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Senate Majority Leader Delays Recess; White House Accuses Senate Democrats of “Campaign of Obstruction”

When it comes to health care, even Republican Senators say they are just being thorough

July 12, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — With no deal in sight for a new health care plan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he is delaying recess until the third week of August. The White House is coming down hard on Senate Democrats, saying they are leading a campaign of obstruction after a slow confirmation process. Only 49 presidential nominations have been confirmed…

Carson Wentz Announces Beginning of New Foundation

July 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Former NDSU superstar Carson Wentz isn’t wasting any time when it comes to giving back to the community. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is underway with his AO1 Foundation. AO1 stands for “Audience of One,” where Wentz is hoping to emphasize what he calls the three greatest passions in his life: Helping underprivileged youth, hunting and the outdoors,…

Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford Talks Politics at the Holiday Inn

Everything from property taxes and education to the drought were discussed

July 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A little lunch with a whole lot of politics. The Cass County United Republican Committee hosted their “Politics and a Plate” luncheon. It was held at the Holiday Inn to hear Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford’s political goals for the state. Everything from property taxes and education to the drought were discussed. “What are we going to do…

Gladstone Rancher Accused of Neglect Allowed to Keep Animals

Two horses were severely crippled and were euthanized

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

STARK COUNTY, ND — A judge says Stark County can’t seize about 70 horses and 20 cattle from a Gladstone rancher accused of abusing and neglecting them. Southwest District Judge Rhonda Ehlis says Gary Dassinger should be able to keep his animals since their condition has improved. In April, a veterinarian found some of Dassinger’s animals to be in poor…

Minnesota Suing CenturyLink for Allegedly Overbilling Customers

Attorney General Lori Swanson filed the lawsuit in Anoka County District Court

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — Minnesota is suing CenturyLink for allegedly over billing customers after quoting lower rates. Attorney General Lori Swanson filed the lawsuit in Anoka County District Court. It argues that the Louisiana-based company has frequently charged people higher monthly rates for internet and cable than they were quoted and refused to honor the lower price. A company spokesman said…

Facebook Post Leads to Shut Down of Free Rabbits at the Red River Valley Fair

The Red River Valley Fair issued a statement saying since the discovery the rabbits have been relocated and are no longer being used as prizes

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — Some people were not happy to see the prize being given away at a carnival stand at the Red River Valley Fair. This Murphy Brothers Carnival stand was giving away live rabbits as prizes. These pictures were posted to Facebook last night with a caption saying she had confronted the man and asked where the…

Judge Jon Jensen Appointed to North Dakota Supreme Court

Jensen has been the presiding judge for the Northeast Central Judicial District since 2013

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Burgum has appointed Judge Jon Jensen to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Jensen will fill the vacancy left by Justice Carole Kapsner who is resigning on July 31 after serving on the bench since 1998. Jensen has been the presiding judge for the Northeast Central Judicial District since 2013. He’ll have to run for a full…

Hibbing Police Investigating Homicide of Business Owner

Authorities say Nelson was a long-time Hibbing resident and business owner

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HIBBING, Minn. — Police say the man found dead in a house in Hibbing is a homicide victim. They say 60-year-old Brian Nelson was stabbed and was found dead in a house behind The Bottle Shop liquor store Monday. Authorities say Nelson was a long-time Hibbing resident and business owner. Police say the Minnesota BCA is assisting with the…

Fargo’s Downtown Preparing for Street Fair

It is one of Fargo's biggest events of the year

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Broadway downtown is shut-down as vendors prepare for the 42nd Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair. The fair is a collection of arts, crafts and food from hundreds of vendors. It is one of Fargo’s biggest events of the year. It kicks off tomorrow morning at 10 and wraps up Saturday afternoon at 5. LinkFM has expanded…

Hillsboro Picking up the Pieces After Strong Storms Hit Area

The storm caused widespread damage across Traill County and even spawned a tornado

July 12, 2017

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HILLSBORO, ND — A tornado went through Traill County last night, just missing Hillsboro. But the town didn’t escape damaging winds. People in Hillsboro spent the day picking up the pieces. A powerful storm rumbled across Traill County last night, leaving a trail of destruction blowing down trees and damaging homes here in Hillsboro. The sound of chainsaws could be…