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Minnesota Lawmakers Hammer Out Budget Details in Special Session

Both the House and Senate are due in floor sessions at 3 p.m. Wednesday, giving them time to finalize details beforehand

May 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota State Capitol ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers are back at the Capitol to wrap up work on the budget after a tense finish to the regular legislative session. Legislative leaders and Gov. Dayton struck a deal as time ran down toward a required midnight adjournment Monday. It included coming back in an immediate special session needed to plow…

Isis Claims Responsibility for Attack That Claimed 22 Lives

The Islamic State group says one of its members planted bomb in crowds in the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande show Monday night that left 22 people dead.

May 23, 2017

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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande show in England that left 22 people dead and sent young concertgoers fleeing, some still wearing the American pop star’s trademark kitten ears and holding pink balloons. Teenage screams filled the Manchester Arena just after the explosion Monday night, and members of the audience tumbled…

No Budget Deal Yet: Minnesota Lawmakers Have Until Midnight

Both sides are trying to avoid the first government shut down since 2011

May 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota legislative session ends at midnight and there is still no agreement on the budget. Both sides have agreed to make changes to original proposals, but divisions remain on what areas to focus on within the nearly $46 billion budget bill. Republicans favor returning much of a $1.6 billion surplus in the form of…

Settlement Reached in Drowning Death of Velva Girl

The charges were filed after a probe into the June 2015 death of a girl who was supervised by an unlicensed day care worker in Velva

May 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Three people have reached a settlement in the drowning death of a 5-year-old girl in Velva. The state will pay over $72,000 to cover the costs of defending themselves in court after charges were dropped. Julie Leer, a former lawyer for the Department of Human Services, will get $28,000. The regional Human Services director in Minot…

Mauch, Schwartenzberger Named 2017 North Dakota Small Business Persons of the Year

Govenor Burgum stopped by to give his congratulations and to help present the award

May 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Two people have been named the 2017 North Dakota Small Business Persons of the year. Erich Mauch and Carla Schwartenzberger were honored for the success of their company, Razor Consulting, which offers professional services such as project management, accounting and sales. Govenor Burgum stopped by to give his congratulations and to help present the award. Both Mauch…

Barnes County Prosecutors Reviewing Investigation on West Fargo Police Officer

Warren has been with the department for 42 years, making him the longest serving member

May 19, 2017

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CASS COUNTY, ND — Barnes County prosecutors are being asked to review the results of an investigation into a West Fargo police officer. Lieutenant Greg Warren was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this month after a complaint was filed against him. Warren has been with the department for 42 years, making him the longest serving member. The Cass…

Labor Union Approves Contract with American Crystal Sugar

The contract covers about 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas

May 19, 2017

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RED RIVER VALLEY — Union workers at American Crystal Sugar have approved a new labor contract. The contract covers about 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas. Company officials met with the union at least eight times and are offering base pay increases and a one-time incentive offer pertaining to a signing bonus for year-round…

Brainerd Sophomore’s Yearbook Quote Goes Viral; Wants to “Behead” the President

One student is quoted as saying..."I would like to behead him. I do not like him."

May 19, 2017

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BRAINERD, Minn. — Brainerd High School is coming under fire after a picture of their yearbook was tweeted and hit the social media…thanks to a Hollywood actor. The school dedicated a page of its 2017 yearbook, asking students about President Trump. One student is quoted as saying…”I would like to behead him. I do not like him.” The photo went…

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Standing Rock Chairman

The lawsuit claimed Archambault threatened pipeline workers and interfered with pipeline work

May 19, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — A federal judge is dismissing a lawsuit from Dakota Access LLC against Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault, but it may not mean he is in the clear. The judge said the company failed to prove its claim that Archambault and four others caused more than $75,000 in damages for Dakota Access during the protests in…

Fargo’s Deputy Chief Removes His Name for Consideration for West Fargo Chief

Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson is no longer under consideration for the job.

May 19, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson has withdrawn his name from consideration for the top spot at the West Fargo Police Department. Anderson stated in a letter to the city he could not commit to attending the second round of interviews scheduled for June 7-9. He also stated although it wasn’t an easy decision for him, it…