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Man Shoots Man In Backus, Minnesota, Later Killed By Officers

BACKUS, Minn. -- BCA releases information about an officer involved shooting investigation that included a total of two deaths. The press release is below: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an investigation into an…

Minnesota confirms 3rd coronavirus case, person in critical condition

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Health Department confirmed the state's third coronavirus case Tuesday. According to officials, the person is an Anoka County resident in their 30s who was likely exposed through contact with international travelers. The patient developed symptoms Feb. 28…

Fire Destroys Cabin in Wadena County

WADENA COUNTY, Minn.--A cabin was declared a total loss after an early morning fire in Wadena County on Tuesday. The Wadena County Sheriff's Department responded to the 26000 block of Hubbard Line Road, Huntersville Township at approximately 7:40 a.m. to…

Police: Woman Won't Explain Why She Threw Son from 4th Floor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)--Police say a Minnesota mother has admitted she severely injured her 11-year-old son by throwing him from the balcony of their fourth-floor apartment but has not explained why. Thirty-three-year-old Itayvia Lloyd is being held in the Ramsey…

LIVE: Purses with a Purpose

There aren't a lot of objects a woman or girl carries that are much more personal than her purse. And this morning, you can use one to make a difference in the life of a…

Moorhead Mayor Declares Flooding State of Emergency

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- With the winter snow starting to melt, leaders in Moorhead decide to get ahead of the elements and declare a flood emergency. Mayor Johnathan Judd officially signed the emergency declaration. The…

One Man Hurt In House Fire In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- One person is hurt in a house fire in Alexandria. It was reported at 602 Cardinal Lane Southwest around 12:30 Sunday morning. The renter told authorities that one person was inside and unable to get out. They…

2nd Confirmed Case of Coronavirus In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Minnesota resident in their 50s has become the state's second confirmed case of COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health said Sunday in a statement that the case involves a Carver County resident who was likely…

Rep. Collin Peterson Announces Reelection Bid

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Congressman and House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson is running for re-election in Minnesota's 7th district. "This wasn't an easy decision for me because our country is so polarized right now, but that's also why I want…

LIVE: Red River Valley Sportsmen's Show

The ice is still melting off the lakes in our region, but there's no reason we can't dive right on in to the fun at the Red River Valley Sportsmen's Show. Billed as the region's…

Man Who Died Shortly After Arrest In Moorhead Identified

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Ramsey County Medical Examiner identifies the man who died on Tuesday hours after his arrest in Moorhead. He is 50-year-old Jeremy Kelly of Fargo. Kelly was arrested on outstanding warrants when he complained of shortness of breath…

LIVE: Meet Jewls (Again)

Jewls is a dog who truly lights up when she meets you. The outgoing, affectionate, high-energy young dog came to Diamond in the Ruff a few months ago, and she's showered love on pretty…

Death of Suspect In Custody In Moorhead Under Investigation

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the death of a suspect in custody in Moorhead. High Plains Fugitive Task Force took the individual into custody on outstanding felony warrants shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday. They were…

LIVE: Hockey for HOPE, Inc.

It's some of the most fun you can have in Fargo without standing up. And this weekend, you and your colleagues can do it together. Adaptive athletics nonprofit HOPE, Inc. is inviting you to…

Joe Biden Wins Minnesota Primary

Joe Biden has won Minnesota's Democratic presidential primary according to the Associated Press. The state has 75 delegates at stake. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar's abrupt withdrawal from the presidential race gave Bernie Sanders a sudden opportunity to lock up her…

Polk County Sheriff's K9 Program Receives $5,000 Donation

POLK COUNTY, Minn.--The Polk County Sheriff's Office was awarded $5,000 for their K9 program. The Otter Tail Power Company donated the money which will help improve the health and safety of the K9's. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the…

Minnesota's Primary Election: When, Where and How to Vote

(FOX 9) - Minnesota will hold its presidential nomination primary on Tuesday, March 3—also known as Super Tuesday. Voters in 13 other states will also cast their ballots on Tuesday for who they want to represent their party in the general election in November.…

DGF School Board and Teachers Fail To Reach Contract Agreement

GLYNDON, Minn. -- Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton school board and the teachers union did not reach a settlement agreement on contract negotiations. Talks will resume on Monday, March 16th. There has been a dispute between the school board and teachers over pay for…