Minnesota News Archives - Page 900 of 1188

Roseau Rep. Dan Fabian named to GOP House Leadership Team

November 28, 2018

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican Rep. Dan Fabian of Roseau has been named the House Caucus Whip. Fabian served as an Assistant Majority Leader during the last legislative session and as Majority Whip during the 2015-2016 sessions. “I’m excited to join the House Republican leadership team, and to provide a positive contrast to the Democrats’ agenda of higher taxes, runaway…

Giving Tuesday Giving Back to Initiatives Like Grace Garden

The permanent housing for women and children will open at the end of summer 2019

November 27, 2018

,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The YWCA gets even closer to its mission of providing permanent, supportive housing to homeless women and children. In our lead story, KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how the shelter’s largest permanent housing project, Grace Garden, will create an impact come summer 2019. The YWCA is best known for providing emergency shelter to women and children in…

Portion of Center Avenue in Moorhead Shut Down After Semi Crash

November 27, 2018

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD. Minn. – Police have shut down westbound Center Avenue at the intersection of 1st Avenue North after a semi carrying hay crashed. Our crew at the scene says there is hay everywhere and police have blocked the area off. We will bring you more information as it becomes available. Categories: Minnesota News, Moorhead Tags: Center Avenue, minnesota, MN, moorhead

Traffic in Crookston Shut Down As Police Search For Wanted Person

November 27, 2018

Site Staff,

CROOKSTON, Minn. – Traffic in the area of the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue in Crookston has been shut down and rerouted as police are serving a high risk arrest warrant. Crookston Police have not confirmed who they are searching for or why they have narrowed down the search to that area. We will bring you the latest information as…

Nearly 500 People Arrested For Drunk Driving During Long Holiday Weekend in Minnesota

There were four fatalities on Minnesota roads, three of which were alcohol-related

November 27, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — A 37-year-old driver blew a point three-four blood alcohol content after a homeowner reported the driver was in their driveway and flashing the headlights on and off in Deer River, Minnesota. Officers also found an open bottle and a mixed drink in that driver’s vehicle. It was just one of 480 DWI arrests over the 5-day Thanksgiving…

Police In Brainerd Search For Man Missing Since November 2

Theodore Erickson has not any contact with friends or family

November 27, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BRAINERD, MN — Police in Brainerd, Minnesota are looking for a man missing since November 2nd. 44-year-old Theodore Erickson has not any contact with friends or family since. He has health issues and does not have any of his medications. Police say Erickson walks with a limp and has a scar on his throat from a tracheotomy. People around Brainerd are…

Polling sites will return to MSUM and Concordia

November 27, 2018

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – The Moorhead City Council has voted 6-2 to return polling sites to the campuses of Concordia College and Minnesota State University Moorhead. The council took heat from students and others after changing those voting locations earlier this year. Some claimed the new locations caused “mass confusion” and criticism from students who said the change made it…

Next Minnesota Governor Supports Legalizing Marijuana, Community Reacts

Gov. Elect Tim Walz says the legislation could reduce crime and help the state's economy

November 26, 2018

,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — North Dakota voters may have just turned down Measure 3, but in Minnesota marijuana might just be legalized in the next few years. Reducing crime, creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy are just a few reasons Minnesota’s next governor says he wants to legalize marijuana in the state. And Walz is already gaining followers. “If it was…

What You Need to Know Before Donating On “Giving Tuesday”

The BBB has some helpful tips so people who plan to give money aren't scammed

November 26, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — Giving back is what the holidays are all about, but you want to make sure you’re not getting scammed in the process. The Better Business Bureau of North Dakota and Minnesota reminds people who plan to donate money on Giving Tuesday to do their research before writing a check. The BBB says scammers typically will try to call…

Worker Injured At Digi-Key Construction Site Passes Away

OSHA is investigating

November 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN — The company in charge of the expansion at Digi-Key in Thief River Falls is mourning the loss of a young man working on the project. A spokesman for McShane Construction Company says the man was working for the steel erector when he was hurt in an accident on site on November 6. The worker died 9…