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What a Dilly, We’re Going to Philly: Vikings Fans Gearing Up for the Big Game

Sports City in The West Acres Mall Says They are Seeing More Viking Sales Than Eagles Sales

January 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One local sports apparel store says that after last night’s breath-taking Vikings win over the Saints, apparel is selling like crazy. Sports City in West Acres Mall offers items for sports teams all over, but the closer the Super Bowl comes, the more Vikings gear is going out the door. They say although many people are on…

Minnesota Vikings Win Brings a Happy Birthday for 99-Year-Old Minnesota Fan

They say good things come to those who wait and it took 99 years for Millie to make it to her first Vikings playoff game. KMSP's Fox 9 Maury Glover reports from Minneapolis.

January 15, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS — An early birthday present for a 99-year-old Minnesota Vikings fan. She got tickets to her first playoff game ever. “It’s awesome,” Millie Wall said. “I’m loving this.” They say good things come to those who wait and it took 99 years for Millie to make it to her first Vikings playoff game. She certainly made the most of…

One in Custody Over Stabbing Death at Minnesota Senior Living Facility

He is a relative of the female victim

January 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

CROSBY, Minn. — A suspect is in custody in the weekend stabbing death of a worker at a senior living facility in Crosby, Minnesota. Police say 37-year-old David Otey was taken into custody. He is a relative of the female victim. The stabbing happened Saturday morning at the Heartwood Senior Living facility in Crosby. The Crow Wing County town has…

Minnesota Teen Dies from Shooting After Car Crash Confrontation

Police expect to submit the case to prosecutors for a decision on charges by Tuesday

January 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Rochester teenager died over the weekend after being shot following a two-vehicle crash. Police say 17-year-old Muhammed Rahim and the other driver got into a confrontation following the crash Sunday morning. Rahim was shot and declared dead at a hospital. The 25-year-old Rochester man, who allegedly shot Rahim with a handgun, was arrested. Police expect…

Missing Woman Found Dead in Alexandria Apartment Fire

Police and Douglas County deputies were met by several people who made it outside the multi-unit building

January 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — A 19-year-old woman has died in a house fire in Alexandria. The woman had been reported missing since the fire was reported this morning just before 5:30. Her name has not been released. Police and Douglas County deputies were met by several people who made it outside the multi-unit building. They pounded on doors to alert others….

Minnesota Case Over Genital Mutilation of Teens Continues in Detroit

Two Minnesota mothers also have been charged after taking their daughters to the clinic

January 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Dr. Jumana NagarwalaDETROIT, Mich. — A federal judge in Detroit has dismissed one charge against two doctors accused of female genital mutilation. The judge ruled that Dr. Jumana Nagarwala and Dr. Fakhruddin Attar didn’t commit conspiracy to transport a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Both doctors still face other charges. Two Minnesota mothers also have been…

Changes Coming to the Minnesota State Fair

The projects will be funded through State Fair operating revenue and grants from the Minnesota State Fair Foundation

January 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is getting an $11.1 million face-lift. The State Fair’s board of managers on Sunday approved $7.2 million in capital improvements and $3.8 million in maintenance projects for the coming year. The work will include construction of a new restroom and new pet exhibition area, improvements to the livestock complex and upgrades to infrastructure….

FM Diversion Task Force Report Due This Week

Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, who also chairs the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority, expects the final plan to be a hybrid of all the task force options.

January 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ A task force formed to help revive a stalled flood project for the Fargo area discussed many options, but the city’s mayor is hoping for one recommendation from the group’s efforts. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton assembled the task force following a judge’s decision to shut down the $2.2 billion Red…

One Person Missing After Alexandria House Fire

Police officers and Douglas County deputies were met by several residents who had made it outside the multi-unit building.

January 15, 2018

Site Staff,

ALEXANDRIA, MN (KFGO) – One person is missing after a house fire in Alexandria. The blaze was reported just before 5:30 a.m. Monday. Police officers and Douglas County deputies were met by several residents who had made it outside the multi-unit building. They pounded on doors to alert others. The state fire marshal’s office and Alexandria Fire Dept. are investigating….

Area Martin Luther King Day Events Will Honor Civil Rights Leader

"Blizzard Bash" Also Planned For Those With No Work or School On Monday

January 14, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Martin Luther King Day is Monday and a number of events in our area will honor the civil rights leader. The Fargo Human Relations Commission will host their annual MLK celebration at 6:30 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre. The Fargo Human Relations Award will be presented. UND and the City of Grand Forks will co-host “Martin Luther King Jr: The…