Minnesota News

Man Arrested after Hours-Long Standoff in Sauk Centre

The woman who made the initial call for the home and the 9-year-old child were not hurt.

SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (FOX 9)–A man was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after an hours-long standoff in Sauk Centre, Minnesota where police say a child was inside the home and a gun was fired. Officers say they were first called around 6:30 a.m. to the scene on the 600 block of Pine Street South. According to investigators, the initial call…

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Fleeing Police on Snowmobile

Forty-four-year-old Joel Novak was arrested for fleeing.

POLK COUNTY, Minn.–A Grand Forks man was arrested early Sunday morning after attempting to flee from a Polk County Deputy. The Deputy was near the Fisher Rest area off Highway 2 when he noticed two snowmobile riders. He tried to make contact, but they fled in different directions. The deputy located one of the snowmobiles and tried to make contact…

Former Viking Helps Raise Money For Football Camps

The former Viking signed autographs, took pictures and had Vikings gear out for sale

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Vikings fans packed into bars and restaurants to cheer on their team. They were joined by a former Viking, who was out helping support the next generation of athletes. Former Vikings player Ted Brown was at J.C. Chumley in Moorhead to help raise money for the Midwest Premier Football League. The former Viking signed autographs, took pictures…

Minneapolis VA Cited after 2018 Suicide of Veteran

It's the second time the medical center was cited after a suicide.

MINNEAPOLIS–The Minneapolis VA Health Care Center has been cited for failures in connection with the 2018 suicide of a veteran in its care. It’s the second time that a federal watchdog has cited the medical center after a suicide. In a report this week, the VA Office of Inspector General found that three staff members failed to share the man’s…

Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Only President Trump On GOP Primary Ballot

The decision clears the way for early voting in Minnesota's March 3 primary

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected a Republican candidate’s attempt to join President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot. The Republican Party of Minnesota is listing only Trump on its ballot. That drew a lawsuit from Lake Elmo voter James Martin and Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, a businessman and frequent candidate who’s challenging Trump…

LIVE: Winter Warriors

Weather making you a little nuts? Get into a sport where crazy comes in handy.

We’ve hit the doldrums of winter, a time when day after day of below-zero temps, cloudy skies, deep snow and early sunsets can leave you feeling fairly stir-crazy. Put it to good use. The Winter Warriors games are coming to Frostival for the first time this winter, and all that stored-up silliness and pent-up athletic energy is just what you…

Two Men Arrested After Stealing Running Vehicle in Moorhead

Drivers are asked to lock their vehicles when they are unoccupied.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Two men were arrested after they stole a vehicle that was running and unoccupied outside a residence on Tuesday. A Moorhead Police Officer monitoring the Fargo Police Department radio traffic was provided with the description and license plate number of the stolen car. The Moorhead officer reported he had seen the stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of Main…

Moorhead City Hall Holds Meeting To Tackle Turkey Population

The point of the meeting is to hear feedback from the community with the help of the Minnesota DNR and city officials.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People packed into the Moorhead City Hall to voice their opinions on what they should do about the increasing turkey population. The point of the meeting is to hear feedback from the community with the help of the Minnesota DNR and city officials. “Our role here is to be technical advisers on turkey management and other types…

TRIAD and Senior Connections Holds Educational Talks About Weather Safety

One of the reasons for the talk is because senior citizens are at a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the cold.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — TRIAD and Senior Connections are teaming up to educate people about how to stay safe during our dangerous winter weather. The group spoke to a packed room at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. One of the reasons for the talk is because senior citizens are at a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the…

Minnesota And CenturyLink Reach Deal On Overcharges

nearly $9 million settlement

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota has reached a nearly $9 million settlement with CenturyLink for fraudulently over-billing Minnesotans. Nearly $900,000 dollars is going to more than 12,000 people who were falsely promised a discount that they did not receive. An additional $8 million will be distributed by Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office as refunds to others who were taken advantage…