Minnesota News

Anglers Prepping for Minnesota Fishing Opener

MINNESOTA -- Thousands of anglers are getting ready for the 70th annual Minnesota Fishing Opener which casts off tomorrow. Anglers in the state will be able to catch walleye, pike and trout. Governor Dayton will host the opener along the…

Minnesota Lawmakers in Middle of Blame Game

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Work on a budget for Minnesota is still at a standstill as leaders now continue to point fingers at who is responsible. Gov. Dayton and Republican House and Senate leaders are no longer negotiating while House…

Becker County Man Dies in Farm Accident

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. -- A Becker County man is dead after getting trapped between his tractor and a tree. Emergency crews were called out just before 3 o'clock to 28998 Tower Road. They found 77-year-old Larry Jones trapped under a…

Dilworth Police Investigating Possible Overdose Deaths

  DILWORTH, Minn. -- Two people have died of suspected drug overdoses, just days apart, in Dilworth. Officers say both victims were men in their 20's. One overdose death happened on May 2 while the second victim died on Sunday.…

Judge Considering Prince's Siblings as Potential Heirs

  CHANHASSEN, Minn. -- A Minnesota judge says he'll take a request that Prince's six siblings be declared his lawful heirs under advisement. The judge had said in January he wouldn't declare the heirs of the late rock superstar until…

Minneapolis Parks Now Tobacco Free

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Cities in Minnesota are continuing their battle against tobacco. The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has now banned all tobacco use in all of the city's parks. The policy…

Hundreds of Concordia College Students Graduate

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Hundreds pack into Concordia's Memorial Auditorium to join graduates for their spring commencement. As students enter commencement with smiles and laughter, it's safe to say there's one word to…

Chemicals Likely Caused Glyndon Business Fire

Authorities say wood-finishing chemicals likely caused a weekend fire that destroyed a wood carving business in western Minnesota. The fire at Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon was reported early Saturday afternoon. Three log sheds and a shop building were destroyed.…