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Fire Destroys Family's House In Douglas County, Minnesota

Fire has destroyed a family's house in rural Douglas County. Crews from Millerville, Leaf Valley and Brandon responded to the fire at the Michael and Raelene Bakken residence at 10751 White Oak Road Northwest. The fire started in the garage…

Crookston Police Investigate Series of Early Morning Break-ins

CROOKSTON, Minn. -- Police in Crookston say they have 14 separate complaints of break-ins and thefts early Friday morning. They say the series of break-ins started just after 5:00 a.m. At this time, police believe only sheds, garages and vehicles…

Minnesota Congressman Announces Bid for Re-Election

  MINNESOTA -- Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson announced he is running for re-election. The 7th district Democrat says he has $700,000 to use in his campaign efforts. Peterson has been a member of the House since 1991. Democrats need 24…

Minnesota Schools Concerned Netflix Series Glorifies Teen Suicide

  MINNESOTA -- Some school districts in Minnesota are concerned about a popular Netflix series about suicide. School officials and mental health experts are concerned the "13 Reasons Why'' series about a 17-year-old girl who takes her own life could trigger…

Garfield, Minnesota Home Damaged in Fire

GARFIELD, Minn. -- Fire spreads from a garage into a house, causing extensive damage. It happened at 9170 Blue Jay Way Northwest in Garfield, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Authorities say the fire consumed the upper floor of the house and…

Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday

Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States and in Minnesota. This Saturday is National Prescription Take Back Day. From 10 A-M until 2 P-M law enforcement agencies are providing safe disposal of unused ..…

Moorhead Hornbacher's Celebrates Grand Reopening

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Nothing makes grocery shopping more enjoyable than free samples. In honor of the completion of the four month remodeling project at Hornbacher's on 11th Street South in Moorhead, you can…

Man Who Shot Five Minneapolis BLM Protesters Headed to Prison

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- A Black Lives Matter protest shooter in the Twin Cities is going to prison. Allen "Lance" Scarsella was sentenced to 15 years for shooting five protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Department Fourth Precinct in 2015. Black…

Ada Man Accused of Setting His House on Fire

  ADA, Minn. -- An Ada man has been charged with setting fire to his house north of Ada. Ryan Grindahl, 31, is accused of setting the fire on March 31 after allowing fuel oil to leak from the tank…

Moorhead Robbery Suspect Arrested

MOORHEAD (KFGO) - A Moorhead man has been arrested for a robbery earlier this month at Brady's Service at 8th St. and 24th Ave. S in Moorhead. Lt. Tory Jacobson says Dwayne Murray was arrested for a parole violation and…