Minnesota News

Worker Trapped in Sand When Minneapolis Trench Collapsed

The man was trapped up to his knees in sand when the collapse happened.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Crews are freeing a worker trapped when a trench collapsed at a construction site in downtown Minneapolis. Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel says the man was trapped up to his knees in sand when the collapse happened around 8 a.m. Monday. The worker apparently was not hurt. The cause of the collapse is under investigation. Categories: Local…

Metro Pays Homage to Pets at Creatively Uncorked

the studio puts on the class once a month

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s the perfect opportunity to tap into your creative side while also paying homage to one of the most–beloved members of the family. Creatively Uncorked in West Fargo hosts “Paint Your Pet” one Sunday a month. Whether you have been an artist all your life or have never even picked up a paint brush, artists…

Black Bear Spotted Near Fosston

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of one wandering near town

FOSSTON, Minn. — People in Fosston, Minnesota need to keep a watchful eye for a black bear. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says one may be wandering near town. Police responded after someone saw the bear in the 600 block of 9th Street Northwest. Deputies came up empty after searching in the area. If you see it, call the sheriff’s…

Community Tours Locomotive at BNSF Railway Open House in Dilworth

The event was held in conjunction with Loco Daze

DILWORTH, Minn. — Dilworth is home to a BNSF railway station, and community members got the chance to tour one of those orange locomotives. Most people see BNSF trains while in traffic waiting for them to pass, but some part of something you used or ate today was probably transported by train. “Whether it’s agricultural goods or lumber products, things…

Becker County Man Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting Identified

The sheriff's office did a welfare check Saturday night at a house on County Highway 29, north of Frazee.

UPDATE – The BCA says 44-year-old Brian Hazelton of Burlington Township, Minnesota was shot by Becker County Deputies. He’s been charged with first, second and fourth degree assault and is expected to make his first court appearance next week. Hazelton was released from the hospital on Friday and is in the Becker County Jail. Dep. Daran Borth fired his gun…

Greywind Family Shares Photos of Haisley Jo Growing Up

Haisley will be two on August 21

FARGO, N.D. — Savanna Greywind’s daughter Haisley Jo is growing up fast and continues to radiate her mother’s smile. Greywind’s family shared photos of Haisley, who turns two next month. They’re posting several photos of her as she continues to grow up. Savanna was murdered by two neighbors when she was eight–months–pregnant. Savanna’s mother Norberta told KVRR the Greywind’s will…

Fargo Resource Center celebrates 30 years

FARGO N.D A Fargo resource center celebrates a special occasion getting the whole community involved. The Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living is being honored for its 30 years of service. The center held a special ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the accomplishment, But services don’t just stop in Fargo. The organization has also expanded its services by opening up…

Arrests Made After Stolen Car & Guns Found Near Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN COUNTY, Minn. – Deputies find guns, two ounces of meth and stolen guns in a stolen car near Mahnomen. It happened on Highway two hundred on Thursday. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says the car was reported stolen out of the Minneapolis area. 26–year–old Jeremy Krumrey of Bemidji and 29–year–old Angel Deane of Bagley have been arrested on controlled…

Fargo Woman Dragged By Horse, Dies in Otter Tail County

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. – A Fargo woman is dead after being dragged by a horse in Otter Tail County. Deputies responded to the 38000 block of Beaver Dam Road near Star Lake around 11:00 Friday morning. The sheriff’s office says the 47–year–old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say it appears she was walking with the horse…