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Gov. Dayton Facing Backlash from Police Unions After Training Program Announcement

The unions say naming the program after Castile is an insult and Gov. Dayton is promising to meet with law enforcement on the program

July 8, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Governor Mark Dayton is facing backlash from some police unions after his announcement of naming a police training program after Castile Thursday. The governor gathered with members of Castile’s family members to announce a $12 million program that will train officers to work in diverse communities. The unions say naming the program after Castile is an…

Back Flip Attempt from a Waterfall Makes Teen Go Unconscious

Swimmer helped the teen stay afloat before regaining consciousness

July 7, 2017

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RAPID CITY, SD — A teen swimmer was rescued after trying to do a back flip off the top of a waterfall in the Black Hills. Authorities in the area said the teen tried back flipping off the rocks at Hippie Hole but lost consciousness after landing face first in the water. Nearby swimmers held his head above the water…

Remains of a Missing Minnesota WWII Veteran Found 70-Plus Years Later

A DNA lab in Nebraska confirmed the identification

July 7, 2017

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ROSEMOUNT, Minn — The remains of a Minnesota veteran were found and identified more than 70 years after he went missing during World War II. An amateur historian found four numbers stitched to the clothes of a body while researching World War II records. The numbers matched up with Army Staff Sgt. Gerald Jacobsen. The Defense Department exhumed the body from…

Sanford Criticizes Lawsuit to Block Merger with a Bismarck Clinic

They said preventing the merger ignores benefits to patients

July 7, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — Sanford officials said a move to block a merger with a Bismarck clinic is a misunderstanding of how health care works in North Dakota. They said blocking the merger with Mid-Dakota Clinic ignores the benefits to patients in the Bismarck and Mandan areas. The move by the Federal Trade Commission and the North Dakota attorney general seeks…

The Dos and Don’ts of No-Sort Recycling in Moorhead

Moorhead officials remind us of the finer details with no-sort recycling

July 7, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The city of Moorhead is wrapping up their first week of their no-sort recycling program and while it is going well, they are asking people to remember a few things. The recycling pick-up schedule remains every other week on regularly scheduled garbage days and the recycling totes must be on the curb before 5 a.m. at least…

The North Dakota Horse Park is Getting Back to the Races

Friday night racing comes back to the horse park in Fargo

July 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Friday night racing has returned to the North Dakota Horse Park and that means a special crew will make an appearance. The eight-day race meet will stretch across three weekends starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15th. The Budweiser Clydesdales will return on July 22nd and Horse Park officials said they are excited for the team to…

Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office Offering Incentive for Alcohol Server Training

The coalition will provide a cash card for people who complete the training by September 30th

July 7, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office is giving a little incentive to local businesses if they complete online training for alcohol serving. The sheriff’s office is teaming up with the Grand Forks Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition to promote Responsible Alcohol Server Training. They are asking employees and managers of bars, restaurants and liquor stores to complete…

Minnesota State Patrol Steps Up Speeding Enforcement

A statewide extra speed enforcement has been called starting today and will go until July 23rd

July 7, 2017

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MINNESOTA — Good weather and sunny skies doesn’t mean you are less at risk when driving down the highway. Crookston and East Grand Forks Police Departments and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are joining authorities from more than 300 agencies within Minnesota to crack down on speeders. A statewide extra speed enforcement has been called starting today and will go…

Breckenridge Police Car Damaged After Chase

The driver ran from the scene, but was caught and taken for an evaluation

July 7, 2017

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Courtesy: KFGOBRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A Breckenridge police car was damaged in a pursuit that reached speeds of 60 miles per hour. Police say the chase started at about 11:30 a.m. at Welles Park. Breckenridge Police and Wilkin County deputies followed the vehicle and a deputy used a pit maneuver to stop it. The driver ran from the scene, but was…

Fargo Man at Police Department to File a Report, Ends Up Arrested

Police said Christianson became upset over having to wait to file his report

July 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A Fargo man who went to the police department to file a report ended in his arrest. Drew Christianson, 21, is charged with terrorizing and criminal mischief. Police said Christianson became upset over having to wait to file his report and allegedly took the thermostat off the wall and broke it, then pulled the fire alarm, causing…