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Lightning Believed To Have Started House Fire Near Lake Louise

Thunderstorm Had Just Passed Over The Area Early Monday Morning

April 30, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Fire officials believe a lightning strike started a house fire early this morning near Lake Louise. Alexandria Fire Department responded to the fire around 4 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the house owned by Gregory and Donna Cabana. They say visible flames were found on the backside of the house. No one was hurt….

Trump Critic Announces Run for U.S. Senate Seat In Minnesota

Richard Painter served as chief White House ethics lawyer to President George W. Bush.

April 30, 2018

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A former Republican White House lawyer and prominent critic of President Donald Trump is running for former Sen. Al Franken’s seat. And he’s running as a Democrat. Richard Painter filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission late last week to run for the seat after exploring a bid for more than a month and formally announced…

Congressman Collin Peterson Gets Party Backing While Challenger Wants 6 Debates

Dave Hughes Lost To Peterson In 2016 By More Than 16,000 Votes

April 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Congressman Collin Peterson (D) / Dave Hughes (R)WILLMAR, Minn. — Congressman Collin Peterson has won the DFL endorsement to run for a 15th term in Congress. He won the endorsement during the DFL Congressional District 7 Convention this weekend in Willmar. The seat has the potential to flip after President Donald Trump carried the district during the 2016 election. Republican…

Minnesota Republican Representative Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

Rod Hamilton Self-Reported The Allegations To Minnesota House Officials

April 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Another Minnesota lawmaker is accused of inappropriate sexual conduct. Emily Schlecht filed a report of sexual misconduct against Republican Representative Rod Hamilton. She says Hamilton touched her inappropriately and kissed her without her consent at his apartment. The representative has since been suspended as chairman of the Agriculture Finance Committee. Hamilton has said he…

Minnesota’s Alleged Murdering Grandma Moved To Florida From Texas

Lois Riess Is Accused Of Killing Her Husband In Minnesota And A Woman In Florida

April 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FORT MYERS, FL — A Minnesota woman accused of killing her husband at their home and another woman in Florida to apparently steal her identity has appeared before a judge who ordered she remained in a Florida county jail without bond. Judge Zachary Gill on Sunday granted 56-year-old Lois Riess a pretrial detention hearing but the date hasn’t been determined….

MSUM Students Walk a Mile in Heels to Support Assault Victims

The event raised $82,000 nationwide last year

April 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s become a tradition for MSUM students to put on high heels and walk 14 laps around the Comstock Memorial Union for women who were assaulted. But this year, organizers wanted to center the event around all victims of abuse. “We decided to encompass every gender, whether it be like male, female, non–binary, just so people don’t assume…

Moorhead Police Auction Off Impounded Vehicles

Police say the auction is needed to clear out seized property

April 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you’re looking for a cheap car or bike, there is a unique way you can get one from local law enforcement. The Moorhead Police Department held a public auction where they sold off cars, bikes, and other items that have been impounded. People could bid in person or online, and about a hundred cars and bikes were…

Volunteers Hold Fundraising Activities for Veterans Honor Flight

There was a rummage sale, back sale, and bowling competition

April 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Veterans Honor Flight volunteers held a rummage sale, bake sale, and bowling competition to raise money to send veterans to Washington, D.C. next month. At the nation’s capital, they will visit the memorials dedicated to the wars they fought in. Their service will also be celebrated at a special banquet. Organizers say the flight is a great way to…

Parents Make Peanut Butter Sandwiches to Slice Down Student Lunch Debt

Moorhead parents plan to raise $7,000 to help fund free and reduced price lunches for students

April 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead parents are teaming up to combat hunger in schools by serving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The second annual fundraiser for Moorhead Area Public Schools gave people a chance to purchase PB&J sandwiches with a choice of peanut butter or sun butter. People also played bingo, entered the raffle, or had a chance to purchase some new…

LIVE: Au-Some Evening 2018

An awesome event with activists for autism awareness.

April 27, 2018

Emily Welker,

It’s a growing medical diagnosis in American kids, and it might be one of the most poorly understood. Autism spectrum conditions affect many families in North Dakota, and until less than a decade ago, there were no organizations here dedicated to supporting them. That’s why Darcy Kasprowicz and her family started the North Dakota Autism Center, right around the time…