Minnesota News

I-94 Westbound Lanes Reopen After Semi Crash

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- I-94 westbound lanes near Fergus Falls are open again after a semi-rollover crash shut them down. The Minnesota State Patrol says one of the tires of a semi blew out near Exit 55 by Fergus…

Two People Injured in Shooting in Naytahwaush

  NAYTAHWAUSH, Minn. -- Two people are in stable condition in Fargo after being shot in Naytahwaush. Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call just before 10 o'clock last night reporting that a person had been shot. When they…

100 Deadliest Days for Drivers on Minnesota Roads

MINNESOTA -- Memorial Day through Labor Day is usually celebrated by most as summer, but to the Minnesota State Patrol, this time period is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Drivers. "Statistically…

High Risk Sex Offender with New Address in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A high risk sex offender has moved from North Dakota to Moorhead. Roger McAvoy, 56, is living in the 700 Block of 8th Street South. He was convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct with female victims between the…

Moorhead Man Arrested for Attacking Two Teens with a Shovel

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Moorhead man was jailed after allegedly attacking two teenagers with a shovel and a brick before fleeing the scene. Officers stopped and arrested 43-year-old Jerome Walker of Moorhead after he was caught speeding on 20th Street…

All-Clear Given After Alleged Bomb Threat At Walmart

  DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Walmart in Detroit Lakes was evacuated for a short time Monday afternoon after receiving an alleged bomb threat. Authorities placed the building on lockdown around 1 o'clock after getting the threatening phone call. Multiple agencies…

Governor Dayton Catches Walleye During Bass Fishing Opener

Minnesota Governor Dayton celebrated the state bass fishing opener by catching a walleye. Dayton was fishing on Mille Lacs on Saturday with outdoor celebrity Ron Schara and Bassmaster Champion Seth Feider. Mille Lacs has been named one of the best…

Jail Break Outside Of Twin Cities, Suspect Under Arrest

LINO LAKES, Minn. - Escaped prison inmate James Mitchell has been arrested after he was seen at a Minneapolis park, according to Minneapolis police. Ten inmates escaped from a prison in Lino Lakes when an inmate jumped a fence, hijacked…

MN Legislature Passes $46 Billion Dollar Budget

ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota's lawmakers have passed a $46 billion budget after three extra days in session, several sleepless nights and some horse-trading. The Legislature approved the budget just before 3 a.m. Friday. House Speaker Kurt Daudt says, ''there's…

Bemidji Woman Dies After Crash on Motorcycle

BEMIDJI, Minn. -- A motorcycle driver is dead after crashing with a cargo van in Bemidji Township. Dispatch was alerted about the crash on Wednesday around 5 p.m. Authorities say 62-year-old Vicki Inkel of Bemidji was driving northbound on her…

Two Arrested in Memorabilia Theft from Barnesville Home

  CLAY COUNTY, Minn. -- Two people were taken to jail in Moorhead for a theft valued at $80,000. Authorities say 32-year-old Justin Marlen and 26-year-old Amber Hedstrom stole collectibles, including rare artifacts from World War I and World War…