Author: TJ Nelson
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Mother Of Missing Infant Moved From Fargo To Jail In Jamestown

Justice Lange's 4-month-old baby was found dead near a slough near Woodworth, North Dakota on Saturday
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JAMESTOWN, N.D. — The mother who said she forgot where her baby was located is now in jail in Jamestown. 25-year-old Justice Lange was transported from a Fargo hospital to the Stutsman County Correctional Center on Monday. Her 4-month-old baby was found dead near a slough near Woodworth, North Dakota on Saturday. Lange was found by a farmer in the…
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Petitions Delivered To Legalize Marijuana And Establish Special License Plates

If the marijuana measure is approved by voters it would be legal to grow, use and distribute marijuana for people 21 and older
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BISMARCK, N.D. — Legal recreational marijuana is one step closer to a public vote in North Dakota. Sponsors of the initiative have delivered petitions with nearly 19-thousand signatures to the secretary of state’s office. In order to get the measure on the November ballot, nearly 13-thousand 5-hundred signatures must be valid. The secretary of state has until August 13 to…

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Florida Woman Faces Charges After Crash On Interstate 29

a car driven by 75-year-old Claudia Grace of The Villages, Florida, struck the rear passenger side of a pickup
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HILLSBORO, N.D. — Charges are pending against a Florida woman after a crash on I-29 near Hillsboro on Sunday. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a car driven by 75-year-old Claudia Grace of The Villages, Florida, struck the rear passenger side of a pickup. The pickup went into the ditch and rolled. 24-year-old Tyler Bedney and 22-year-old Ashley Fontaine, both of…
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Fargo Couple Rescued From Detroit Lake After Wind Swept Their Boat Away

They Went For A Swim Saturday Night Only To Have Their Boat Drift Away
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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Fargo couple had to be rescued while swimming in Detroit Lake after their boat floated away due to the windy conditions. 51-year-old Jay Weist and 50-year-old Tracey Powell decided to leave their boat Saturday night and go for a swim. Authorities were called by someone who spotted their abandoned boat afloat south of the Holiday…
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GoFundMe Account Started For Family Of Young Drowning Victim

David Logulomo's body was recovered after he drowned in a West Fargo retention pond
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A GoFundMe account has been started to help the family of a young drowning victim in West Fargo. Six-year-old David Logulomo’s body was recovered after he drowned in a West Fargo retention pond at the end of June. It took first responders hours to find his body in the murky water. The little boy was born…
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Avoid Sheyenne If You’re Headed To The Red River Valley Fair

Alternate Routes Are Suggested To Avoid The Road Construction
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you plan on heading to the Red River Valley Fair this week you’ll want to avoid Sheyenne Street construction. These are the alternate routes being suggested to reach the fair including 32nd, 40th and 52nd Avenues South to reach Veterans Boulevard. Then head north on Veterans to I-94 or Main Avenue. You can also head…
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Power Should Be Fully Restored In New Rockford Tonight

a microburst on Sunday knocked down hundreds of trees and power poles.
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NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. — Work continues to restore power to New Rockford after a microburst knocked down hundreds of trees and power poles. Otter Tail Power crews say they should have power restored to the entire community by this evening. About 30 linemen have spent the past two days in town after the storm hit early Sunday morning. The microburst…
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Mahnomen Man Says He Was Assaulted And Set On Fire By Three Men

Brian Smith Was Flown To A Fargo Hospital WIth 2nd Degree Burns
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MAHNOMEN, Minn. — A Mahnomen, Minnesota man was flown to a Fargo hospital with second degree burns after an assault. The sheriff says Brian Smith told deputies that he was assaulted by three men outside his home late Sunday night. A GoFundMe account says the men beat Brian up, poured gasoline all over him and lit him on fire before…
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People In New Rockford Could Be Without Power Overnight After Microburst Storm

Winds gusting between 95 and 110 miles per hour took down hundreds of trees and power poles
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NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. — People in New Rockford, North Dakota are being urged to conserve water and prepare for a night without power. One woman on social media says town looks like a “war zone”. The Eddy County town of nearly 1,400 people was hit by severe weather around 3:30 this morning. It is believed that a microburst with winds…
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Court Appearance Set For Home Day Care Worker Accused Of Killing Baby

30-year-old Sarah Kortan is charged with second-degree murder in connection with last month's death
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RED LAKE COUNTY, Minn. — A home day care provider in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota who is accused of killing a 2-month-old girl in her care is expected in court this week. 30-year-old Sarah Kortan is charged with second-degree murder in connection with last month’s death. She remains jailed without bail. A court appearance is scheduled Wednesday. An autopsy revealed…

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