Minnesota News

Large Wildfire In Roseau County Now 90% Contained

ROSEAU, Minn. -- A large wildfire burning since Sunday in northwestern Minnesota is 90% contained. This fire near Greenbush in Roseau County has burned 4,000 acres of grassland and brush, making it one of the largest wildfires in the past…

Update: Employee Had Allergic Reaction To Substance On Money

MAHNOMEN, MN (Update) -- The Mahnomen County Sheriff reports tests on the bill came back negative. The Minnesota Health Department in St. Paul tested the bill. The powdery substance on the bill was a carbohydrate that was non-toxic and non-acidic.…

Don't Throw Out All Of Your Trash Just Yet, FM Metro

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People in the metro are anxious for the annual Cleanup Week but officials in Moorhead say 'not so fast'. Cleanup Week is May 7 through the 11. They ask that you not put your excess garbage out…

Trump Critic Announces Run for U.S. Senate Seat In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A former Republican White House lawyer and prominent critic of President Donald Trump is running for former Sen. Al Franken's seat. And he's running as a Democrat. Richard Painter filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission…

Minnesota Republican Representative Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

    ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Another Minnesota lawmaker is accused of inappropriate sexual conduct. Emily Schlecht filed a report of sexual misconduct against Republican Representative Rod Hamilton. She says Hamilton touched her inappropriately and kissed her without her consent…

Moorhead Police Auction Off Impounded Vehicles

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- If you're looking for a cheap car or bike, there is a unique way you can get one from local law enforcement. The Moorhead Police Department held a public auction where they sold off cars, bikes, and other…

LIVE: Au-Some Evening 2018

It's a growing medical diagnosis in American kids, and it might be one of the most poorly understood. Autism spectrum conditions affect many families in North Dakota, and until less than a decade…

Wanted Teen Arrested After Foot Chase In Fosston

FOSSTON, Minn. -- A teen wanted on outstanding felony warrants in Illinois tried to out run authorities in Fosston, Minnesota. A Polk County Deputy attempted to arrest 18-year-old Alexander Thompson around 9:30 Thursday morning. Thompson fled on foot but was…

BBB & Moorhead Library Educate The Public On Scams

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Many of us have received calls from scammers trying to trick us into giving them money. The Better Business Bureau partnered with Moorhead Public Library to host an anti–scam workshop.…

State Rep. Erin Maye Quade Ends Her Gun Legislation Sit-In

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Democratic lawmaker has finished a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest inaction on gun control legislation. Colleagues showed up to show their support for State Rep. Erin Maye Quade during the sit-in.…

Child Sex Abuse Trial Ends With Plea Deal Agreement

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- A trial is called off after the defendant reaches a plea deal in a child sex abuse case in Fergus Falls. A jury was ready to hear the case of 59-year-old Thomas Iacono. But the Rothsay…