Minnesota News

911 Outage Caused By Human Error

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The more than hour long 911 outage two weeks ago in Minnesota, North Dakota, and North Carolina was the result of human error. CenturyLink says that an employee of West Safety Services made a mistake while…

Minnesota sees highest number of primary voters in over 3 decades

(KMSP) - Tuesday primary election in Minnesota saw the highest number of primary voters in more than three decades. According to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, 902,119 people voted in the primary--the highest number of voters since 1982. Overall voter turnout was approximately 22.7 percent,…

Democrat Keith Ellison Wins Attorney General Race

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- According to the Associated Press, Congressman Keith Ellison wins in the Minnesota primary race for attorney general despite facing domestic violence accusations, which he has denied. He went up against Northfield Attorney Matt Pelikan, State Representative…

Amy Klobuchar & Jim Newberger Face Off in MN Senate Race

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar will face GOP State Rep. Jim Newberger of Becker in the race for Senate in the November election. Klobuchar is one of Minnesota's most popular politicians, winning her first two terms by at least 20 percentage…

Mark Empting Leads Clay Co. Sheriff Race

MOORHEAD, Minn. - With 34 out of the 58 precincts reporting in the Clay County Sheriff Primary, the department's Lt. Mark Empting leads the way with 39% of the vote.…

Primary Election Night in Minnesota

MOORHEAD, MN -- Minnesota voters are confronting their busiest primary election in recent memory, with races for governor, both Senate seats and three congressional seats all on the ballot. The biggest unsettled question may be the Democratic primary to succeed…

Parents Lose Their Only Child After Freak Swing Set Accident

ZUMBROTA, Minn. -- Police in Zumbrota, Minnesota are investigating after a swing set collapsed, killing a 4-year-old child Monday morning. Officer Gary Schroeder said it was the most painful call he's responded to in his 19-year career. "I have no…

Lynx Star Lindsay Whalen Announces Retirement

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota Lynx star Lindsay Whalen says she'll retire at the end of the season. Whalen has been balancing a new job as coach of the Minnesota Gophers with playing point for the Lynx. Her retirement will end…

Politicians Urging People to Remember to Vote on August 14

  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Congressmen Tim Walz and Collin Peterson stop in Moorhead just two days before the primaries. Because it's an election date that relies so much on turnout, Walz and Peterson are urging people to cast their ballots. Walz…

Rep. Keith Ellison Accused of Abuse

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The co-chair of the Democratic National Committee, Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota, is accused of emotional and physical abuse by an ex-girlfriend who said: "You know you did that to me." Ellison responded to the allegations…

Fundraiser Started For Man Who Was Left Beaten And Robbed

DILWORTH, Minn. -- Police in Dilworth continue to investigate after a man pulled over near Pizza Ranch on Highway 10 early Saturday and was severely beaten and robbed. Police are confirming that a physical altercation happened but they aren't releasing…

Students Showcase Chinese Language and Culture

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Dozens of elementary and middle school students wrapped up a summer of immersing themselves in Chinese language and culture. Students put on a performance to celebrate the end of the three–week…

LIVE: Beating Addiction Through Meditation

We talk a lot about how to win the war on opiate addiction, alcohol abuse, and other substance use disorders that plague us here in the Red River Valley and throughout the nation.…