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MN Gov. Candidate Tim Pawlenty Reaches Out to Voters in Moorhead

He met everyone at the Fryn' Pan

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Former Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty stops by the Moorhead Fryn’ Pan to meet voters. Pawlenty also went to Fergus Falls and Alexandria to find out what issues mattered the most to Minnesotans. The primaries on August 14 decides whether Pawlenty or, Hennepin County City Commissioner and GOP endorsed Jeff Johnson will represent the Republican party in the…

Sen. Heitkamp Hosts Discussion With Families Affected By Opioids

Many grandparents are raising grandchildren because their biological parents aren't able to

FARGO, N.D. — Sen. Heidi Heitkamp hosted a discussion to hear from grandparents who are taking care of grandchildren because their biological parents aren’t able to. The opioid epidemic, suicides, and other issues have left many parents unable to take care for their children. Heitkamp introduced a bill that would help caregivers deal with the challenges of caring for children, especially…

Report alleges MN AG Lori Swanson used government employees for campaign work

(KMSP) – According to an investigation by an online news organization, Attorney General Lori Swanson inappropriately used government employees to work on her campaigns. The allegations were published by the “Intercept,” an outlet that prides itself on what they call “adversarial journalism.” Meanwhile, the Swanson campaign argues it’s a solely an attempt to settle political scores. But at least one former employee in the…

DFL Endorsed MN AG Candidate Matt Pelikan Promotes Economic Opportunity

Matt Pelikan wants to enforce consumer laws, fight wage theft, and fight on behalf of immigrants and refugees

FARGO, N.D.–A DFL Attorney General candidate is making his way across the state of Minnesota! Matt Pelikan is a Northfield native and has worked as a private-practice attorney at a Minneapolis law office. Pelikan wants to enforce consumer laws, fight wage theft, promote unions, and fight on behalf of immigrants and refugees. As Attorney General, Pelikan says he plans to…

State Senator Judy Lee To Be Given Legacy Leader Award

It will be presented during The Chamber's Eighth Annual Meeting on September 19

FARGO, N.D. — A longtime state lawmaker is being recognized for her role in shaping and serving The Chamber. Senator Judy Lee of West Fargo will be given the 2018 Legacy Leader Award. It will be presented during The Chamber’s Eighth Annual Meeting on September 19 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Lee was selected by a nomination committee based…

Man Dies After Trying To Get Boat Back To Dock In Devils Lake

Elderly Grand Forks man's boat floated Off The Trailer

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — An elderly Grand Forks man drowned on Devils Lake late Monday afternoon while trying to get his boat back to the dock. Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson says the man was launching his boat when it floated off the trailer and the wind began to push it away from shore. Nelson says the man attempted to…

City Council Member Pleads Guilty After Chair-Swinging Brawl At Meeting

Fight Happened During City Council Committee Meeting In Thief River Falls

Jerald Brown & Josh HagenTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — A city council member from Thief River Falls has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Jerald Brown was involved in a knockdown, chair-swinging brawl at a city council committee meeting last month with now former council member Josh Hagen. Brown said his behavior was “alarming or offensive to others” calling the incident…

Fundraiser Started For Boy Allegedly Tossed Off of Water Slide Platform

8-year-old Sawyer Warner Was Found On The Pavement, A Teen Was Arrested

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — The family has identified the boy thrown from the top of a water slide in Apple Valley to the pavement below as 8-year-old Sawyer Warner. A GoFundMe account set up for Sawyer says “there is a long road to recovery, with multiple surgeries and therapy and the unknown.” 18-year-old Roman Adams allegedly threw Sawyer over the…

Women on Wheels Say Their Group is More Than Just a Monday Night Ride

Women on Wheels are going off the beaten path and riding in the dirt throughout the metro

FARGO, N.D. — Women on Wheels are going off the beaten path and riding in the dirt throughout the metro. This empowering group of women meets every Monday to ride new trails in the community. They have also found a family within the group, giving them the push they need to take part in other rides around the country. Two…

50-Year-Old Man Dead After Car Crash In Dilworth

Police Chief Ty Sharpe says the 50-year-old driver may have had a medical issue.

Dilworth, MN – – A man is dead after a crash in Dilworth early Tuesday morning. Police Chief Ty Sharpe says the 50-year-old driver may have had a medical issue. The car left the road at the intersection of 9th Street and 4th Avenue SW. The car ended up in the ditch near railroad property. The crash was reported shortly before…