Minnesota News

Attorney General Barr Says Mueller Probe Did Not Establish Trump Coordination With Russia

Lawyers for President Donald Trump reviewed the final redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report before its public release.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General William Barr says he will give Congress a redacted copy of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigative report at 11 a.m. He told reporters at the Justice Department that he would transmit to Congress copies of the public version of Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election and President Donald Trump’s campaign. Democrats complained…

Vikings Schedule Includes 10 Games On KVRR/FOX

September 26, Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles face the Green Bay Packers on FOX Thursday Night Football.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The National Football League released the regular season schedule for the 2019 season on Wednesday. The Minnesota Vikings opens the year against the Atlanta Falcons on September 8 on KVRR/FOX from U.S. Bank Stadium at noon. Minnesota will host Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 13 and former Vikings All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson returns…

One Arrest After Reports Of Man Chasing Woman With Gun And Knife

Moorhead Police Apprehend Man After Chase

MOORHEAD, MN — A man is in custody after police say he chased a woman with a knife and jumped from a third floor apartment trying to get away in Moorhead. Officers were called to 18th Avenue South and 20th Street South around 10  Wednesday night. The woman was not hurt and told police he may have gone to a nearby…

Rep. Collin Peterson: Asylum Issue “Out of Control”

Peterson says we need to find out who is financing the caravans

FARGO, ND — Congressman Collin Peterson says the asylum issue involving refugees on the U.S.-Mexico border is growing out of control. During an interview on KFGO’s “News & Views,” the Minnesota Democrat called for a closer examination of a growing number of refugees traveling in caravans heading to the southern border. Peterson says we need to find out who is financing…

Counterfeit Electronics Seized At Border Crossing In International Falls

Field officers found the fake merchandise in rail containers during an inspection

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN — Customs and Border Protection agents seize over $700,000 worth of counterfeit electronics at the border in International Falls, Minnesota. Amplifiers, earbuds and other electronics were confiscated. Field officers found the fake merchandise in rail containers during an inspection. In a similar operation at the same location, agents intercepted nearly 5,500 fake Barbie dolls in a rail car…

The Meadows & Village Green Public Golf Courses Set To Open

Tee times will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis on Saturday only

MOORHEAD, MN — Break out the golf clubs! The Meadows and Village Green Public Golf Courses in Moorhead will be opening their Driving Ranges only at 10 am on Friday. Both courses will open for the season at 9 am on Saturday. Tee times will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis on Saturday only. In Fargo, Osgood and…

Turkey Smashes Through Windshield of Vehicle On Interstate 94 Near Barnesville

The driver only has minor cuts from flying glass

Barnesville Police Department Facebook PageBARNESVILLE, MN — Police in Barnesville say a turkey might have been “looking for love in all the wrong places” during breeding season. The bird crashed through the windshield of a vehicle on I-94 just before noon. They say the driver only has minor cuts from flying glass and was in good spirits. Barnesville Police writing on…

Chief of Army Corps of Engineers Stresses Importance of F-M Diversion in Fargo Roundtable

The Project has raised $100 million of federal funding

FARGO, N.D. — The F-M Diversion project is unifying surrounding areas to find more permanent solutions to future flooding. “This is a local, state, federal partnership,” Sen. John Hoeven said. “It is Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Cass County, Clay county – the region working together.  This is about comprehensive flood protection for the regions.” The plan involves the creation of several…

Oslo Surrounded by Water, Sandbags Helping Erosion on Permanent Levee

the city is getting about 3,000 sandbags from Warren, Minn.

OSLO, Minn. — A town of about 300 people has shrunk to less than 80. Many have left their homes even though the town has permanent protections in place. “We could be an island for a week, we could be an island for a month. There’s so many variables so we just encouraged those who couldn’t be stuck in here for…

Rural Frazee Man Suffers Accidental Gunshot Wound To His Leg

The Becker County Sheriff's Office got a 911 call Sunday afternoon from 60-year-old Lloyd Bertek

FRAZEE, MN — A rural Frazee, Minnesota man is being treated in Fargo for an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office got a 911 call Sunday afternoon from 60-year-old Lloyd Bertek. He says he was attempting to de-cock the hammer on a pistol when it fired a bullet into his leg. Bertek was first taken to St. Mary’s…