Travel Agents Busy As People Look to Escape Winter
FARGO, N.D. -- During this time of year, travel agents say they typically see things calm down and start helping people plan their summer vacations. "The snow's a little higher than I remember,"…
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St. Paul school alerts parents after sex offender found on bus
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - (FOX 9) - A registered sex offender is facing charges after he snuck onto a St. Paul school bus Thursday in Minneapolis, according to a letter sent to parents. According to the letter from Chelsea Heights Elementary School,…
WalletHub Ranks MN 1st, ND 3rd in Best State for Women Rankings
WalletHub names Minnesota the best state for women with North Dakota not far behind in third. All states and the District of Columbia are ranked across 24 indicators. The North Star State comes in first for economic and social well-being…
Du Snakker Norsk? Want to Learn Norwegian?
FARGO, N.D. -- Uff da! If you've ever wanted to learn how to speak Norwegian, now's your chance. The Sons of Norway is offering classes every Monday at 7 p.m. through the end…
Moorhead Schools Encourage Reading Through Book Fairs
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Students at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School in Moorhead got their hands on some brand new books. As part of the school's annual Book Fair, 29 classes are set to file…
Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050 in Minnesota? Republicans Say Bills Will Skyrocket
ST. PAUL, MN -- Gov. Tim Walz has set an ambitious goal for Minnesota to get 100 percent of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2050. Walz says his clean energy proposals would put Minnesota at the forefront of addressing climate…
Democrats Condemning Anti-Semitism In Wake Of Comments By Minnesota Congresswoman
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Democrats will offer a resolution Wednesday condemning anti-Semitism in response to Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's latest remarks on Israel. The declaration, supported by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comes after Omar made new remarks about Israel that critics are…
Trucking Facility Blaze Caused An Estimated Over $1 Million in Damage
AUDUBON, MN -- Fire destroyed the Baer Trucking facility west of Audubon, Minnesota. Damage is estimated at over $1 million. The blaze was reported shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday and the building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Crews were…
Breckenridge Man Suspected Of Starting Fire In His Own House
BRECKENRIDGE, MN -- A Breckenridge man who is suspected of starting his own house on fire is behind bars. Authorities took Solomon Wierman into custody on Sunday for felony arson. Crews responded to his house at 809 13th Street North early…
Sheriff's Office Wants to Talk With Groundhog About Statements Made Feb. 2nd
CROOKSTON, Minn. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office publicly calls out a popular weather figure. On its Facebook page, the sheriff's office says it would like to speak with Punxsutawney Phil regarding statements he made on February second. The groundhog…
Red River Zoo Calls in Reinforcements to Help With Snow in First Ever Shovelfest
FARGO, N.D. -- Sometimes there's too much snow for the Red River Zoo to handle. "It's just almost backbreaking. Removing snow from the animal exhibits as well as along the pathways. The morale…
Businesses Put on Sled Hockey Gear for a Cause
FARGO, N.D. -- Employees around the metro are putting on their sled hockey gear for a cause. Hope Inc. is an organization with 20 adaptive sports and recreation programs for kids and adults with…
Governor Walz To Push Education Proposal During Statewide Tour
ST. PAUL, MN -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are launching a statewide tour on Monday. They will spend four days making 10 stops across the state to push their education proposal. It includes around $520 million…
One of Two People Accused of Manslaughter In Death of Boy Pleads Guilty
FERGUS FALLS, MN -- One of two people charged with manslaughter in the death of a 6 year old boy in their care in April 2018 pleads guilty. 45-year-old Walter Wynhoff of Fergus Falls entered the plea in Otter Tail County…
Rep. Collin Peterson Hosts Town Hall on Veterans' Issues
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Rep. Collin Peterson hosted a town hall to hear from veterans. "I thought we'd made more progress in some of these areas, I'm leaving here with a long list of…
Women Take Part in Sewing Retreat to Focus on Projects
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Ladies get to treat themselves to some quality sewing time away from life's distractions. The Red Pine Quilt Shop is hosting their Winter Quilting Retreat at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. People can focus on working…
Moorhead Dairy Queen's 70th Anniversary Gets Special Proclamation
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- After seven decades as a Moorhead staple, Dairy Queen gets a big announcement from Mayor Johnathan Judd. To celebrate the downtown landmark, Mayor Judd proclaimed March 1st, 2019 to…
M State Named a Military-Friendly School for Fifth Straight Year
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named a military friendly college due to its commitment to serve veterans. It's one of more than seven hundred colleges and universities to receive the distinction from VIQTORY, a group…
Police called to check on cardboard cutout of MyPillow CEO
JORDAN, Minn. - Police officers in Jordan, Minnesota are called to check on the welfare of a man standing motionless outside in the cold not wearing a coat and hugging a pillow. Officers found out it wasn't a man at…
Driver Charged With DWI After Hitting Amish Buggy
OTTER TAIL, CO. MINN. (KFGO) - An Otter Tail County, Minnesota man was arrested in connection with a crash involving a buggy Thursday night near New York Mills. The sheriff's office says the car, driven by 38-year old Travis Rapatt,…
Deputy In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting Identified
MILTONA, MN -- Minnesota BCA has identified the deputy who shot and killed a man this week in Miltona. He is Alexander Herzberg with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. He has been with the office for nearly two years. The shooting…
MN House Committee Approves Universal Background Check & Red Flag Bills
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota House Public Safety Committee voted Thursday to approve a "red flag" gun control bill, which allows police to seize guns from people deemed by a judge to pose a threat to themselves and others. The…
Minnesota budget surplus shrinks to $1 billion
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The balance of Minnesota’s state budget surplus has dropped $492 million since the last outlook in November, down to just over $1 billion. Minnesota Management and Budget will release its full report later Thursday, but slower projected economic growth…
Moorhead Mayor Has Coffee With Residents to Hear Concerns
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and City Council Members Sara Watson Curry and Shelly Dahlquist have coffee with residents to discuss issues important to them. This is the…
Packed Minnesota House Committee Discusses Proposed Gun Control Measures
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota House committee has opened a hearing on the contentious issue of gun control. More than 300 people packed the hallway outside a Capitol hearing room ahead…
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