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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…

Minnesota Lawmakers Make Major Decisions on Budget Battle

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Legislative leaders have released a bill to borrow more than $1 billion for public construction projects that includes more than $250 million for transportation infrastructure. The bonding bill is expected to be the final…

Monticello Woman Arrested After Police Chase

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A chase that started in Wilkin County ended near Titan Machinery in Moorhead. The driver, 37-year-old Jessica Olson of Monticello, was arrested. A deputy tried to stop Olson around 9 o'clock last night but she took off…

Nearly Two Dozen Arrests in Minnesota Sex Trafficking Ring

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Twenty-one people have been indicted in what authorities call a sophisticated sex trafficking ring. It brought hundreds of women from Thailand to Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities and forced them to work as prostitutes.…

Former Moorhead Pancheros Employee Charged

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Moorhead man is out of jail after allegedly using his cell phone to record women in the bathroom at Pancheros in Moorhead. This came after days of investigation…

Minnesota Lawmakers Struggling to Salvage Budget Deal

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota's legislative leaders are searching for how to salvage a special session to finish a two-year, $46 billion budget. They worked around the clock Tuesday and it took a toll on some lawmakers as you…

Details Released in Death of 12-Year-Old Alexandria Girl

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- It has been determined that a 12-year-old girl died of freshwater drowning last month near Alexandria. The body of JaLysa Cook was pulled out of the channel between Lake Cowdry and Lake Darling on April 28th around…

911 Service Restored In Northern Minnesota

UPDATE: The Beltrami Sheriff's Office Facebook page reports that 911 service has been restored. Original Post: The Beltrami Sheriff's Office reports a significant disruption to 911 service in northern Minnesota. Phone companies are working on the situation. If you cannot get…

Moorhead Man Arrested in Child Porn Investigation

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- An online child porn investigation has led police to a predatory sex offender in Moorhead. Investigators seized two tablets and a cellphone from the home of 33-year-old Justin Worcester-Jordan. The Clay County Attorney's office is considering charges.…

New Summer Attractions for Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, which means lake season is upon us. Detroit Lakes' Chamber President said there is a lot to look forward…

Moorhead Mayor Williams Hopeful For Bonding Bill

MOORHEAD, Minn.-- Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams said she is waiting anxiously as the Minnesota Legislature wraps up its work. The bonding bill includes a $42 million railroad underpass project south of…

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