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April Baumgarten

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Crime and Courts Reporter at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

Crime and Courts Reporter at Forum Communications

Crime and courts reporter for The Forum. Please send news tips to [email protected].

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  • North Dakota city, county insurance premiums spike after police officer deaths

    4 days ago | grandforksherald.com | April Baumgarten

    FARGO — The city of Fargo faced an unspeakable tragedy when a gunman opened fire and killed a young officer almost two years ago. Through no fault of its own, the city now has to foot a massive workers' safety insurance bill because of the shooting. The workers' compensation premium for Fargo more than tripled after the July 14, 2023, shooting that killed 23-year-old Officer Jake Wallin and seriously injured Officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes.

  • Shooting that killed Fargo officer nearly triples city’s worker safety insurance

    5 days ago | inforum.com | April Baumgarten

    FARGO — The city of Fargo faced an unspeakable tragedy when a gunman opened fire and killed a young officer almost two years ago. Through no fault of its own, the city now has to foot a massive workers' safety insurance bill because of the shooting. The workers' compensation premium for Fargo more than tripled after the July 14, 2023, shooting that killed 23-year-old Officer Jake Wallin and seriously injured Officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes.

  • North Dakota Senate passes 80 mph speed limit on interstates, fine increases and point penalty changes

    6 days ago | inforum.com | April Baumgarten

    BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate has voted to increase the speed limit on interstates to 80 mph, but not without also upping fines and changing the license point penalty system. Senators voted Friday, April 18, to pass House Bill 1298 by a close tally of 25-21. The bill would mark the first time in more than two decades that North Dakota would increase the speed limit on its two interstates — 29 and 94. If Gov.

  • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum lists downtown Fargo condo for almost $2M

    6 days ago | bismarcktribune.com | April Baumgarten

    North Dakota's former governor is selling his downtown Fargo condo just months after joining President Donald Trump’s administration. Last week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum listed the three-bedroom, four-bathroom penthouse at 300 Broadway N. for $1.945 million. The 3,201-square-foot condo is inside a downtown building with Burgum’s name on it. The property is two condos combined into one, according to the listing.

  • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum selling his downtown Fargo condo for almost $2 million

    1 week ago | inforum.com | April Baumgarten

    FARGO — North Dakota's former governor is selling his downtown Fargo condo just months after joining President Donald Trump’s administration. Last week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum listed the three-bedroom, four-bathroom penthouse at 300 Broadway N. for $1.945 million. The 19,209-square-foot condo is inside a downtown building with Burgum’s name on it. The property is two condos combined into one, according to the listing.

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April Baumgarten @aprilbaumsaway
11 Apr 25

ICYMI: The Trump Administration called the BRIC fund that help pay for infrastructure projects that mitigate disasters was "wasteful and ineffective." The canceled funds would have helped replace a 102-year-old lagoon system for a small North Dakota city. https://t.co/916Cp1hS6l

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April Baumgarten @aprilbaumsaway
10 Apr 25

BREAKING: Former Sen. Ray Holmberg has decided not to appeal his 10-year sentence for travel to Prague multiple times with plans to sexually abuse children. https://t.co/4uGD14niOP

April Baumgarten
April Baumgarten @aprilbaumsaway
5 Apr 25

ICYMI: Fleeing has dramatically increased in recent years. Police say the bill would help catch fleeing drivers without engaging in dangerous pursuits, but some say the bill that assumes the owner is the fleeing driver steps on presumption of innocence. https://t.co/pUwcIpAtCH