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January 4, 2013 by Don Nelson (Register to contact)“Epidemic of Choice – A DEA Story,” by Don Nelson, a former Embassy Marine Security Guard in Madrid, Spain, and a retired DEA Agent, is a Suspense/Thriller recently published by Amazon Kindle e-books, now available for down loading.
When Jake Shaunessey got his transfer orders to the Minneapolis office, he was all smiles. His years as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration in San Diego had been grueling. His adrenalin glands were tired of pumping. His head was tired of the San Diego defense lawyers and their long lines of clients. Minnesota sounded great. Jake welcomed the break. His wife shared his attitude. But later, Jake and his wife get slapped with a new realization about the good life in Minnesota.
Drug kingpins and their minions secretly established their networks. The entire state…flooded with heroin. The violent crime rate…sky rocketed. ERs and morgues…crammed with heroin lovers. Bullets are flying. Innocent bystanders…killed on the streets, and even in their own back yards. No one feels safe.
The media catches the scent and reacts with a vengeance. With the heat on, the DEA sits squarely on the hot seat. The boss gives Jake a directive: Put your expertise to work. Clean up this mess. Take the damned heat off. OR ELSE!
A very tall order, indeed. Huge challenges confront Jake and his team. He plunges headlong into the case. At first some promise: Numerous leads come quickly. But the disappointments come just as fast. Violence, havoc, or corpses confront the agents at every turn. At the same time, serious problems, both in the office and at home, plague his life. Jake knows any one of them could shoot down the heroin investigation. If that happens, the Land-of-10,000-Lakes, as Minnesota is known, will become a murky cesspool, filled with tragic headlines and dead bodies.
Finally: a break. Jake probes deep into the bowels of the heroin ring. More blood spills.
But this time it’s his.
Author, Don Nelson served four years in the Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968. After his separation from the Corps, and earning his BA degree from the University of Minnesota, he was offered a position as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration, where he served until his retirement. During his event-filled 21 year DEA career, he was awarded five commendations. At one point the DEA purchased his home and relocated him and his family with urgency after agents uncovered a sinister plot by an organized group of drug traffickers to have him murdered.
Following his retirement, his wife was awarded a commendation for her unwavering support of her husband and the DEA mission.
Recently published novel
January 2, 2013 by Don Nelson (Register to contact)Amazon Kindle Books has recently published a novel entitled, "Epidemic of Choice - A DEA Story," written by Don Nelson, Class of 1962. Don was a DEA Special Agent for 21 years until he retired. The novel, while a work of fiction, centers around many of his experiences while enforcing federal narcotics laws. Much of the novel takes place in the Fargo/Moorhead area, as well as northern Minnesota and the Twin Cities. It is in the genre of fiction/mystery/thrillers, and has been well received.
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MOORHEAD – A nearly 80-year-old oil painting featuring early pioneer and American Indian life in the region has been discovered in the former Moorhead high ...
Moorhead High School Celebrates Students With International Day KVRR
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead High School took its students on a trip around the world with its International Day.
Shooting hoax at Moorhead High School Valley News Live
Police say they traced the hoax to a high school in Virginia.
Moorhead students to join national walkout in response to Florida... West Fargo Pioneer
MOORHEAD — Some students here are planning to take part in a nationwide school walkout next month to raise awareness about student safety and ...
Moorhead High School Theater Brings History to the Stage with “Newsies” AM 1100 The Flag WZFG
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Moorhead High Students Hold Assembly To Honor Parkland Victims KVRR
Students at Moorhead High School organized their own memorial assembly to hear stories about each of the 17 people who died in the Parkland shooting.
Forgotten Moorhead mural may get new home Star Tribune
The mural is tucked away in a locked second-floor storage closet at the old Moorhead High School. Even with a key to get into the cramped room, you can't see ...
Moorhead police: School shooting threat is a hoax Inforum
MOORHEAD – An online threat of a shooting at Moorhead High School turned out to be a hoax that's making the rounds on social media, police said. Moorhead ...
