Minnesota News

Hjemkomst Center Opens New World War I Exhibit

"War, Fear and Flu" uses artifacts from World War I to describe life in Clay County one year ago

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in Clay County can learn more about how World War One impacted their community one hundred years ago. The “War, Fear, and Flu” exhibit gathers stories from people who lived during World War One to paint a picture about how life was like during the conflict. The Hjemkomst Center is hosting the exhibit until January 2020. The…

Seventh Judicial District Judge Candidates List Does Not Include Brian Melton

Clay County Attorney Exluded From Candidate List By Commission On Judicial Selection

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Clay County Attorney Brian Melton is not in the running to serve as a Seventh Judicial District judge in Minnesota. Melton’s name was not included in the list of six candidates sent to Governor Dayton by the Commission on Judicial Selection. They include Michelle Clark, Douglas Clark, Amber Gustafson, Tammy Merkins, Kevin Miller and Jade Rosenfeldt….

Six Students Remain In Hospitals After School Van And Semi Crash

Crash Happened Monday Afternoon Near Danvers, Minnesota

SWIFT COUNTY, Minn. — Six Hancock Public School students remain in hospitals following a crash involving their school van and a semi. The crash happened after school on Monday near Danvers, Minnesota. The Swift County Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old and two 16-year-olds are in critical condition. The 68-year-old woman who was driving the van was treated for injuries and…

Passed Out Man With A Revolver Keeps Kids At School In Detroit Lakes

Numerous Agencies Responded To Food N Fuel Tuesday Afternoon

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Students were kept in school this afternoon in Detroit Lakes while police dealt with a man in the backseat of a car with a revolver. Police were called around 3:15 to Food N Fuel on a report that 37-year-old James Poitra of Detroit Lakes hadn’t moved in three hours. When the officers noticed the gun they…

Father Confirms Body of Missing MN Woman has been found

Red Lake Law Enforcement along with the FBI and numerous other agencies have been looking for the 27-year-old since late January.

PONEMAH, MN —  The father of Amy Dow confirms that the body of the missing member of Red Lake Nation, has been found. He tells KVRR Local News that the discovery was not far from her home in Ponemah, Minnesota. Red Lake Law Enforcement along with the FBI and numerous other agencies have been looking for the 27-year-old since late January. To this…

ESPN Reports Keenum Will Sign With Broncos

Keenum is a free agent and can officially sign beginning Wednesday afternoon.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — ESPN is reporting that Vikings Quarterback Case Keenum will sign with the Denver Broncos. Keenum is a free agent and can officially sign beginning Wednesday afternoon.  That would leave the Vikings, Jets and Cardinals in the running to land Kirk Cousins. The 30-year-old Keenum led the Vikings to an 11-3 record and played in the NFC Championship…

Mauer Continuing to be a Leader for Young Twins Squad

Joe Mauer is entering his 15th season with the Minnesota Twins.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Minnesota Twins continue to welcome in new faces to this years squad. A familiar face still remains in first baseman Joe Mauer. The 34-year-old is gearing up for this 15th season with his hometown Twins. For the eighth time in his career, Mauer hit above .300 last year leading Minnesota back to the postseason. Joe says…

Moorhead Council Closer To Changing Parking Lot Rules For Developers

Neighbors In Historic Comstock Neighborhood Want To Be Notified Before Lots Are Put In

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead City Council is closer to allowing more input from neighbors before developers put in parking lots. The council voted 7 to 1 on the first reading to change from provisional use permits to conditional use permits. That would require a public hearing and council approval after neighbors near the property have been notified. Neighbors in the…

F-M Diversion Board Makes Changes To Project, Ready To Submit Permit

The project will impact Minnesota less and put more of the responsibilities on North dakota

FARGO, N.D. — The F–M Diversion Board says they are ready to submit a permit application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It also means they’ve had to shift some of its plans in the project. If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Which is exactly why the F–M Diversion Board is submitting a “Plan B” permit application to…

Moorhead Family Fare Closing Doors In April

Some shoppers say they have been going to the store for 50 years

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Grocery shoppers will have one fewer option this spring. Family Fare Supermarket in Moorhead will be closing April 14. The store is located right off the interstate on 8th Street South. A new Hornbacher’s opened just two miles south of the store in 2015. Some shoppers say Family Fare will be missed very much because they’ve been…