Author: TJ Nelson
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ND American Indian Tribes Endorse Hochhalter as Federal Prosecutor

The move followed tribal officials' interviews of Hochhalter and competitor Drew Wrigley
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BISMARCK, ND — The five federally recognized American Indian tribes in North Dakota have endorsed longtime Assistant U.S. Attorney Clare Hochhalter to be the state’s next top federal prosecutor. The move followed tribal officials’ interviews of Hochhalter and competitor Drew Wrigley. Standing Rock Chairman Dave Archambault says he was influenced by statements made by Wrigley that protests against the Dakota…
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Woman Stabbed in Parking Ramp Near Target Field Dies

The July 15 stabbing happened in Ramp B near Target Field
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A 31-year-old woman who was stabbed during a robbery in a Minneapolis parking ramp has died. The July 15 stabbing happened in Ramp B near Target Field. Forty-four-year-old Benjamin Love was arrested in the case, and charges against him were upgraded Wednesday to include second-degree murder. Love is being held in the Hennepin County Jail on $1…
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Garth Brooks Adds Two More Shows in Sioux Falls, Brings Total to Nine Concerts

Garth and his wife Trisha Yearwood will play a total of nine shows in September at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls
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  SIOUX FALLS, SD — There is no stopping the love for Garth Brooks in Sioux Falls. We told you Monday night about the country music superstar adding a 7th show. But it seems that wasn’t enough for his fans. He has now added an 8th and a 9th show! Garth and his wife Trisha Yearwood will play a total…
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North Dakota State Park Fees on the Rise

The annual pass is going up by $10 to $35
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Fort Ransom State Park Courtesy: North Dakota Parks and Recreation  NORTH DAKOTA — Visitors to North Dakota’s state parks will see an increase in fees next week. The daily vehicle pass is going up by $2 to a grand total of $7 effective August 1. The annual pass is going up by $10 to $35. The new rate will take…
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Gov. Burgum Declares Drought Disaster for Nearly Entire State of North Dakota

About 16 percent of the state is in severe drought and 18 percent is in the moderate category
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  NORTH DAKOTA — Gov. Burgum has declared a drought disaster for nearly all of North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report has rated nearly 46 percent of the state in extreme or exceptional drought, up from 40 percent last week. About 16 percent of the state is in severe drought and 18 percent is in the moderate category….
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Third Person Dies from Injuries at Alcester Care and Rehab Crash

Authorities say the 81-year-old driver unintentionally hit the gas and not the brakes when she pulled into the driveway
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  ALCESTER, SD — A third person has died from injuries suffered when a woman drove her car into a crowd of people at Alcester Care and Rehab Center. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says the latest victim is 95-year-old Pearl “Tex” Sowell, who lived at the center. Sowell was one of seven people hit outside the building…
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Cone Zone Alert: Crews Making Progress on 32nd Ave. Project, Hit Snag in West Fargo

Detours are in place to get to businesses in the area
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  FARGO, ND — Crews are making more progress on the 32nd Avenue South Project. They have closed access to 32nd Avenue South from 33rd Street South on the south side to complete paving through the intersection. Detours are in place to get to businesses in the area. The intersection should reopen to traffic sometime next week. Crews have also…
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Mistaken Identity Behind Robbery of Bemidji Women

The men and two women in the car were later arrested on robbery charges and they could all face additional charges
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  BEMIDJI, Minn. — A pregnant woman and her mother in Bemidji were robbed at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Authorities say the suspects thought they had followed the dark colored SUV of a person involved in a drug deal. They followed the SUV to the victim’s house early Monday morning and three men demanded money. They didn’t…
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Minnesota Organization Votes Against Gov. Dayton’s Name Proposal of Police Training Program

Community members favored Dayton's proposal, but many in law enforcement were against it
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  ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training has voted against Gov. Dayton’s proposal to name a new $12 million training fund for Philando Castile. Community members favored Dayton’s proposal, but many in law enforcement were against it. They said that since then-St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted, the proposal felt like…
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Dunseith Man Making Plea in Alleged Attempted Murder of Rolette County Deputy

During a struggle Marion grabbed Benning's gun and pointed it toward the officer and fired twice
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ROLETTE COUNTY, ND — A Dunseith man accused of trying to kill a Rolette County deputy in February has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. Authorities allege Deputy Keith Benning was trying to arrest Michael Marion after a vehicle chase. They say during a struggle, Marion grabbed Benning’s gun and pointed it toward the officer and fired twice. Benning wasn’t…

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