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Minnesota Olympic Hockey Star Found Incompetent to Stand Trial

GRAND MARAIS, Minn.--"Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey star Mark Pavelich has been found incompetent to stand trial for felony assault. The decision was made during a hearing Monday in Cook County. The Minnesota Duluth alum and former N-H-L player was…

Agency Overpaid Tribes for Opioid Treatment Programs

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota's legislative auditor says "troubling dysfunction'' at the Department of Human Services resulted in $29 million in overpayments to two tribes for opioid treatment programs. The auditor's office said in a report Tuesday the agency lacked authority to…

DNR: 5,700 Hunters Bag Deer During Youth Season

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says there was a strong response to the first statewide season for young deer hunters. The DNR says more than 5,700 youth hunters bagged a deer during the season which ran from…

Driver's License Road Testing Available on Weekends

ST. PAUL, Minn.--State officials say it will begin scheduling driver's license road testing on weekends to reduce the long wait times that have been the subject of complaints. The Department of Public Service's Driver and Vehicle Services division says it…

State Orders Shutdown Over Lead Levels at Water Gremlin

MINNEAPOLIS--Authorities have shut down production at a Minnesota company amid concerns about lead poisoning among plant workers' children. State agencies say Water Gremlin hasn't done enough to limit workers' exposure to lead dust at its White Bear Township facility. At…

LIVE: Fly Girls

You probably know all about Amelia Earhart, but did you know the Red River Valley region is home to one of the most daring women pilots in early aviation history? Award-winning author Keith O'Brien…

LIVE: Bad Witch Illustrations

In the place where dark meets dreams, and fairy tales meet monsters, there lies the work of Monique Burgoz of Bad Witch Illustrations. The Minneapolis-based artist has Red River Valley roots. And today, she…

Police Respond to Disturbance at Moorhead Business

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead police are investigating after a disturbance at a business was called in. It happened in the 2200 block of 14th Avenue South. The employee says someone broke down the door and "held him up" with a…

Middle schoolers spend day hands deep in brains

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The students took part in hands-on workshops including dissecting sheep brains, building bridges and building structures out of candy. The event aims to give under-represented groups of students inspiration by showing them…

Sanders to Hold Campaign Rally in Minnesota with Omar

MINNEAPOLIS--Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to hold a campaign rally next month at the University of Minnesota. The Nov. 3 rally at Northrup Auditorium will mark Sanders' second campaign stop in the state since he announced his 2020 bid.…

LIVE: Prairie Paranormal

Ghost stories can take on a life of their own, with enough repetition. But if you really want to get to the bottom of rumors and reports of haunted houses, dorms, businesses and parks all…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Topaz (Again)

Topaz is a treasure that's so far remained unclaimed. The three-year-old cat cat came in to Adopt A Pet, from an area reservation, with a litter of several tiny kittens. She and one of…

More than 5,000 Cited for Using Cellphones while Driving

ST. PAUL, Minn.--State officials say more than 5,000 citations have been issued to drivers in Minnesota since a hands-free law took affect in August. The new law makes it illegal to use a cellphone while driving. Department of Public Safety…

AT&T Donates To Great Plains Food Bank Basket Drive

FARGO, N.D. -- AT&T is dialing into helping those in need for the holiday season.The phone company is donating 5 thousand dollars to help pay for supplies for  local school pantries. The money goes to a great effort by the…

Moorhead's Preston Boyd joins Les Miserables tour

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Another former Moorhead High School student is heading back to the big stage in the Big Apple. Preston Boyd has just finished workshopping The Music Man alongside Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman. He is also joining the national…

Minnesota Mayor Target of Racist Threats in Trash Dispute

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, has received racist threats amid a long-simmering dispute over how the city should collect its trash. Police in Minnesota's capital are investigating threatening and racist messages to Mayor Melvin Carter in the…

Adam Thielen will not play Thursday vs Washington

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings updated injury report confirms Adam Thielen will not play against Washington on Thursday Night Football. Thielen told reporters Tuesday he feels “good” and was “hopeful” to play Thursday, but Wednesday's injury reported ruled…

Lawmaker Ignores Call to Give Up Position after Omar Post

BISMARCK, N.D.--The North Dakota Senate's top Republican says a fellow state senator is refusing to step down from a leadership position after posting a long-debunked photo that claims to be Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar holding a weapon at an…

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