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Olympic Medalist And Minnesota Native Dead at 23

Kelly Catlin's father told VeloNews that his daughter took her own life in her California home.

Kelly Catlin (FOX Sports)An Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion from Minnesota has died. 23-year-old Kelly Catlin passed away on Friday according to USA Cycling. Catlin was born and raised near Minneapolis and was part of the four-woman team at Rio 2016 that finished second behind Great Britain in the gold-medal race. Catlin’s father told VeloNews that his daughter…

Woman Arrested For Negligent Fire At York Manor Apartments

Authorities arrested 61-year-old Coleen Berneking who lives in the building

BRECKENRIDGE, MN — A Breckenridge woman was taken into custody for causing a negligent fire at York Manor Apartments. Authorities arrested 61-year-old Coleen Berneking who lives in the building. The fire was reported Saturday night around 7 o’clock and crews found an active fire in one of the units. They quickly put it out. No one was hurt. Categories: Local News,…

Heavy Snow Too Much For Some Buildings, Roof Damage Reported In FM Metro

Partial Roof Collapse at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and Trail King Industries

St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church/Trail King IndustriesMOORHEAD, MN — A partial roof collapse caused by snow build-up did significant damage to a section of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Moorhead. The collapse was reported just after noon. Deputy Fire Chief Benton Hicks says it was a “miracle” no one was hurt. Church services were canceled due to…

Winter Storm Expected To Dump 6-12″ of Snow

The North Dakota DOT has issued a Travel Alert for south-central and southeastern North Dakota. 

FARGO, ND – A winter storm warning is in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday for a large portion of North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. The snow is expected to continue through Saturday, followed by increasing winds, which could cause blowing and drifting in open areas. Dangerously cold windchills are not expected to be an issue. The North Dakota DOT…

Local Dad Builds Epic Snow Tubing Track in Front Yard

He was inspired by the sheer amount of snow that has fallen

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A local dad has built quite the epic snow tubing track in his front yard. Brian Johnson has been working on the track since February and the top is over six feet tall. He even created a staircase out of snow and added lights to the sides. He says all six of his kids enjoy sliding down the…

Minnesota State Patrol Warns about Driving Through Snow This Weekend

Troopers say it's wise to have a winter weather kit in the car, especially during blizzards

MOORHEAD, Minn. — With heavy snow set to hit the area this weekend, the Minnesota State Patrol urges people to stay off the roads if possible. Slippery roads and heavy snow are a risky combination. Troopers say more than 600 drivers were stranded for hours in southern Minnesota during the most recent blizzard. They say the key to surviving on the…

Rep. Peterson & Sen. Klobuchar Hope To Improve Child Care in Rural Areas With Bill

WASHINGTON – Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduce a bill to address the shortage of affordable child care in rural areas. The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act would provide grants to states to support the education and training of child care workers. It would also enhance retention or raise their pay. The bill has the approval of…

Perham Man sentenced in Death of Bus Driver

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KFGO KDLM) – A judge has sentenced a Perham man to just over 5 1/2 years in prison for a collision that killed a man who was sitting in his car ahead of his shift as a school bus driver. In January, 39-year-old Richard Fisette pleaded guilty in the death of 50-year-old Marlin Miller. Fisette was high…

East Grand Forks In Class-A Boys’ Hockey Semifinals at 11:00 a.m. on Antenna TV

East Grand Forks is the 3rd seed and takes on St. Cloud Cathedral.

ST. PAUL, MN –The Class – A Boy’s state hockey tournament is underway this afternoon in Minnesota. East Grand Forks is the 3rd seed and takes on St. Cloud Cathedral. Puck drop is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday on Antenna TV   from the Xcel Energy Center. The state tournament continues through Saturday. Keith Albertson will have all the highlights from the…