Minnesota News

Mpls. Officer's Attorney Asking For No Prison Time

MINNEAPOLIS - Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of fatally shooting an unarmed woman in 2017 plan to ask a sentencing judge for no prison time. If that's not granted, they're seeking less prison time than state sentencing…

Moorhead Police Looking for Guinea Pigs Owner

MOORHEAD, MN -- Moorhead Police are asking for the public's help in finding the owners of three guinea pigs. They are looking for the owners of the guinea pigs, who were found running in a park today. If no owners…

Arrest Made After Assault With Blunt Object in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. - A Fargo man is arrested after allegedly hitting another man with a blunt object during a fight in Moorhead. Police responded to the 1500 block of 20th Avenue South around 6:45 Thursday night. While on the way,…

Loon Counters Needed In 8 Minnesota Counties

ST. PAUL, MN -- The Minnesota DNR is looking for a few good loon counters. Volunteers would be required to dedicate a morning between June 28 and July 8 to count loons on at least one of 150 lakes. Counties include:…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Audi

You'll probably notice that Audi's pretty nervous for his visit to the Morning Show. As a matter of fact, he spent most of his live appearance wailing inconsolably in Emily Welker's arms, trying…

Former Moorhead cop investigated for vandalism at supervisor's home

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Authorities are investigating a former Detective with the Moorhead Police Department in connection with vandalism at his ex-supervisor's home. Last May, Det. Lt. Brad Penas' door was shattered, his home's siding was damaged. Penas told investigators it's possible…

Group Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota's Restrictions on Abortion

ST. PAUL, MN -- Abortion rights supporters are seeking to overturn Minnesota's restrictions on abortion, including its 24-hour waiting period and parental notification requirements. A lawsuit, filed in state court by Gender Justice and the Lawyering Project, argues the restrictions violate…

Minnesota's Governor Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration

ST. PAUL, MN -- Gov. Tim Walz is seeking a presidential disaster declaration for spring storms that caused nearly $40 million in damage to infrastructure across Minnesota. He requested the declaration for 51 counties and four tribal governments. Officials say flooding,…

LIVE: Canoe Parade Workshop

Are you ready to hit the water for summer recreation fun? Or is your upper-body strength still a little soggy after our long, cold winter huddled indoors? Instead, you can flex your creative…

Driver Takes Off After Moorhead Traffic Stop

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) - A suspect who fled an attempted traffic stop in Moorhead early Tuesday being sought. Sgt. Scott Kostohryz says there was a pursuit that started near I-94, headed north of 8th Street, then went west on 18th…

5 Tornadoes Confirmed by the NWS

The National Weather Service says 5 tornadoes touched down on Friday evening across the area. The strongest was in Barnes County near Leal where winds were estimated at 108 mph and a house and farm building where damaged.  Here are…

More Than 1,300 People Show Up to Corecon 2019

  FARGO, N.D. -- More than 1,300 people embraced their inner nerd at the 11th annual Corecon. The four-day convention was for anyone who loves anime, horror, sci-fi or fantasy. Guests included authors, actors, game designers and the Midwest Paranormal group.…

Woman dies in rollover near Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, MN (KFGO) - A woman is dead after a pickup rollover on I-94 near Fergus Falls. The state patrol says the 34-year-old woman from Danville, Illinois was a passenger in the pickup that was eastbound. The driver, a…

Speaker Pelosi to Keynote MN DFL Fundraiser Friday

MINNEAPOLIS - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will give the keynote address for Minnesota's DFL party's Humphrey Mondale dinner Friday night. "The House Democratic Majority in Washington has been hard at work tackling the toughest issues facing our country just…