Travelers About to Break Records This Holiday Season
FARGO, N.D. --If you're planning to get out of town for the holidays, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Those traveling this holiday season are about to break records.…
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Pet Connection: Meet Murr
Okay, so they don't spell it the same as the Biblical gifts the three wise men gave to baby Jesus -- frankincense, gold and myrrh. But big kitty Murr is a treasure in…
Family of Justine Damond Breaks Their Silence Over Shooting Investigation
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Justine Damond's family is demanding a more rigorous probe into her shooting. "We implore Mr. Freeman and the prosecutor's office to continue to pursue a rigorous investigation and examination of…
Authorities Identify Man Shot by Minneapolis Police at City Hall
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Authorities have identified a man who was shot by Minneapolis police at City Hall on Monday. Marcus Fischer, 18, of Minneapolis, is at a hospital being treated for his injuries. The BCA says it will release…
Scientists Say Moose Skulls Are Shrinking
MINNESOTA -- Moose are shrinking. Michigan Tech University scientists studied more than 660 moose skulls from Isle Royale National Park, which is located about 25 miles off the tip of northeastern Minnesota. Scientists discovered that the skulls have shrunk…
MN Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Suing Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Crisis
WHITE EARTH, Minn. -- White Earth Reservation is reporting seven overdose related calls over the weekend with two resulting in deaths. White Earth Police Department along with the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Department are both encouraging users to seek medical…
Governor Dayton Urging Congress to Save DACA
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Mark Dayton is among 11 governors urging Congress to save DACA. It protects young immigrants from deportation. President Trump phased out the DACA program earlier this year, leaving Congress to negotiate a permanent replacement.…
Rainy Lake Oil Co. Near International Falls Destroyed in Massive Fire
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- A massive fire in northern Minnesota has destroyed a heating oil and fuel company near the Canadian border. Rainy Lake Oil Co. near International falls erupted last night…
Halstad Woman Makes Plea in Fatal YouTube Stunt
HALSTAD, Minn. -- A Halstad, Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her boyfriend in a videotaped stunt they planned to post on YouTube. Monalisa Perez, 20, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree manslaughter in the June death…
MN Dept. of Health Commissioner Resigns Amid Abuse Reports
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota's Department of Health commissioner is resigning in the wake of reports of abuse at senior care facilities. Commissioner Ed Ehlinger had been head of the state's health oversight board since 2011. His resignation follows reporting…
Minneapolis Police: Shooting at City Hall After Man Attempts Suicide
MINNEAPOLIS -- The head of the Minneapolis police union says officers were ``heroic'' in shooting a man who was slitting his own throat at City Hall. The incident happened last night in an interview room at the Minneapolis Police…
Some Lawmakers Asking Franken to Reconsider Resigning from Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Collin Peterson is joining the chorus of people suggesting that Sen. Al Franken acted too quickly when he announced his plans to resign. Franken announced that he plans to leave the Senate after several Democratic…
Minneapolis Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting at City Hall
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis police officers have been involved in a shooting inside the department's investigative unit at City Hall. The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. inside Room 108, which is home to multiple Minneapolis Police Department investigative units.…
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Helping People with Special Needs Take to the Skies
MINNEAPOLIS -- Flying is stressful and it can be even harder if you're traveling with someone who has special needs. There is hope and help, though, for families feeling grounded by fear through…
Douglas County Sheriff Issues Thin Ice Warning
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning after several area lakes have been found with open water. The sheriff's office says strong winds and warmer temps have caused iced-over lakes to reopen. They…
Clay County Jail Inmate on Work Release Accused of Sexual Assault
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. -- Prosecutors say a Clay County jail inmate sexually assaulted a woman after he was allowed work release. Twenty-eight-year-old Alexander Cookson of Hawley has been in custody awaiting trial for a number of charges including malicious punishment…
Deadline Coming for Minnesotans Signing Up for Individual Market Plan
MINNESOTA -- Minnesotans who buy health insurance on the individual market have until Wednesday to enroll if they want to be covered by January 1. MNsure will have extended hours at its call center and 24-hour online availability as…
Two Males Go Through Thin Ice On ATV's In Two Incidents
BECKER COUNTY, Minn. -- Two ATV's went through the ice on lakes in Becker County on Saturday. The first call came in at 3:45 after a male and his ATV went through the ice on Little Cormorant Lake. He made…
Man Suffers Severe Hypothermia After Being Pulled From Walker Lake
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. -- An Ottertail, Minnesota man was rescued after the snowmobile he was on fell through the ice on Walker Lake Saturday afternoon. Two members of the Ottertail Fire Department, in water rescue suits, were able to…
Two People Killed In Rollover Near Wahpeton Are Identified
WAHPETON, ND -- The names have been released of two people killed Saturday night in a single vehicle crash south of Wahpeton. The Highway Patrol says 37-year-old Jeremy Denetz of Doran, Minnesota and 35-year-old Jessica Denetz of Mantador, North Dakota…
Kids Get Certified in Snowmobile Safety Before Starting Their Engines
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Snowmobiling can be a fun winter sport for many but it can also get dangerous for new riders who aren't used to the machine. That's why many kids strapped on…
The University of Minnesota is Changing Their Sexual Misconduct Policy
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota has designed a new policy when it comes to reporting sexual misconduct on campus. The college now requires all employees to report cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault against students. Previously, the…
A Moorhead Children's Birthday Party Ended in a Arrest with Possible Assault Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A birthday party with children in Moorhead ends with an arrest and possible assault charges. 39–year–old Tobe Givens was taken into custody and facing charges of assault and making terroristic threats. Authorities were called after reports of…
More Than 650 Students Graduate at NDSU Winter Commencement
FARGO, ND -- More than 650 students walked across NDSU's graduation stage to receive their diplomas. That includes 14 Bison football players who then left right after to prepare for tonight's game.…
The Last Jedi: Live At The Theaters
It's the movie most of the region, it seems, has been waiting for. "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," featuring the return of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher's (presumably) final performance…
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