Melanie Orlins
Melanie Orlins grew up in Sterling, Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C.While in college, she interned at WCTV, a CBS affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, Cox Broadcasting, a news bureau in Washington D.C., and Florida Capitol News in Tallahassee. She also reported sports for Sun Sports, and Seminole Sports Television.
Melanie graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication Studies from The Florida State University in Tallahassee in 2011.
Melanie is excited to be in Grand Forks and work for WDAZ. She would love to hear about any story ideas you might have.
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VIDEO: Second Grand Forks rally for women's rights
Grand Forks residents rally second time for women's rights after anti-abortion legislation was approved in North Dakota.WDAZ, 03/29/2013
Special needs child care funding in danger
Funding for special needs daycare is on the chopping block in Bismarck. A House committee voted ten to three to strip all funding for special needs daycare. The bill will now return to the Senate for consideration in the form of a legislative study.WDAZ, 03/29/2013
Parents speak out about anti-abortion law
One of the controversial bills Governor Jack Dalrymple signed in to law bans abortions performed solely for the purpose of gender selection and genetic abnormalities, such as Down Syndrome.WDAZ, 03/28/2013
Rising demand for concealed carry permits, shortage of ammo
The number of people applying for concealed weapons permits in Grand Forks County has skyrocketed. In just the past two weeks, nearly 200 local applications were submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations in Bismarck.WDAZ, 03/27/2013
East Grand Forks pool may yet be revived
East Grand Forks' only pool may have been salvaged this evening after a council member proposed a plan giving the pool more than just a bandage. Council members have been hesitant to choose a pool option after expensive price tags made many questions as to if the city could front the funds.WDAZ, 03/26/2013
Local Rally One of Many Statewide Over Abortion Legislation
Those in opposition of abortion legislation are rallying across the state to protest a package of bills that would give the state the toughest abortion restrictions in the nation. Grand Forks abortion-rights activists just wrapped up a rally showing their support of women's rights and hoping the Governor hears their message.WDAZ, KX News, 03/25/2013
Area Businesses Get Fired Up for March Madness
The basketball tournament that keeps people on the edge of their seats every year is back and in full swing. People all around town have filled out March Madness brackets trying to predict the next NCAA champ.WDAZ, 03/22/2013
Air Force Wing Commander "Blessed" with 25 Years of Service, Despite Removal
An update to a story we broke last night -- Colonel Tim Bush, a highly respected Grand Forks Air Base Wing commander, has been relieved of his duties because his waistline is too big.WDAZ, 03/21/2013
East Grand Forks Police Continue Search for Robbery Suspect
East Grand Forks police are still looking for the robber who knocked a man off his motorized wheelchair and stole the 74-year-old man's wallet in the alley-way behind the VFW last Thursday night.WDAZ, 03/20/2013
ND Senate Takes Up Carry Bill for Schools, Gatherings
The North Dakota Senate is in the process of deciding if guns should be allowed in churches, schools and at public gatherings. This hot button issue is similar to what's taking place across the nation regarding gun rights, gun control and safety issues.WDAZ, 03/20/2013
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