Minnesota News

Locals React to Mueller Hearings

FARGO, N.D.-- Former Special Counsel Robert Muller faced questions in two different hearings about his findings in the investigation into Russian collusion in the 2016 election. Both hearings were televised and some are not…

Man Dies in Lake Near Alexandria

NEAR ALEXANDRIA, Minn. - A man drowns in a lake near Alexandria. Deputies responded to Lake Bergen east of Alexandria Tuesday night around 5:30. A caller said a man submerged in the water and did not resurface. Dive teams found…

Woman wanted for drug, gun charges captured in Dilworth

  DILWORTH, Minn. - Authorities arrest a fugitive staying in Dilworth. The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Ashley Hanson of Mahnomen was found at 25th Street Northwest. She was wanted in Stearns County for meth related crimes and…

Robert Mueller Testifies Before The House Intelligence Committee

  WASHINGTON, DC -- Former special counsel Robert Mueller is pushing back on questions from Republicans about his prosecutors' connections to Hillary Clinton, saying political affiliations played no part in his hiring decisions. Mueller is testifying before Congress about…

Neighbors Lose Fight to Save Historic St. Paul Church

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Preservationists and others who have worked to save a historic church in St. Paul have lost an appeal and are lamenting its demise. The former St. Andrew's Catholic Church has been an anchor in the…

Rustica Reopens in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Rustica Eatery & Tavern closed earlier this month. The former owners sold the restaurant to longtime employees Anna Weisenburger and Micah Leitel. The closure was necessary for administrative and licensing reasons, but…

President Trump Says He'll Win MN in 2020

WASHINGTON - President Trump tweets he'll win Minnesota in next year's election. In 2016 I almost won Minnesota. In 2020, because of America hating anti-Semite Rep. Omar, & the fact that Minnesota is having its best economic year ever,…

Kids Get a Try at College at M State Camp

MOORHEAD, Minn.- Planting the seeds of hope of making it to college one day. It's what the non–profit Seeds for Change is doing for kids at M State. Kids are learning what…

Franken says he 'absolutely' regrets resigning from Senate

MINNEAPOLIS - A New Yorker article claims a radio station publishing sexual misconduct allegations against former Minnesota Senator Al Franken in 2017 didn't fact check them. Leeann Tweeden, who works at KABC, says the comedian forcibly kissed her during a…

Tractor Driver Dies After Landing in Pond

COOK, Minn. (AP) _ Sheriff's officials say a man has died after the tractor he was driving fell into a pond in northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office got a call Sunday night about a skid steer tractor…

Minnesota to Launch Working Group on Police Shootings

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota's top law enforcement officials are launching a working group and public hearings on police-involved shootings. Attorney General Keith Ellison and Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington say the group will begin work later this summer.…

Fargo Police Say Man Has Been Located And Is Safe

Update - Fargo Police reporter Hanson has been located and is safe. -- The Fargo Police Department is requesting help in located Michael Hanson, 47-years-old, who was reported missing this morning at 4:55 a.m. He was last seen southbound from…