Minnesota News

Rep. Peterson’s GOP Challenger Dave Hughes Calls Him Out On Abortion Stances

FARGO, N.D. – A Republican Candidate for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District calls out Congressman Collin Peterson for “not championing life” at Fargo’s Stop The Bans rally. Dave Hughes ran against the Democrat losing by 5.1% in 2016 and 4.2% in 2018. Peterson has voted for banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. He has also voted in favor of banning partial-birth…

Woman Pulled From Lake At Woodland Resort Dies

An autopsy will be done

WALKER, MN — There has been an apparent drowning at a popular resort near Walker, Minnesota. A woman was found unresponsive near a dock in Leech Lake at Woodland Resort on Monday afternoon. People at the scene began CPR until first responders arrived, but the woman was pronounced dead at the resort. She has not yet been identified. An autopsy will…

A Heroes’ Welcome Home: Veterans Return From D.C. Honor Flight

dozens were at Hector International to thank 90 veterans for their service

FARGO, N.D. — Korean and World War II veterans may not have all been invited back to the states with open arms back then, but they’re now getting a heroes’ welcome home. Ninety veterans embarked on a two-day trip to our nation’s capital as part of the North Dakota, Minnesota Honor Flight. Dozens of people welcomed them back at Hector…

Saved By the Belt: Click it or Ticket Campaign Reduces Seat Belt Related Road Deaths in MN

Since then, the number of seat belt related road deaths in the state have dropped according to the Department of Public Safety

MINNESOTA– The Primary Seat Belt Law took effect in Minnesota in 2009. Since then, the number of seat belt related road deaths in the state have dropped according to the Department of Public Safety. 2019 Marks the 10th year since they passed the law requiring everyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt. A seat belt ticket only costs…

RedHawks’ Home Opener is Here!

Newman Outdoor Field will sell $1 hot dogs and give away magnets with the 2019 season schedule on them

FARGO, N.D. — The cold weather may finally be gone but it’s your itch for summer baseball that should be here. The RedHawks are taking on the Milwaukee Milkmen for their home opener. Grounds crews have been getting the field ready since 7:30 this morning after it got rained on all weekend. Newman Outdoor Field is passing out free, magnet schedules…

Honor Flight Brings Veterans to Washington, D.C.

90 veterans from North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota traveled together

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ninety area veterans are in Washington, D.C. to see the memorials that have been created to honor them as part of the North Dakota, Minnesota Honor Flight. The majority of these veterans served during the Korean War but the trip also includes 16 World War II veterans. These veterans from North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota arrive…

USA Weightlifting Comes to North Dakota for the First Time, Credit Goes to CrossFit

CrossFit started in 2000

FARGO, N.D. — Two years ago, Jeremy Grinsteiner signed up for his first Crossfit meet. Little did he realize, lifting a barbell would do more than just get his blood pumping faster. “That’s where I absolutely caught the bug. I was hooked,” he said. He is now joining a group of men and women from the metro who are not only…

Walz, Hortman and Gazelka Reach A Bipartisan Agreement On Nearly $50 Billion Budget

Special One-Day Session Is Still Likely Since The Session Officially Ends Monday

Gov. Tim Walz (D) Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) & House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) Announce Budget AgreementST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota legislative leaders have struck a long-awaited deal over the nearly $50 billion state budget they announced during a news conference. The deal includes no gas tax, a slight decrease in the medical provider…