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No Charges for 2 Minnesota Wrestlers in Alleged Sex Assault

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)--A prosecutor says two University of Minnesota wrestlers who were arrested in an alleged sexual assault will not face criminal charges. Gable Steveson and Dylan Martinez were arrested in June on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct after someone reported…

Granite City Food & Brewery Filing For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

MINNEAPOLIS--Granite City Food and Brewery announced Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The board of directors determined bankruptcy was the only way to accomplish a much needed restructuring of its businesses. Granite City secured a loan to…

Clay County Commission votes to accept refugees

MOORHEAD, Minn. - The Clay County Commission votes unanimously to continue accepting refugees. The resolution was made necessary by President Trump's executive order requiring local consent before immigrants can be accepted. Commissioner Kevin Campbell says having refugees "comes with challenges,"…

Minnesota Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--A Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to killing a Florida woman who prosecutors said was targeted because the two looked alike. Officials say 57-year-old Lois Riess will serve a life sentence in prison for the first-degree murder of…

Flu Season Off to Unusual Start

FARGO, N.D. -- The CDC estimates that at least 1,300 people nationwide have died from the flu this year. While this number doesn't surprise one North Dakota epidemiologist, the type of flu affecting people in…

Veterans Honored At Wreaths Across America

DETROIT LAKES, MINN. -- A crowd of people grouped in the frigid cold at the Veterans Memorial Park in Detroit Lakes to honor all branches of the military in remembrance for all those who serve…

Man Arrested For Stabbing In Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MN (KFGO) - A suspect wanted for a stabbing in Moorhead was arrested in Fargo. Police say two men were fighting in downtown Moorhead when the victim was cut in the hand. Triston Wallette, 22,  was tracked down in…

MN Congressional Candidate Michelle Fischbach joins Conservative Squad

WASHINGTON - Minnesota Congressional candidate Michelle Fischbach joins The Conservative Squad. The former Lieutenant Governor who's running against Congressman Collin Peterson joined women running for office to rival the Democrats' squad of progressive women. "We're looking at do nothing…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Cheddar

Say cheese!!! When Cheddar the pit bull terrier showed up at the KVRR Morning Show and we waved him on in to the studio, he knew right what to do. That's even though he couldn't…

Father Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Infant's Death

HASTINGS, Minn.--A Burnsville man who killed his infant son has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison. Thirty-three-year-old Michael Herkal admitted slapping and violently shaking the 13-day-old baby after the child wouldn't stop crying. He pleaded guilty Wednesday…

The Village Cuts Ribbon On New Moorhead Office

MOORHEAD, MINN -- The Village cuts the ribbon on it's newest Moorhead offices. Along with the ribbon cutting they also offiered tours of the facility. The new building specializes child services, mental health…

Three Students Injured after School Bus Accident

FISHER, Minn.--A Fisher School District bus ended up in the ditch on Tuesday resulting in three kids being injured. The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 225th St SW and 390th Avenue SW to find twelve students…

BNSF Train Strikes Truck in Fosston, MN

FOSSTON, Minn.--A BNSF train collided with a pick-up in Fosston shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The Polk County Sheriff's office says the crash happened on Highway 2 Southeast and 360th Avenue. Fifty-two-year-old Todd Jevning and a 17-year-old passenger were…

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