Minnesota News

MN man among those killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash

SAINT CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Minnesota man was among the Americans killed on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, which crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday, according to family and friends. They told FOX 9 Siraaj-Mu’uad Hussein of St. Cloud was on his way to visit relatives…

Legalized Pot in Minnesota Goes Up in Smoke

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A bill legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota failed Monday when Senate Republicans blocked it, likely ending its chances for the year. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 to defeat the measure. All six Republicans opposed…

Minneapolis Men Arrested In Heroin Bust In Becker County, Minnesota

BECKER COUNTY, MN -- Two Minneapolis men were arrested after heroin was seized Wednesday in Becker County. Forty-three-year-old Titus Martin and 29-year-old Guntallwon Brown were each charged with 1st degree possession of a controlled substance. Officers from the West Central Drug…

One Dead In 3 Vehicle Crash West of Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, MN (KFGO) - An Ohio man has died of injuries suffered early Monday on Hwy. 210 west of Fergus Falls. The state patrol says the 51-year-old victim was drivng a mini-van and stopped to remove frost from the…

Snowfall Reports for 3-9-19

..SNOWFALL REPORTS... LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE PROVIDER ...MINNESOTA... ...BECKER COUNTY... 5 NNW CORMORANT 15.6 IN 0700 AM 03/10 3 ESE WESTBURY 11.7 IN 0700 AM 03/10 ...BELTRAMI COUNTY... 3 NNW LAVINIA 8.1 IN 0700 AM 03/10 5 W KELLIHER 8.0 IN…

Olympic Medalist And Minnesota Native Dead at 23

An Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion from Minnesota has died. 23-year-old Kelly Catlin passed away on Friday according to USA Cycling. Catlin was born and raised near Minneapolis and was part of the four-woman team at Rio 2016…

Woman Arrested For Negligent Fire At York Manor Apartments

BRECKENRIDGE, MN -- A Breckenridge woman was taken into custody for causing a negligent fire at York Manor Apartments. Authorities arrested 61-year-old Coleen Berneking who lives in the building. The fire was reported Saturday night around 7 o'clock and crews found…

Perham Man sentenced in Death of Bus Driver

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KFGO KDLM) - A judge has sentenced a Perham man to just over 5 1/2 years in prison for a collision that killed a man who was sitting in his car ahead of his shift as…

Farm Rescue Accepting Spring Crop-Planting Applications

Farm Rescue is accepting applications for spring crop-planting assistance. The group provides free physical labor for farmers and ranchers dealing with an injury, illness or a natural disaster. It relies on volunteers from around the country, donations and corporate sponsors.…