Tag: North Dakota

Man Who Ambushed Fargo Officers Likely Had Bigger and Bloodier Attack in Mind, Attorney General Says

July 22, 2023
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FARGO, N.D.—The heavily armed man who ambushed Fargo police officers investigating a fender bender last week likely had a bigger and bloodier attack in mind, with at least two fairs taking place at the time in and around North Dakota’s largest city, authorities said Friday. Mohamad Barakat killed one officer and wounded two others and…

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Officer Killed and 2 Police Injured in Shooting That Also Left Suspect Dead on a North Dakota Street

July 15, 2023
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FARGO, N.D.—One police officer died and two others were critically injured after a suspect began shooting on a busy street in Fargo, North Dakota, on Friday afternoon, police said. Officers returning fire killed the suspect during the shooting that occurred before 3 p.m. A civilian also was seriously wounded, police said in a late-night statement…

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Election Watchdog Sues to Stop Acceptance of Ballots After Election Day

July 13, 2023
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An election integrity group is suing North Dakota to block its law that allows the state to accept and count mail-in ballots so long as they arrive within 13 days after Election Day. There are reportedly 18 states, plus the District of Columbia, that accept mailed ballots that are delivered after Election Day. Congress created…

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Man Convicted of Killing North Dakota Student Moved From Death Row to Florida Prison

June 21, 2023
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BISMARCK, N.D.—The man convicted of kidnapping, raping, and killing a North Dakota student 20 years ago has been moved from death row in Indiana to a Florida prison, according to federal records. Alfonso Rodriguez, 70, was convicted of killing 22-year-old Dru Sjodin in November 2003 after abducting her from a mall parking lot in Grand…

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19 States Sue EPA Over California’s New Zero-Emission Rules for Big Rigs

June 13, 2023
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A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit seeking a review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant waivers to California that allows the state to ban new diesel-powered heavy-duty truck sales in 2035. Iowa’s Attorney General Brenna Bird led the group of 19 states that filed the legal action on June 5…

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Enters Republican Presidential Primary

June 7, 2023
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On the same day that former Vice President Mike Pence entered the 2024 presidential race, a lesser-known Republican also announced his candidacy. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the growing 2024 Republican primary field to challenge former President Donald Trump for the party’s nomination. A North Dakota native who built Great Plains Software into a…

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Republican North Dakota Governor Expected to Announce 2024 Run

May 26, 2023
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The 2024 field just got bigger: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is mulling a presidential run. A knowledgeable source confirmed NBC News’ May 26 reporting on the potential bid to The Epoch Times. It’s one of two stories published on the same day, alongside a Wall Street Journal article, generating buzz for the little-known official….

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Death Sentence Reduced to Life in Prison for Man Who Killed North Dakota Student

May 24, 2023
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FARGO, N.D.—The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota college student 20 years ago has been officially changed to life in prison. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson signed the sentence amendment for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. last week, according to court records. Rodriguez, a sex offender, was convicted in…

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Man Indicted in Theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland

May 19, 2023
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A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” federal prosecutors in North Dakota say. The shoes were stolen in 2005 and recovered in a 2018 FBI sting operation, but no arrests were made at the…

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North Dakota Bans Preferred Pronouns Policies, Strengthens Parental Rights

May 9, 2023
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill on Monday that will allow teachers, school officials, and government entities to ignore a student’s preferred pronoun and ban hiding a student’s transgender status from their parents. House Bill 1522 (pdf) was approved by North Dakota lawmakers with a veto-proof majority of 40–6 in the Senate and…

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