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With Inflation Factored In, Minnesota Budget Remains High at $17.5 Billion

ST. PAUL — An updated forecast puts Minnesota’s budget surplus at $17.5 billion, representing an overall improvement in the state’s fiscal picture. Management and Budget’s figure is down slightly from the $17.6 billion that the agency projected in November. That is due to the forecast now factoring in the impacts of inflation on state spending for the first time in…

Police And FBI Investigating Saturday Bomb Threat at Target in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are working with the FBI to investigate Saturday’s bomb threat called in to Target in Fargo. They say no suspects have been identified at this time. Target was quickly evacuated with partially-filled, abandoned carts scattered around the store. K9 Toby, an explosive detection canine, completed a thorough search of the building and found no…

Minnesotans vocal about legislation in town hall at Moorhead Library

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesotans remain passionate about some house and senate bills in the legislature including gun and ammunition storage, paid family leave and abortion. They participated in a town hall at Moorhead Public Library hosted by DFL State Senator Rob Kupec. Kupec’s critics were vocal about government overreach regarding gun control while supporters backed him for supporting bills…

Body found after Duluth plane crash

DULUTH, Minn. – A small plane crashed into the St. Louis River Friday afternoon near Grassy Point in Duluth. A body has been found according to a top law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation. St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay says the plane is partially submerged in the water and emergency crews are searching for survivors. The…

Norman Co. Teen Accused of Forcing Teen To Drink & Have Sex

NORMAN CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An Ada, Minnesota man is accused of forcing a minor to drink alcohol and have sex in Norman County. According to prosecutors, 19-year-old Dustin Olson is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct and contributing to the delinquency of a child as a petty offender. The complaint says Olson threatened a victim between the ages of…