Minnesota News

Clay County Deputy Files Discrimination Lawsuit

Deputy Ryan Carey was fired in 2013 for alleged misconduct

  CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — A Clay County deputy has filed a discrimination lawsuit, claiming he’s been unfairly kept out of the running for a patrol assignment. Deputy Ryan Carey was fired in 2013 for alleged misconduct. After an arbitration hearing, Carey was given his job back. Clay County officials claim the issue damaged his credibility to testify in a…

Missing Annandale Teen Found Safe, Investigation On-Going

The girl was last seen on May 13th on Country Road 120

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A missing 17-year-old Annandale girl is found safe at Riverside Park in St. Cloud. St. Cloud police say Aaliyah Kazimer asked to use someone’s cellphone to call her Aunt. The teen was located in stable condition in an area across the river from St. Cloud State University. Kazimer was taken to the hospital for a routine…

Breckenridge Police Searching for BB Gun Vandals

Two homeowners woke up to find their windows were shot with a BB gun

  BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — Breckenridge Police are searching for the people responsible for a string of early morning vandalism. Two homeowners woke up to find their windows were shot with a BB gun. The houses are located on 11th Street North. Officers responded to the first home around 5:30 am and then discovered damage at the second home. The police…

American Crystal Sugar Employees Preparing to Vote on New Contract

The contract includes three percent annual increases and nearly three percent hike in the last year of the contract

  RED RIVER VALLEY — American Crystal Sugar employees are preparing to vote on a new five year labor contract that will cover 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas. Company officials met with the union at least eight times and are offering base pay increases and a one-time incentive offer pertaining to a signing bonus…

Breckenridge BB Gun Vandalism

Breckenridge Police are looking for whoever shot out windows in two homes on 11th Street North early Wednesday morning.

Breckenridge, MN – Breckenridge Police are looking for whoever shot out windows with a BB gun in two homes on 11th Street North early Wednesday morning. Police Chief Kris Karlgaard says officers and deputies responded to the first call around 5:30 a.m. and then discovered damage at the second location. He says the vandalism appears to be targeted and he has…

Authorities Identify Teen Shot In Princeton

They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting

  PRINCETON, Minn– Authorities in Princeton, Minnesota have identified the teen found shot to death at his home. Police say they responded to a report of a gun going off at a home and found the body of 14–year–old Eric Nelson. They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting. No other details…

Minnesota Lawmakers Work To Finalize Budget As Deadline Approaches

The deal must be finalized in less than a week, or the threats of a government shut–down become more likely

  ST.PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s political leaders are back at the negotiating table as the deadline to make a budget deal is coming up fast. Governor Dayton and Republican lawmakers have a number of issues to resolve before a two–year budget deal can be confirmed. The two sides resumed negotiations after the GOP backed away last week and began making…

Minneapolis Spending Nearly $20,000 to Add Gender Neutral Restrooms in Government Buildings

The buildings affected also include police and fire stations

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The city of Minneapolis is spending nearly $20,000 to add gender neutral restrooms to its government buildings. Officials say at least 62 bathrooms in 44 government buildings will be built, including adding locks and signage. The buildings affected also include police and fire stations. Officials say anyone is allowed to use the bathroom and gender specific restrooms…

Judge Denies Requests for St. Anthony Officer Trial

Yanez is charged with manslaughter and his trial is scheduled to begin on May 30th

  RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — A judge is denying several requests for the St. Anthony police officer who killed Philando Canstile during a traffic stop last July. Attorneys for Jeronimo Yanez asked for permission for Yanez to act out the shooting for the jury and bring up what they feel is questionable when it comes to Castile’s character. But a…

Moorhead Police Warning Veterans About New Scam

Police say scammers have set up a phone number that closely resembles the Veterans Choice Program

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are warning veterans about a phone scam that is pretending to be with the Veterans Choice Program. Police say scammers have set up a phone number that closely resembles the Veterans Choice Program. When people call this number by mistake, a voice tells them to leave a credit card number for a rebate. Police…