Earlier today we saw this post from the @mnGOP in Clay County, comparing Sen. Bernie Sanders to Hitler. There are a LOT of reasons this is a ridiculous, spurious comparison, and even more reasons why its deeply offensive, and anti-Semitic. pic.twitter.com/jo93pq7FFc — JCA MN (@JCA_MN) February 26, 2019 CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – After sharing a now deleted Facebook post comparing Vermont…
FARGO, N.D. — If you are getting texts and phone calls that look like they’re from Wells Fargo, there’s a chance it could be part of a scam. This is a text message some have been receiving but it is not actually the bank. If you provided any information to the person on the other end, call the bank immediately or…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A world–renowned mime racked up the laughs while teaching others about his craft at Concordia College. Bill Bowers trained under Marcel Marceau and has been performing as a mime for several years. His show featured some physical storytelling, some acts centered around music, and even some lip–syncing. His goal is not only to create a legendary night, but…
HALLOCK, Minn. — A northwest Minnesota woman is charged with first-degree arson and insurance fraud for allegedly setting fire to her restaurant. Tamara DeVore is accused of starting the fire at the Caribou Grill in Hallock on February 21st while a person was at the bar. She was seen on security footage near the scene of the fire, repeatedly entering and…
FORT SNELLING, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has unveiled his first capital spending proposal, a $1.27 billion public construction borrowing bill. $150 million would go to housing. “This proposal will fund a full range of housing choices including supporting housing for people experiencing homelessness, senior housing, family housing and new home ownership opportunities,” said Walz. The package also includes $330…
LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN — All people reported missing on Lake of the Woods have been accounted for. Resort owners and others have been working since Sunday morning to rescue anglers that were left stranded in fish houses during blizzard conditions. The sheriff’s office in Baudette was contacted this morning to report that two adults and two children had not…
ANAMOOSE, ND — An Alexandria man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attacking a priest in an apparent dispute over a woman in north central North Dakota. Authorities say 43-year-old Chad Legare attacked the Rev. Robert Wapenski at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose in January 2018. Wapenski was beaten and had computer speaker wire wrapped around…
PONEMAH, MN — A Ponemah, Minnesota man is indicted on first and second degree murder charges. Court documents reveal that on January 6, 38-year-old Jeremiah Kingbird stopped at a house and told a woman that he found his wife on Old Ponemah Road and that she had been there all night. The woman had severe physical injuries and died at a…
ALEXANDRIA, MN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has shot and killed a person after responding to a domestic disturbance call in Miltona. Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen says two deputies responded to the call about 5:15 a.m. Tuesday and at one point a deputy discharged his weapon. Wolbersen did not say what caused the deputy to use…
UPDATE: Thursday, February 28, 2019: Danelle Flores, age 14, has been located in our metro area. She is currently safe in Moorhead. The 2014 Chevy Cruze listed in the previous press release has also been located. The Moorhead Police Department would like to thank the community and local media for their assistance in this matter. MOOREHEAD, MN — Moorhead Police are…
