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Hundreds of Tools Stolen from Moorhead Contractor

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) - Moorhead police are investigating the theft of a large amount of construction tools from a local contractor. According to court documents, nearly $75,000 worth of tools were stolen in August from construction trailers at Key Contracting…

Trump Proposal Could Cut Off Food Stamps to 35K in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS--Minnesota food pantry officials are opposing a federal proposal that could take away food stamp benefits from more than 35,000 state residents. The Trump administration in July proposed closing what it calls "a loophole'' that automatically deems some people eligible…

Send-Off Set for 700 Minnesota National Guard Members

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--A ceremonial send-off is being held for 700 Minnesota National Guard members headed for Western Asia. The St. Paul-based 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade will provide Army helicopter, airplane and drone support to U.S. and coalition forces. The…

Car Rolls Into Red River in North Moorhead

A frightening experience for some people in north Moorhead as a car plunges in the Red River Shortly before 6 pm Moorhead Police and Fire were called to the river near the north dam. A…

Student Group Hosts Blood Drive at MSUM

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A student organization at MSUM is making an effort to help save lives. "Students Today Leaders Forever" is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at Comstock Memorial Union. It's the first time…

Former Cop In Warroad Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Teen

WARROAD, Minn. -- A former cop from Warroad has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a girl while on duty. 30-year-old Joshua Demmerly entered an Alford plea, acknowledging there's enough evidence to convict him. Prosecutors say Demmerly told the teen there…

Minnesota Senate GOP Unveils Insulin Affordability Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota Senate Republicans want to require drug makers to provide free insulin to qualifying residents who can't afford the high cost of the life-saving medication. Senate GOP leaders unveiled the plan Thursday, a week ahead of when House…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Stella

Just like the iconic scene with Marlon Brando in "Streetcar Named Desire," Stella could make you holler her name to the heavens -- and that's because people tend to shriek with delight every time they see her. [field59_video account="KVRR" key="141d623d120071c08079f9a9703a7c73e64db5ca"…

Man Fatally Shot After Leaving Church with Daughter

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota police say a man who was leaving a Bible study with his young daughter and father was fatally shot outside his church in St. Paul. The homicide Wednesday night is the sixth fatal shooting in St. Paul…

Court Suspends 2 Key Permits for Planned PolyMet Copper Mine

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Court of Appeals has handed environmental groups a victory by putting two key permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine on hold ahead of a hearing next month. The appeals court stayed PolyMet's permit to mine…

New book reveals 'Friends' almost relocated to Minnesota

(FOX 9) - The hit sitcom "Friends" almost relocated to Minnesota, according to a new book that gives a glimpse behind the scenes of the show. According to "Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era" by Saul Austerlitz,…

Minnesota Health Experts Urge Flu Shots as Soon as Possible

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Health officials are urging Minnesotans to get flu shots as soon as possible. Jennifer Heath of the Minnesota Department of Health says the flu season could begin anytime. Only about half of the people eligible get the flu…

Two People Arrested for Drug Possession in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MINN.--The Lakes to River Drug Task Force arrested two people in connection with an ongoing drug investigation on Tuesday. A search warrant was executed at 868 37th Avenue South #3 in Moorhead. During the search, 24 grams of…

Autopsy: NDSU Student Killed 5 Years Ago Died of Asphyxia

FARGO, N.D.--A North Dakota State University freshman from Minnesota who was killed five years ago died of asphyxia. Authorities have said little about the September 2014 death of 18-year-old Thomas Bearson of Sartell, Minnesota, other than it was a homicide.…

LIVE: Tip a Cop for Special Olympics

Here's a hot tip for anyone who's planning to eat out Tuesday and Wednesday: make sure you tip your server. Or he or she is coming for you -- and they're armed. All…

Man Jailed After Robbery Report in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn.- A Fargo man is in the Clay County Jail after a robbery in south Moorhead Monday night. Police say 21–year–old Penja Lawuya met the victim on social media and discussed selling an electronic device. He then allegedly entered…

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