Minnesota News

F-M Kurds Respond to Nightmare Situation in Syria

"I'm waking up with nightmares, what's happening to people, because we are seeing what's happening to people. We are seeing kids turned to pieces. It's a huge pain." said Dr. Azad Berwari, a Kurdish Activist…

Two Dead after Crash in Polk County

CROOKSTON, Minn.--The Polk County Sheriff's Office along with Crookston Area Ambulance and the Crookston Fire Department responded to a fatal crash at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday. A Mazda SUV was traveling westbound on 270th Avenue SW and failed to…

Dayton Enjoying Down Time after Nearly 4 Decades in Office

MINNEAPOLIS --When former Gov. Mark Dayton's official portrait is unveiled later this week, it will feature the two-term Democrat in front of the Capitol building. Dayton says he wanted a strong "supporting cast'' in the painting to be unveiled Thursday,…

Update: Moorhead Runaway Located

UPDATE: Joshua Phillip Neumayer has been located and is in the custody of his legal guardian. The City of Moorhead says Neumayer was located without incident thanks to observant citizens.   MOORHEAD, Minn.--The Moorhead Police Department is asking for assistance…

LIVE: A Silent Killer Lurking in Your Yard

By now, you've probably spotted them. Their pale heads emerge from the soggy soil, first one, then a handful. Underground, there's an entire network of them... and with every rain, they multiply. A silent march…

Parents Charged after Child Tests Positive for Fentanyl

MINNEAPOLIS--Two St. Louis Park parents are charged with child endangerment and neglect after prosecutors say their 1-year-old son tested positive for fentanyl. The child survived after spending six days in the hospital. A criminal complaint says police were called to…

Plane Headed to Minot Makes Emergency Landing in St. Cloud

ST. CLOUD, Minn--A passenger flight operating as a Delta connection between Minneapolis and Minot was diverted to St. Cloud Sunday night due to a smoky odor in the cabin. According to a statement from SkyWest, the operator of the flight,…

State Tests New Technology to Catch Carpool Lane Cheaters

MINNEAPOLIS --Minnesota transportation officials are testing new technology to catch carpool lane cheaters. Through September, the State Patrol issued nearly 3,500 citations to drivers who illegally used the lanes reserved for two or more people, buses, motorcycles and solo drivers…

Drekker Puts On Third Annual Fall Crafts Market

  FARGO, N.D. -- While the local weather may not have been something to celebrate this weekend, local creations are. "We have over 34 makers that have set up shop. They have a huge variety…

Local Group Proving EveryBODY Can Rock the Runway

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A local organization is proving that everybody can rock the runway. Hope Inc., a group dedicated to children and adults with mobility challenges, is hosting its 8th annual fashion show. About a hundred people filled up the…

Snow Reports from Friday/Saturday Blizzard

PRELIMINARY 72-HOUR SNOWFALL REPORTS AS OF 10 AM 10/12/19...From the Grand Forks National Weather Service (Bismarck National Weather Service office totals can be found below) LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE PROVIDER LANGDON 27.0 IN 0304 PM 10/11 PUBLIC LANKIN ND 6 E…

October Snow? S-NO Problem for Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, Minn. -- While some aren't happy with the early snowfall, those in Barnesville, Minnesota are taking full advantage. To encourage people to stay off the roads, the city's police department started a town-wide snowman…

Fargo Tackles Winter Weather

FARGO N.D -- With harsh conditions, Fargo crews are hard at work to take care of the late night winter storms. They're leaving most of the valley under advisory warnings. The city of Fargo went…

Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $100K in Benefits

ST. PAUL, Minn.--A U.S. Postal Service worker from western Minnesota has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in government benefits. The U.S. Attorney's office says 57-year-old Lisa Ann Schafer of Glenwood pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. According…

Police Made One Arrest and One Citation at Trump Rally Protest

MINNEAPOLIS--Minneapolis police made one arrest and issued one citation during protests outside a campaign rally by President Donald Trump. Police say the arrest was for damage to property and the citation was for disorderly conduct. Several thousand people protested outside…

LIVE: Kids and Fear

Halloween is supposed to be scary, but there's one thing every parent fears this time of year: a child who's been truly traumatized by what's supposed to be Halloween fun. It can be anything…

FBI: Woman Kidnapped and Assaulted Minnesota Girl She Met Online

GREEVILLE, S.C.--Federal authorities say a South Carolina woman kidnapped a girl from Minnesota and sexually assaulted her. Citing an FBI affidavit, news outlets report 23-year-old Katrina Marie Aliff was arrested last month on charges including aggravated child sexual abuse. The…

Prince Estate Slams Trump's Use of 'Purple Rain' at Rally

MINNEAPOLIS--The estate of musical legend Prince is objecting to President Donald Trump's use of a Prince song before a campaign rally in Minneapolis Thursday night. The Trump campaign played Prince's "Purple Rain'' as the audience at the rally waited for…