Author: TJ Nelson

Man Deceased “For Some Time” From Suspected Drug Overdose

Acquaintances Found The Man's Body On Saturday Night

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — A man was found dead at a home in Beltrami County and it appears he died of a suspected drug overdose. The sheriff’s office says 40-year-old Timothy Yerbich of Tenstrike, Minnesota was found by acquaintances on Saturday night. Deputies believe Yerbich had been deceased for some time. The preliminary investigation revealed that the cause of death…

Fargo Man Charged With Murder, Bail Set At $1 Million

Body Of Jarryd Heis Found In Daniel Habiger's Apartment On March 2

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man has made his first court appearance after being charged with murdering a man at his north Fargo apartment. 29-year-old Daniel Habiger is charged in the killing of 32-year-old Jarryd Heis of Fargo. Police say Habiger called 911 from a convenience store shortly before 6:30 Friday morning and reported that he had been involved in…

Sorry Folks, The Skating Rinks And Warming Houses Are Closed

Warm Weather Takes A Toll On Winter Activity In Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — That’s a wrap on the 2017-2018 skating season at Fargo parks. The park district has closed all outdoor rinks and warming houses for the season. They say it’s due to the poor ice conditions and standing water thanks to our warm weather. The Fargo Park District would like to thank all skaters for another great year on…

Bill Would Allows Loans Out Of Legacy Fund For Roads And Bridges

Two Republican Minot Lawmakers Proposed The Legislation

BISMARCK, N.D. — Part of North Dakota’s oil tax savings account could be used to make low-interest loans to communities facing big and expensive infrastructure projects. Backers of the Republican drafted legislation want to use up to 15 percent of the Legacy Fund’s principal every two years for projects such as flood protection and water systems. Two Minot lawmakers are…

Farmers Will Get To Tell Ag Secretary Perdue What They Want In A Farm Bill

The Agriculture Secretary Will Visit North Dakota Next Week

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is coming to North Dakota next week. His visit is at the invitation of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman Senator John Hoeven. Perdue will meet with local producers to discuss their priorities for the upcoming farm bill and planting season. He’ll also address how the USDA can best help the industry to overcome challenges…

Democrat-Backed Gun Bills Put On Hold By Republicans In St. Paul

Gun Rights Advocates Argued The Bills Would violate Constitutional protections

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Republicans in the Minnesota House have put on hold a pair of Democratic-backed bills meant to restrict guns. The House Public Safety committee voted to table bills that would have expanded background checks and allowed family members or police to temporarily take a gun from someone suffering a crisis. Nearly every Republican voted to table the…

Two Fargo Men Arrested In Grand Forks County After Police Chase

Steven Johnson And Dustin Stautz Were Both Wanted On A Warrant

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Two men were arrested after an early morning pursuit through East Grand Forks, Grand Forks and Thompson. Authorities say Steven Johnson of Fargo was behind the wheel and refused to stop. Spike strips were deployed two separate times before the vehicle came to a stop west of Thompson. Johnson was arrested for fleeing, driving under…

Emily Dewey’s Family Says She Was “Taken Advantage Of” Before Death

GoFundMe Account Called "Fighting For The Deweys" Is Raising Money For An Attorney

The family of Emily Dewey claims she was “taken advantage of” during the final hours of her life in Colorado. The widow of Mahnomen County Deputy Chris Dewey died on January 31. Hannah Rentmeester, Emily’s sister, said a man who claimed to be her boyfriend coerced Emily into making him the executor of her estate hours before she died. She…

Richland School District Superintendent Tim Godfrey Removed From His Position

School Board made The Decision To Place Godfrey On Paid Administrative Leave

COLFAX, N.D. — Richland 44 School Board has placed Superintendent Tim Godfrey on paid administrative leave. Junior and Senior High Principal Bruce Anderson did not know the reason the board made the decision to place Godfrey on leave. Anderson will fill his role for the duration of the leave. School Board President Lisa Amundson released the following statement: “Earlier today…

AMBER Alert Legislation Would Expand System To Native American Reservations

Bill Was Introduced By Republican Senator John McCain and Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives has passed a bill to expand the AMBER Alert child abduction warning system to Native American reservations. The legislation would clarify that Indian tribes are eligible for Department of Justice grants that help assemble AMBER Alert systems for law enforcement agencies. The amended bill now moves back to the Senate for final passage….