Author: TJ Nelson
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North Dakota’s Court System Overloaded with Opiate Crimes

Myers says law enforcement cannot arrest their way out of the crisis
TJ Nelson,

  BISMARCK, ND — The opiate crisis in North Dakota is having a major impact on the court system. U.S. Attorney Chris Myers says 37 people have been charged or sentenced with heroin or fentanyl related crimes in federal court in just the past two years. He says they have prosecuted more fentanyl-related cases in federal court in the past…
Community, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Xcel Energy Working to Restore Power to Grand Forks Area

Strong winds caused damage to trees and signs around Grand Forks
TJ Nelson,

  GRAND FORKS, ND — Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power to approximately 1,500 customers around Grand Forks. That is down from the 8,500 that lost power due to the storm this morning. Strong winds caused damage to trees and signs around Grand Forks. A top gust of 70 miles per hour was reported at the airport this…
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Gavin DeGraw Scheduled to Play Fargo Theatre

The multi-platinum selling and Grammy nominated recording artist is coming to the Fargo Theatre on Sunday, September 10th at 8 p.m.
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Gavin DeGraw is ready to set the city on fire. The multi-platinum selling and Grammy nominated recording artist is coming to the Fargo Theatre on Sunday, September 10th at 8 p.m. It’s part of his first ever stripped down tour. DeGraw is known for his hit songs like “Chariot, “”I Don’t Want to Be,” “Not Over You”…

News Landing Page, North Dakota News

North Dakota Teen Dies While Trying To Save Puppy

Dog Fell Into Open Sewage Drain
TJ Nelson,

JUD, N.D. — A rural Jud, North Dakota teen is dead after trying to save a puppy from an open sewage drain. Jesse Wagner, 19,  tried to retrieve the dog on Saturday night. The LaMoure County sheriff says Wagner crawled into the tank and the dog got on his shoulders. His mother was able to grab the dog but Wagner…
News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Latest Search of the Red River Comes Up Empty

Officials Tight-Lipped About Search
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Search crews spent about two hours diving in the Red River near the walking bridge in Oak Grove Park in Fargo late Monday afternoon. Officials confirmed it was not a training mission. They say they heard that something was in the water so they sent divers in but came up empty. They did not release any other…
News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Last Year’s First Runner-Up Becomes Miss North Dakota

Will Compete For Miss America Title In The Fall
TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Tessie Jones PhotographyWILLISTON, N.D. — Cara Mund of Bismarck is this year’s Miss North Dakota. Mund was crowned Saturday in Williston and will compete for the title of Miss America in Atlantic City in September. She also won the Community Service Award at the state pageant. Mund founded the annual Make-A-Wish fashion show in Bismarck. She started the fundraiser…
News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn After Wife Finds His Hidden Cell Phone

Alexander McManus Faced Three Counts In Federal Court
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of distributing and possessing child porn. Law enforcement was tipped off to the actions of Alexander McManus, 55, after his wife found a cell phone wedged behind their fridge. Authorities say McManus admitted that the cell phone and a flash drive found under his mattress…
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Winning $150,000 Powerball Ticket Redeemed

Won During June 7 Drawing
TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota Powerball player has claimed a $150,000 prize from the drawing last Wednesday. The winner from Trenton, who chose to remain anonymous, hit it big with a quick pick ticket. The person matched 4 out of 5 white balls plus the Powerball. The Powerball jackpot for last Saturday night rose to $477 million. One ticket…
Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Future of Baer Poultry Uncertain After Chicken Barn Fire

Investigators Are Still Searching For The Cause
TJ Nelson,

LAKE PARK, Minn. — The owner of Baer Poultry, which lost a chicken barn to fire on Sunday, says he’s unsure of the business’s future. Crews stayed overnight and into the day to make sure all flames were completely out. Officials say embers traveling from the wind is a concern. The barn was insured and staff says the focus is…
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Fire Officials Release Possible Cause of Alexandria House Fire

When deputies arrived on scene, two areas of the house, both near electrical and gas lines, were engulfed in flames
TJ Nelson,

  ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Lightning was the likely cause of a house fire in rural Alexandria. Crews were called to the house around 6:20 Sunday morning. When deputies arrived on scene, two areas of the house, both near electrical and gas lines, were engulfed in flames. Alexandria and Forada Fire Departments responded. The fire caused damage to the exterior of…

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