Minnesota News

Moorhead Man Gets 10 Years For Shooting Man Living In His Garage

Neil Johnson Admitted Smoking Meth Before Killing Jacob Glover

Jacob Glover & fiance/Neil JohnsonMOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of a man who was living in his garage. 26-year-old Neil Johnson shot and killed Jacob Glover of West Fargo during an argument outside Johnson’s home last April. The prosecutor says Johnson and Glover were arguing over coins…

Former Auto Fleet Manager Reaches Plea Deal In Overcharging Case

Overcharged Police Agencies Across Minnesota For Equipment That Was Not Put In Vehicles

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The former fleet manager at Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls has pleaded guilty to theft by swindle. 70-year-old Gerry Worner admits to overcharging police agencies across Minnesota for special equipment that was not on the vehicles they purchased. Worner entered an Alford plea, meaning that he doesn’t admit guilt but concedes that he could be convicted….

Moorhead Railroad Underpass Stalled Again As Bids Come In Over Budget

City Could Consider Special Assessments To Make Up The Difference

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead city leaders are trying to figure out how to pay for a railroad underpass after bids came in $7 million over budget. That has raised the total cost of the long sought-after project at Main and 20th and 21st Streets South to $65 million. City Engineer Bob Zimmerman told council members Monday night there are several…

Missing Alexandria Man Might Have Been In Wahpeton

The most recent ping off of his cell phone was in Wilkin County

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — An Alexandria, Minnesota man has been reported missing. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Eugene Harstad was last seen at home on Friday, May 4th. He was involved in a minor crash later that day and made a series of ATM withdrawals across west central Minnesota over the weekend. Harstad allegedly bought fuel in Wahpeton on Monday morning….

What You Need to Know About Fire Pits

But with the dangers in place, people in our region are still igniting fire pits and bonfires.

FARGO, N.D. — Burn bans have been in place throughout North Dakota and Minnesota for some time now, but it seems grass fires are still happening and fire pits are still being lit. There are some rules and restrictions in our region and here’s what you need to know about fire pits. When people think of spring and summer, many…

Red Flag Warning Issued Due To Windy And Dry Conditions

"Very High" Fire Danger Category In Western Minnesota

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks and the Minnesota DNR are warning about the potential for grass fires to spread rapidly. Dry grasses, dry humidity and winds gusting 25 to 35 miles per hour are combining to create critical fire weather conditions. Winds are strongest across southeast North Dakota leading to a Red Flag Warning. Most of our Minnesota…

All 22 Students Treated and Released after School Bus From Grand Rapids, MN Involved In An Accident

Initially, seven students and the driver were transported to the ER in Bagley and Fosston with minor injuries, such as cuts and abrasions.

POLK COUNTY, MN — A Grand Rapids area school bus was involved in a one vehicle accident. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that around 8:20 a.m. Monday morning the bus was traveling westbound on Highway 2 near Lengby, Minnesota. The driver lost control of the school bus, entering the center median of the divided highway, and overturning the bus. 22…

They Did It! Congratulations to Concordia College’s Class of 2018

More than 400 students received their degree this year

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Erica Lindsey told herself at seven years old that she was going to eventually learn to play the flute. She finally did when she joined band in sixth grade and it was nothing short of the perfect fit. “I knew it was going to be an incredible journey. And what do you know? It has been,” Lindsey…

Two People Killed in Fiery Crash in Coon Rapids

Authorities say the vehicle struck a concrete power pole and caught fire

COON RAPIDS, Minn. — Two people are killed after a vehicle goes up in flames in Coon Rapids. The Anoka County sheriff’s office says the crash was reported just after 9 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived on scene, they found a vehicle had struck a concrete power pole and caught fire. The bodies of two adults were found in the…

German Athletes Find Home with MSUM Track and Field

MSUM track and field to compete at NSIC Championships next Friday.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The track and field season is nearing its end for MSUM. Both the men and women’s teams continue to prepare for the NSIC Outdoor Championships in Winona a week from Friday. At Minnesota State-Moorhead there is a pair of Dragons that have traveled a great distance to compete in the sport that they love. “The flight attendant…