Author: TJ Nelson
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Xcel Energy to Build Wind Farm in Two South Dakota Counties

It would provide more than enough energy to power every home in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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  GRANT COUNTY, SD — Xcel Energy has announced plans to build a 300-megawatt wind farm in Grant and Roberts counties of South Dakota. The Dakota Range I and II project puts the company on pace to be the first U.S. utility to surpass 10,000 megawatts of wind on its system. It would provide more than enough energy to power…
Community, Health, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Survey: Fewer Pregnant Women Smoking in North Dakota

The CDC says the national smoking rate for pregnant women is 8.4 percent
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  NORTH DAKOTA — State health officials say fewer pregnant women are smoking in North Dakota. The Department of Health’s birth certificate records show the state had a pregnancy smoking rate of 11.6 percent in 2016. That’s down from 13.8 percent in 2015. The CDC says the national smoking rate for pregnant women is 8.4 percent. Health officials also say…
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Fargo Police Warn the Public About Suspicious Door-to Door Salesmen

Officers are advising people not to purchase products from the men
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  FARGO, ND — Fargo police say two door-to-door salesmen have been trying to sell cleaning products without a transient merchant’s license. Police say the men are both African-American. One of them is about 40 years old with the last name “Jackson.” The second man is about 25-30 years old and says his name is Jerome. Officers are advising people…
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Suspect Identified in Possible Murder Suicide in Lennox

They say 35-year-old Stephanie Hoover shot and killed the boy and another man before turning the gun on herself
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  LENNOX, SD — Authorities have identified the suspect in a possible murder suicide in Lennox that left two adults and an 8-year-old boy dead. They say 35-year-old Stephanie Hoover shot and killed the boy and another man before turning the gun on herself. The victims have not been identified, but authorities say all three are related to each other….
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Former Cass County Correctional Officer Under Investigation

The Cass County Sheriff's Office took a report from an inmate on September 9th alleging the misconduct
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  CASS COUNTY, ND — An alleged sexual offense by a former Cass County Jail correctional officer is under investigation. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office took a report from an inmate on September 9th alleging the misconduct. Two days later, the sheriff’s office requested the assistance of the BCI with the investigation. The alleged victim is no longer in custody…
Community, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Senator Hoeven Hosts Fargo Woman Being Honored as an “Angel in Adoption”

Marian is in Washington, D.C. this week to be honored at the national Angels in Adoption congressional breakfast and gala
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  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Hoeven played host to Marian Kadrie of Fargo whom he nominated to receive the Angel in Adoption award. Marian worked for 40 years in schools in Fargo and Moorhead and she has fostered more than 300 children during her over 30 years as a foster parent. She currently has two girls living with her. Marian…
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Grand Forks Air Force Base Plays Vital Role in National Security

Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp met with Colonel Benjamin Spencer, Commander of the 319th Air base Wing
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GRAND FORKS, ND — Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven are working together to make sure Grand Forks Air Force Base continues to play a vital role in protecting national security. The senators met with Colonel Benjamin Spencer, Commander of the 319th Air base Wing. They reviewed base operations and talked about the renovations of a building for Customs and Border Patrol…
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Bismarck Man Arrested for Using Credit Card Skimmer

Willie was arrested by Bismarck Police on charges of unlawful use of personal identifying information
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BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck man is accused of using a credit card skimmer to obtain credit card information. Police said 27-year-old David Willie then used the information to create new cards and purchased large quantities of cigarettes from grocery stores and gas stations. Willie was arrested by Bismarck Police on charges of unlawful use of personal identifying information. Categories:…
Community, Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Former Moorhead Man Accused of Torturing, Killing Cats Makes Plea

Greer entered the plea to a charge of mistreatment and torture of animals
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A former Moorhead man accused of torturing and killing three cats at an apartment in January has entered an Alford plea. That means Jalen Greer isn’t admitting guilt, but says if he went to trial, he would lose. Greer entered the plea to a charge of mistreatment and torture of animals. Two other charges against him were…
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City of Moorhead Hires New Assistant City Manager

The previous assistant city manager, Scott Hutchins, retired in July
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KFGOMOORHEAD, Minn. — Fargo’s Community Development Administrator is taking a job across the river. Dan Mahli has been hired as Moorhead’s Assistant City Manager. He was one of two finalists for the job out of a pool of 49 applicants. The previous assistant city manager, Scott Hutchins, retired in July. Mahli has held a number of positions in Fargo’s planning…

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