BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Preliminary reports from the Minnesota State Patrol say that 380 people died in fatal crashes in 2018, twenty more than in 2017. More than 120 were alcohol related, while 90 involved people not wearing their seatbelts. The report says more than sixty of those deaths occurred since November. Officers say seeing the preliminary numbers reinforces their goal to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota’s new junior United States Senator has been sworn in. Kevin Cramer was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence for the 116th Congress. The Republican defeated Democrat Sen. Heidi Heitkamp for the seat back in November. Senator Cramer said he’s ” honored to work ” on the behalf of North Dakotans. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and…
MOORHEAD, MN — A Milwaukee woman accused of trying to shoot a Minnesota state trooper last March in Moorhead has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Authorities say 30-year-old Melody Gray pointed a handgun at Trooper Mark Peterson’s head and tried to pull the trigger. Peterson had stopped following a crash on I-94 and learned the car had been reported stolen in…
BEMIDJI, MN (KFGO) – Police in Bemidji say prosecutors are considering charges against two teenagers for an assault on a man who was walking into a business. Video of a woman and the man who was hurt shows them walking up a flight of stairs, followed by one of the juveniles, who punched the man. A scuffle began and…
Officials have identified the Marine killed in a New Year’s Day shooting at a barracks in Southeast, D.C. as 20-year-old Riley KuzniaKARLSTAD, Minn. – A GoFundMe account has been set up for 20-year-old Riley Kuznia, the Marine from Karlstad, MN who was shot and killed while on duty in Washington, DC on Tuesday. The fundraiser is asking for $10,000 to…
BEMIDJI, MN — The Bemidji Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying people of interest in regards to an ongoing investigation. If you can help, please call Officer O’Bryan at 218-368-0891. When contacting law enforcement please reference PHOTO 362 when speaking with the Officer or leaving a message. Categories: Community, Crime, Local News, Minnesota News Tags: bemidji police…
FARGO, N.D. — It’s a party your dog won’t stop barking about. Fetchers, a doggy day care center in Fargo, held an After Hours Dog party because even your pup needs to have a little fun during the winter. More than 40 dogs of all ages and breeds wouldn’t stop wagging their tail as they met all kinds of new, furry…
MENAHGA, Minn. — Numerous fire crews respond to a massive fire north of Menahga, Minnesota. The Blueberry Pines Golf Course lodge was fully engulfed in flames. Crews from Menahga, Sebeka, Park Rapids and at least four other towns all responded around 4 this afternoon. The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office issued a plea on social media for people to stay away…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two homeless shelters in Moorhead merged in order to serve more people in the community. Churches United takes control of the Dorothy Day Food Pantry and Shelter. Both the shelter and food pantry will continue to use the Dorothy Day name, but Churches United will handle all the oversight and management of its programs. Pastor Sue Koesterman, the…
WASHINGTON (FOX 9) – A United States Marine from Minnesota died from a gunshot wound early Tuesday morning while on duty at a Marine barracks in Washington, D.C. The shooting was reported around 5 a.m. at the Marine Barracks 8th and I, according to U.S. Marine Corps officials. The incident is believed to be an accident that occurred during a shift change,…
