Minnesota News

Travel Alert Issued For Large Section of North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota DOT and Highway Patrol have issued a Travel Alert due to heavy snow, reduced visibility and icy roads. Cities included in the alert include  Jamestown, Courtenay, Valley City, Ellendale, Velva, Harvey, Towner, Devils Lake, Carrington,…

Judge: Minnesota Drug Seizure was Illegal; Charges Dismissed

MINNEAPOLIS--A judge says the police seizure of more than $4 million in marijuana and other contraband from two Montana men who were driving through Minnesota was illegal. District Judge Timothy Churchwell on Tuesday dismissed charges of controlled substance sales filed…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Merlin

Merlin's got this amazing magic trick up his furry sleeve: he'll make you want to snuggle him even when he's trying to convince you to play with him instead. The lively two-year-old came in to…

LIVE: October Fright Nights

If you're a fan of Halloween -- or of "Halloween," the iconic 70s slasher film starring Jamie Lee Curtis in her first starring role -- you know what a great scary movie can do…

Officials Link Many Sudden Baby Deaths to Unsafe Sleeping

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota health officials say the majority of sudden unexplained infant deaths reported in the state in recent years are related to an unsafe sleeping environment. The Department of Health says its research shows 82 percent of 90 sudden…

Police Allege Man Hid Cameras in Mall of America Dressing Rooms

MINNEAPOLIS--Police are investigating a Minnesota man who allegedly hid cameras inside dressing rooms at the Mall of America in Bloomington and another Minneapolis area shopping mall. The 41-year-old Elk River man has not been charged. Details were contained in a…

Man Charged For Politically-Motivated Road Rage

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A man who was arrested in a politically-motivated road rage incident in Moorhead on Monday is charged. 27-year-old Joseph Schumacher of Bismarck faces three misdemeanors: carrying weapons without a permit, unlawful transportation of firearms and disorderly conduct.…

LIVE: Staying Safe During Halloween Bar Crawls

The great thing about Halloween is that it's a holiday for everyone, including adults. The not-so-great thing? Too many adult beverages, bar crawls, busy downtown traffic, and flimsy costumes in rapidly worsening weather this…

Ponemah Man Admits To Killing His Wife After Night of Drinking

BEMIDJI, Minn. -- A Ponemah, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to killing his wife in U.S. District Court in Bemidji. 39-year-old Jeremiah Kingbird admitted to violently attacking his wife while driving home after a night of drinking last January. She…

LIVE: Gore-geous Handmade Halloween Crafts

Unglued's Ashley Morken is the founder one of the region's most delightful destinations for all things handmade. And this time of year, when you're haunted with dreams of handmade and DIY Halloween decor,…

LIVE: Autism at Halloween

Halloween is a fun time for a lot of kids and adults, but for people on the autism spectrum, Halloween can sometimes be a struggle. Costume and makeup textures can be distracting, irritating…

Minnesota Rep. Omar Files for Divorce from Husband

MINNEAPOLIS--U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has filed for divorce from her husband. The freshman Democrat cited an "irretrievable breakdown'' of her marriage with Ahmed Hirsi in her filing Friday in Hennepin County District Court. Aside from a period of separation in…

Police Union Respond to Uniform Policy with Trump T-shirts

MINNEAPOLIS--The Minneapolis police union is selling "Cops for Trump'' T-shirts after the police department banned officers from wearing their uniforms in support of candidates at political events or in ads. The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis has accused police administrators…

GiGi's Playhouse Hosts 7th Annual Walk & Fest

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- This army is a little different than most. Its youngest member is only 19 months old. "We're here walking for Cohen. Our son, who has Down syndrome," said Cohen's mom and participant…

Moorhead Native Heads to Broadway

MOORHEAD, MN.- It was a few years ago when Moorhead native Nina Grollman rehearsed at a theater in Moorhead High School. Now she's taking on Broadway. Grollman will be playing Scout in Aaron Sorkin's re–imagining…