Minnesota News

8-Year-Old Girl Unknowingly Brings Handgun to School

St. Paul, M.N.--Police in St. Paul are investigating how a loaded handgun ended up in the backpack of an elementary school student. Sgt. Mike Ernster says the 8-year-old girl put her backpack on the floor at John A. Johnson Achievement…

LIVE: Polka Fest

Break out the floor wax and roll out the beer barrel, because Polka Fest is this weekend, and it's one of the biggest draws in the region for festival-goers from all over the…

Overnight Motorcycle Chase Ends In Charges and Hospital

MOORHEAD, MN -- On Monday, June 3, 2019 just after Midnight, a Minnesota State Trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Interstate 94 westbound, east of Moorhead. The motorcycle initially pulled to the shoulder and stopped, but when…

One Man Dead After Alleged Assault in Fosston

FOSSTON, Minn. -- A Fergus Falls man is arrested after another man was found not breathing along a curb in Fosston, Minnesota. The reported assault happened on 8th Street Northwest at the intersection of North Mark Avenue around 3:45 this…

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,…