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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…

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…