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Local Group Proving EveryBODY Can Rock the Runway

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A local organization is proving that everybody can rock the runway. Hope Inc., a group dedicated to children and adults with mobility challenges, is hosting its 8th annual fashion show. About a hundred people filled up the…

Snow Reports from Friday/Saturday Blizzard

PRELIMINARY 72-HOUR SNOWFALL REPORTS AS OF 10 AM 10/12/19...From the Grand Forks National Weather Service (Bismarck National Weather Service office totals can be found below) LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE PROVIDER LANGDON 27.0 IN 0304 PM 10/11 PUBLIC LANKIN ND 6 E…

October Snow? S-NO Problem for Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, Minn. -- While some aren't happy with the early snowfall, those in Barnesville, Minnesota are taking full advantage. To encourage people to stay off the roads, the city's police department started a town-wide snowman…

Fargo Tackles Winter Weather

FARGO N.D -- With harsh conditions, Fargo crews are hard at work to take care of the late night winter storms. They're leaving most of the valley under advisory warnings. The city of Fargo went…

Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $100K in Benefits

ST. PAUL, Minn.--A U.S. Postal Service worker from western Minnesota has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in government benefits. The U.S. Attorney's office says 57-year-old Lisa Ann Schafer of Glenwood pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. According…

Police Made One Arrest and One Citation at Trump Rally Protest

MINNEAPOLIS--Minneapolis police made one arrest and issued one citation during protests outside a campaign rally by President Donald Trump. Police say the arrest was for damage to property and the citation was for disorderly conduct. Several thousand people protested outside…

LIVE: Kids and Fear

Halloween is supposed to be scary, but there's one thing every parent fears this time of year: a child who's been truly traumatized by what's supposed to be Halloween fun. It can be anything…

FBI: Woman Kidnapped and Assaulted Minnesota Girl She Met Online

GREEVILLE, S.C.--Federal authorities say a South Carolina woman kidnapped a girl from Minnesota and sexually assaulted her. Citing an FBI affidavit, news outlets report 23-year-old Katrina Marie Aliff was arrested last month on charges including aggravated child sexual abuse. The…

Prince Estate Slams Trump's Use of 'Purple Rain' at Rally

MINNEAPOLIS--The estate of musical legend Prince is objecting to President Donald Trump's use of a Prince song before a campaign rally in Minneapolis Thursday night. The Trump campaign played Prince's "Purple Rain'' as the audience at the rally waited for…

Travel Alert Issued For Large Section of North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota DOT and Highway Patrol have issued a Travel Alert due to heavy snow, reduced visibility and icy roads. Cities included in the alert include  Jamestown, Courtenay, Valley City, Ellendale, Velva, Harvey, Towner, Devils Lake, Carrington,…

Judge: Minnesota Drug Seizure was Illegal; Charges Dismissed

MINNEAPOLIS--A judge says the police seizure of more than $4 million in marijuana and other contraband from two Montana men who were driving through Minnesota was illegal. District Judge Timothy Churchwell on Tuesday dismissed charges of controlled substance sales filed…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Merlin

Merlin's got this amazing magic trick up his furry sleeve: he'll make you want to snuggle him even when he's trying to convince you to play with him instead. The lively two-year-old came in to…

LIVE: October Fright Nights

If you're a fan of Halloween -- or of "Halloween," the iconic 70s slasher film starring Jamie Lee Curtis in her first starring role -- you know what a great scary movie can do…

Officials Link Many Sudden Baby Deaths to Unsafe Sleeping

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota health officials say the majority of sudden unexplained infant deaths reported in the state in recent years are related to an unsafe sleeping environment. The Department of Health says its research shows 82 percent of 90 sudden…

Police Allege Man Hid Cameras in Mall of America Dressing Rooms

MINNEAPOLIS--Police are investigating a Minnesota man who allegedly hid cameras inside dressing rooms at the Mall of America in Bloomington and another Minneapolis area shopping mall. The 41-year-old Elk River man has not been charged. Details were contained in a…

Man Charged For Politically-Motivated Road Rage

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A man who was arrested in a politically-motivated road rage incident in Moorhead on Monday is charged. 27-year-old Joseph Schumacher of Bismarck faces three misdemeanors: carrying weapons without a permit, unlawful transportation of firearms and disorderly conduct.…

LIVE: Staying Safe During Halloween Bar Crawls

The great thing about Halloween is that it's a holiday for everyone, including adults. The not-so-great thing? Too many adult beverages, bar crawls, busy downtown traffic, and flimsy costumes in rapidly worsening weather this…

Ponemah Man Admits To Killing His Wife After Night of Drinking

BEMIDJI, Minn. -- A Ponemah, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to killing his wife in U.S. District Court in Bemidji. 39-year-old Jeremiah Kingbird admitted to violently attacking his wife while driving home after a night of drinking last January. She…

LIVE: Gore-geous Handmade Halloween Crafts

Unglued's Ashley Morken is the founder one of the region's most delightful destinations for all things handmade. And this time of year, when you're haunted with dreams of handmade and DIY Halloween decor,…

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