Author: TJ Nelson
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Details Released in Death of 12-Year-Old Alexandria Girl

Jalysa got into the water on her own and was swept away by the current before she went under water
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GoFundMeALEXANDRIA, Minn. — It has been determined that a 12-year-old girl died of freshwater drowning last month near Alexandria. The body of JaLysa Cook was pulled out of the channel between Lake Cowdry and Lake Darling on April 28th around 6 p.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office found that JaLysa got into the water on her own and was swept…
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Grand Forks Holding Call to Action Meeting at Alerus Center

Four action committees will be set up to begin developing strategies and recommendations for a Community Plan to chart a course forward
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GRAND FORKS, ND — People in Grand Forks will gather Thursday night to talk about combating substance abuse. The Call to Action will be held at 7 p.m. at the Alerus Center. Mayor Michael Brown, city council members and community leaders will talk about how addiction and substance abuse impacts the community. They’ll also talk about what to do to…
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North Dakota Making the Switch from Visa to Mastercard

It'll replace the ReliaCard
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  NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota is making the switch from Visa to Mastercard. Human Services will begin using the new Way2Go Card on June 1. It’ll replace the ReliaCard. The cards are issued to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families clients, Child Care Assistance Program providers, and parents who choose not to receive electronic child support payments through direct deposit….
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Minnesota Lawmaker Working to Make it Harder for Parents to Opt Out of Vaccinations

DFL Rep. Mike Freiberg of Golden Valley hopes the ongoing measles outbreak will convince lawmakers to make changes
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  ST. PAUL, Minn. — There are almost 70 confirmed cases of measles in Minnesota so far this year. Now, a state lawmaker is hoping to make it harder for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children. Nearly 2,000 kindergartners weren’t immunized against measles this year because their parents presented a notarized statement to avoid vaccination. DFL Rep. Mike…
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Fargo Police Investigating Toddler’s Death

They have released very few details about the death
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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are investigating the death of a two year old. They have released very few details about the death. The medical examiner indicated the autopsy results showed no sign of homicidal violence and no medical explanation for the death. There were no signs of criminal activity which could have caused the death. Categories: Community, Crime, Local…
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Fargo Woman Arrested After Injuring Man with Car

The 33-year old man was hurt after he was struck or jumped onto the hood of Johnson's car
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FARGO, ND — A Fargo woman was arrested Monday in Moorhead after a man was left severely injured in Fargo. Alicia Johnson, 27, was being held in the Clay County Jail for reckless endangerment. Police were called to an area near 12th Street and 25th Avenue South around 3:30 p.m. Monday. The 33-year old man was hurt after he was…
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West Fargo Police Lieutenant Reinstated After Investigation

The investigation began after Warren provided potential personal information unrelated to a criminal investigation to a civilian
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  WEST FARGO, ND — A special prosecutor has decided not to file charges against West Fargo Lieutenant Greg Warren. The decision was made by an assistant Barnes County State’s Attorney to prevent a conflict on interest in Cass County. The investigation began after Warren provided potential personal information unrelated to a criminal investigation to a civilian. He was placed…
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Towner County Sheriff Investigating Alleged Pig Torturing

The sheriff's office says pigs were stolen from a Cando area farm and tortured
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  CANDO, ND — An animal cruelty investigation is underway in Towner County. The sheriff’s office says pigs were stolen from a Cando area farm and tortured. The sheriff says they are investigating the theft of two pigs that may have been thrown into a fire during a party. The pigs were roughly 20 pounds. He said they have suspects…
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Moorhead Man Arrested in Child Porn Investigation

The Clay County Attorney's office is considering charges
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — An online child porn investigation has led police to a predatory sex offender in Moorhead. Investigators seized two tablets and a cellphone from the home of 33-year-old Justin Worcester-Jordan. The Clay County Attorney’s office is considering charges. Authorities got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Court documents say Jordan was convicted of…
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to Return to Fargo Theatre

A presale begins Thursday on the Jade Presents app
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FARGO, ND — A band known for mixing elements of country, bluegrass, folk, mountain music and rock & roll is coming back to Fargo. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is bringing their five decades of hits to the Fargo Theatre on October 22. The last time the band was in Fargo was during Ribfest in 2013. A presale begins Thursday on…

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