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Grand Forks Student Won’t Advance in Scripps National Spelling Bee, Says He’ll Be Back

He says while he didn't make it this time, don't count him out yet. Our Washington, D.C. correspondent, Yarilet Perez reports

May 31, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rayne Korsmo of Northwood, who made it through the first two rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, will not be moving on to the next round. Rayne, who is a seventh grader at Greater Grand Forks Home School Association, began spelling with about 300 other students in the competition. He says while he didn’t make it this…

The Most Misspelled Words by State: We’re Wondering About Wisconsin

Google takes their information based on "how to spell" searches

May 31, 2017

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NATIONAL — With students all over the country participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Google has released its list of America’s most misspelled words by state. Google takes their information based on “how to spell” searches. North Dakota’s most misspelled word is “Dilemma” and Minnesota’s most misspelled word is “Beautiful”. The most popular words misspelled in 2017 were “Pneumonia”…

The Internet is Going Crazy Over “Covfefe” and President Trump

Well, Twitterverse, he's back now

May 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — For more than a week, the tweets from @realDonaldTrump were pretty boring. During the president’s first big foreign trip last week, Trump’s tweets sounded like those of any politician. His twitter feed included statements of solidarity with world leaders, video clips from arrival statements and formal ceremonies and the like. Well, Twitterverse, he’s back now. President Trump on…

Local Organization Helps Area New Americans Gain Transportation

Organizers say it's all about helping refugee families get started in a new community

May 31, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — A local organization is helping New Americans in the area become more independent. Team Boaz for New Americans is a community partnership that gives used bikes in good condition to refugee families. The group takes in donations of used and abandoned bikes from the community, buys spare parts if needed and volunteers donate their time to…

Gate City Bank Gives Generous Donation to YWCA’s New Housing Program

Designs for a new building will help house the homeless in West Fargo

May 31, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — A local bank is pitching in a large gift to help house homeless women and children in the metro. Gate City Bank is giving $1.5 million for a new YWCA housing program. A 30-unit home for women and children leaving the YWCA emergency shelter is in the works. The YWCA is working with Lutheran Church of…

Former Bemidji Assistant Principal Facing Federal Child Exploitation Charges

He is charged with the production and distribution of child porn and enticement of a minor

May 31, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A former Bemidji assistant principal now faces federal child sexual exploitation charges. Brandon Bjerknes, 34, was arrested Tuesday and appeared today in U.S. District Court in St. Paul. He is charged with the production and distribution of child porn and enticement of a minor. Court documents show Bjerknes posed online as a 13 to 15-year-old male…

Social Security Administration Announces Top Baby Names for North Dakota in 2016

Harper and Olivia tied for the top name for girls, with 65 apiece

May 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — There will be a large number of kindergarteners named Oliver, Harper and Olivia in the year 2021. The Social Security Administration says those were the most popular names for babies born in North Dakota last year. There were 73 boys named Oliver born in 2016. Harper and Olivia tied for the top name for girls, with…

Police Investigating Body Found in Dilworth Walmart Parking Lot

Sharpe says there were no signs of foul play

May 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. — The body of a man was found inside a vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart in Dilworth. Police Chief Ty Sharpe says the store called a towing company to remove the vehicle which had been in the parking lot for several days. As the operator attempted to move the vehicle, he discovered the body covered…

I-94 Westbound Lanes Reopen After Semi Crash

The driver was slightly hurt after the semi rolled on its side

May 31, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — I-94 westbound lanes near Fergus Falls are open again after a semi-rollover crash shut them down. The Minnesota State Patrol says one of the tires of a semi blew out near Exit 55 by Fergus Falls and caused the driver to veer off the road. The driver was slightly hurt after the semi rolled on its…

UPDATE: I-94 Westbound Left Lane Open, Right Lane Still Closed

The driver of the semi had minor injuries and the crash is under investigation

May 31, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Sgt. Jesse Grabow reports the left lane of I-94 westbound near Fergus Falls is now open for traffic flow. The right lane is still closed for cleanup. PREVIOUS CONTENT: I-94 westbound lanes are shut down after an accident near Fergus Falls. Sgt. Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol says traffic is being diverted to…