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Former New York Mills Teacher, Accused of Sexual Relationship with a Student, Found Not Guilty

His defense attorney says Koll is an innocent man and that he was wrongly accused

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A former New York Mills teacher, who was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student, has been found not guilty. Kris Koll, 38, was acquitted of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student while teaching in New York Mills. His defense attorney says Koll…

Local Authorities Nab Clay County Inmate Attempting to Walk Away from Jail

Authorities set up a perimeter near 2nd Avenue South and called in a K9 Unit

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man attempting to escape from the Clay County Jail is back behind bars. Moorhead Police say 25-year-old James Wingo was spotted by an officer as he was walking away from the Clay County Jail. When the officer called out for Wingo to stop, authorities say Wingo took off running. Authorities set up a perimeter near 2nd…

Home For The Pawlidayz: Free Adoptions At Cats Cradle

Leaving you a little extra cash to spend on toys for the newest member of the family.

Everyone wants to make it home for the holidays, and adoptable animals are no exception. That’s why Cats Cradle shelter in Fargo is teaming up with Zappos for their Black Friday weekend of free, sponsored cat adoptions over Thanksgiving weekend. Cats Cradle is an all-volunteer, non-profit cat shelter that works hard to bring in kitties off the street in the…

People Waited In Line to Find The Best Black Friday Shopping Deals

most people said they were looking for Televisions

FARGO, ND — People waited outside for hours at stores around the metro to start getting their Black Friday deals. Ah, Thanksgiving. A day filled with turkey, expanding waste lines and family. But not for this guy. “I haven’t had a Thanksgiving meal in probably five years,” said Michael Schumacher. Schumacher prefers Black Friday deals over the traditional Thanksgiving menu. He’s been…

Spending Thanksgiving at the Movies

new films include Justice League, Coco and Darkest Hour

FARGO, ND — Thanksgiving isn’t just a time for people to appreciate each other’s company and the turkey at dinner. People also take the time to appreciate movies and go see them with their family. Many lined up all day at Marcus Century Cinema to see some of the new films out including Justice League, Coco and Darkest Hour. Some families…

Moorhead’s Traditional Thanksgiving Community Feast on Break for 2017

Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Joseph's Catholic Church did not host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Thanksgiving can be all about tradition, however there’s one tradition in the Moorhead area people didn’t see this year. Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church did not host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner. The Thanksgiving tradition that has been a staple in the Moorhead community for the last 22 years was canceled this year. “Unfortunately, this…

The Long Road Back: KMSP Fox 9 Reporter Talks Recovery After a Devastating Boating Accident and Why She Says it’s Not All About Her

She has spent the past couple of months recovering and learning to live "a new normal." KMSP Fox 9's Amy Hockert has Courtney Godfrey's comeback story

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) — A Twin Cities reporter suffered a traumatic injury in a boating accident over the summer. She has spent the past couple of months recovering and learning to live “a new normal.” KMSP Fox 9’s Amy Hockert has Courtney Godfrey’s comeback story. If you’re a regular viewer of Fox 9, then you may have noticed a member of the…

Pet Connection: Meet Whitley

Your very own Christmas elf in canine form.

If Christmas elves came in dog form, you would probably have something that looked like Whitley. The year-old, four-pound Chihuahua/teacup poodle cross arrived at the KVRR Morning Show dressed in a red and green Christmas sweater that could, conceivably, fit on your average elf-on-the-shelf doll. She even has the giant, pointed ears to go with it. Whitley was surrendered by…

Moorhead Man Offers $1,000 Reward for Arrest of Vandals

Bob Footitt is offering a $1,000 reward to help catch the person responsible

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Vandals have repeatedly struck one south Moorhead neighborhood over the past few months. Now, after the latest incident, one homeowner is offering a reward that he hopes will end the attacks. “It’s time for this stuff to stop,” Bob Footitt said.  He lives on South Rivershore Drive and says he has been the victim of multiple cases…

White Earth Secretary-Treasurer Voted Not Guilty of Violating Tribal Constitution

Mason had been accused of abusing her power by White Earth Reservation Chairman Terry Tibbetts

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — The Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Executive Committee has voted “not” to censure White Earth Secretary-Treasurer Tara Mason. By a vote of 3 to 1, with six members voting silent, the executive committee determined that Mason did not violate provisions of the constitution. Mason had been accused of abusing her power by White Earth Reservation Chairman Terry Tibbetts. He…