Minnesota News

Human Remains Found In New York Mills Identified

NEW YORK MILLS, MN - The family of a woman who grew up in Barnesville says its been notified that remains found in New York Mills earlier this month were those of Lynda Meyer. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed on…

Detroit Lakes Department Store Closing

DETROIT LAKES – After 112 years in business in Detroit Lakes, Norby’s Department Store has announced it is closing. Store President Michael Norby says it was tough decision. He says retail and shopping patterns have changed and he says "it's…

Fire Evacuates Moorhead Apartment Building

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Police evacuated a Moorhead apartment building after flames started in the kitchen of an apartment. It happened around noon Monday on the five hundred block of 30th Avenue South. By…

Man Killed In ATV Crash

PLUMMER, Minn. -- A man was killed in a four-wheeler accident early Saturday morning in Plummer, Minnesota. Authorities have identified the man as 45-year-old James Congdon of Plummer. An autopsy is being done.

Ruck Marchers Raise Awareness for Veteran Suicides

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- CrossFit Fargo and the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation put together a ruck march to raise awareness for veteran suicides. Marchers started at the U.S.–Canada border and will finish at…

Students Receive Bikes From Moorhead Police

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Five students at Horizon Middle School got to ride home on bikes that were gifts from Moorhead Police. "I just always wanted a bike," Angelo Zeleon, a 6th grader, said. The…

Justin Critt Found Guilty of Moorhead Murder & Arson

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) - A man accused of fatally beating a Moorhead woman and setting her house on fire has been found guilty. A Clay County District Court Jury on Friday afternoon convicted Justin Critt of 2nd degree murder and…

Michelle Fischbach Resigns Senate Seat, Sworn in as MN's Lt. Gov.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - State Senator Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville resigned from the state senate and took the oath of office Friday, officially becoming Minnesota's lieutenant governor. Fischbach, a Republican, has kept her state senate seat so the GOP could hold its one seat majority…

Semi Fire Near Fergus Falls Slows Traffic on I-94

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) - A semi caught fire along Interstate 94 between Fergus Falls and Rothsay, Minn. Friday. Traffic was backed up in the westbound lanes of the highway for miles as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under…

Viking's Adam Thielen Gets A Bobblehead

MILWAUKEE, WI -- It's an announcement that's making Minnesotans bob their heads in approval. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and museum releasing limited edition Adam Thielen bobbleheads in his Minnesota State University, Mankato and Minnesota Vikings uniforms. The Detroit…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Moose

Believe it or not, Moose is an Old English sheepdog. That's right, the beloved and familiar face you remember from Barkley on Sesame Street is right in front of you, but minus about…

Teen Charged After Attacking Paraprofessional At School

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- A high school employee in Minneapolis was critically hurt in an attack by a teenager. Authorities say a paraprofessional suffered significant injuries in the attack Tuesday at Harrison Education Center. He was taken to Hennepin County Medical…

MN Gov. Dayton Vetoes Tax and Budget Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP/KVRR) - Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the tax conformity and supplemental budget bills at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday. Dayton vetoed the first GOP-backed tax measure last week because he wanted $138 million for school districts facing budget deficits. He vetoed the tax bill for the second…