Author: TJ Nelson
North Dakota News

More tribal documents now allowed to cast a ballot in ND

Judge Daniel Hovland reversed his own temporary order
TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND – A federal judge has agreed to expand the proof of identity Native Americans can use for North Dakota elections. The decision reverses his temporary order that allowed voters without a state–approved ID to cast ballots by signing a legal document. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland’s ruling adds other tribal documents to the state’s list of valid forms…
Minnesota News

Investigators say IT official knew MNLARS issues & didn’t act

That official has been fired
TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Minnesota IT ServicesST. PAUL, Minn. – An outside investigator has found the information technology official overseeing Minnesota’s troubled vehicle licensing system had been aware of numerous issues, but failed to address them. A law firm’s investigation finds Paul Meekin didn’t fulfill expectations related to pre–launch testing and management responsibilities such as communication and staffing. Minnesota IT Services fired Meekin…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Third Driver Sentenced To Jail For School Bus Stop Arm Violation

Norman County Prosecutor Cracking Down On Serious Offenders
TJ Nelson,

NORMAN COUNTY, Minn. — A third driver has been given jail time for going around a school bus with its red lights activated and stop arm extended in Norman County. The driver of a semi was the latest to be sentenced to two weekends in jail. The truck driver was also fined $500. County attorney James Brue began to recommend…
Local News, Minnesota News

Periwinkle Marketplace Owner Works On Rebuilding After Devastating Fire

Otter Tail Business Was Destroyed By Fire In February
TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL, Minn. — The owner plans to rebuild Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail, Minnesota. The popular lakes area store on Highway 78 was destroyed by fire in February. Stephanie Ellingson says design plans for the new building on the existing site should be done by mid-May. Construction will start once debris is removed. She says the concept for the clothing,…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Nearly 30 People Arrested After Massive Drug Investigation

large amounts of meth, prescription opiates, butane hash oil, high grade marijuana and cash were seized
TJ Nelson,

Lance Schoeber & Jacqueline SchoeberHUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. — A massive drug investigation in Hubbard County has resulted in nearly 30 arrests. The two most serious arrests were Lance and Jacqueline Schoeberl for 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sales. Two dozen others faced lower level charges. The focus of the investigations included people that sell and/or distribute methamphetamine and prescription drugs in…
Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

PART 2: A Conversation With Senator Heidi Heitkamp

Talk About Savanna's Act, Pension Reform and Toxic Politics Across The Country
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Our conversation with Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota concludes. We sat down with the senator on Tuesday to talk about politics, Savanna’s Act, pension reform and more. TJ: “Let’s talk about some of your work in the senate. You have introduced Savanna’s Act in honor of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind who went missing from her Fargo apartment…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

High Risk Sex Offender Moves From Fargo to Moorhead

No Public Meeting Is Planned At This Time
TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A high risk sex offender is moving from Fargo to Moorhead. Police say 31-year-old Daniel Grinder is now living in the 700 block of 12th Street North. Grinder was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in 2007 for three victims between 13 and 14 years old. A community informational meeting is not planned at this time. Categories: Crime,…
Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Woman At Senior Living May Have Been Dead For Days Before Being Noticed

Daughter Found Her Mother's Body Two Days After She Had Passed Away
TJ Nelson,

EAGAN, Minn. — Operators of a senior living community in Eagan are being accused of neglecting to check on a woman who had likely been dead for days. 92-year-old June Thompson lived at the Commons on Marice Senior Living Community for four years. Her daughter discovered June’s body on October 26, two days after she had passed away from natural…
Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Rimes Brings Her Golden Voice And Guitar To Fargo

Tickets Range From $40-$80 and Go On Sale April 13
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — LeAnn Rimes is bringing an acoustic version of her hits to Fargo. You can catch Rimes in an “An Acoustic Performance” at Fargo Theatre on Sunday, August 19. Rimes is a multi-platinum selling singer with sales of more than 44 million records. At just 14-year-old she won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient of a…
Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

New Judges Appointed By Governor Mark Dayton For 7th Judicial District

Four Judges Are Retiring
TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District has four new judges. Governor Mark Dayton has appointed Moorhead attorney Amber Gustafson and Becker County Attorney Tammy Merkins. They’ll fill the Clay County judgeship vacancies left by the retirements of Steven Cahill and Galen Vaa. Douglas Clark, an attorney at Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, will be chambered in Wadena and replaces Sally…

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