Author: TJ Nelson
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Charges Pending in Valley City Hoax Hostage Call

Police spoke to the caller and tracked the call to Alabama
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  VALLEY CITY, ND — A phone call that prompted a large police response to the parking lot of Family Dollar in Valley City was made in Alabama. A man called the store and claimed that he was holding a woman hostage. He wanted credit card numbers and said he would hurt the woman if he didn’t receive the information….
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Castile Family to Get $3 Million for Shooting Death

Yanez was acquitted of manslaughter and other charges this month
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  HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — The mother of Philando Castile has reached a nearly $3 million settlement in his death. The settlement was announced by attorneys for Valerie Castile and the city of St. Anthony. The settlement avoids the drawn-out process of a federal wrongful death lawsuit stemming from Castile’s death. The 32-year-old elementary school cafeteria worker was killed by…
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UND Given Grant to Help Fight Drug Addiction

The money will be used for a program involving providers of services in addiction and behavioral health fields
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GRAND FORKS, ND — UND has been awarded a major grant in the continuing battle against drug addiction. The university was given $3.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The money will be used for a program involving providers of services in addiction and behavioral health fields. It’s part of a nationwide effort to combat the…
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Legal Dispute Between GOP Controlled Legislature and Gov. Dayton Continues

It's unclear when a decision may come
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  ST. PAUL, Minn. — A judge is considering whether Gov. Dayton’s veto of the Legislature’s funding was unconstitutional. The bitter legal dispute between the Democratic governor and Republican-controlled Legislature had its first hearing in Ramsey County court. Dayton zeroed out the Legislature’s funding last month to force lawmakers to rework a $650 million tax bill and other measures. The…
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Minot Man Sentenced in Horse Dragging, Assault

He has been ordered to complete an anger management class and sobriety program
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MINOT, ND — A Minot man has been sentenced to 11 days in jail for dragging a horse behind a trailer and assaulting a man. Cody Sundby, 35, was convicted of aggravated assault and animal cruelty. Authorities say the horse suffered injuries to its mouth, face, neck and sides of its torso. Sundby also hit a man over the head…
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Cause of Explosion Released at Hankinson Renewable Energy Plant

Both augers were up and running again Sunday afternoon
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HANKINSON, ND — No one was hurt after a fire and explosion at the Hankinson Renewable Energy Plant. It was reported Saturday night shortly after 9:30. Richland County Director of Emergency Services Brett Lambrecht says the majority of the fire was put out within 45 minutes but crews did stay on scene to monitor hot spots. Lambrecht says the fire…
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Pride Parade Briefly Stopped By Anti-Police Protesters

Staged Die-In On Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Anti-police protesters disrupted the Twin Cities Pride Parade over the police shooting of Philando Castile. “Do not say black lives matter if you’re not out here ya’ll,” said one protester.  “You are literally letting the police department that brutalizes and kills us, that literally beat my booty at the 4th Precinct, lead our gay pride parade. So,…
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Nearly Half of North Dakota Experiencing Severe Drought Conditions

Governor Has Declared Drought Emergency
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Forest Service officials say drought conditions are making many areas of North Dakota vulnerable to fires. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 8 percent of the state is in extreme drought while another 32 percent is in severe drought. Authorities say if conditions don’t improve, the state could see a threat of “catastrophic wildfires, uncontrollable fires.” Gov. Burgum declared a…
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Man Hit by Amtrak Train Identified

The victim identified as Pernell M. Poitra, 51 years of age, from Moorhead, sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident.
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FARGO, ND —  On June 22, at 2:26 AM, the Fargo Police Department responded to the 500 block of Roberts St., for a man struck by a train. When officers arrived on scene, they found an adult male laying on the north side of the tracks between Broadway and Roberts St. The victim identified as Pernell M. Poitra, 51 years…
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West Fargo’s Viola Toppin Celebrates 103 Years at Twins Game

Viola has been following the Twins ever since they moved to Minnesota in the early '60s
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Viola Toppin’s 103rd birthday wish came true! We first told you last night that Viola planned to celebrate turning 103 by watching her favorite baseball team, Minnesota Twins, in person. The West Fargo woman was there in the stands today along with her family, enduring the rain and even made the jumbotron. Viola has been following the…

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