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MN AG candidate Keith Ellison’s divorce records unsealed next week

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – A Hennepin County family court referee has decided to unseal Democratic Attorney General Candidate Keith Ellison’s divorce file. The file will become public on Oct. 17. Two media outlets, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the conservative website Alpha News, had sued to gain access to the divorce file. The file has been sealed since 2012, but the media outlets argued that the public has a right…

Bicylist killed in Wadena

WADENA, MINN. (KFGO) – A bicyclist from Detroit Lakes is dead after colliding with a vehicle late Thursday night in Wadena. The State Patrol says the 39-year-old man crossed over Highway 10 against a red light and struck a pickup truck. The victim died at the scene. The driver and passenger in the truck were not injured. State troopers say…

Veterans Get Heroes Welcome From Honor Flight

FARGO, N.D. – It’s been a whirlwind couple of days for North Dakota and Minnesota veterans. They’ve seen monuments and memorials built for their hard work defending our country, and they made their way back home Monday night. Click the video above to see their warm welcome home at Hector International Airport. Tags: FARGO, Honor Flight, minnesota, MN, ND, north dakota,…

Teen found dead at Bemidji State University

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KMSP) – Police in Bemidji, Minnesota are investigating after an 18-year-old was found lying on the ground early Sunday morning at Bemidji State University. According to police, around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to Bemidji State University’s Tamarack Hall on a report of an 18-year-old who “appeared to have been the victim of a fall from a high elevation.” Officers began life-saving efforts,…

Attorney: Keith Ellison abuse claim unsubstantiated

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison says he’s focusing on the issues in the Minnesota attorney general’s race after an attorney said she couldn’t substantiate physical abuse allegations from Ellison’s ex-girlfriend. Karen Monahan accused Ellison in August of dragging her off a bed by her feet in 2016 while screaming obscenities. She claims to have video footage…

ND Commerce Commissioner Resigns Over Email Describing ‘Perfect Man’

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s commerce commissioner has resigned over an email to agency staff describing “a perfect man” as one who doesn’t touch alcohol or indulge in night life. Jay Schuler resigned Monday, hours after the email was sent. Gov. Doug Burgum called the email “unacceptable” in a statement from his office. Schuler apologized in the same statement,…

Former Grand Forks County Sheriff dies

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – Former Grand Forks County Sheriff Dan Hill died Thursday night after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was sheriff for 20 years, from1991 until his retirement in 2011. Norman Funeral Home of Grand Forks is handling arrangements. Categories: North Dakota News Tags: Dan Hill, GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND, north dakota, SHERIFF

President Trump to visit Rochester next week, his second visit to MN since June

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KMSP) – President Donald Trump will visit Rochester, Minnesota Thursday, Oct. 4, according to the Minnesota Republican Party. Republican Party Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan made the announcement Wednesday. This would be Trump’s second visit to the state this year after he visited Duluth in June. Details about the time and location of the President’s Rochester visit have yet to be announced. “For Minnesota Republicans this is a dream…

Police Reports Reveal Details of Deadly Fargo McDonald’s Shooting

FARGO (KFGO) – A possible extra-marital affair may have been the motive in the weekend shooting death of a 20-year-old man outside McDonald’s in downtown Fargo. Police reports say 44-year-old Miguel Cooley shot Gabriel Perez several times when Perez was outside the restaurant. Surveillance video from the scene shows Perez sitting on the curb. The driver of an SUV drove…