Author: TJ Nelson
Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Big Night For Kevin Cramer, Kelly Armstrong, Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith and Tim Walz

Cramer Defeats U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, Klobuchar and Smith Have Easy Wins Over Republican Challengers
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BISMARCK, ND — Rep. Kevin Cramer, a three-term congressman, is heading to the U.S. Senate. Cramer defeated Democratic U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp in a race that was close before Heitkamp’s decision not to vote for President Donald Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Cramer won by double-digits over Heitkamp and says he decided to get in the race after…
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Kevin Hoff Admits To Shooting And Killing His Ex-Wife

Hoff could face up to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to murder
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JAMESTOWN, ND — A man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his ex-wife in Jamestown last spring. Authorities say 25-year-old Nicole Gututala-Hoff was found shot to death in a vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment building on May 12. Twenty-seven-year-old Kevin Hoff turned himself in a short time later. Hoff could face up to life in prison without parole…

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Pennsylvania Hunter Rescued After Boat Capsized Near Medina, North Dakota

Three deputies wearing flotation suits swam out about 100 yards and rescued the 30-year-old man
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STUTSMAN COUNTY, ND — Stutsman County sheriff’s deputies came to the aid of a duck hunter from Pennsylvania whose canoe had capsized in a slough south of Medina. A group of hunters called authorities late Monday morning. Three deputies wearing flotation suits swam out about 100 yards and rescued the 30-year-old man. He had been in the water hanging onto the…
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Police Investigate Fatality Involving Train in Moorhead

Authorities were notified that a person was hit by at train after 4:30
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead are investigating a fatality involving a train. Authorities were notified that a person was hit after 4:30 this afternoon. We are still waiting for more details from officials on what exactly happened. We hope to have more information at 9:00. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead Tags: FATALITY, moorhead, police, train
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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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