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St. Cloud Police Need Your Tips on the "Blowtorch Bandit"

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- They're calling him the "Blowtorch Bandit" and St. Cloud police are asking the public's help in getting him behind bars. Authorities have released the surveillance photo of the suspect. The suspect was able to break into…

Gavin DeGraw Cancels September 10th Show in Fargo

  FARGO, ND -- Gavin DeGraw has canceled his upcoming concert at the Fargo Theatre. Due to what is being called a personal family matter, all of his tour dates in September have been canceled. Because of the Labor Day…

Pollution Control Agency Issues Air Quality Alert in Minnesota

  REGIONAL -- Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered an air quality warning throughout much of central Minnesota. The state's Pollution Control Agency put in an air quality alert throughout western and central Minnesota. Areas affected include Alexandria, Marshall, Brainerd, St.…

Former Minneapolis Police Chief's Severance Proposal Released

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The severance proposal for the former Minneapolis police chief who resigned under pressure from the city's mayor has been released. The deal for ex-Chief Janee Harteau includes $183,000 in severance pay and 12 months of health…

Reward for Information on Missing Alexandria Teen Increased

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- Authorities say the reward for a missing Alexandria teen was raised thanks to an anonymous donor. The reward for 15-year-old Jasmine Block's safe return is now $7,000 after someone added $5,000. Block has been missing for 25…

Battle Lake Area Restaurant Destroyed By Fire

Otter Tail County, MN -- Elmer’s Texas Barbecue, north of Battle Lake, was lost to fire early Friday. The building, on State Hwy. 78, is a complete loss. The owner, Rodger Heaton, who lived in a basement apartment of the…

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