Former Moorhead Spuds hockey standout Cullen signs with Pittsburgh... Grand Forks Herald
MOORHEAD, Minn.—Matt Cullen laughed when the question was asked of him Sunday, July 1. It's something the former Moorhead High School standout and ...
HDM: Spotlight part of Moorhead hockey’s ‘new norm’ FOXSports.com
One of the more storied programs in Minnesota, Moorhead High School hockey has been in the spotlight all year.
Fargo-Moorhead area football players get the chance to interact... Grand Forks Herald
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Moorhead council signs off on deals to begin underpass const... Inforum
MOORHEAD — It's full speed ahead for the long-anticipated underpass near Moorhead High School now that City Council members signed off on agreements ...
Moorhead teen adjusts to new life after crash left him paral... Duluth News Tribune
MOORHEAD — Holding back tears, 19-year-old Malachi Rohrer can't help but get emotional when thinking back to the accident that changed his life.
Concerns arise over behavior of adult fans at high school ga... Grand Forks Herald
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Lady Cards Defeat De La Salle In Top-5 Pairing Voice Of Alexandria
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Plans for Moorhead railroad underpass stall after bids come in... Inforum
MOORHEAD — Construction bids for the long-sought railroad underpass near Moorhead High School and Minnesota State University Moorhead came in $7 ...
Moorhead High School Holds Celebration to Honor Superintendent Dr. Lynne Kovash KVRR
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead High School is honoring and celebrating Superintendent Dr. Lynne Kovash. Kovash, who dedicated 30 years of *service* to the ...
2017 Moorhead High School graduating class West Fargo Pioneer
FARGO — The Moorhead High School graduation ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at the Nezek Hall, Minnesota State University Moorhead, ...
'This is us taking a stand': F-M students join national demonstration... West Fargo Pioneer
FARGO – The number of participants varied by school, but students across Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo joined their counterparts nationwide in walking out ...
Driver arrested after high-speed chase through Fargo and Moorhead Valley News Live
MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) Two people are in custody following a chase the led officers across parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.
Where Are They Now? Brian Lee’s New Identity Fighting Hawks Magazine
Throughout the two years Brian Lee was at the University of North Dakota and six years in the NHL, he always made his way back to the Moorhead youth rink.
WATCH: Moorhead's Carter Randklev scores highlight-reel goal Grand Forks Herald
Moorhead High School's Carter Randklev ended up on ESPN's SportsCenter on Tuesday night for a highlight-reel goal he scored against Brainerd. Here's the ...
The class of 2018: Graduation day in photos West Fargo Pioneer
Celebrating seniors at the graduation ceremony for Moorhead Senior High: Sofia Perez, Avyan Mejdeem, Fatuma Mohamed, Peighton Folks, Fatuma Abdallah.1 ...
'You are not alone': Parkland shooting survivors bring nationwide... West Fargo Pioneer
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Local high school students learn from Hamilton cast KARE11.com
Around sixty high school students got the chance to take part in a dance workshop with two cast members of the hit musical Hamilton, as part of the Spotlight ...
Keep forging ahead: Minnesota native finds success as interior... Brainerd Dispatch
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Hopping on a plane and jetting off to the far corners of the country, Laura Wiedmann is taking America by storm — one room at a time.
Coach Spencer Stowers leaving defending state football champion Casteel AZCentral
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Kristopher L. Weiss | Obituaries AberdeenNews.com
Moorhead, Minn.: Kristopher L. Weiss, 40, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Kristopher Lee Weiss ...
Minnesota High School League adjusts rules to snowy season MPR News
The Minnesota State High School League is trying to help by modifying rules to help teams squeeze more games into a weather-shortened season.
Moorhead arena to undergo $8 million upgrade, then be renamed... West Fargo Pioneer
MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Youth Hockey Association plans to help renovate and expand a city-owned arena it uses to add a third sheet of ice, then ...
Drivers should plan for major road work in F-M area this summer... West Fargo Pioneer
FARGO — Major construction projects on some of the most-heavily traveled roads in the Fargo-Moorhead area will be in full swing by mid-May, and commuters ...
