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Minnesota Researchers to Amass Spleens as Deer Season Begins

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota wildlife researchers will be collecting deer spleens this weekend as the state's main deer hunting season begins. The Department of Natural Resources' researchers are hoping to harvest at least 800 of the organs from whitetail deer killed…

Moorhead Proposes A "Double" Underpass Downtown

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead city leaders are looking into another underpass project as work continues on the Main Avenue 20th/21st Street Underpass. The 11 Street underpass project in downtown Moorhead would be between Center and 1st Avenue North and Main…

Minnesota Authorities: Gunman Killed Himself in Police Shootout

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn.--Authorities say a gunman who carjacked several vehicles, sexually assaulted a woman and briefly held a family of four hostage in their suburban St. Paul home died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, not by police gunfire. The Minnesota…

2019 Election Day results

Ada-Borup referendum Yes 290 51.06% No 278 48.94% 100% of precincts reporting Alexandria referendum Yes  4,159 59.63% No 2,816 40.37% 92% of precincts reporting Ashby referendum Yes 228 63.16% No 133 36.84% 100% of precincts reporting Barnesville School Board` Mark…

Crookston bishop defends conduct in sexual abuse case

MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota bishop says he was trying to protect the confidentiality of a man who said he was sexually abused by a popular priest when he certified to other church officials that the priest was fit to work…

Mayor of Ada, Minn. Resigns

ADA, Minn. - Mayor of Ada Todd Sawrey resigned during a City Council meeting Monday night. "I've been dealing with several health issues for the past several years and need to refocus my energy on my health, family and business.…

Minneapolis Man Charged with 13 Counts of Voter Fraud

MINNEAPOLIS--Hennepin County prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old Minneapolis man with 13 felony counts of voting fraud. Abdihakim Amin Essa allegedly helped 13 people fraudulently cast absentee ballots last year. The charges filed last week say he told officials he was…

US Rep. Ilhan Omar Divorces Husband in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS--Rep. Ilhan Omar has officially divorced from her husband in Minnesota, just a month after she filed a petition saying there was an "irretrievable breakdown'' in their marriage. Omar and Ahmed Hirsi had been married since January 2018 but were…

No Charges after Minnesota School Marked by Swastika

EDINA, Minn.--Police in a Minneapolis suburb say a juvenile will not face charges after acknowledging drawing a swastika and other offensive graffiti on a shed at an elementary school. Edina police were called Saturday about the chalk graffiti. The officer…

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…

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