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North Dakota Air National Guard Sends Equipment to U.S. Virgin Islands for Hurricane Relief

Twenty Airmen from the 119th Wing packed and loaded the gear onto six aircraft this past weekend

October 3, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Air National Guard has sent about 80 tons of equipment to the U.S. Virgin Islands to support hurricane relief efforts. Twenty Airmen from the 119th Wing packed and loaded the gear onto six aircraft this past weekend. The package consists of a temporary emergency shelter designed to house 150 people with a place to…

Minot Man Undergoing Surgery After Being Shot in Las Vegas, Fargo Man Escapes by Hiding Under Bleachers

What should have been a night of fun turned into the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history

October 2, 2017

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LAS VEGAS — A Minot was man was one of those shot in the Las Vegas massacre. He is in stable condition, while six other concert goers from Fargo managed to escape the shooting unharmed. What should have been a night of fun turned into the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. “We were sitting there watching Jason Aldean,” said…

Thief River Falls Radio GM Describes Scene of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean, Local Legislators Speak Out

Weber ended up being held for safety in one of the hotel's theaters for hours waiting to get on a bus to be moved out of the active crime scene. Anchor Alison Voorhees contributed to this report.

October 2, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LAS VEGAS — The general manager of Thief River Falls Radio was covering the country music festival when the shots rang out. Jake Weber said at first, he had no idea this was an act of violence. He thought it was fireworks at the end of the party. Weber had just run back to his room in the Mandalay Bay…

Local Second Graders Experience the “Cultural Kaleidoscope”

More than 2,000 students crammed the auditorium for lessons on Ukrainian music and language

October 2, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Second graders sat in on a cultural concert as they learn about the area’s European background. More than 2,000 students crammed the auditorium for lessons on Ukrainian music and language. The “Cultural Kaleidoscope” is set up to give a better understanding of their traditions. Students got a chance to join the musicians and play along to some…

Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Decision on Not Renewing Liquor Licenses of Whiteclay

The court is upholding the state regulators decision to not renew the liquor licenses of those stores

September 29, 2017

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PINE RIDGE, SD — The Nebraska Supreme Court has rejected the request to resume beer sales in Whiteclay, a small village near the Pine Ridge Reservation. Alcohol is banned on the reservation, but at least four liquor stores in Whiteclay, which has nine residents, allowed for a hangout where people tended to drink and allegedly get out of hand….

If You’re Headed to the Twin Cities, Save Extra Time for a Potential Traffic Nightmare

I-35W between downtown Minneapolis and Crosstown Highway 62 will be shut down Friday night through Monday morning.

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — If you are headed to the Twin Cities this weekend, prepare yourself for a traffic nightmare. I-35W between downtown Minneapolis and Crosstown Highway 62 will be shut down Friday night through Monday morning. More than 100,000 people are expected to take in a Vikings game, a Twins game and the Twin Cities Marathon, all on Sunday. Gov….

Sen. Al Franken on Equifax Breach: “This is Sleezy”

Earlier this month, Franken introduced a bill that would help protect consumers whose personal data has been leaked by the hack

September 28, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “In other words, this was like, ‘here, look up to see if you, you’re information was stolen and protect yourself, oh and by the way, if we’re the, if you’re one of these 143 million people you can’t sue us,’” Sen. Al Franken said during a press conference. “This is sleezy.” The Minnesota senator is talking about…

House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise, Returns to Capitol Hill

September 28, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise, has returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since he was shot while at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Scalise was greeted by standing ovation from the House as he walked in. He participated in Thursday’s vote series and addressed his colleagues on the House floor, thanking Rep. Brad Wenstrup,…

Dakota Access Pipeline Makes $15 Million Donation to Help with Protest Costs

The state has approved $43 million in loans to cover the costs of the pipeline protests

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Governor Burgum has announced a major donation by Dakota Access Pipeline to help with costs incurred during the protests. The governor said the pipeline company wired $15 million to the state-owned Bank of North Dakota this afternoon to help pay down loans taken out by the Department of Emergency Services. The state has approved $43 million…

Senate Approves Judge Ralph Erickson to Serve on 8th U.S. Circuit Court

He was nominated by President Trump and introduced to the Judiciary Committee by Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate has overwhelmingly approved Judge Ralph Erickson of Fargo to serve on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He was nominated by President Trump and introduced to the Judiciary Committee by Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven. “It’s really great that his daughter Elizabeth could be here to see it,” said Sen. Hoeven. “Thank you Senator and…