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Crews Respond To A House Fire In Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Multiple crews were called out around 5:40 to 911 18th Street North in Moorhead. You could see smoke coming from the house with a number of fire trucks on scene. No injuries were reported. No word yet…

All-Star Butler "This Close" to Return for Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler is nearing a return to action, with four critical games to go for the team in the regular season. Butler told reporters after practice on Tuesday that…

National Guard Monitors Social Media for Scams

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota National Guard has assigned someone to monitor social media. They are concerned about scammers using soldiers' identities on Facebook and other places. The U.S. Army receives hundreds of reports each month from people being…

Man Takes Stolen Semi On Wild Police Chase

WINONA, Minn. -- A Winona, Minnesota man is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen semi. A criminal complaint says Michael Kronebusch rammed a squad car twice during the 50 mile pursuit through seven communities. Authorities say…

Drivers Urged to Be Cautious in Winter Storm

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- With the winter storm this weekend, drivers are recommended to be extra cautious when out on the road. There is expected to be increasing traffic throughout the holiday weekend. Travelers should pay attention to weather forecasts and…

Man Found Guilty Of Threatening To Blow Up Police Station

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- A Stillwater State Prison inmate has been convicted of making threats and witness tampering by a district court jury in Fergus Falls. 26-year-old Ramsey Kettle was accused of threatening two Fergus Falls Police officers and an…

Wife Wanted In Connection With Husband's Murder

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a Blooming Prairie, Minnesota woman being sought as a person of interest in her husband's murder. Authorities are looking for 56-year-old Lois Riess who is known to frequent casinos.…

Driver Jumps Into Chase Setting Off A Second Pursuit

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Two people were arrested following simultaneous pursuits that ended in Moorhead Tuesday afternoon. During a traffic stop south of Glyndon, the driver took off, starting a chase that led into Moorhead. During the pursuit, another a driver…

Red River Valley Welcomes More Than 100 New Americans

  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The U.S. District Court of Minnesota naturalized more than 100 new citizens from 24 different countries at MSUM. Everyone at the ceremony has been waiting three years or more for this day. They all needed to…

Man Charged With Killing His Elderly Grandparents

PAYNESVILLE, Minn. -- A Paynesville man has been charged with killing his grandparents who had taken him into their home. A criminal complaint charges 33-year-old Gregory Scheel with two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 93-year-old Wilbert Scheel…

Arrests Made In Weekend Arson Fires in Lake Park, MN

LAKE PARK, MN -- Lake Park, MN Police say three juveniles are facing charges after a weekend fire and vandalism at the former Lake Park Audubon High School. Saturday, March 24, at around 11:17 a.m. the Becker County Sheriff's Office…

"One More Chapter" Wraps Up Skating Season

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead figure skaters spend hours a week crafting their skills and tweaking their movements for competition. Skate Dad Jamey Pesek says, "My daughter's been doing this since she was three years…