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Minnesota Gov. Walz Unveils Massive Public Construction Borrowing Bill

Republican leaders have shown little enthusiasm for a big bonding package

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

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…

Everyone Rescued From Lake of the Woods Is Okay

Call to sheriff Tuesday morning: two adults and two children had not been heard from since Friday

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

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…

Minnesota Man Sentenced For Attacking North Dakota Priest Over A Woman

Chad Legare attacked the Rev. Robert Wapenski in Anamoose in January 2018

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

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 Man Charged With Assaulting And Killing His Wife

court records: Jeremiah Kingbird stopped at a house and told a woman that he found his wife on Old Ponemah Road

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

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…

Officer Involved Shooting Death In Douglas County, Minnesota

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at 5:15 a.m. in the city of Miltona Tuesday, February 26.

February 26, 2019

Site Staff,

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: Moorhead Police Locate Missing Teenager

Danelle Hope Flores is described as being 4'11", 125 lbs, brown hair and green eyes.

February 26, 2019

Site Staff,

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…

Better Business Bureau Warns People of Fake Fargo Auto Dealer Website

Within the last month, the BBB received over 600 inquiries regarding the website for Superior Auto Sales

February 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is encouraging people to watch out for fake auto dealer websites after identifying one whose location is said to be here in Fargo. Within the last month, the BBB received over 600 inquiries regarding the website for Superior Auto Sales. Superior used to exist at 3313 Fiechtner Drive…

Rockers “Incubus” Added To Bluestem Summer Concert Series

The rockers from Calabasas, California will appear with the band "Nothing More"

February 25, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — Incubus has been added to the 2019 Bluestem Summer Concert Series. The rockers from Calabasas, California will appear with the band “Nothing More” on Saturday, August 3, rain or shine. Tickets range from $39.50 to $88.50 and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at Jade Presents.com or at the Tickets300 box office. Incubus is one of eight…

Clay County Deputy Injured, Squad Cars Rammed In Pursuit With Burglary Suspect

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the suspect fled in a stolen vehicle after he was located in Fargo.

February 25, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A burglary suspect is in custody following an early Monday morning high speed chase after ramming squad cars and injuring an officer. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the suspect fled in a stolen vehicle after he was located in Fargo, sped into Moorhead and continued into Dilworth on Highway 10 with Clay County deputies in…

Drekker’s First Hotdish Festival Serves Up Comfort, Nostalgia

three judges decided who would win "best hotdish"

February 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A Midwest classic is filling plenty of stomachs and putting a smile on many faces during a winter that won’t seem to end. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how Drekker’s first Hotdish Festival is sharing the moment with restaurants from around the area. When he was a kid, only one dish consistently made its way to Shea Syverson’s…