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10 People Charged Following Investigation at Minnesota Care Center

MINNEAPOLIS--Minnesota's attorney general has charged 10 people following an investigation into the death of a 58-year-old man at a northern Minnesota care center. The most serious charges include racketeering, swindling and manslaughter counts against Theresa Lee Olson, the former owner…

MSUM Hosts #MeToo Seminar

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Minnesota State University Moorhead is working to minimize the number of people impacted by the Me Too movement. Students listened to professionals' stories of sexual harassment in the workplace. The idea…

Phillips: Trump Allegation Merits Impeachment if Proven

WASHINGTON--Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips says if it's proven that President Donald Trump asked Ukraine to investigate a political opponent, it's time for impeachment. Phillips, a freshman Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has been cautious about impeachment even as…

GiGi's Playhouse Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

  FARGO, N.D. -- About 200 people were at the grand re–opening of GiGi's Playhouse in Fargo. It's North Dakota's only achievement center for people with Down syndrome. The facility originally opened 16 years ago. Now, it's celebrating its growth…

Man Leads Officers On Chase With Large U-Haul Truck

CLAY CO., Minn. -- Officials in Clay County are searching for a Moorhead man after he escaped from authorities Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Mark Empting says they received information that Ryan Morisch, who is wanted on drug-related warrants, was at the…

Hundreds of Tools Stolen from Moorhead Contractor

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) - Moorhead police are investigating the theft of a large amount of construction tools from a local contractor. According to court documents, nearly $75,000 worth of tools were stolen in August from construction trailers at Key Contracting…

Trump Proposal Could Cut Off Food Stamps to 35K in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS--Minnesota food pantry officials are opposing a federal proposal that could take away food stamp benefits from more than 35,000 state residents. The Trump administration in July proposed closing what it calls "a loophole'' that automatically deems some people eligible…

Send-Off Set for 700 Minnesota National Guard Members

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--A ceremonial send-off is being held for 700 Minnesota National Guard members headed for Western Asia. The St. Paul-based 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade will provide Army helicopter, airplane and drone support to U.S. and coalition forces. The…

Car Rolls Into Red River in North Moorhead

A frightening experience for some people in north Moorhead as a car plunges in the Red River Shortly before 6 pm Moorhead Police and Fire were called to the river near the north dam. A…

Student Group Hosts Blood Drive at MSUM

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A student organization at MSUM is making an effort to help save lives. "Students Today Leaders Forever" is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at Comstock Memorial Union. It's the first time…

Former Cop In Warroad Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Teen

WARROAD, Minn. -- A former cop from Warroad has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a girl while on duty. 30-year-old Joshua Demmerly entered an Alford plea, acknowledging there's enough evidence to convict him. Prosecutors say Demmerly told the teen there…

Minnesota Senate GOP Unveils Insulin Affordability Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota Senate Republicans want to require drug makers to provide free insulin to qualifying residents who can't afford the high cost of the life-saving medication. Senate GOP leaders unveiled the plan Thursday, a week ahead of when House…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Stella

Just like the iconic scene with Marlon Brando in "Streetcar Named Desire," Stella could make you holler her name to the heavens -- and that's because people tend to shriek with delight every time they see her. [field59_video account="KVRR" key="141d623d120071c08079f9a9703a7c73e64db5ca"…

Man Fatally Shot After Leaving Church with Daughter

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota police say a man who was leaving a Bible study with his young daughter and father was fatally shot outside his church in St. Paul. The homicide Wednesday night is the sixth fatal shooting in St. Paul…

Court Suspends 2 Key Permits for Planned PolyMet Copper Mine

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Court of Appeals has handed environmental groups a victory by putting two key permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine on hold ahead of a hearing next month. The appeals court stayed PolyMet's permit to mine…