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DNA Helps Convict Minnesota Man for 1983 Cold Case

Rea is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday, and has denied the accusations.

June 24, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ A man whose conviction for the 1983 rape and killing of a Minneapolis teenager made possible by DNA evidence is being sentenced. A Hennepin County judge last month found 64-year-old Darrell Rea guilty of the death of 17-year-old Laurie Mesedahl, whose body was found bludgeoned along railroad tracks in North Minneapolis. Rea is scheduled to be sentenced…

Alcohol was a Factor in Otter Tail Co. Crash That Injured 5 People

The state patrol says a pickup traveling on Fish Lake Road failed to yield the right-of-way at Highway 59.

June 24, 2019

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OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KFGO) – The Minnesota State Patrol says alcohol was a factor in a two-vehicle crash that injured five people north of Pelican Rapids shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday. The state patrol says a pickup traveling on Fish Lake Road failed to yield the right-of-way at Highway 59 and pulled out in front of an SUV on…

Puppy’s Illness Nearly Depletes 4 Luv of Dog Emergency Fund

4 Luv of Dog rescued the blue heeler puppy after its owner couldn't afford the cost of emergency care.

June 24, 2019

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FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo non-profit is trying to raise money to cover costly veterinary bills for a homeless dog that requires intensive care. 4 Luv of Dog rescued the blue heeler puppy after its owner couldn’t afford the cost of emergency care. The dog is suffering from some kind of lung trauma. It’s on a ventilator and requires ’round…

House of Hope Dedicated to Kvalvog Teens Killed in 2015 Crash

More than 80 percent of people using the home's free services are on probation or parole

June 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Time was not on 18–year–old Zachary Kvalvog or 14–year–old Connor Kvalvog’s side on June 23, 2015. “They were incredible children who were going to do great things and that’s what’s kind of disappointing is they weren’t able to fulfill that,” said Kathie Kvalvog, the boys’ mother. Four years ago, the Kvalvog family lost their only two sons….

Streets Alive! Is Back This Summer

the next one will be on August 25 in downtown Fargo

June 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Break out those bikes, skateboards and scooters. Streets Alive is back! More than three miles of streets were shut down in downtown Fargo so people could get active, whether it meant walking, running, biking, rollerblading or even dancing. Great Northern Bicycle Company is putting on two Streets Alive events this year. The next one is on…

UPDATE: Victims In North Moorhead Rollover Identified

A pick-up with three people inside crashed early Friday morning

June 22, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — We have an update to a fatal crash from Friday morning. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 49-year-old Robert Churchman was driving a pick-up in the 33-hundred block of 28th Avenue when it crashed just before seven. He and 30-year-old Crystal Mendoza of Fargo both sustained injuries. Authorities say 52-year-old Timothy Herold of Fargo passed away…

Fergus Falls Remembers Deadly 1919 Cyclone

The Otter Tail County Historical Society is commemorating those lost in the tornado

June 22, 2019

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. –It’s been 100 years since the deadly 1919 tornado that ripped through town. The Otter Tail County Historical Society is commemorating those lost in the cyclone. As bells ring across the city, people stop to remember what happened on June 22, 1919 at 4:45 p.m. What’s a serene Lake Alice today was one of the hardest hit…

MN AG Keith Ellison Holds Listening Session in Fergus Falls

This is the 15th one he's done since taking office

June 21, 2019

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. –People get to share their concerns with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison at his 15th listening session. The issues people brought to Ellison were wide-ranging, but he says they all center around two themes. “They’re all about affording your life and living with dignity and respect,” he said. Tim Barry of Fergus Falls came to ask if…

Public Input Needed on Us Highway 10 and 75 Corridor Study

Officials are getting input for the latest construction plans for the section of US Highways 10 and 75 that runs through Downtown Moorhead and just west of MSUM

June 20, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– Having a beer and talking about ways to improve roads in Moorhead. Officials are getting input for the latest construction plans for the section of US Highways 10 and 75 that runs through Downtown Moorhead and just west of MSUM. They are asking people for their ideas on how to upgrade transportation facilities in that area. The proposed…

Major Backup On Interstate 94 After Multiple-Vehicle Crash In Moorhead

No major injuries were reported

June 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — This was the way things looked on Interstate 94 on Thursday afternoon. First responder crews responding to a multiple-vehicle crash around 4 o’clock. No major injuries were reported. It was on I-94 and near the 8th Street South exit ramp in Moorhead. Traffic in the eastbound lane was backed up for a couple of miles. Everyone was…