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Everyone Rescued From Lake of the Woods Is Okay

LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN -- All people reported missing on Lake of the Woods have been accounted for. Resort owners and others have been working since Sunday morning to rescue anglers that were left stranded in fish houses during blizzard…

Ponemah Man Charged With Assaulting And Killing His Wife

PONEMAH, MN -- A Ponemah, Minnesota man is indicted on first and second degree murder charges. Court documents reveal that on January 6, 38-year-old Jeremiah Kingbird stopped at a house and told a woman that he found his wife on Old…

Officer Involved Shooting Death In Douglas County, Minnesota

ALEXANDRIA, MN --  The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a deputy has shot and killed a person after responding to a domestic disturbance call in Miltona. Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen says two deputies responded to the call about 5:15 a.m.…

UPDATE: Moorhead Police Locate Missing Teenager

UPDATE:  Thursday, February 28, 2019:  Danelle Flores, age 14, has been located in our metro area.  She is currently safe in Moorhead.  The 2014 Chevy Cruze listed in the previous press release has also been located.  The Moorhead Police Department…

Rockers "Incubus" Added To Bluestem Summer Concert Series

MOORHEAD, MN -- Incubus has been added to the 2019 Bluestem Summer Concert Series. The rockers from Calabasas, California will appear with the band "Nothing More" on Saturday, August 3, rain or shine. Tickets range from $39.50 to $88.50 and go…

Blizzard Warnings Dropped for much of the Area

FARGO, ND -- Winds continue to diminish across the region but whiteout conditions are still being reported as well as some state highways plugged with snow drifts. With the improved visibility the National Weather Service has dropped the Blizzard Warning…

UPDATE: Eastbound I-94 Near Barnesville Reopened

UPDATE 4:29 PM Friday - MNDOT and the Minnesota State Patrol have reopened Interstate 94 near Barnesville.   NEAR BARNESVILLE, Minn. - Eastbound Interstate 94 is closed between the Minnesota Highway 9 exit and Minnesota 34 exits near Barnesville because…

LIVE: 1st Annual Hotdish Festival

As Drekker Brewing Company's Ashley Rieck puts it, what do you do in February in Fargo? You stay inside and eat, of course. She's got a point. After all, it's just not a…

LIVE: Snow Danger At Home

As if it's not tough enough to survive out in the elements in our extreme snow, ice and cold temperatures, now you need to worry about the conditions it's creating inside your home,…

Duke the Dog, Mayor of Cormorant Village, Has Died

CORMORANT VILLAGE, MINN. (KFGO) - Duke the dog, who made national news for being elected ceremonial mayor of Cormorant Village in the Becker County has died. A post on Facebook by Karen Nelson, his "adopted" mother, says Duke "went to…

Dog Shooting Investigation In Wadena County

WADENA, MN - The shooting of a dog is under investigation in Wadena County. The sheriff's office says a dog, with shell casings around it, was found at a campground. The dog had a collar and leash attached. It was…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Patsy

Some dog experts think these might be the smartest of all the dog breeds in the world. High-energy, intelligent and full of spirit, they're border collies, and some individuals of this breed have…

MN Lawmaker Seeks Crackdown on Fake Hate Crime Claims

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ A Minnesota lawmaker wants tougher penalties for falsely reporting hate crimes in his state after an actor in Chicago was accused of doing so. Rep. Nick Zerwas' bill comes after actor Jussie Smollett was charged…