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Minnesota Debates Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

The bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday by Edina Democrat Melisa Franzen and in the House by Golden Valley Democrat Mike Freiberg.

January 28, 2019

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lawmakers have unveiled legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota, hoping to start what they acknowledge is likely to be a long and contentious discussion. The bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday by Edina Democrat Melisa Franzen and in the House by Golden Valley Democrat Mike Freiberg. They said their proposal focuses on…

Grand Forks Couple Arrested During Drug Task Force Investigation

Brian Jones and Nakia Jones were taken into custody after a search of their home

January 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force arrested a couple suspected of distributing meth and possessing marijuana. 40-year-old Brian Jones and 31-year-old Nakia Jones were taken into custody after a search of their home uncovered more than three pounds of meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, firearms and nearly nine-thousand dollars in cash. The couple faces a number of drug…

Greenbush School Custodian Arrested In Social Media Sex Sting

Authorities say 34-year-old Anthony Brazier was actually talking to an undercover officer

December 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GREENBUSH, MN — A Greenbush, Minnesota school custodian has been arrested for trying to set up a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl. Authorities say 34-year-old Anthony Brazier was actually talking to an undercover officer on Facebook. After two days of conversation involving explicit, sexual acts, Brazier agreed to meet with the “teen” at the Greenbush school. Officers placed him under…

Next Minnesota Governor Supports Legalizing Marijuana, Community Reacts

Gov. Elect Tim Walz says the legislation could reduce crime and help the state's economy

November 26, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — North Dakota voters may have just turned down Measure 3, but in Minnesota marijuana might just be legalized in the next few years. Reducing crime, creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy are just a few reasons Minnesota’s next governor says he wants to legalize marijuana in the state. And Walz is already gaining followers. “If it was…

Fargo lawmaker to introduce legislation to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana

November 23, 2018

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – State Rep. Shannon Roers Jones of Fargo will introduce legislation to decriminalize user quantities of marijuana in the 2019 session. She has been getting input from both law enforcement and lawyers as the bill is being put together. Unlike Measure 3 which sought to legalize marijuana that was defeated at the polls earlier this month. The…

Trooper Seizes 30 Pounds of Marijuana On Interstate 94 Near Bismarck

Two suspects, Ulises Rodriguez and Deandre Nixon, were traveling from Portland, Oregon to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

November 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A highway patrol trooper seized 30 pounds of marijuana on I-94 in Bismarck on Wednesday. Two suspects, Ulises Rodriguez and Deandre Nixon, were traveling from Portland, Oregon to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They were both charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. The suspects were stopped for speeding and having illegally tinted windows. Categories: Local News, North…

Man Charged in Death of Baby Reaches Plea Deal To Amended Charges

Spencer Foner has pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide

November 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man has reached a plea deal in the drowning death of his 8-month-old baby. Spencer Foner has pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide. He had been charged in the spring with manslaughter and child neglect. The child neglect charge was dismissed. A sentencing date has not yet been set. West Fargo police say…

LIVE: The Midterm Impact Going Forward

MSUM Political Science Professor Breaks Down Impact of Key Races Going Forward

November 7, 2018

Site Staff,

MSUM Political Science Professor Dr. Barbara Headrick does a postmortem on the 2018 midterm election. First, she talks about a possible future presidential run for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, who cruised to re-election amid a rising national profile. Then she discusses the impact abuse allegations had on a Keith Ellison’s narrow victory in the Minnesota Secretary of State race….

Measure 3 Voted Down in North Dakota

Measure 3 would legalize recreational marijuana in the state

November 6, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

NORTH DAKOTA — With 378 out of 424 precincts reporting, 162,862 ‘No’ votes and 108,366 ‘Yes’ votes are being reported. Measure 3 would legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. If passed, North Dakota would have been the tenth state to legalize marijuana. Two years ago, North Dakota voters agreed to pass a measure to allow medicinal marijuana. Categories: Local News,…

What You Need to Know: A Breakdown of the North Dakota Measures on the Ballot

While representatives from Measures 2 and 4 were not there to speak, people from each Measure 1 were

November 5, 2018

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Representatives supporting the city of Fargo’s measure one, the state’s measure one and measure three are answering voter’s questions before tomorrow’s election. In our “Lead Story”, KVRR’s Jessie Cohen went to the open forum and tells us what supporters say you need to know. Jessie? TJ and Alison the language on the ballots can be confusing, but supporters of Measure…