MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The severance proposal for the former Minneapolis police chief who resigned under pressure from the city’s mayor has been released. The deal for ex-Chief Janee Harteau includes $183,000 in severance pay and 12 months of health and dental benefits. The proposal still requires city council approval. The deal also states neither Harteau nor the city can…
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Authorities say the reward for a missing Alexandria teen was raised thanks to an anonymous donor. The reward for 15-year-old Jasmine Block’s safe return is now $7,000 after someone added $5,000. Block has been missing for 25 days. Investigators are still searching property and talking with people in the area to find leads. Anyone with information is…
Otter Tail County, MN — Elmer’s Texas Barbecue, north of Battle Lake, was lost to fire early Friday. The building, on State Hwy. 78, is a complete loss. The owner, Rodger Heaton, who lived in a basement apartment of the business was awoken by a loud noise. He saw smoke all around, and made his way out of the building…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Three-Time Stanley Cup champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen, is in town and he has the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup with him. Hundreds of fans waited in line for hours for the chance to meet Cullen and to touch the Stanley Cup. Some of those fans have been in line since before the sun even came up…
WEST BATTLE LAKE, Minn. — The body of a Grand Forks man has been recovered in West Battle Lake, Minnesota. Authorities were using sonar equipment on the lake Wednesday afternoon when they found the body of 39-year-old Peter Akinboro. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue Team recovered the body with the help of water patrol members. An…
DILWORTH, Minn. — When police in Dilworth began accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey victims, they expected to fill only one trailer. Officers said they got so many donations, the department is now sending down two trailers full of supplies. In less than two days, thousands of donated items from across the metro began to fill their trailers. They’ve been getting…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — At North High, they’re making sure every freshman feels comfortable. More than 200 ninth graders participated in a Respect Retreat at the Hjemkomst Center. It taught them how to build stronger relationships with one another and to prevent bullying. Freshmen also met with seniors to discuss what they’d like to accomplish in their high school careers. Dancing, role…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen is in town and he has the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup with him. Fans began waiting in line early this morning to ensure they got the perfect photo op with Cullen and the Cup. Hundreds of fans waited in line for hours for the chance to meet Matt…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students and faculty at Concordia College are excited to kick off the school year. Concordia’s traditional beanies have been taking over their campus for nearly 100 years and the annual toss is back this season. About 570 incoming freshmen flooded Olin Hill to show their school spirit for their new home at Concordia. Some of the students…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Great Plains Food Bank is bringing perishable food right to you. Anyone who came to Moorhead High School picked up fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and other perishable items at Great Plains’ pop-up visit. Great Plains Food Bank does trips all throughout North Dakota and the western part of Minnesota. While food was available at no cost, people…
