Author: TJ Nelson
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Grand Forks Police Investigate Suspicious Altercation at Target

She says she defended herself with the use of self-defense spray and the man ran
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks police are investigating an altercation between a man and woman in the parking lot of Target. The woman told police that the unknown man approached her around 10:45 last night. She says she defended herself with the use of self-defense spray and the man ran. Police say his intent is unknown. He is described…
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Grand Forks Politician Accused of Domestic Violence

Riemers has run for several local and statewide offices and most recently lost the election for state auditor in November
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  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A frequent political candidate and member of the Libertarian party is accused of domestic violence. Roland Riemers, 73, of Grand Forks made his first court appearance this afternoon on one count of simple assault, a misdemeanor. He was arrested on Sunday. Riemers has run for several local and statewide offices and most recently lost the…
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Details Released in Tennessee Teacher’s Alleged Kidnapping Plot of His 15-Year-Old Student

Authorities credit the caretaker of a remote northern California property for helping police find her Thursday and arrest her alleged abductor, fired teacher Tad Cummins
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  NATIONAL — Court documents say a Tennessee teacher charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old student and driving her to California had planned to take the girl to Mexico. Authorities credit the caretaker of a remote northern California property for helping police find her Thursday and arrest her alleged abductor, fired teacher Tad Cummins. She has returned home. Federal court documents…
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West Fargo Man Charged in Assault

Tyner fled the area with the woman's cash and phone and was later located at Walmart on 13th Avenue South
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  WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo man faces a long list of charges after assaulting a woman this morning. Police say 27-year-old Tyriek Tyner attacked the woman around 9:45 in the 1400 block of 14th Avenue East. Tyner fled the area with the woman’s cash and phone and was later located at Walmart on 13th Avenue South. He…
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Suspect In Stolen Vehicle Eludes Officers

Chase Involved Maroon Toyota Camry
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Police in Grand Forks along with the Highway Patrol spent part of the afternoon trying to stop the driver of a stolen car. An officer spotted the maroon Toyota Camry around 3:30 Sunday afternoon on Fenton Avenue and the chase began. They wound through East Grand Forks, downtown Grand Forks and past County Road 5. The driver was able to…
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Semi Crashes On Snow Covered Interstate 29

It Happened Near Hillsboro, North Dakota
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A snow covered I-29 near Hillsboro could have contributed to a semi rollover. The crash happened just before 8:30 this morning about two miles north of Hillsboro. The highway patrol says it was snowing at the time. The 64-year-old semi driver from Moorhead, Mahmood Naderipour, entered the median and rolled onto the driver’s side. He was taken to Altru in Grand…
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Harlem Globetrotters Attempt Basketball Shot from Top of Bismarck Capitol Building

A couple of the Globetrotters joined the governor and were actually filming a segment for their upcoming appearance in Bismarck--VIDEO COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS YOUTUBE
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BISMARCK, N.D. — On Tuesday night, we told you about Governor Burgum’s attempts to shoot and make a basket from the top of the capitol building in Bismarck. A couple of the Globetrotters joined the governor and were actually filming a segment for their upcoming appearance in Bismarck. Actually, they are here in Fargo as we speak at Scheels Arena….
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Firefighter Has Minor Injuries After Fire at J.R. Simplot Plant in Grand Forks

The cause of the fire is under investigation
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A fire and explosion in a piece of equipment at J.R. Simplot in Grand Forks slightly injured a firefighter this morning. “Crews were able to extinguish it rather quickly,” said Captain Darren Schimke. “In the process of that there was a minor explosion. No injuries were caused from that explosion. Some of the fire did spread…
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High Risk Sex Offender Moves to Grafton

He was convicted of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy in 1999
TJ Nelson,

  GRAFTON, N.D. — Police in Grafton want people to know about a high-risk sex offender living in town. Nathan McNelis, 29, is living at 728 Manvel Avenue. He was convicted of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy in 1999. McNelis has been deemed a level III offender, which is defined as a high risk to re-offend. Categories: Community, Crime, Local…

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