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Minnesota Senator Al Franken Accused of Sexual Misconduct

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) -- New allegations of sexual misconduct are rocking Capitol Hill. Democratic Senator Al Franken of Minnesota is facing two accusers. One of those women says two separate incidents took place on a USO Tour back in…

Minnesota, North Dakota Senators React to Franken Accusations

  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Franken's counterpart, Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, strongly condemned her colleague without mentioning him by name. Klobuchar released a statement saying: "This should not have happened to Leeann Tweeden. I strongly condemn this behavior and the…

ND Lawmakers Reviewing Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies

BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota legislative leaders will review anti-sexual harassment policies for state lawmakers. The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee will meet December 6 at the Capitol to discuss the policies that have been in place for almost 30…

Pet Connection: Meet Dottie

Dottie is one of those cats whose personality is even more lovely than her looks -- and that's really saying something with this stunning feline. Not only does she have that striking spot…

Minnesota Loses Bid to Host World's Fair

  MINNESOTA -- The state of Minnesota has lost its bid to host what would have been the first World's Fair on U.S. soil in 40 years. The state was beat out by a campaign by Argentina's capital to celebrate…

Fargo Man Sentenced in Minnesota Welfare Scam

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. -- A Fargo man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for scamming Minnesota welfare programs. Elfonzo Shelby, 47, was sentenced in Ramsey County District Court for using fake identities to swindle more than $300,000 in…

Officials May Find Chronic Wasting Disease in Harvested Deer

  MINNESOTA -- Seven deer harvested in southeastern Minnesota may be infected with chronic wasting disease. Hunters harvested three of the seven deer near Preston, where 11 other deer tested positive during last year's CWD surveillance efforts. Three others were…

Harwood Man Behind Bars After Standoff with Police

HARWOOD, ND -- One man is behind bars after firing shots during an overnight standoff in rural Harwood. Shortly after midnight, 57-year-old Steven Sorenson of Harwood called dispatch, wanting to talk to a…

Men Identified in Menahga Murder-Suicide

  MENAHGA, Minn. -- Two men found dead of gunshot wounds Monday at a house in Menahga have been identified. They are 82-year-old Carl Albin and 67-year-old Michael Callahan, both of Menahga. Wadena County authorities say the deaths appear to…

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