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Minnesota GOP Take Down Anti-Muslim Page

The chairwoman of the Republican Party of Minnesota says the person responsible for a racist and derogatory Facebook post on a party website has resigned at her request.

May 2, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ The chairwoman of the Republican Party of Minnesota says the person responsible for a racist and derogatory Facebook post on a party website has resigned at her request. Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan issued a statement Monday night after the posting appeared on the Facebook page of Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District Republican Party. It featured racist, derogatory language superimposed…

UPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Moorhead School District School Counselor

Franklin served in several schools in the district

May 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This story has been clarified from an earlier article. A member of the Moorhead School District has suffered an arterial dissection that has resulted in irreversible brain damage. Ellen Hopkins Elementary school counselor William Franklin collapsed early Friday morning his wife confirmed to KVRR Local News. His family has requested privacy as they go through the grieving process….

Two Charged, Four Others Being Considered in Killing of Hennepin County 19-Year-Old

Authorities say the group of six planned to break into Elder's apartment and rough him up but ending up shooting Elder in the neck

May 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Megan Cater, 19 (L) and Noah Peterson, 21 (R) HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — Two people have been charged with murder in Hennepin County and four others could face charges. Megan Cater, 19, and 21-year-old Noah Peterson are accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Corey Elder. They are charged with murder, burglary and assault. Authorities say the group of six planned…

Douglas County Authorities Investigating Business Break-In

Someone used force to enter the building and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and property

May 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Deputies in Douglas County are investigating a supper club break-in. They responded to an alarm at Corral Supper Club in Nelson just after 4 a.m. Someone used force to enter the building and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and property. No suspects were found. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Business, Crime, Local…

Fire Destroys Family’s House In Douglas County, Minnesota

Started In Garage and Quickly Spread

April 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Fire has destroyed a family’s house in rural Douglas County. Crews from Millerville, Leaf Valley and Brandon responded to the fire at the Michael and Raelene Bakken residence at 10751 White Oak Road Northwest. The fire started in the garage and quickly spread to the house, which was a total loss. Everyone was able to make it out without getting…

Moorhead Police Take Part in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Police took the day to collect prescription drugs to help keep the community safe

April 29, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn., — Moorhead police say the majority of abused prescriptions are obtained from medicine cabinets at home. Police officers were at different locations all across the Valley for Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s a way to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. One of the drop offs was set…

Douglas County Authorities Investigate Drowning of Juvenile Near Alexandria

After searching in the water and along the shore by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Dive Rescue Team, the girl was found just after 6 p.m. in about three feet of water

April 28, 2017

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Authorities from Douglas County are investigating after a female juvenile drowned near Alexandria. The call for help came in just after 5:30 p.m. Friday after the girl was said to have last been seen in the water channel between Lake Cowdry and Lake Darling, lakes which are about three miles from Alexandria. After searching in…

Moorhead Police Arrest Wisconsin Man After $50,000 Drug Bust

He's being held in the Clay County Jail at this time

April 28, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Wisconsin man is in custody after Moorhead police say they found him with more than $50,000 in drugs. Officers seized 147 grams of heroin, 32 grams of cocaine, 26 grams of crack cocaine and $6,000 cash after executing a search warrant. They arrested Lornell Mitchell of Milwaukee on charges of 1st Degree Controlled Substance. He’s…

Crookston Police Investigate Series of Early Morning Break-ins

At this time, police believe only sheds, garages and vehicles were broken into

April 28, 2017

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CROOKSTON, Minn. — Police in Crookston say they have 14 separate complaints of break-ins and thefts early Friday morning. They say the series of break-ins started just after 5:00 a.m. At this time, police believe only sheds, garages and vehicles were broken into. Police urge everyone living in the area to keep valuables out of their vehicles and check for…

Fergus Falls Auto Dealership Manager Under Investigation for Overcharging for Police Vehicles

Nelson says state authorities are happy with the company for bringing this issue to their attention

April 28, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Fergus Falls auto dealership owner expects his company to be cleared of criminal charges after an employee allegedly overcharged and double-billed for police vehicles. Nelson Auto owner Brent Nelson says they’ve since fired the manager responsible for roughly $340,000 in discrepancies. Nelson says state authorities are happy with the company for bringing this issue to…