OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. — A man is found unconscious in East Battle Lake near Clitherall, Minnesota around 5 Saturday afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office tells us the man was pulled from the lake and lifesaving attempts were made but he was pronounced dead. They are continuing to investigate but believe the man drowned. His name is being withheld…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Office of the Legislative Auditor says it found no evidence that Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct COVID-19 saliva testing. Instead, the auditor found that managed care organizations, acting on behalf of the state, scrutinized the claims and paid just a fraction of the amounts originally billed. Minnesota Department of Health signed an…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — A pizzeria in West Fargo is closing its doors for good in a few weeks. The owners of Ole & Lena’s posting on social media that the restaurant will close July 31. They say their lease is up at the end of the month and the landlord has made other plans for the space. They had…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — She might hate herself for loving you, but she loves performing for crowds of people! Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are coming to The Lights in West Fargo on Saturday, September 11th. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member has 8 platinum and gold albums and hits including “Bad Reputation” and “I Love Rock ‘N…
PENNINGTON CO., Minn. — People in Pennington County, Minnesota are being asked to check their property for any sign of homicide suspect Eric Reinbold. The 44-year-old man is wanted for the July 9th murder of his wife, Lissette Reinbold of Oklee. Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Lissette died of homicidal violence. Reinbold is also wanted for violating the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized emergency procedures and issued new flexibilities for crop insurance providers to help ensure quick and fair adjustments and payments to producers. It comes as they weather severe drought conditions. USDA is allowing insurance companies to accept delayed notices of loss in certain situations. They are also simplifying paperwork requirements for filing…
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — A man injured in a Devils Lake apartment fire last month has died. 65-year-old Dennis Holler died earlier this month. Holler lived across the hall from the unit where the fire started early in the morning of June 18. He had been flown to a Minneapolis area hospital for treatment and later died. Categories: Local News,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Lamoureux twins are finally getting their North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Awards this week. Gov. Doug Burgum will present the award to Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux on Wednesday in Grand Forks. That is the where the twins grew up, played for the University of North Dakota women’s hockey team and live now. They went…
FARGO, N.D. — A woman is accused of stealing a man’s vehicle and crashing it into a fence in south Fargo. 31-year-old Jamie Singer was arrested for robbery, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, and contact with bodily fluids. Police responded around 1 this afternoon to the 2700 block of 18th Street South for a stolen vehicle report. The 89-year-old victim told…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota is calling on people in Moorhead to put pressure on city leaders to take action against a growing bunny problem. They claim that now 60 to 70 domestic rabbits are on the loose in a neighborhood. They say two bunnies allegedly started out as pets and quickly multiplied. The rescue says every 28…
