Judge Brett Kavanaugh after Sen. Joe Manchin sat down with him in July. All three are facing…
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Man Involved In Deadly Bar Fight To Be Sentenced Thursday

Darren Patterson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in June
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Darren PattersonFARGO, N.D. — The man who pleaded guilty in the death of a man he punched out will be sentenced Thursday. Darren Patterson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in June. Prosecutors say in May 2017 Patterson got into a brawl with James Grant, his brother Jeffery and Christopher Sang after the men were kicked out of the HoDo. Court…
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911 Outage Caused By Human Error

CenturyLink says that an employee of West Safety Services made a mistake
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The more than hour long 911 outage two weeks ago in Minnesota, North Dakota, and North Carolina was the result of human error. CenturyLink says that an employee of West Safety Services made a mistake while making a network configuration change. The error prevented 911 calls from being accepted in Minnesota, North Dakota and North Carolina….
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Democrat Tina Smith Will Face Republican Karin Housley In November

The Women Will Compete To Finish Former Sen. Al Franken's Term
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen. Tina Smith easily defeated five other DFL challengers in the Minnesota primary election to advance to the general election in November. Karin Housley only faced two others in her primary race and easily beat out both. The women will compete against each other to fill the remaining term of Sen. Al Franken which expires in…

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Parents Lose Their Only Child After Freak Swing Set Accident

Officer Gary Schroeder said it was the most painful call he's responded to in his 19-year career
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ZUMBROTA, Minn. — Police in Zumbrota, Minnesota are investigating after a swing set collapsed, killing a 4-year-old child Monday morning. Officer Gary Schroeder said it was the most painful call he’s responded to in his 19-year career. “I have no way to explain why or how such a terrible thing would happen to anybody’s family, let alone theirs,” said Schroeder….
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CEO Behind Dakota Access Pipeline Already Wants An Expansion

The CEO of Energy Transfer Partners met with Energy Secretary Rick Perry
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BISMARCK, N.D. — The head of the company that developed the Dakota Access Pipeline is already ready for an expansion of the project. The CEO of Energy Transfer Partners met with Energy Secretary Rick Perry and other energy industry leaders this week in Bismarck. He said he hopes to announce a pipeline expansion to increase the volume of crude oil…
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First Test In Drone Integration Pilot Program Conducted In Fargo

The Pilot Program Will help the FAA create new regulations
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s UAS Integration Pilot Program completes its first test in Fargo. The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Northern Plains UAS Test Site performed its first series of flight tests of drones for potential flight over a group of people in a controlled airspace. This pilot program is designed to help the FAA create new regulations…
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On-Demand Restaurant Delivery Service Comes To Fargo, Offers Free Delivery Promotion

Bite Squad is a Minneapolis-based company
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FARGO, N.D. — You now have another option when you’re hungry but don’t want to leave your place to get anything to eat. The on-demand restaurant delivery service called “Bite Squad” is now serving Fargo. The Minneapolis-based company is running a promotion that promises free delivery for a year to all customers who order during their grand opening weekend, August…
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President Donald Trump Signs Military Pay Hike, Money For North Dakota Missions

The measure will boost military pay by 2.6 percent, the largest hike in nine years
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FORT DRUM, N.Y. — President Trump has signed a $716 billion defense policy bill named for ailing Arizona GOP Sen. John McCain. The measure will boost military pay by 2.6 percent, the largest hike in nine years. It includes $32 million for a Readiness Center in Fargo to house, support and train three Army National Guard units. Over $400 million…

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