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UPDATE: Man Who Died in Car in Grand Forks Identified

UPDATE: Police in Grand Forks have released the name of a man who was found dead in a car in a parking lot near Gateway Drive and Interstate 29. He was 60-year-old Larry Haroldson who had no permanent address. The cause of death has not been determined but police say there does not appear to be any signs of foul play….

Marine from Karlstad, MN fatally shot while on duty in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON (FOX 9) – A United States Marine from Minnesota died from a gunshot wound early Tuesday morning while on duty at a Marine barracks in Washington, D.C. The shooting was reported around 5 a.m. at the Marine Barracks 8th and I, according to U.S. Marine Corps officials. The incident is believed to be an accident that occurred during a shift change,…

Report of suspicious letter at federal courthouse in Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – Police and fire crews were sent to the federal courthouse in Fergus Falls Thurs. morning to investigate a suspicious letter. Police say they were contacted by the US Marshal’s Service. They say given the potential threat and possible contents of the letter, standard procedures were used to ensure the safety of first-responders and those in…

Man hurt in collision with plow in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KFGO) – An Ohio man was injured after his car rear-ended the back of a MnDot snowplow Wed. night on Hwy. 10 in Detroit Lakes. The State Patrol says the snowplow driver had moved to the right shoulder to raise the plow over some railroad tracks when his truck was hit by a driver who had followed…

Sioux Falls Plane Crash Victims Identified

Courtesy: Sue MartensUPDATE: The Minnehaha County, SD Coroner has identified the victims of the Christmas plane crash in Sioux Falls as 68-year-olds Vaughn and JoAnn Meyer of Sioux Falls.   UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed a second death after a small plane crashed in a southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood on Christmas Day. Sioux Falls Police Capt. Loren McManus confirmed a second fatality…

Government headed for partial shutdown at midnight, as lawmakers leave Capitol without deal

WASHINGTON (Fox News) – A partial shutdown of the federal government appears inevitable, as lawmakers left the Capitol Friday without a deal to fund the government by midnight’s deadline. The House adjourned Friday without a deal on spending. The Senate adjourned shortly later and is not scheduled to return until noon Saturday. The Senate was scrambling to take up a…

Vikings fire offensive coordinator John DeFilippo

EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo Tuesday. DeFilippo was let go following Monday night’s 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback coachKevin Stefanski has been named interim offensive coordinator and will handle play-calling duties for the near future, the Vikings said. The Vikings were shut out Monday until Kirk Cousins found Dalvin Cook for a 6-yard touchdown pass with 1:10 left in regulation…

Minnesota is projected to have $1.54 billion budget surplus

St. Paul, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov.-elect Tim Walz will enjoy a $1.5 billion surplus as he crafts his first state budget, state budget officials projected Thursday. State officials said higher-than-expected revenues and less state spending contributed to the surplus. The state’s reserves will stand at more than $2 billion next year, they said. The budget forecast will frame the debate over…

Mueller Investigation: Michael Flynn Has Given Substantial Information, Recommends No Prison Time

WASHINGTON (AP) – The special counsel’s office is calling Michael Flynn’s cooperation “substantial” and is recommending no prison time for the former Trump administration national security adviser. Prosecutors on Tuesday filed a sentencing memorandum in the case of Flynn, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to the FBI regarding conversations about sanctions with the Russian ambassador. The court filing…

Man Charged With Attempted Murder & Assault in Moorhead Hornbacher’s Shooting Investigation

Police were called to Hornbacher's at Azool about 5:30 p.m. Sunday

UPDATE – A New Brighton man faces serious charges in an investigation into a shooting in the parking lot of the Azool Hornbacher’s in Moorhead on Sunday. 23-year-old Kevin Blocker has been charged with two counts of first degree attempted murder, first degree assault, two counts of second degree assault, attempted aggravated robbery, felon in possession of a firearm and…