Minnesota News

LIVE: Moneytalks: February's Wild Ride

If you've been keeping an eye on the markets through the month of February, you might be feeling a bit of motion sickness by now. Up, then down, then up and back down…

Warren, Minnesota Woman No Longer Missing

MARSHALL CO., Minn. -- Authorities are no longer looking for Dawn Knoll of Warren, Minnesota. Marshall County Sheriff's Office says Knoll contacted her family this morning and told them that she and Glen Nelson are okay. No other information was…

Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Eighth Annual ComiCon

  FARGO, N.D. -- Kids and adults dressed up in their best sci-fi costumes for Fargo-Moorhead's eighth annual ComiCon. The event featured a videogame room with all kinds of older games from Pacman to newer ones like Assassin's Creed. More than…

Body Found After Fires Are Put Out In A House And Shop

POLK COUNTY, Minn. -- A body was found in a house on fire in rural Winger, Minnesota. Fire crews responded to 18354 460th Street Southeast after 8 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived they found two separate fires: one at the…

People Gather to Make Blankets to Support Project Linus

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Dozens of people in Moorhead fired up their sewing machines to help bring warmth to children in need this winter. Project Linus is a non–profit organization that donates blankets to traumatized or at–risk children. Volunteers gathered at…

Moorhead Police Swears In Newest Officer

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The Moorhead Police Department had a ceremony to swear in its newest officer. Adam Jensen is the latest addition to the team and has worked with the department in various capacities in the past. He has helped with…

Park Rapids Resort A Total Loss After Fire

PARK RAPIDS, MN -- The owners of a Park Rapids, MN resort say their hotel is destroyed by fire. On The Vacationaire Resort Facebook page, the owners say, "Our hotel is a total loss after a devastating fire. We are just…

LIVE: Comic-Con

What with nerd culture infiltrating and in some cases taking over much of mainstream media, it's becoming easier and easier to find socially acceptable places to let your nerd flag fly. But if…

Owners Plan to Rebuild After Devastating Fire

OTTERTAIL, Minn. -- Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail is a total loss after flames engulfed every inch of the building. This terrifying night could have been even more devastating for one Minnesota…

Drug Investigation On White Earth Reservation Results In Charges

Four people have been charged in a massive drug investigation in west central Minnesota. 34-year-old Steven Gant of Plymouth, 29-year-old Dylan Warren of Ogema, 32-year-old Jameson Jackson of Mahnomen and 30-year-old Joni Bush of Mahnomen all face drug charges. Multiple…

Cause Determined in Otter Tail Businesses Fire

OTTERTAIL, MINN. (KFGO) - Fire Wednesday night destroyed a business and damaged another in Ottertail, Minnesota. The blaze was reported around 8:30 at Periwinkle Marketplace on Highway 78. Fire departments from Ottertail,…

Clay County Sheriff Makes Endorsement For His Replacement

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist has endorsed Mark Empting to take his job. In a statement, Bergquist said Empting has the experience and enthusiasm desired to be sheriff. Empting has been with the sheriff's office nearly 16…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Ross and Chandler

Who wouldn't want to be friends with these glorious little balls of cuddle? Chandler and Ross, two three-month-old shepherd mix puppies, snuggled up on the Morning Show set with Emily Welker and rescue…

LIVE: The Little Mermaid

The beloved classic fairy tale turned Broadway show is coming to life on stage with a middle-school class that's made it a labor of love. And it's coming to a Moorhead school stage,…

Police Confiscated Over 100 Fake Tickets at Super Bowl LII

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn, -- One hundred fifty-four people didn't learn that they had bought counterfeit Super Bowl tickets until they arrived at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minneapolis police say the number of fake tickets this year was seven times more than discovered…

Barnesville Home Heavily Damaged In Fire

BARNESVILLE, Minn. -- A home near Barnesville has been extensively damaged by fire. Barnesville and Sabin fire crews responded to the call shortly before 9:30 last night about 13 miles west of Barnesville. There's extensive interior damage from flames and…