Author: TJ Nelson
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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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Moorhead Police Make Arrests in Shooting Behind Azool Shopping Mall

They all face robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon charges
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D’Angelo Brooks (L), 20; Raekwon Thomas (R), 18    MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two men and a juvenile have been arrested after a drug deal turned into a shooting. It happened Tuesday evening behind the Azool Shopping Mall in south Moorhead. Raekwon Thomas, 18, was taken into custody early this morning. D’Angelo Brooks, 20, was arrested this afternoon in Fargo. A…
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Former Fleet Manager of Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls Charged

The total amount overcharged was $380,000 over three years
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  FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The former fleet manager of Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls has been charged for overcharging law enforcement agencies. Gerry Worner, 70, is accused of theft by swindle and has been slapped with five felonies in total. An investigation by the state patrol and BCA found Worner charged law enforcement agencies across Minnesota for equipment on…
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Red Lake Indian Reservation Wants Help to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Leaders are considering banishing tribal members who are involved with dealing drugs
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BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. — Red Lake Indian Reservation tribal leaders have declared a public health emergency. They are seeking outside help to deal with a heroin and opiate epidemic. Leaders are considering banishing tribal members who are involved with dealing drugs. They’ll discuss the option at a meeting August 1. Leaders say overdoses have increased significantly over the past few…
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North Dakota Sunday Blue Law Closer to a Public Vote

Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state's so-called blue laws
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  BISMARCK, ND — A group that wants to repeal longstanding Sunday business restrictions in North Dakota is a step closer to bringing the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state’s so-called blue laws. The petition will need signatures from about 13,500 North…
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Governor Burgum, First Lady Focusing on Drug Addiction in North Dakota

Last year, 55 people died from drug overdoses, many due to opioids
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BISMARCK, ND — Overdose deaths have almost tripled in North Dakota since 2013. Last year, 55 people died from drug overdoses, many due to opioids. To save lives, North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum is encouraging those at risk for opioid overdose, their family and friends, and community businesses to get a prescription for naloxone. It can prevent opioid…
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Fargo Man Charged in Fatal Crash Near Jamestown

His 17-year-old passenger, Daniel Short, was thrown and died at the scene
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JAMESTOWN, ND — A Fargo man is facing felony charges after a crash took the life of a Belcourt teen earlier this month. Authorities say 54-year-old Wilmer Nadeau was initially charged with misdemeanor DUI. He’s now been charged with two counts of criminal conspiracy, two counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle and one count of child neglect. They say…
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South Dakota Woman Dies After Grass Fire Spreads to House

Authorities did not immediately identify the 26-year-old woman whose body was found Tuesday morning
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FAIRBURN, SD — A woman is dead after a grass fire spread to her home in Fairburn, South Dakota, south of Rapid City. Authorities did not immediately identify the 26-year-old woman whose body was found Tuesday morning. The Custer Fire Chief says the grass fire had the potential to destroy the small town. It damaged at least three buildings in…

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Langdon Man Dies from Injuries in Crash Near Grafton

His vehicle was pushed into the ditch and rolled
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  GRAFTON, ND — A Langdon man has died from his injuries after his vehicle was rear-ended a week ago. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 56-year-old Michael Kubal was driving a truck hauling a trailer south on Highway 81 near Grafton last Tuesday when he was rear-ended by another truck. His vehicle was pushed into the ditch and rolled….

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