Minnesota News

Sale of Duluth-Based Retailer Maurices Finalized

DULUTH, Minn. - Maurices has announced that its sale to private equity firm OpCapita is complete, marking a new era in the Duluth-based women’s fashion retailer’s 88-year history. The headquarters of the company will remain in downtown Duluth. “This is…

Twins Offer $5 Tickets, Sell Out In Hours

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Minnesota Twins are trying to fill the seats at Target Field following a drop in attendance. The team decided to sell tickets starting at $5 without fees for the remaining home games in May. And they went fast.…

Minnesota lawmakers break off budget talks

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota House Democrats are blaming Senate Republicans and their refusal to increase state spending for a collapse in budget negotiations. Senate Republicans are blaming House Democrats for standing by…

Robert Plant is Bringing Tour to Bluestem

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- One of the greatest voices in rock is coming to Bluestem. Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant will be accompanied by the Sensational Space Shifters and special guest Lillie Mae. They're scheduled to perform Wednesday, September 25. Tickets…

Moorhead Police Identify Robbery Suspect

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead police identify the suspect in a Gate City Bank robbery. They say this man, 51-year-old Robert Evans, went into the Azool Hornbacher's, went up to the bank teller and gave the employee a note demanding money.…

VP Mike Pence Coming To Glyndon, MN Thursday

GLYNDON, Minn. - (AP) White House officials say Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit Minnesota to talk with farmers and steelworkers about the status of a trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Pence is scheduled to begin his day…

Man Dies After Being Electrocuted in Becker County

NEAR FRAZEE, Minn. - The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Dillon Wilson was electrocuted Monday morning in rural Frazee. Friends performed CPR on Wilson but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say a long pole he was…

Police: Man Involved in Moorhead Standoff Sunday Used Fake Gun

UPDATE: A Moorhead man is facing several charges after assaulting a woman and a brief standoff with police on Sunday. 52-year-old Terry York is accused of felony domestic assault and false imprisonment. Moorhead Police called Red River SWAT to assist in…

Officers Shoot, Kill Motorcyclist Near Duluth After Chase

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A motorcyclist who allegedly fled from police in Hermantown was shot and killed by officers who also struck him with a squad car. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says 37-year-old Timothy Majchrzak was shot multiple times and…

Sunday Moorhead Apartment Fire Cause Identified

UPDATE: Smoking materials are to blame for a fire that displaced the people in four homes. Moorhead firefighters responded to 1205 12th Avenue North around noon yesterday. The fire was ruled accidental at the four–plex apartment building. Neighbors say they heard…

Northwestern Minnesota Lawmaker Arrested For Trespassing

ST. PAUL, MN -- A Minnesota lawmaker who is a former law enforcement officer was arrested by St. Paul police for trespassing. Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook was arrested about 3:30 a.m. Saturday and released a couple of hours later on…

FEMA To Start Touring MN For Damage Assessments

MINNESOTA - FEMA teams will begin flooding damage assessments to public property and infrastructure in more than 50 counties and four tribal nations in Minnesota next week. It's the first step in determining if Gov. Tim Walz can request federal…