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New book reveals 'Friends' almost relocated to Minnesota

(FOX 9) - The hit sitcom "Friends" almost relocated to Minnesota, according to a new book that gives a glimpse behind the scenes of the show. According to "Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era" by Saul Austerlitz,…

Minnesota Health Experts Urge Flu Shots as Soon as Possible

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Health officials are urging Minnesotans to get flu shots as soon as possible. Jennifer Heath of the Minnesota Department of Health says the flu season could begin anytime. Only about half of the people eligible get the flu…

Two People Arrested for Drug Possession in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MINN.--The Lakes to River Drug Task Force arrested two people in connection with an ongoing drug investigation on Tuesday. A search warrant was executed at 868 37th Avenue South #3 in Moorhead. During the search, 24 grams of…

Autopsy: NDSU Student Killed 5 Years Ago Died of Asphyxia

FARGO, N.D.--A North Dakota State University freshman from Minnesota who was killed five years ago died of asphyxia. Authorities have said little about the September 2014 death of 18-year-old Thomas Bearson of Sartell, Minnesota, other than it was a homicide.…

LIVE: Tip a Cop for Special Olympics

Here's a hot tip for anyone who's planning to eat out Tuesday and Wednesday: make sure you tip your server. Or he or she is coming for you -- and they're armed. All…

Man Jailed After Robbery Report in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn.- A Fargo man is in the Clay County Jail after a robbery in south Moorhead Monday night. Police say 21–year–old Penja Lawuya met the victim on social media and discussed selling an electronic device. He then allegedly entered…

Brothers Charged in Fatal Shooting of St. Paul Firefighter

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Two brothers from St. Paul have been charged in the shooting death of an off-duty firefighter. Thirty-six-year-old Thomas Harrigan was fatally shot in his St. Paul home Sept. 2. A criminal complaint charges 39-year-old Dontay Caraway and his…

Update: Runaway Teen Located in Fergus Falls

UPDATE: Sheyenne Bell has been located in Fergus Falls, MN and is safe. The Moorhead Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance.   MOORHEAD, Minn.--The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public's help in finding a…

Walz Signs Order Creating Governor's Biofuels Council

PLATO, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz is setting up a council to advise him on how to foster the growth of Minnesota's biofuels industry. The Governor's Biofuels Council will have 15 members, including representatives of the agriculture, biofuels and transportation industries, as…

Arrest Made in Duluth's Historic Synagogue Fire

DULUTH, Minn. -- Authorities say a fire that destroyed a historic synagogue in Duluth doesn't appear to have been a hate crime. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken says 36-year-old Matthew Amiot, of Duluth, was arrested Friday in connection to the…

People Get Immersed in All Things German at Kulturfest

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- It's styled like the many Oktoberfest celebrations held in Germany: Kulturfest is the place to be to immerse yourself in all things German. Kulturfest gives people a chance to experience German food,…

Runners Race to Raise Awareness About Addiction

MOORHEAD, Minn. --While runners were getting set for the big 5k run, one woman on the sidelines is jogging her own memories of the addiction she beat over a decade ago. "I entered this program…

Baseballs Fans Meet Twins Legend in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. --Baseball fans in Moorhead meet a former big–time slugger while supporting a good cause. Former Twins Right Fielder Tony Oliva met with fans at The Zone Sports Cards and Memorabilia to sign autographs…

Suspect arrested after fire that destroyed Duluth synagogue

DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - After a Duluth, Minnesota synagogue was destroyed early Monday morning in a fire, police say a suspect has been arrested. In a statement, officers say an arrest has been made but no further information has been released.…

LIVE: Down Home Hoedown

Moving into a brand-new house is always something to celebrate. Moving someone who's been chronically homeless into a brand new house -- and making sure they've got the resources they need to turn it…