Author: TJ Nelson
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Celebrity Physician To Keynote Behavioral Health Conference In Fargo

North Dakota Behavioral Health Conference & Recovery Reinvented
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FARGO, N.D. — Dr. Drew Pinsky is coming to Fargo. The celebrity physician and media personality will kick off the annual North Dakota Behavioral Health Conference on September 6 at the Holiday Inn. The conference aims to support individuals and professionals in developing, supporting and providing a well-functioning behavioral health system. Pinsky will give the keynote on recovery support services….
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Second Lady Karen Pence To Visit North Dakota Bee Farm

Karen Pence will visit Dietzler Honey Bee business in Larimore
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — While Vice President Mike Pence visits Grand Forks Air Force Base on Wednesday, his wife will be on a farm. Second Lady Karen Pence will visit Dietzler Honey Bee business in Larimore to learn more about the bee business. Last year, the Second Lady installed a beehive on the grounds of the Vice President’s home in…
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Demi Lovato Suffers Suspected Heroin Overdose

Singer and actress was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles Before Noon
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LOS ANGELES — Singer and actress Demi Lovato has reportedly been hospitalized for a heroin overdose. According to TMZ, law enforcement officials say the 25-year-old singer was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles from a Hollywood Hills home just before noon. Her battles with addiction have been very public. Last month, Lovato opened up about her relapse in a…
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Pelican Motel Owner Accused of Trading Drugs For Stolen Guns

Wade Noack is accused of trading heroin and morphine for two guns
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — The owner of the Pelican Motel is accused of receiving stolen property and drug possession. 60-year-old Wade Noack is accused of trading heroin and morphine for two guns taken during a vehicle theft. The recipient of the drugs, Shawn Mosca, later overdosed on the heroin. A search warrant at the Pelican Motel turned up the…
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Search Continues For Couple Who Abandoned Stolen Pickup During Chase

Authorities are searching for Ryan Schaf and Kayla Ramsrud
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WALSH COUNTY, N.D. — People in northeastern North Dakota are being told to be on the lookout for two suspects who ran from a chase. Walsh County Sheriff’s Office released snapshots of Ryan Schaf and Kayla Ramsrud. They say the couple was spotted Monday afternoon in a pickup that was stolen Sunday in Nash, near Grafton. The pursuit ended southwest…
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Dep. Chief Confirmed To Become Next Police Chief In Moorhead

Shannon Monroe is a 24-year veteran of the department and has served as deputy police chief since 2008
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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Shannon Monroe will be the next police chief in Moorhead. The city council agreed with the city manager’s recommendation to hire Monroe at a meeting Monday night. He is a 24-year veteran of the department and has served as deputy police chief since 2008. Fargo Police Lt. Jason Nelson was also in the running. City Manager Christina Volkers…
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Vice President Pence To Visit Grand Forks Air Force Base & Attend Rep. Cramer Fundraiser

Mike Pence will be in Billings on Tuesday and Grand Forks on Wednesday
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Vice President Mike Pence’s office has released details about his trip this week to Grand Forks and Billings. The vice president will make two campaign stops on behalf of Rep. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and Matt Rosendale of Montana. Both men are running for Senate. Pence will be in Billings on Tuesday and Grand Forks…
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Former Securities Agent Sentenced For Scamming Clients Out of Millions

Kevin Wanner of Bismarck was given 11 years in prison for mail fraud and money laundering
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BISMARCK, N.D. — A former North Dakota securities and insurance agent tearfully apologizes in court as he is sentenced for swindling. 56-year-old Kevin Wanner of Bismarck was given 11 years in prison for mail fraud and money laundering. He scammed about 40 people out of millions of dollars over a 15-year-period. Authorities say Wanner financed a lavish lifestyle with sham…
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High Speed Chase With Motorcycle Driver Ends When He Runs Out of Gas

Highway Patrol says Andrew Schroedermeier fled when a trooper attempted to stop him in Fargo
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DRAYTON, N.D. — A motorcycle driver who led North Dakota troopers on a four-county chase on I-29 was arrested when he ran out of gas in Drayton. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 21-year-old Andrew Schroedermeier fled when a trooper attempted to stop him early this morning for speeding through Fargo. Troopers attempted two other traffic stops, near Hillsboro and…
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Tony Sparano Dies Suddenly At 56

Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach, Former Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano has died. Sources say he died in his home Saturday night. He was 56-years-old. Sparano joined the Vikings in 2016 as offensive line coach and had previously worked with Coach Mike Zimmer. Before joining the Vikings, Sparano was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2008 to 2011. He…

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