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Prosecutor on Wright's death case resigns, citing 'vitriol'

MINNEAPOLIS - A prosecutor who was handling the case against a former suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright has resigned, saying “vitriol” and “partisan politics” have made it hard to pursue justice. Imran Ali…

Fire damages Dilworth apartment building

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - Several people were forced out of their apartments by a fire at a three-story apartment in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says Dilworth and Moorhead Fire Departments responded shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday after a…

George Floyd's family holds rally, march in brother's memory

MINNEAPOLIS - Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, have joined activists and citizens for a march as part of events marking the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s death. Sunday's march was one of…

Attorney general will prosecute case in Wright's death

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he will lead the prosecution of a former suburban police officer who is charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter is…

Schools closed due to threat investigation in Lakeville, Minn.

LAKEVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Lakeville, Minnesota school district closed all of its schools and facilities on Friday while police investigate an "active threat." District officials sent out a message to families and staff Friday morning informing them that…

West Fargo police officer's funeral set for May 26

FARGO (KVRR) - Funeral services have been scheduled for West Fargo Police Officer Adam Gustafson. The funeral will be next Wednesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Northview Church, 3401 25th St. S. in Fargo. Police Chief Denis Otterness says…

Teens rescued from abandoned Ford plant in St. Paul

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Police say three teenagers were rescued after being trapped in an abandoned building at a former automotive plant in St. Paul. One of the teens was hospitalized with injuries from a fall. Officers responded to a…

New law allows medical marijuana to be smoked in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Those enrolled in Minnesota’s medical marijuana program are expected to have a more affordable option to the liquid, oil and pills currently allowed under one of the nation’s most restrictive medical cannabis laws. Gov. Tim Walz…

Minnesota Capitol fence to be removed

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Something will be missing when the Minnesota Legislature reconvenes to finish its work on a new budget - the fence that has surrounded the Capitol since the riots last summer following the George Floyd's death. It…

Watch: Fire heavily damages bean plant near Park Rapids

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) - Firefighters were on the scene of a bean plant fire late Monday night and early Tuesday morning near Park Rapids. The fire started at about 8:30 p.m. Monday at Green Valley Bean on Highway 34 west…

Moorhead Municipal Pool Opens June 9th

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- After being closed all last summer, Moorhead's Municipal Pool is back in business. The pool is opening on June 9th with full capacity. The facility will be open seven days…

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