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Brothers Charged in Fatal Shooting of St. Paul Firefighter

Thirty-six-year-old Thomas Harrigan was fatally shot in his St. Paul home Sept. 2.

September 17, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Two brothers from St. Paul have been charged in the shooting death of an off-duty firefighter. Thirty-six-year-old Thomas Harrigan was fatally shot in his St. Paul home Sept. 2. A criminal complaint charges 39-year-old Dontay Caraway and his 36-year-old brother, Blake Caraway, with second-degree intentional murder. Prosecutors say Dontay Caraway had been staying with Harrigan, but had recently…

‘Click It or Ticket’ Extra Seat Belt Enforcement in West Central Minnesota Kicks Off

Nearly 100 Minnesota drivers were killed last year because they weren't buckled up

September 16, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Local law enforcement officers say the first line of defense in a car crash is wearing a seat belt. But according to this year’s Seat Belt Survey, only 79 percent of west central Minnesota drivers are buckling up. “A lot of times people start to think that, ‘Hey, you know, most of those crashes just happen where…

Update: Runaway Teen Located in Fergus Falls

The Moorhead Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance.

September 16, 2019

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UPDATE: Sheyenne Bell has been located in Fergus Falls, MN and is safe. The Moorhead Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance. MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public’s help in finding a runaway. 17-year-old Sheyenne Rochelle Bell is described as being 5’3″ tall, weighing 190 pounds, and has brown eyes. She has…

Walz Signs Order Creating Governor’s Biofuels Council

The council will report back by November 2020 on how to best expand the use of biofuels.

September 16, 2019

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PLATO, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is setting up a council to advise him on how to foster the growth of Minnesota’s biofuels industry. The Governor’s Biofuels Council will have 15 members, including representatives of the agriculture, biofuels and transportation industries, as well as environmental and conservation groups. The council will report back by November 2020 on how to best expand the…

Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Producing, Distributing Child Porn

FBI agents seized a large volume of electronic evidence from Campbell's home.

September 16, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography. Thirty-seven-year-old Nicholas Campbell, of Otsego, was also given 25 years of supervised released during sentencing last week in federal court in St. Paul. Prosecutors say FBI agents seized a large volume of electronic evidence from Campbell’s home showing that he…

Community Members Walk for Suicide Prevention

About 2,000 people participated in this year's Out of the Darkness Walk

September 15, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — With every step taken, walkers at this year’s Out of the Darkness fundraiser are hoping to get to a world where suicide isn’t the answer for anybody. “We’re physically walking together, which I think has its own health benefits and community–building benefits, but the actual act of fundraising and raising money for a cause that you believe…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue Shows Off Pups During National Adoption Weekend

Murphy, Moby and Buzz are looking for their forever homes

September 15, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — For National Adoption Weekend, 4 Luv of Dog Rescue brought some of the pups to PetSmart. This afternoon, Murphy, Moby and Buzz were looking for their future family. The shelter usually brings dogs to PetSmart on Tuesday nights. Now that summer is coming to a close, volunteers will start bringing them over one weekend every…

Arrest Made in Duluth’s Historic Synagogue Fire

36-year-old Matthew Amiot, of Duluth, was arrested Friday

September 15, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

DULUTH, Minn. — Authorities say a fire that destroyed a historic synagogue in Duluth doesn’t appear to have been a hate crime. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken says 36-year-old Matthew Amiot, of Duluth, was arrested Friday in connection to the fire at Adas Israel Congregation. The fire happened early in the morning on September 9. Duluth’s fire chief says the…

Updates On Underpass Project in Moorhead & 52nd Avenue South Project In Fargo/West Fargo

Work On Both Projects Continue Into The Fall

September 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Work is around 80% complete on the 52nd Avenue South improvement project in Fargo and West Fargo. Another phase of the project begins after rush hour on Monday morning. Crews will being installing a new westbound right-turn lane along 52nd between 44th and 45th streets south. The existing right-turn lane to northbound 45th Street traffic will be closed for approximately…

People Get Immersed in All Things German at Kulturfest

There was food, entertainment, and a market

September 14, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s styled like the many Oktoberfest celebrations held in Germany: Kulturfest is the place to be to immerse yourself in all things German. Kulturfest gives people a chance to experience German food, drink, and entertainment. The menu includes classics like bratwurst, and there’s even a selection of wines and cheeses. There’s also German market where people showcase…