Author: TJ Nelson
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Bismarck-Mandan Emergency Men’s Shelter Closes

The facility opened in response to those in need of emergency shelter in 1987
TJ Nelson,

  BISMARCK, ND — Several homeless men have been forced back onto the streets in Bismarck. The Bismarck-Mandan’s only emergency men’s shelter closed suddenly. With snow expected this week, the closure of the Ruth Meiers Hospitality House has men desperately looking for another place to stay. The facility opened in response to those in need of emergency shelter in 1987….
Business, Community, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Kmart Closures to Hit Thief River Falls, Aberdeen

No Sears locations are on the closure list for our region
TJ Nelson,

  THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — More bad news for fans of Sears and Kmart. Sears Holding Co. has announced it will close another 18 Sears stores and 45 Kmart stores. Making the list of Kmart closures are stores in Thief River Falls and Aberdeen. No Sears locations are on the closure list for our region. Sears at West Acres…

Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Henning Man Identified in Fatal Crash

The other driver suffered minor injuries
TJ Nelson,

  OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — The Henning man killed Wednesday morning in a crash has been identified as 71-year-old Kenneth Dunker. His wife, Beverly, was airlifted to Fargo with serious injuries. The Dunker’s pickup was hit head-on by another pickup on an icy stretch of Highway 29 southeast of Henning. The other driver suffered minor injuries. Categories: Crime, Local…
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Highway Patrol Releases Dash Cam Video of Arrest of North Dakota Tax Commissioner

His blood-alcohol level was .20, more than twice the legal limit for driving
TJ Nelson,

MANDAN, ND — It is a night North Dakota’s tax commissioner says he regrets. Video released by the North Dakota Highway Patrol shows Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger getting pulled over near Mandan on September 30. His blood-alcohol level was .20, more than twice the legal limit for driving. Rauschenberger told the trooper that he had “like one drink….like three hours…
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West Fargo Driver Arrested for Gas Drive-Off, High Speed Chase

The chase began around 3:30 and hit speeds of 105 miles per hour through Traill and Cass Counties
TJ Nelson,

  CASS COUNTY, ND — A gas drive-off in Hillsboro leads to a high speed chase through two counties. A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop the car on I-29 being driven by 36-year-old Thomas Hibpshman, Jr. of West Fargo. The chase began around 3:30 and hit speeds of 105 miles per hour through Traill and Cass Counties….
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U.S. Senate Passes Resolution: Saturday is National Bison Day

The animal has also been designated as our national mammal
TJ Nelson,

  NATIONAL — Saturday has been designated as National Bison Day. The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan resolution to celebrate the cultural and historical significance of the North American Bison. Senator John Hoeven introduced the resolution and says “The bison’s incredible story includes one of the most remarkable and successful examples of conservation efforts as they were brought back from…
Agriculture, Business, Community, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

“Founding Farmers King of Prussia” Opens in Pennsylvania; Features Foods from North Dakota

Others have opened in Maryland and Virginia
TJ Nelson,

  NORTH DAKOTA — A sixth farmers’ restaurant with ties to the North Dakota Farmers Union has opened in Pennsylvania. Farmers Union President Mark Watne says the new restaurant is called “Founding Farmers King of Prussia”. The group opened the first farmer-owned restaurant in 2006, in Washington, D.C. Others have opened in Maryland and Virginia. They feature beef, vegetables, and…
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Real Men Wear Pink Campaign: Thank You for All of Your Help!

Congratulations to West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern for coming in first with over $6,700
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — October is over and so is TJ’s “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign to raise money for breast cancer research and programs sponsored by the American Cancer Society. TJ wants to thank everyone who donated and helped him pass the $2,500 goal. We raised $2,820 and tied for second place with Bruce Vieweg of Concordia College. Congratulations to…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

University of Utah Shooting Suspect Tied to Alexandria, Minnesota

Boutain's wife, Kathleen, was injured in the incident and received medical attention
TJ Nelson,

SALT LAKE CITY — The man accused of shooting a student at the University of Utah has ties to Alexandria, Minnesota. Police arrested 24-year-old Austin Boutain for shooting Chen Wei Guo during a carjacking near Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City. Boutain’s wife, Kathleen, was injured in the incident and received medical attention. She is also in custody. She…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Moorhead Senior Arrested After Drug Investigation

They also seized $8,200 in cash and a vehicle
TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A multi-agency drug investigation lands a 72-year-old Moorhead man behind bars. The Lakes to River Drug Task Force searched the home of Robert Smith in south Moorhead last Friday. They found one pound of meth, marijuana edibles along with a small amount of marijuana and a variety of pills. They also seized $8,200 in cash and a…

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