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Barnesville Pulls Together to Help Molly Greiff

While undergoing physical therapy in Colorado, friends in her hometown come together to help

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — A small town is helping a family in need after a freak accident changed a young woman’s life. Parents said Molly Greiff, a 25-year-old from Barnesville, is still in rehab after breaking her back on October 15th. She’s known for her high spirits and hard work ethic. “Molly’s very energetic,” explained her father, Adrian Greiff. “She likes…

Mystery Money Man Hands Out Thousands To Strangers

People say he was picking up strangers tabs left and right with no explanation

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — It is always exciting to find some extra money in your pockets or lying on the sidewalk but imagine a stranger handing over hundreds? It may sound far fetched but this has been a reality for some people in Detroit Lakes. People in Detroit Lakes are getting a run for some newly found money, literally. “Guy…

New Information on Missing Detroit Lakes Teen

Mother posted on Facebook that she received a text reading, "It's Parker", from a number in Olympia, Washington

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — After nearly 3 months of silence, the family of 15–year–old Parker Eastman may have some new information. Parker’s mother, Meghan Eastman of Detroit Lakes, created a Facebook page called ‘Reaching Parker.’ This weekend, she posted that she received a text reading, “It’s Parker,” from a number in Olympia, Washington. She wrote when she was able to…

Staffer: Senator Al Franken Will Not Resign

Senator Accused of Sexual Misconduct During An Incident in 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota Democratic Senator Al Franken is not expected to step down amid claims of sexual misconduct. His staffer told the Star Tribune, “no” on Saturday when asked if Franken would resign. A woman recently accused him of groping and forcibly kissing her without consent in 2006. Senators have called for an ethics investigation into the behavior. Franken…

“Truman” The Turkey Will Not Get A Pardon, Unlike His Two Siblings

Minnesota Raised Turkey To Be Processed And Donated To A Food Shelf

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A brother to two Alexandria, Minnesota turkeys that are getting a presidential pardon won’t be as lucky. “Truman” the turkey was the guest of honor at the State Capitol in St. Paul to kickoff Thanksgiving Week in Minnesota. The turkey was raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg. Unlike the presidential turkeys, Truman will not get a…

Child Accidentally Shot and Wounded By Another Child

Child Was Taken To Children's Hospital in Minneapolis

DEER CREEK, Minn. — A five-year-old accidentally shot and wounded a 3-year-old in the city of Deer Creek, Minnesota. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call around 7:30 this morning. The victim was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital before being taken to Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Authorities say the victim is in stable condition….

Free Pick-Up Lacrosse Offered in Hopes of Expanding the Sport

they provided all the equipment

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People interested in playing lacrosse tried it out for free at Moorhead High School’s Fieldhouse. The Red River Valley Lacrosse Association provides all the equipment. Their goal is to get more teams into high schools around the metro. In Fargo-Moorhead, there has been a club team for more than five years, holding many junior varsity and varsity awards….

Sauk Rapids Man, Who Once Baked His Cat, Facing Arson Charges

Facing charges of first degree arson after he is accused of pouring gasoline all over the interior of the Pure Pleasure Adult Bookstore in St. Cloud and lighting it on fire

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A Sauk Rapids man, who was arrested for baking his pet cat in 2014, is back behind bars. Cody Mann, 32, is facing charges of first degree arson after he is accused of pouring gasoline all over the interior of the Pure Pleasure Adult Bookstore in St. Cloud and lighting it on fire. Police say no…

Protests Against Sexual Harassment on Minnesota’s Capitol Hill

Two other women have come forward and are accusing U.S. Senator Al Franken of misconduct

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Multiple political and nonprofit organizations descended on Minnesota’s Capitol to show their support for people who have been sexually harassed or assaulted in the workplace. A crowd gathered with signs and many current and former lawmakers stood up to speak out about Democratic State Senator Dan Schoen and Republican State Representative Tony Cornish, who are…

Minnesota Doctors May See Limits on Opioid Prescriptions

Doctors who give more than the limit for more than half of their patients will be warned and go through extra training

  MINNESOTA — New limits for opioid prescriptions are underway in Minnesota for doctors in the Medicaid program. Doctors who give more than the limit for more than half of their patients will be warned and go through extra training. Anyone who does not reduce their dosage amounts could be removed from the program. These limits would only apply to…