ST. PAUL, Minn. (8:15pm Update) -- Gov. Tim Walz is dealt a blow by the Republican-led Minnesota Senate during today's special session. They voted to deny the confirmation of Nancy Leppink as Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Senate Majority Leader…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has survived a stiff primary challenge from a well-funded opponent who tried to make an issue of her national celebrity. Omar defeated Antone Melton-Meaux, an attorney and mediator who raised millions in…
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Every year, the El Zagal Shrine Circus gives away hundreds of bikes to kids for free with the help from sponsors. The Circus was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but…
MOORHEAD, Minn. - As we creep closer to the General Election in November, the Minnesota State Primary may be able to show us a preview of what voting will look like. In-person voting during…
MINNESOTA -- In the Republican race for the Senate seat in Minnesota, Jason Lewis is the projected winner. 80 percent of precincts reported as of 10:35 PM, Lewis has nearly 78 percent of the vote. Lewis is up against Cynthia…
MINNESOTA - Michelle Fischbach is projected to win the GOP primary in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. She is expected to take on Democratic Congressman and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in November. Fischbach got…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- There is a projected winner in the Democratic primary race for Minnesota State House in District 4A which serves Moorhead and Oakport. Heather Keeler grabbed 1,872 votes to Chuck Hendrickson's 956 with all precincts reporting. Some last…
ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.In making its decision,…
It's an online event so popular in our region they've had to add two more just to keep up with demand. And while the next one coming up is already full, you can still get…
MOORHEAD, Minn.--Minnesota's Primary Election is on Tuesday. The Primary Election allows voters to choose their preferred candidates for the general election. Voters who do not know their polling place can visit sos.state.mn.us. The site also provides the districts for your…
MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA - Millions of Americans are still out of a job amid the pandemic. As lawmakers continue to debate what kinds of unemployment benefits to approve, President Trump signed an…
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--A Thief River Falls man made his first court appearance on Monday after being charged with production, distribution and possession of child pornography. According to the indictment, between February 12, 2020 and February 20, 2020 38-year-old Benjamin…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Crews responded to a report of a possible drowning late Saturday afternoon. The missing man was identified as 24-year old Abdimajid Osman Nur. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says he was on an inflatable canoe with…
With the coronavirus pandemic stretching now into its 6th month, health has been on most of our minds like never before. And while it's transmissible disease that's dominated the conversation, heart disease is still…
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP)--One of the first Minnesota National Guard units to respond to unrest following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis is headed out on a new mission. The Stillwater-based 34th Military Police Company is deploying on a yearlong mission to…
PERHAM, Minn.--A Wahpeton man died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Douglas Hudson II was on Co Hwy 34 when his motorcycle ran off the roadway. The crash occurred at approximately 2:41…
DILWORTH, Minn. -- In just a matter of moments, an ordinary summer day for John Schmitt of Dilworth turned into a nightmare. "I couldn't talk, I couldn't move my arms -- or my right arm,…
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. -- Authorities identify the man killed in a crash Saturday afternoon in Douglas County. He is 47-year-old Robert Kirscht of Brandon, Minnesota. Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle driven by 67-year-old David Thoennes of Alexandria pulled…
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. -- "We had a report of a person in the water at 3:55 pm and he was out with another male on a boat and one person went into the water and…
La Grande Township, Minn. -- One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Co Rd 40 and Co Rd 8 in Douglas County. The Sheriff's Office says it received reports that a vehicle had…
It's possible that some parents might be forgiven, in these days of keeping kids at home, for feeling a bit like they're keeping little wild animals of their own. After all, children haven't been…
ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Department of Public Safety sent 14 warning letters to bars and restaurants caught violating Gov. Tim Walz's Executive Order 20-74. According to the Executive Order, bar and restaurant employees are required to wear masks, place tables…
LAKE PARK, Minn. -- "I don't regret making the choice to be there for my friend. I wish this virus wasn't happening," Kathleen Keen said. People were wearing masks and socially distancing during her…
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Kids in the F-M area get to learn about the joys of gardening during a camp at First Presbyterian Church. It's part of three day event put on by Clay County 4H…