MSU-Moorhead Won't Renew Contract of Head Coach Todd Peters SwimSwam
Minnesota State University-Moorhead has elected to not renew the contract of head swimming and diving coach Todd Peters. His name no longer appears on ...
CHS Orchestra performers get high marks at competition in Moorhead Crookston Daily Times
On April 18, 16 Crookston High School Orchestra students participated in the String Solo and Ensemble Contest at Moorhead High School. Students prepared ...
Moorhead Hockey Arena To Be Renovated, Renamed After Cullen Family Zone Coverage
The Moorhead Youth Hockey Association approved plans to renovate and then expand their hockey facility, and then will rename the facility in honor of the ...
'Will is just Will': Mentality of Moorhead grad and Olympian... Duluth News Tribune
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Moorhead wrestling coach heads to Pierz St. Cloud Times
PIERZ — Skip Toops said he wasn't actively looking for a job when he saw a listing in Pierz for a physical education and health instructor and a wrestling coach.
Eight Moorhead Women Set to Make a Splash in November's Elections KVRR
The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers says that women are throwing their names in the hat for local elections in record numbers.
Moorhead underpass plans on track, but city wrestles with future... West Fargo Pioneer
MOORHEAD — This city is moving forward with a highly anticipated underpass near Moorhead High School, but the $53 million project has one hitch before ...
Gregoire becomes West Fargo Hockey Association director, leaves... West Fargo Pioneer
Concordia women's hockey head coach Jason Gregoire was announced as the new director of the West Fargo Hockey Association, which was formerly run by ...
Moorhead native Borgen selected to U.S. Olympic hockey team KFGO
(KFGO/KNFL) Moorhead native Will Borgen was selected to the 2018 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team. The team was announced on Monday during the Winter ...
Nine of Thirteen Moorhead School Board Candidates Attend Forum KVRR
MOORHEAD, Minn -- Thirteen people are running for a single one-year seat on the Moorhead Public School Board.
Will Borgen’s rapid rise take him from small town Minnesota to international stage St. Paul Pioneer Press
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Piepkorn named new DL head girls hockey coach Detroit Lakes Online
Scott Piepkorn has been named the new varsity head girls hockey coach at Detroit Lakes, according to a release by Activities Director Rob Nielsen. He replaces ...
Wrestling: Toops walking into winning situation at Pierz Brainerd Dispatch
When Skip Toops seized the reigns of the Moorhead High School wrestling program six years ago, the Spuds hadn't been to a state tournament in 32 years.
Down syndrome doesn't keep Sam from being one of the guys on... West Central Tribune
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Moorhead School Board candidates stake out positions at foru... West Fargo Pioneer
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Grooters headlines this year's West Fargo Hall of Fame class West Fargo Pioneer
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Marilyn Cole Aitkin Independent Age
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Morken: Flak for officials? I've seen it in this job Alexandria Echo Press
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Moorhead hockey player charged in sex case now faces DWI TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
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Local mayors share thoughts on pay equity West Fargo Pioneer
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Spuds' Miss Basketball candidate Haiby has tear in her left... Detroit Lakes Online
Moorhead senior point guard and University of Nebraska commit Sam Haiby tore the lateral meniscus in her left knee against Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton on Friday.
Moorhead man convicted of sexual assault on 14-year-old Minneapolis Star Tribune
A former Moorhead High School hockey player was sentenced to two months in jail.
Former Moorhead Pancheros Employee Charged KVRR
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Moorhead man is out of jail after allegedly using his cell phone to record women in the bathroom at Pancheros in Moorhead.
Fargoan sticks with tradition in reopening 8th Street Barber... West Fargo Pioneer
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New Americans: Finding refuge in Fargo-Moorhead Minnesota Public Radio News
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Perham upends East Grand Forks in section tournament Grand Forks Herald
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Kolpack: Football is the great diversion from the real world... Grand Forks Herald
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The King and Queen: Homecoming coronation held at Bemidji High... Bemidji Pioneer
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Nielsen captures second discus title Detroit Lakes Online
Detroit Lakes senior Jay Nielsen repeated as the section discus champion and punched his second straight trip to state to highlight day two of the Section 8AA ...
