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U.S. House Candidate Kelly Armstrong Hosts Meet and Greet in Mapleton

The US House of Representatives candidate answered questions from voters

March 29, 2018

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MAPLETON, N.D. — U.S. House of Representatives candidate Kelly Armstrong made a stop on the campaign trail in Mapleton. Armstrong swung by Hagge’s Bar and Grill to meet with potential voters. He fielded questions about the campaign and his plans for North Dakota if he was elected. The former Republican Party chairman of North Dakota says he is passionate about meeting…

Family of Eight Killed In California Crash Used To Live In Alexandria, Minnesota

Jennifer And Sarah Hart Had Six Adopted Children, Three Bodies Have Not Been Recovered

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MENDOCINO, California — The Washington state family of eight whose car plunged from a California cliff this week had once lived in Alexandria, Minnesota. Authorities are searching the home of Jennifer and Sarah Hart in Washington where they moved in 2017. The Harts and their six adopted children are believed to have been killed in the crash Monday near Mendocino,…

Referrals Made To Juvenile Court In School Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Others close to the case tell KFGO radio that some of the five juveniles initially named as suspects were not referred.

March 29, 2018

Site Staff,

COLFAX, ND — On the eve of a special board meeting to discuss Richland 44 Superintendent Tim Godfrey’s contract, some teens have been referred to juvenile court for sexual misconduct. Richland County State’s Attorney Megan Kummer says since minors are involved, she can’t disclose how many juveniles were referred. Others close to the case told KFGO that some of the five…

She Lost Her Leg In A Boating Accident Now She Wants To Change State Law

Courtney Godfrey Wants To Ban "Family Exclusions" In Watercraft Liability Policies

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

A Twin Cities reporter who lost her lower left leg in a boating accident is advocating for a change in state law. Courtney Godfrey was excluded from her husband’s insurance policy on the boat. She lost part of her leg in the boat’s propeller after she was flung overboard while the boat was making a turn on Christmas Lake in…

Man Found Guilty Of Threatening To Blow Up Police Station

Ramsey Kettle Also Threatened Officers

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Stillwater State Prison inmate has been convicted of making threats and witness tampering by a district court jury in Fergus Falls. 26-year-old Ramsey Kettle was accused of threatening two Fergus Falls Police officers and an Otter Tail County deputy along with a witness in another case. Prosecutors say Kettle wrote letters saying that after he…

Sister Says Her Brother Was The One Shot By Officers Last October

George "Ryan" Gipp Jr. Was Killed By Bureau of Indian Affairs Officers

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FORT YATES, N.D. — The sister of a man shot dead after a confrontation with officers on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation has identified the victim. Lacey Gipp says 35-year-old George “Ryan” Gipp Jr. was the man killed by Bureau of Indian Affairs officers. He was shot on October 23 near Fort Yates. The FBI has said BIA officers responded…

School Superintendent In Bowman Charged With Drug Crimes

David Mahon Placed On Indefinite Leave

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BOWMAN, N.D. — The school superintendent in Bowman has been placed on paid administrative leave after being charged with drug crimes. Court documents show David Mahon faces misdemeanor charges of drug possession and felony charges of endangering a child. Mahon allegedly allowed two teens to smoke marijuana in his home. The felony charges each carries a maximum sentence of five…

Former Moorhead Superintendent Candidate Accused Of Indecent Exposure Numerous Times

at five gas stations and a clothing store

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WAITE PARK, Minn. — The accusations against a former candidate for superintendent in Moorhead are mounting. Police say Scott Staska, the superintendent of Rocori schools, publicly exposed himself at least 16 times since late last year. The indecent exposure took place at five gas stations and a clothing store in Waite Park and St. Cloud. Staska was arrested last week…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Dillon and Mystique

These dogs are willing to go a long way looking for love.

March 29, 2018

Emily Welker,

We’ve all heard the stories of dogs separated by thousands of miles from their owners who somehow make their way back home to them. So for Dillon, a blue heeler lab mix, and Mystique, a pittie lab mix, the hour and a half drive to the KVRR studios from James River Humane Society was no big thing. Both two-year-old rescue…

Proposed Citizenship Question Causes Concern for 2020 Census

Officials say an accurate count is essential for federal grant allocation

March 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A proposed addition to the 2020 census is causing concern for the accuracy of data on people in the country. A possible question on citizenship has opponents worried certain populations will be discouraged from answering in fear of potential consequences. The Trump administration argues that the citizenship question is essential for enforcing the Voting Rights Act. “I can’t…