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North Dakota State Senator Dies in Rollover North of Homer

A vehicle rollover accident north of Homer has taken the life of a prominent Republican state Senator from North Dakota.  Bob Stenehjem, 59, was riding back from halibut fishing yesterday afternoon when the accident occurred.  Hospitalized with a broken arm was his brother's son Rob, of Alaska.  Uninjured was Rob's son Daniel.  A fourth person was reportedly in the vehicle, said to be an SUV. Bob Stenehjem was majority leader of the North Dakota state Senate.  One of his brothers is Attorney General.Download Audio

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