GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Spirit Lake Tribe has formally opposed Senate Bill 2376, which would authorize a new casino permit in Grand Forks County, citing economic concerns and lack of tribal consultation in the legislative process. The opposition was submitted in a letter from Spirit Lake Tribe Chairwoman Lonna Street, who emphasized that while… Continue reading Spirit Lake Tribe Opposes Grand Forks Casino Proposal, Citing Economic and Sovereignty Concerns
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Prosecution Opposes Motion to Suppress Murder Suspect’s Statement
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The prosecution has filed a memorandum opposing the defense’s motion to suppress a statement made by Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, a Thief River Falls man, while in custody during a murder investigation. The state argued that Benitez-Estremera knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his Miranda rights. Benitez-Estremera, 33, was indicted last… Continue reading Prosecution Opposes Motion to Suppress Murder Suspect’s Statement