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University of Utah Shooting Suspect Tied to Alexandria, Minnesota

Boutain's wife, Kathleen, was injured in the incident and received medical attention

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

SALT LAKE CITY — The man accused of shooting a student at the University of Utah has ties to Alexandria, Minnesota. Police arrested 24-year-old Austin Boutain for shooting Chen Wei Guo during a carjacking near Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City. Boutain’s wife, Kathleen, was injured in the incident and received medical attention. She is also in custody. She…

Wildlife Officials Say Recent Coyote Sighting Should Not Be Cause for Alarm

ND Fish & Game says that homeowners should keep an eye on their pets when they go outside

October 31, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — People are concerned for their safety after seeing a coyote in a south Fargo neighborhood. The coyote was spotted in the Woodhaven development, which is near the intersection of 52nd Avenue and 45th Street South. North Dakota Game and Fish says that seeing coyotes and other wildlife is not uncommon as the metro expands. Biologist Doug Leier…

Additional Officers Placed at Lincoln High School After Gun Threat

the school got an anonymous tip on monday about the threat

October 31, 2017

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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — Some students at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls have already called out of classes tomorrow because of a gun threat the school received for November 1. The Thief River Falls Police Department always has a school resource officer in the school but they’ve added more officers throughout the day for both today and tomorrow….

Sanford Children’s Hospital Brings Halloween to its Patients

The hospital hosted its first Backwards Halloween in the new Sanford Hospital building

October 31, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — One local hospital brought the fun of Halloween to their patients who can’t get out and trick or treat. Sanford Children’s Hospital hosted “Backwards Halloween” where staff dress up in costume and give out treats to kids. Being cooped up in a hospital room can be tough for anyone, especially for a kid on Halloween, so Sanford…

Students Participate in Halloween Themed S.T.E.A.M. Activities

Fourth Grade Students at Ed Clapp Elementary School Participate in Halloween S.T.E.A.M. Activities

October 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — One local elementary school used Halloween to teach students more about their S.T.E.A.M curriculum. S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Fourth graders at Ed Clapp Elementary School participated in number of different activities. They included a pumpkin tower challenge, candy corn catapults and a floating peeps challenge among others. “S.T.E.A.M. is an avenue to…

Kennedy Elementary Students Host Living Wax Museum

Each student has researched an individual of their voice and has written a biography to read for their character

October 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Third grade students at Kennedy Elementary School are taking Halloween to the next level with a Living Wax Museum. Each student has researched an individual of their voice and has written a biography to read for their character. The students were dressed up, head to toe, with accessories who resemble their person. Students not only had the…

Courts Plus Hosts Community Halloween Carnival

Those working the event say every year the carnival attracts a large number of community members.

October 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — There’s only one place you can grab free Halloween goodies, win prizes playing carnival games, and enjoy inflatable obstacle courses. It’s all at the Courts Plus Community Fitness Halloween Carnival! Courts Plus in south Fargo holds the event each year, giving trick or treaters a chance to have a little more fun before they go door to…

Moorhead Senior Arrested After Drug Investigation

They also seized $8,200 in cash and a vehicle

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A multi-agency drug investigation lands a 72-year-old Moorhead man behind bars. The Lakes to River Drug Task Force searched the home of Robert Smith in south Moorhead last Friday. They found one pound of meth, marijuana edibles along with a small amount of marijuana and a variety of pills. They also seized $8,200 in cash and a…

“House of Cards” Suspended Amid Fallout of Star’s Sexual Abuse Allegation

A Netflix spokeswoman declined to provide further details about the action

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — Netflix and the maker of “House of Cards” say production on the show starring Kevin Spacey is suspended. The political satire is filming its sixth and final season amid fallout from a 1980s sexual abuse allegation leveled at Spacey by a former child star. In a joint statement, Netflix and producer Media Rights Capital say production was…

Sheldon Man Charged After Admitting to Sexual Abuse of a Minor While Drunk

According to court documents, Arneson admitted to the sexual abuse during an interview

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RANSOM COUNTY, ND — A Sheldon, North Dakota man has been charged with eight felonies and a misdemeanor for the sexual assault of a girl that may have gone on for several years. Terry Arneson, 48, was arrested after an investigation by the Ransom County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the B.C.I. According to court documents, Arneson admitted to the…