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Minnesota DNR Rejects Ban on Lead Ammunition, Tackle

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota wildlife officials have rejected a request from environmental groups to ban the use of lead in rifle bullets, birdshot and fishing tackle. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources denied the petition Monday. DNR officials say restrictions on…

Moorhead School Bond Referendum Election Is Tomorrow

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People living in Moorhead's 152nd Independent School District can vote on Tuesday November 5th on the high school's bond referendum. The $110 million referendum would rebuild the Moorhead High School and…

WE Fest Will Not Return to Detroit Lakes Until 2021

Detroit Lakes, MN -- In a Facebook posting WeFest Organizers announced they will skip holding the festival in 2020. They will return to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in 2021. Here is the post: We are so excited to embark on this…

Sanders Holds Second Rally in Minneapolis with Omar

MINNEAPOLIS--Sen. Bernie Sanders attempted to recapture the political energy at a Minneapolis rally that led to his runaway victory in the Minnesota DFL presidential caucus four years ago. He appeared Sunday at the University of Minnesota with Rep. Ilhan Omar,…

Veteran Takes Virtual Honor Flight To D.C.

DETROIT LAKES, MINN -- U.S. Navy Veteran Daryle Olson or as everyone calls him, "Ole" served from 1956 to 1960. When his number was called to join the Honor Flight, there was some excitement. "When…

Local Wholesaler Struggles Under Rough Weather

HALSTAD, Minn. -- As a young entrepreneur, Bjorn Solberg was full of hope as he purchased his first business. "I wouldn't have bought this business if I didn't see a potential opportunity for growth right…

Kurdish Community Holds Vigil In Moorhead

  MOORHEAD, MINN. -- Impassioned speeches filled the room at the Trinity Lutheran Church as residents, public officials, and members of the Kurdish community came together to remember the lives lost but to carry on…

Clay County Wants To Take Jack Back

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Clay County is encouraging people to help the environment by dropping off their pumpkins. County officials will take them to Doubting Thomas Farms. Workers there will compost them and turn them into…

Moorhead preparing for winter with snowplow training

MOORHEAD, Minn.- There's not much time left until we see snow falling. The city of Moorhead is preparing by conducting pre–season snow removal training. Snow plow drivers went through an obstacle course as part of…

Minnesota Environmental Groups Push for Bag Fees

MINNEAPOLIS--Environmental groups and activists in two Minnesota cities are advocating for a new strategy on plastic bag restrictions. Minneapolis and Duluth advocates are pushing for fees for paper and plastic bags. They want customers to think about whether they're needed.…

Former Students Reach Settlement with Theater Company

MINNEAPOLIS--Nine remaining lawsuits filed by former students who say they were abused by employees of the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis decades ago have reached settlements. Attorney Jeff Anderson plans to announce the settlements at a news conference Friday. The…

Minnesota Reports 1st Flu Death of Season

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota has reported its first flu death of the season. The Minnesota Department of Health says it was an adult who died. So far no children have died of influenza in Minnesota this season. Health officials say flu…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Jubilee

Bring on the puppy party! Jubilee is a three-and-a-half-month-old puppy who came in to Diamond in the Ruff pet rescue with her sister. It's somewhat unclear what breed or breeds she is, possibly part…

Finding Comfort In Memories Of Military Service

  The Veterans honor flight of North Dakota and Minnesota brings back vivid memories for the veterans who visit our nation's capital. Sometimes the worst memories of their lives. I found out on the latest…

House Approves Rules for Trump Impeachment Probe

WASHINGTON--A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Thursday's near party-line 232-196 roll call was the chamber's first formal vote on a process that's likely to take months, possibly stretching into the…

Trump Only Republican on Presidential Primary Ballot in MN

MINNEAPOLIS--President Donald Trump isn't the only Republican candidate running in the presidential primary, but he'll be the only choice on the ballot in Minnesota. The Republican Party of Minnesota has informed the state Secretary of State that Trump will be…

Legal Fight Begins Over Minnesota Abortion Laws

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Plaintiffs seeking to overturn Minnesota abortion laws have had their first day in court. A coalition of groups urged a Ramsey County District Court judge Wednesday to let their case proceed while state attorneys argue the lawsuit should…

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