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Former Mrs. America Found Guilty in Minnesota Macy’s Swindle Case

She switched the tags to clothing she owned and tried to return the clothes to Macy's at Mall of America

August 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — A former Mrs. America and home shopping network host has been convicted of stealing $5,500 from Macy’s. A Hennepin County jury found 51-year-old Jennifer Kline of Wayzata guilty of theft by swindle. Court documents show Kline removed the tags from $5,800 in clothing she bought at Macy’s in Southdale Center in Edina. She switched the…

Valley TRIAD Hosts Annual Senior Safety Seminar

Seniors Throughout the F-M Area Learn About Ways to Prevent Scams and Fraud Targeted Towards Them

August 16, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Seniors walked away from the Hjemkomst Center more informed after attending the annual Senior Safety Seminar. The event allows seniors living in the area to learn about all of the latest frauds and scams out there and how to prevent them. Some examples of the scams they talked about include IRS scams, grandparent scams and people who…

Willmar Man Charged After Allegedly Throwing Frozen Pig’s Foot at Group of People

Sixty-one-year-old Joe Fernkes is charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct

August 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WILLMAR, Minn. — Authorities allege a Willmar man threw a pig’s foot at Somalis at a farmers market. Sixty-one-year-old Joe Fernkes is charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Fernkes said he set the frozen pig’s foot down on the table at a Willmar market on Saturday and “didn’t say one word.” But witnesses said he threw it at a man…

Alexandria Police Still Searching for Missing Teen

She was first reported missing last Wednesday

August 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Jasmine Block, 15, AlexandriaALEXANDRIA, Minn. — The Alexandria Police Department is still asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was last seen on August 8. Jasmine Block was last seen around 10:30 p.m. that night at her home on the 200 block of McKay Avenue. She was first reported missing last Wednesday. Block is described as…

Rewards Offered for Information in Bloomington Mosque Bombing

Muslim advocacy groups and Twin Cities' mosques are separately offering a combined $24,000 reward

August 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The FBI is offering a $30,000 reward for information in the bombing of a mosque in Bloomington. They say finding whoever was responsible for the August 5 explosion at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center remains its “top priority.” The explosion happened early on a Saturday just before morning prayers and caused extensive damage to the imam’s…

Missing: Alexandria Teenager With Cognitive Disabilities

Jasmine Block was last seen around 10:30 p.m. at her home on the 200 block of McKay Avenue

August 16, 2017

Site Staff,

Alexandria, MN – The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 15 year old girl. Jasmine Block was last seen on August 8 around 10:30 p.m. at her home on the 200 block of McKay Avenue. She was last reported missing last Wednesday. Block is 5’01”, 110 pounds with curly brown hair and brown eyes….

Two Men Arrested After Exchanging Text Messages Over a Woman

Police said they showed up with a handgun

August 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two men were arrested in Moorhead after what police said began as a text message exchange over a woman. Lt. Tory Jacobson said 22-year-old Eddie Darden of Dilworth and 22 year-old Kyler Kleppe of Mayville threatened a man working at a construction site and they were challenged to come to the location. He said they showed up…

Source of Deadly E. coli Strain That Killed Minnesota Toddler Still a Mystery

Three-year-old Kallan Maresh died after the infection attacked her kidneys and neurological system

August 15, 2017

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WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — Health officials say they can’t find the source of the E. coli strain that killed a Minnesota toddler. Three-year-old Kallan Maresh died after the infection attacked her kidneys and neurological system. Her five-year-old brother also became sick from the bacteria but survived. State Health Department officials say while their investigation is complete, they were not…

Moorhead’s South Park Wading Pool Hosts Annual Doggy Dip

All dogs were welcome to participate in the fun and owners had to pay $2.50 for their pet

August 14, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The summer is almost over but some of our furry friends are taking advantage of beautiful weather. They are wagging their tails and splashing around at the South Park Wading Pool in Moorhead for their annual Doggy Dip. Before closing the pool for the season, they clean out the water and let the dogs roam free. All…

Area Broadcaster Passes Away From Terminal Brain Cancer

Gary Rogers Had A Career Spanning More Than 50 Years

August 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Gary Rogers died late last night after a brief battle with cancer. The longtime sports broadcaster and newsman was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer earlier this month and given just weeks to live. He was 72. Rogers was honored earlier this week with a fire truck procession in Wahpeton and Breckenridge where he served for decades as a volunteer firefighter….