Author: TJ Nelson
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Kidnapped Woman Returns Home, Ex-Boyfriend On The Run

Nicole Smith Was Allegedly Abducted By Jahon Douglas On Thursday
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MINNETONKA, Minn. — Police in Minnetonka say a woman who was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend is safe and back home. 37-year-old Nicole Smith “returned to her family” Saturday night. Police announced her return on Twitter and didn’t give any other details behind her abduction. Smith went missing Thursday afternoon. Police say witnesses saw 37-year-old Jahon Douglas abduct Smith at gunpoint…
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Man Who Shot Himself During Domestic Dispute Identified

Shooting Happened Friday night in Rural Crookston
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POLK COUNTY, Minn. — Polk County authorities have identified the man who died in a domestic assault Friday night. He is 60-year-old Roy Bester of rural Crookston. They say Bester died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A deputy arrived at the house after a woman inside reported the domestic assault. As the deputy tried to make contact with Bester, a…
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Sunshine Kids Foundation Gets Big Boost from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

The Sunshine Kids provides week-long activities, free of charge for young cancer patients
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FARGO, ND — The Sunshine Kids Foundation is getting another huge donation from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Team members from North Dakota and Minnesota held a number of events this year to raise nearly $48,000 for the foundation. The Sunshine Kids provides week-long activities, free of charge for young cancer patients. Money raised by Berkshire members helped send a group of…
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Senator Franken: The Republican Tax Bill Represents a Slap in the Face

During that announcement he took a dig at the past alleged sexual harassment actions by President Trump
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Al Franken took to the Senate floor to give his final speech before his resignation takes effect in January. He talked about his years in the Senate debating the issues, the arguments and serious votes. Franken said “Politics is about the improvement of people’s lives.” He announced earlier this month that he would resign in the…
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MNsure Hits Goal for 2018 Registrations

Registrations in private plans are 12.5 percent higher than the same time last year
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  MINNESOTA — Minnesota’s health insurance exchange says it has signed up more than 108,000 people in health plans. Wednesday’s deadline for coverage effective in the New Year helped MNsure hit a new high watermark for registrations. Registrations in private plans are 12.5 percent higher than the same time last year. Wednesday’s deadline also fueled massive traffic to the site…
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Known F-M Area Sex Trafficker Sentenced

A total of five victims were identified and interviewed
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CASS COUNTY, ND — An Illinois man known as ‘Koleone The Great’ has been sentenced for sex trafficking in Fargo-Moorhead. Anthony Collier, 30, was given 40 years in prison. He was found guilty in federal court in April of multiple counts of sex trafficking. One case involved a 17-year-old girl. A total of five victims were identified and interviewed. Their…
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Governor Dayton Defends BCA Over Justine Damond Investigation

Dayton says he understands the family is upset, but that the bureau has performed its job rigorously
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  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton is defending the state agency investigating the fatal shooting of an Australian woman by a Minneapolis police officer. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating Justine Damond’s killing last summer. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said last week that he didn’t yet have enough evidence to charge Officer Mohamed Noor, saying…
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Fire Officials Release Cause of Fargo House Fire

A woman had to be rescued from the basement along with a dog
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  FARGO, ND — Fargo fire officials say a house fire in north Fargo on Sunday was caused by overheating electrical equipment that came in contact with combustibles. The fire broke out between a mattress and the east wall of the basement. A woman had to be rescued from the basement along with a dog. The fire caused $120,000 in…
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Devils Lake Authorities Investigating Death in Walmart Parking Lot

The body has been sent to Grand Forks for an autopsy
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  DEVILS LAKE, ND — Police and fire investigators are looking into the death of a person in a car fire in the Devils Lake Walmart parking lot. Fire Chief Jim Moe says he doesn’t believe the fire was accidental. The body has been sent to Grand Forks for an autopsy. The state fire marshal’s office is helping with the…
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Family of Justine Damond Breaks Their Silence Over Shooting Investigation

Justine's father says the family is deeply concerned that the initial investigation was not done properly
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Justine Damond’s family is demanding a more rigorous probe into her shooting. “We implore Mr. Freeman and the prosecutor’s office to continue to pursue a rigorous investigation and examination of evidence in the events leading to Justine’s death,” Justine’s father said. You can read his full remarks below. Damond was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed…

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