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Troopers to return from North Dakota

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Nebraska State Troopers helping to keep the peace In North Dakota will be home for Thanksgiving.

The troopers were assisting in a mission after North Dakota's Governor issued a disaster declaration due to the continuing protests and civil unrest over the Dakota Access Pipeline.  All 50 states are members of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.  It allows states to lend support to each other in the case of an emergency.

Over the weekend, a protest got out of control.  The Sheriff calling it a riot.  More than 150 protesters and officers were hurt.