2017-2018 Minnesota Mr. Hockey Watch List SBN College Hockey
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Eighth-grade DL Pacesetter team advances to state Detroit Lakes Online
The eighth-grade Detroit Lakes Pacesetter youth basketball team is headed to the state tournament after placing at the Pacesetter Region 6 basketball ...
School board: Looking at lacrosse changes Brainerd Dispatch
The Brainerd School Board Monday night learned what it would take to move lacrosse from a club sport to a Minnesota State High School League sport.
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Boys basketball: Perham ends Osakis' 22-win season in the 8AA... Osakis Review
The Osakis boys basketball team had cut its deficit to 29-22 after a Daniel Savageau three about two and a half minutes into the second half on Monday night.
Nordick selected as new Park Rapids Activities Director Park Rapids Enterprise
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Brainerd latest Minn. school to add lacrosse, joining Duluth,... Duluth News Tribune
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Something to talk about: Act Up's 'Theory' wants to get conn... West Fargo Pioneer
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Thompson leads section track qualifiers Detroit Lakes Online
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Prior Lake Bridges coordinator among dozens from area deployed to Kuwait SW News Media
More than 650 Minnesota National Guard soldiers deployed for a nearly year-long overseas mission in Kuwait on Sunday.
Nordick selected as new Park Rapids Activities Director, head... Detroit Lakes Online
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Local hockey pioneer Bernie Burggraf has died Grand Forks Herald
WEST FARGO – Bernie Burggraf, a local pioneer whose last name is synonymous with hockey, has died, according to AM 1100 The Flag's Steve Hallstrom.
Bergquist officially hired as Osakis superintendent Alexandria Echo Press
The Osakis School District has hired a new superintendent. Sort of. Randy Bergquist, who was named interim superintendent after Joe Broderick resigned in the ...
Funeral set for south Fargo murder victim Valley News Live
Funeral plans and obituary released for murder victim Cory Terlecky.
Metro volleyball sees spike in kid sisters shining like siblings Minneapolis Star Tribune
Several volleyball standouts, including Kennedi Orr of Eagan, are following the lead of talented older siblings.
Balanced attack leads Perham in to the 8AA finals Perham Focus
“Overall, it was a superior effort by the boys. They came focused and ready to go,” Perham head coach Dave Cresap said. “Our defense was solid. Jenson ...
17-year-old Moorhead boy gets 3.5 months in work camp for fatal... DL-Online
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Starry stonewort infests Wright County lake Star Tribune
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Interactive: Is your high school a pipeline to the UMN, community college or someplace else? St. Paul Pioneer Press
Is your local high school a pipeline to the University of Minnesota, a community college or perhaps a Minnesota State university? New reports from the ...
Moorhead artist tours new Vikings stadium, unveils paintings West Fargo Pioneer
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Carson Wentz gets married Duluth News Tribune
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Coming Home Minnesota State University
Since it was founded as Moorhead Normal School in 1888, Minnesota State University Moorhead has served thousands of students from across the nation and ...
Christensen vaults Breckenridge into section finals Detroit Lakes Online
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RPI Engineers - Jeff Foss - 2010-11 Men's Hockey - RPI Athletics
Statistics: Career / 2010-11 / 2009-10 / 2008-09 / 2007-08. 2010-11: Played in 38 games ... Has three goals with 11 assists for 14 points ... Assessed 24 ...
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SCSU hockey lands Moorhead defenseman St. Cloud Times
Performance at camp helped sell Huskies on Will Borgen.
Moorhead native going back to Antarctica sets goal of visiting... West Fargo Pioneer
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At the barbershop and the salon, area men and women share views... West Fargo Pioneer
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Gretchen Kost Bismarck Tribune
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Matt Cullen comes home to play for the Wild Alexandria Echo Press
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