Author: TJ Nelson
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Park River Man Sentenced in Fentanyl Overdose Death

Chyle told investigators he provided fentanyl in August 2016 to 30-year-old Eugene Meecham, of Grafton
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PARK RIVER, ND — A Park River man tied to a fentanyl overdose death has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Twenty-six-year-old Zachary Chyle pleaded guilty in March to a pair of charges involving distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death. Chyle told investigators he provided fentanyl in August 2016 to 30-year-old Eugene Meecham, of Grafton. Meecham’s body…
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Fatal Shooting at Minneapolis Storage Facility Deemed Self-Defense

The Hennepin County attorney's office says the killing of 58-year-old Thomas Luetzow was in self-defense
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  MINNETONKA, Minn. — A man involved in a fatal shooting at a storage facility in a Minneapolis suburb last month won’t face charges. The Hennepin County attorney’s office says the killing of 58-year-old Thomas Luetzow was in self-defense. He was killed June 23 at Public Mini Storage in Minnetonka. Luetzow died of a gunshot wound to the head and…

MNsure Extends Open Enrollment Period

Signups for shoppers to buy coverage for 2018 on their own begins November 1
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  MINNESOTA — Minnesota’s health insurance exchange is extending this year’s open enrollment period. Signups for shoppers to buy coverage for 2018 on their own begins November 1. President Trump’s administration shortened the open enrollment period to last just six weeks and end December 15. But MNsure has announced that it has secured an extension to allow signups to continue…
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Grand Forks Man Arrested After Shooting Near Valley Dairy

The shooting happened around 2:45 this afternoon near Valley Dairy on South Columbia Road and 24th Avenue South
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GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man was arrested for attempted murder after shooting a man in the arm. The shooting happened around 2:45 this afternoon near Valley Dairy on South Columbia Road and 24th Avenue South. “It appears as though a single individual sustained a gunshot wound at that location,” said Lt. Derik Zimmel. “The wound does not…
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Tuesday Marks 10th Anniversary of I35 W Bridge Collapse

The bridge collapse over the Mississippi River took the lives of 13 people and injured 145 others
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  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the Interstate 35W Bridge collapse in Minneapolis. Governor Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday at all state and federal buildings in the state. The bridge collapse over the Mississippi River took the lives of 13 people and injured 145 others. In…
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Flo Rida to Perform at Bluestem

Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 11for $47.50
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Rapper Flo Rida is bringing his traveling party to Bluestem in Moorhead. His “My Endless Summer Tour” will touch down on Wednesday, September 20. Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 11 for $47.50. Day-of-show tickets will run you $55. There is also a ‘Suite Spot Party Pit’ ticket for $87 and includes pit access, private Porta Potties…
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Bystanders Flip Car to Save Woman, Three Children in Crash Near Minot

One of the bystanders performed CPR on one of the children until help arrived
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  MINOT, ND — A woman and three children were rescued after their SUV overturned in a slough south of Minot. The crash happened Sunday afternoon near Max. The highway patrol says 22-year-old Ashley Colby of Bismarck was pulling a car when she lost control, drove into the slough and overturned. Six bystanders stopped and were able to flip the…
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Health Insurance for Some Minnesotans on the Rise

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  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans who buy health insurance on their own may see slight premium hikes or even some price drops next year. State regulators announced preliminary rates for next year that range from a 15 percent decrease to an 11 percent bump compared to premiums in 2017. Those rates vary widely by insurer and may change by…
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Murder Suspect Still on the Loose in Mendota Heights Killing

The suspect in that homicide, Lucifer Nguyen, was last seen in Stillwater
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  MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Mendota Heights police say they have recovered the car belonging to Beverly Cory, the woman killed on Saturday. Her killer has now been charged with murder. Cory’s car was found at the Washington County fairgrounds in Lake Elmo. The suspect in that homicide, Lucifer Nguyen, was last seen in Stillwater. Police believe he is still…

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West Fargo Man Dead After Crash with UTV

Authorities say alcohol was factor in the crash which happened just southwest of Stirum in Sargent County
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  OAKS, ND — The highway patrol has released the names of those involved in a fatal UTV-dirt bike crash late Saturday night. Zane Buchholz, 19, of West Fargo, was riding the dirt bike with no headlight when he hit by the UTV being driven by 56-year-old Clayton Hoffman of Oakes. Buchholz died at the hospital in Oakes. Hoffman was…

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