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North Dakota cannabis petition approved for circulation

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved a petition to be circulated for a constitutional initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. If enough signatures are collected and if the measure is approved by voters, recreational marijuana would…

Fugitive sought in Mayville State University attack arrested

MAYVILLE, ND (KVRR/KFGO) - A man wanted for attempted murder in the beating of a student on the Mayville State University campus has been arrested. Thirty-seven-year-old Noberto Zapata, Jr. was found in an apartment in Hatton earlier this week. Zapata…

Infant botulism case reported in North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Department of Health received a report of an infant diagnosed with botulism. The infant is recovering at home after hospitalization and botulism antitoxin treatment. Infant botulism is a disease that affects children younger than…

Bill seeks to ease limits on North Dakota's 'castle' law

BISMARCK, N.D. - Members of the North Dakota Legislature are taking another shot at easing restrictions on the right to use deadly force in self-defense. The bill would allow someone to use deadly force without retreating in certain circumstances. The…

Hank Aaron dies at 86

ATLANTA - Baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died. The Atlanta Braves said he died peacefully in his sleep early Friday. No cause was given. Aaron endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of…

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