Minnesota News

Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault At Crookston Shelter

Police say the victim and suspect know each other

CROOKSTON, Minn. — A man staying at a shelter in Crookston is arrested for an alleged sexual assault. Police were called around 1:30 this afternoon to Care and Share. They found 24-year-old Ethan Basche of Mountain Iron, Minnesota with a 23-year-old female victim. She was taken to the hospital for an evaluation while Basche was taken to jail for criminal…

Man Walking On Highway 59 Near Detroit Lakes Killed By Semi

The fatal crash was reported around 5:45 Wednesday morning

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A man is dead after he was hit by a semi while walking near Detroit Lakes. The state patrol says 57-year-old James Gunthorpe of Detroit Lakes was hit on Highway 59 and Brandy Lake Road. The fatal crash was reported around 5:45 Wednesday morning. The patrol says Gunthorpe was walking in the northbound lane of the…

LIVE: Hope Inc.’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

A beloved children's classic takes a new turn -- and changes the way we see its characters.

From international contenders in sled hockey to the stars of the softball field, you’ve seen them on our air kicking butts (including ours) as the accomplished adaptive athletes of Hope Inc. But did you know they can act, too? This weekend, you see it yourself, live on the local stage. Hope Inc’s. mobility-challenged members are presenting the stage show “Willy…

LIVE: Trump Impeachment Hearings

Ambassador Gordon Sondland is likely to be unpredictable when he faces questions about his evolving accounts of the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine.

AWAITING: The House Intelligence Committee holds an open hearing for the Trump Impeachment Inquiry.LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/2KENeFvTune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage. Posted by Fox News on Wednesday, November 20, 2019   WASHINGTON (AP) _ Ambassador Gordon Sondland is likely to be unpredictable when he faces questions about his evolving accounts of the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine…

Day Care Under Investigation after Infant Dies

State regulators have temporarily suspended the license of the day care operator.

BRAINERD, Minn.–Sheriff’s officials in central Minnesota are investigating the death of an infant at a home day care. Emergency responders found the baby boy unresponsive after they were called to the home Nov. 12. The infant died a short time later at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. State regulators have temporarily suspended the license of the day care…

Ellison Agrees to Help School Districts Afford Milk for Students

Ellison said the agreement with Dairy Farmers of America will make it easier for those districts to buy milk.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office has reached an agreement to help more than 40 school districts afford to buy milk for students through 2030. Ellison said Tuesday the agreement with Kansas-based Dairy Farmers of America will make it easier for those districts to buy school milk at affordable prices for the next decade. Last year,…

Ada, MN – Town of the Week 11-19-19

Ada cruised to victory over Harvey, ND.   Ada was Town of the Week 6 years ago before we even had voting and has never had a chance to be up for Town of the Year.  Congratulations Ada and go Cougars! Categories: Minnesota News, Town Of The Week Tags: ADA, Ada Borup Cougars, NORMAN COUNTY, TOWN OF THE WEEK

Wolverton’s Hoof Beats For Healing mends through equine therapy

WOLVERTON, Minn. – Animal therapy is a popular alternative to traditional therapy. One farm in Minnesota is taking their equine assisted therapy program to new heights. The horse can be known as The Great Equalizer, they treat us how we treat them. Ricigliano Farms believes this makes them great therapy animals. The concept of Equine Assisted Therapy isn’t new, but the…

Gonvick Woman Sentenced For Running Over Boyfriend

47-year-old Beth Windus pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide

GONVICK, Minn. — A Gonvick, Minnesota woman has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for running over and killing her boyfriend in late August. 47-year-old Beth Windus pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in the death of 51-year-old Jonathon Sundquist. The complaint says Sundquist became upset when he came home from work and there was no dinner. When…

Omar Asks for Light Sentence for Man who Threatened Her

Patrick Carlineo faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in February.

Rep. Ilhan OmarMINNEAPOLIS–U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is asking a federal judge to show compassion in sentencing a New York man who threatened to kill her. Omar wrote in a letter Tuesday that a lengthy sentence for Patrick Carlineo Jr. would likely only “increase his anger and resentment.” She says he should instead be given a chance to “make…