Author: TJ Nelson
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Returning North Dakota National Guardsman Surprises Daughters at LPA Elementary

He is one of around 150 Happy Hooligans returning from a six month mission to southwest Asia
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AUDUBON, Minn. — It was a big surprise for the daughters of an airman with the North Dakota National Guard. Senior Master Sgt. Travis Schauer of the 119th Wing Civil Engineering Squad surprised his two oldest daughters at Lake Park Audubon Elementary. Schauer just returned home this morning and was greeted by his wife and youngest daughter at Hector in…
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Aberdeen Businessman Facing 20 Years in Prison for Possession of Meth

The business has since changed its name to Aberdeen Retail
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ABERDEEN, S.D. — Sentencing has been set for an Aberdeen businessman who admitted to keeping meth in the basement of his pawn shop. Silas Wilson, 51, pleaded guilty last week to possessing meth and ingesting the drug. The charge stems from a police raid of Aberdeen Pawn in which authorities say they found meth worth nearly $33,000 on the streets….
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Richland County Authorities Investigating Possible School Harassment in Colfax

Law enforcement was called in to determine if a crime was committed
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COLFAX, N.D. — Authorities have stepped in to investigate a case of harassment, bullying or hazing at the high school in Colfax, North Dakota. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is following up with a report filed at Richland 44 High School. Superintendent Tim Godfrey says he was notified late last week of the problem. Law enforcement was called in to…
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17 Hurt, 2 Dead in Shooting Spree at Kentucky High School

Parents waited frantically at the school for any news of their children
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BENTON, Ky. — Gov. Matt Bevin says the fatal shooting at a southwest Kentucky high school leaves a wound that will take a long time to heal. Parents waited frantically at the school for any news of their children. “It’s, you don’t think it’s going to happen here you know? Like I said as soon as you hear it, your…
Crime, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Fort Totten Man Sentenced in Police Chase, Shooting Case

A trooper tried to pull TwoHearts over on I-29 on February 2, 2017
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The man who shot at officers during a chase that started near Grand Forks last February is headed to prison. Daniel TwoHearts, 24, of Fort Totten, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on drug trafficking and firearms charges. A trooper tried to pull TwoHearts over on I-29 on February 2, 2017. His vehicle was…
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Former Moorhead Man Accused of Torturing Cats Suspected of Looking for New Pets

Jalen Greer now lives in the Rapid City area
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RAPID CITY, S.D. — Police in South Dakota are investigating whether a former Moorhead man accused of torturing and killing cats has been attempting to adopt more pets. Jalen Greer now lives in the Rapid City area. A Craigslist ad there warns that Greer tried to adopt a pet from the Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter. He was sentenced to two…
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More Details Released Behind Harassment Allegations Against Garrison Keillor

PR says Keillor was accused by one woman of dozens of sexually inappropriate incidents over several years
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  MINNESOTA — Minnesota Public Radio is providing additional details of allegations of sexual harassment against humorist Garrison Keillor. MPR says Keillor was accused by one woman of dozens of sexually inappropriate incidents over several years. They allegedly included requests for sexual contact and explicit sexual communications and touching. The statement disputes Keillor’s assertion in November that MPR terminated its…
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Suspect Who Allegedly Tried to Rob Liquor Store Dies of Gunshot Wound

He was transported to Regions Hospital, where he later died
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  MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — A man who tried to hold up a liquor store in the Twin Cities has died after an employee shot him. Maplewood officers were called to Princess Liquors shortly before 8 p.m. Monday. Authorities say two suspects attempted to rob the liquor store and began to assault one of the employees. Another employee confronted the suspects…
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Search for Missing Native American Woman Expands Beyond Fort Berthold

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  NEW TOWN, N.D. — The search for Olivia Lone Bear is moving beyond the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Lone Bear’s family says they’re expanding the search and seeking volunteers in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and other cities. The 33-year-old woman was reported missing in October. She was last seen driving her pickup in New Town. Her brother, Matthew,…
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Oregon Clothing Company Raising Money for South Dakota Abortion Clinic

South Dakota is among seven states with only one abortion provider
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — An Oregon clothing company has raised over $25,000 for South Dakota’s only abortion clinic. Portland-based Wildfang’s fundraising is intended to help Sioux Falls Planned Parenthood pay doctors who travel to the state to perform abortions and to pay for legal battles. South Dakota is among seven states with only one abortion provider. CEO Emma McIlroy says…

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