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COVID-19 Cases In Minnesota Reach 2,356

ST.PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Health reports 143 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state bringing the total number to 2,356. Nobles County’s number of confirmed cases jumped from 36 Saturday to 60, the jump is likely…

Minnesota Reports 142 COVID-19 Cases

ST.PAUL, MN (KFGO)- Statewide COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbs to 2,213 with 142 new cases added in Saturday’s numbers. The death toll is now 121 as 10 more were reported. Minnesota has 52 more recovered, that total is 1,118.

Minnesota Reports 159 New COVID-19 Cases, 17 Deaths

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting an additional 159 COVID-19 cases since Thursday, bringing the total to 2,071. The state is also reporting 17 new deaths due to complications with COVID-19. Seventeen marks a record high in…

Minnesota Joins Midwestern Partnership to Reopen Regional Economy

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz is joining the governors from Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky to work at reopening the economy in the Midwest. Walz released a statement confirming the news saying, "Today, we are announcing that Michigan…

Man Arrested after High Speed Chase near Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Minn.--A man was arrested Wednesday evening after he fled from police in a high speed chase near Alexandria. A Minnesota State Trooper attempted a traffic stop near West Union at approximately 8 p.m., but the suspect fled westbound on…

Minnesota Receives $1 Billion from Coronavirus Relief Fund

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota received more than $1 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund on Wednesday. The state applied for the funds through the federal CARES Act portal made available earlier this week. The funds will help offset some the state's…

MSUM Begins Faculty And Staff Cuts

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Faculty and staff cuts are being made at Minnesota State University Moorhead. President Anne Blackhurst will answer questions during a Zoom news conference at 1:00 PM Wednesday. Layoffs were expected due to a $6 million budget shortfall…

Police Respond to Stabbing in Becker County

WHITE EARTH, Minn.--A man was stabbed at a residence in White Earth Township late Monday night. The Becker County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and learned the suspect had fled towards Detroit Lakes. A Sheriff's deputy located the vehicle…

Drive-Thru Rapid COVID-19 Testing Site At Shooting Star Casino

MAHNOMEN, Minn. -- While the casino remains closed, Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen has opened a drive-thru triage and rapid COVID-19 testing site. The site is for those living on the White Earth Reservation. Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks says they…

23 Charged with Violating Stay-at-Home Order

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)--Twenty-three people have been charged with violating Minnesota's stay-at-home order aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. In many cases, law enforcement officers added the misdemeanor charge as a secondary offense to another crime. Violating an emergency order…

CVS Gives Free Easter Treats To Community Organizations

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- CVS stores in Minnesota are providing some spring cheer and Easter candy to several community organizations. They donated seasonal treats over the weekend to families at Detroit Lakes Crisis & Resource Center. The company also…

UPDATE: Runaway Girl Safely Located

UPDATE: Moorhead Police say Brittney Wilson has been located and is now safe at home.   MOORHEAD, Minn.--The Moorhead Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Brittney Ciera Wilson. Brittney was reported as a runaway on April 12. She is…

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