Author: TJ Nelson

Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Seven Family Members Injured in Carriage Crash in Iowa

The driver of the carriage was flown to a hospital in Rochester while the other six family members were taken to a local hospital
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  MITCHELL COUNTY, Iowa — Seven family members were hurt after their carriage was hit by a car in northern Iowa. The accident happened Sunday night on a county road about two miles west of McIntire. The car driven by 34-year-old Marshall Peters ran into the rear of the Amish-style carriage. Ura Petersheim, 47, the driver of the carriage, was…
Business, Community, Health, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

United Blood Services Sending Products to Community of Oroville

Water levels in the lake behind the city's dam have receded, but an evacuation order is still in place
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  OROVILLE, Calif. — United Blood Services in the Dakotas Region is helping its sister center in Oroville, California. Some 200,000 people have been evacuated after officials feared a spillway at the country’s tallest dam was in danger of imminent failure. Water levels in the lake behind Oroville Dam have since receded, but the evacuation order remains in place. United…
Business, Crime, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Legislation Against DAPL Protesters Fails in ND House

The bill said a driver who "unintentionally'' caused an injury or death to a person blocking a road would not be charged
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  BISMARCK, N.D. — Legislation aimed at protesters who blocked roads during the Dakota Access pipeline demonstrations has failed in the North Dakota House. The bill said a driver who “unintentionally” caused an injury or death to a person blocking a road would not be charged. The legislation’s primary sponsor, Republican Rep. Keith Kempenich, told The Washington Post recently the…
Crime, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Fargo Police Release Photo of Casey’s Robbery Suspect

Police say the suspect demanded money but did not appear to be armed
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  FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police have released this snapshot of a man who robbed Casey’s General Store on 43rd Street and 13th Avenue South last month. The photo was taken from security camera footage. Police say the man entered the store on January 19th around 8:30 at night and demanded money. It didn’t appear that he was armed. If…
Business, Community, Local News, News Landing Page

Red River Diversion Project Begins This Week

The state of Minnesota and other opponents are fighting the project in court
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  FARGO-MOORHEAD — Work will begin this week on the Red River diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says Ames Construction of Burnsville is sending equipment to the site near Horace to conduct pre-construction studies for the diversion inlet. It will include a control structure with three gates to regulate flows into the diversion channel around…
Crime, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Citation Numbers in for “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign

During the campaign, 35 drug-related arrests were made
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NORTH DAKOTA — Hundreds of citations were handed out during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over ” campaign. It ran from December 16, 2016 through January 31, 2017 to help save lives on North Dakota roads during the holiday season. Of the nearly 450 citations given out, 55 were alcohol-related and 50 DUI arrests were made. There were another…
Business, Community, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Applebee’s West Fargo Closes its Doors

The West Fargo location was one of the four Applebee's locations in the F-M area
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  WEST FARGO, N.D. — One of the four locations of Applebee’s in the metro has closed its doors. Customers found a note on the door at Applebee’s along 13th Avenue East in West Fargo this morning. This letter was posted on the door to the West Fargo Applebee’s location. It said the restaurant was closed as of today and…
Community, Crime, News Landing Page

Son of Jerry Sandusky Charged with Child Sex Crimes

Police accuse him of sending inappropriate texts to a victim and asking for naked photos
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  NATIONAL — Jerry Sandusky’s son, Jeffrey, has been charged with child sexual abuse. The 41-year-old Sandusky was charged with 14 counts, including criminal solicitation and corruption of minors. His bail was set at $200,000. Police accuse him of sending inappropriate texts to a victim and asking for naked photos. The charges come five years after his dad, Jerry Sandusky,…
Business, Community, Entertainment, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Pyrotechnics Guild International Coming Back to West Fargo

The PGI is one of the largest firework shows in the world
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Pyrotechnics Guild International annual convention and show is coming back to West Fargo. This is video of their 2011 gathering. It is one of the largest firework shows in the world. The convention will take place August 5th through 11th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Shows will take place on four nights; August 6th,…
Business, Community, News Landing Page, Politics / Elections

Former U.S. Representative Clint “Marlboro Man” Roberts Dies

Roberts starred in TV commercials and had some small movie roles
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SOUTH DAKOTA — Former South Dakota U.S. Rep. Clint Roberts has died. The rancher and politician was also known for being a finalist to be the Marlboro Man. He starred in TV commercials and had a few small roles in movies. Roberts served in the state Senate and as the state’s Secretary of Agriculture before he was elected to Congress…

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