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American Indian Movement co-founder Benton-Banai dies at 89

MINNEAPOLIS - Eddie Benton-Banai, one of the founders of the American Indian Movement that was formed partly in response to alleged police brutality against Indigenous people, has died. He was 89. A family friend says Benton-Banai died Monday at a…

Drug-related deaths in Minnesota rise sharply

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State health officials say drug overdose deaths in Minnesota increased 31% in the first half of 2020, compared to the same time in 2019. The Minnesota Department of Health said there were 490 overdose deaths…

Man accused of using vehicle to hit another man

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say a man intentionally ran into another man with his vehicle this morning. The incident happened in the 2500 block of 15th Street South just after 4:15 a.m. Police say 36-year-old Benny Rodriguez of Moorhead…

Video: Small plane crash lands on Twin Cities highway

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (KVRR) - A small plane landed and hit a vehicle on Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities area Wednesday. The single-engine Bellanca Viking temporarily closed part of the highway in Arden Hills. Two people were onboard.  No injuries…

Christmas tree fire destroys mobile home in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - A Christmas tree fire destroyed a mobile home at Moorhead Estates at 1224 15th Avenue North. Fire Dept. Capt. Todd Church said most of the mobile home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on the…

Minnesota sees 3,570 new COVID-19 cases, 22 more deaths

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health officials reported a decline in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. State health officials are cautioning against reading too much into short-term fluctuations after the extended holiday weekend. The Minnesota Department of Health reported…

Twins set to name St. Paul Saints new Class AAA partner

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Twins fans soon won’t have to go very far to watch the team’s top minor league prospects before they become regulars at Target Field. In fact, all it will take is a trip across the Mississippi River…

Confidence in Midwest economy drops in survey

OMAHA, Neb. - A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states suggests faltering confidence in the region's economy. After climbing every month since bottoming out in April, the overall index of the Creighton University Mid-America…

Minneapolis mayor, police chief oppose police budget cuts

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis’ mayor and police chief are speaking out against a proposal to cut the police department’s budget by nearly $8 million. Mayor Jacob Frey says the cuts would be irresponsible in a year that saw rising violent crime…

Bemidji man shot, killed while deer hunting

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) - A Bemidji, Minn. man has died after being shot while deer hunting in Beltrami County. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s office says 28-year-old Lukas Dudley was shot while hunting in Nebish Township Nov. 25. A man who…

Fargo's Union State Bank to merge with Border Bank

FARGO (KVRR) - Border Bank of Greenbush, Minn. has announced that it plans to merge with Fargo-based Union State Bank. "This merger will result in our customers having access to additional products and services, and substantially greater access to capital…

Farm Rescue shifts to help farmers affected by coronavirus

FARGO (KVRR) - A North Dakota-based volunteer organization that helps farmers when they are injured or otherwise impaired says it has helped a number of Midwest farmers who were sidelined by the coronavirus. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has helped more…

Trinity Lutheran hosts drive-thru Giving Tree

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- This holiday season, Trinity Lutheran is living up to its motto of being a light to the community. Despite COVID restrictions, Pastor Nick Peterson says he wanted to make sure members could…

Nonprofit hosts annual holiday community tree lighting

HAWLEY, Minn -- It's finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas for one community in Minnesota. The Hawley Women of Today nonprofit organization is kicking off the holiday season by spreading some Christmas cheer with their fourth annual community…

Moorhead Police investigate shooting

MOORHEAD, MN– Police are investigating a shooting that likely involved several people. It isn’t believed that anyone was hurt and no arrests have been made. Police responded to an apartment building in the 2400 block of 4th Ave. N for…

Minnesota exceeds 100 single-day virus deaths for first time

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 101 additional COVID-19 deaths on Friday, marking the first time the state has climbed over 100 deaths in a day. Health officials reported more than 5,700 new infections on Friday, and…

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