Are You Ready? The Fargo Marathon Starts Next Week
FARGO, ND -- It's the annual event that has turned into a citywide celebration...the Fargo Marathon. It might be hard to believe that we are just days away from a jam packed week…
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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…
Ground Broken for the New Clay County Correctional Facility
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A groundbreaking was held for the new Clay County Law Enforcement Center and Correctional Facility in Moorhead. City and county leaders were on hand for the ceremony. The…
Diocese of Crookston, Bishop Sued Over 46-Year-Old Abuse Allegations
CROOKSTON, Minn. -- A man who says he was abused by a priest 46 years ago is suing Bishop Michael Hoeppner and the Diocese of Crookston. The lawsuit says Ronald Vasek was…
Governor Dayton Threatening Vetoes Over Possible Stalled Talks with Republican Leaders
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Dayton is criticizing Republican legislative leaders for moving forward on several budget bills without reaching an agreement. The governor and caucus leaders had been meeting over the past week to resolve differences over how…
Devastating Fire of Andy Lake Woodworks of Glyndon: Rise Above the Ashes
GYLNDON, Minn. -- Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon is cleaning up after a fire destroyed three log sheds and a shop over the weekend. It's not just buildings that were burned. Countless hours…
Four People Escape Unharmed at Fire in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn.--Crews respond to a fire in Moorhead just after 6:30 p.m. They found heavy smoke inside a garage at 1621 5th Street South. It took under 20 minutes to put the…
President Trump Nominates Former U of M Professor to U.S. Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON D.C. -- President Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The 42-year-old former University of Minnesota Law School…
Check Your Lottery Tickets! Mega Millions $1 Million Ticket Sold Locally
DILWORTH, Minn. -- A lottery ticket worth one million dollars has been sold in Dilworth. The Mega Millions ticket was purchased on Friday at Petro Serve USA on Highway 10. The ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 4,…
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.…
Mutts and Their Owners Take Over Gooseberry Park to Support Dog Rescue
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Gooseberry Park was overrun with pups for the fourth annual Mutt March. Golden retrievers, black labs and Yorkies spent the day in the sun…
Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener to Cast Off in St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Governor Dayton will take a break from the heat of the legislative session to host the state's fishing opener. The 70th annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener casts off on May 13th in the St. Cloud area…
Goatnapping: SUV Chase Leads to Discovery of Stolen Animal
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Two men have been arrested after leading St. Paul police on a short chase, crashing into a parked vehicle and trying to run from the scene. But it was what police found in their SUV that…
Missing University of Minnesota Student Found Dead
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-- The mother of a missing University of Minnesota student confirms it is the body of her son that authorities pulled from the Mississippi River. Hennepin County Sheriff's deputies say 22-year-old Christopher Stanley has been missing since Tuesday. They…
Details Released in Crookston Homicide
CROOKSTON, Minn. -- New details have been released in a Crookston homicide. Eddie Frazier, 49, has been charged with second degree murder in the killing of 48-year-old Tawnja Wallace. Police say Wallace was found strangled and submerged in a…
Minnesota Senate Introduces Bill to Raise Legal Age for Tobacco Purchases
MINNESOTA--Just two days after Edina made the change, the Minnesota Senate introduced a bill that raises the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. Members of the Minnesotans for a…
Drivers Identified in Bemidji School Bus Crash
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. -- Authorities have identified the two drivers involved in a Bemidji school bus crash in Beltrami County. Police say 29-year-old Thomas Nielson of Chattanooga, Tennessee was driving a passenger vehicle when he drove through a stop…
Minnesota Homeowner May Not Serve Time for Fatal Shooting of Intruder
MADELIA, Minn. -- The Minnesota man who killed an intruder who was trying to break into his home may not serve any time. David Pettersen, 65, of Madelia, is accused of killing 19-year-old Nicolas Embertson. Pettersen was charged with…
Man Wanted In Connection With Crookston Death In Custody
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A person of interest in the death of a Crookston woman is now in custody following a six-hour manhunt in Bloomington overnight. Forty-nine-year-old Eddie Markeith Frazier was taken into custody around 3 a.m., according to Bloomington Police.…
Thirty Students Sent to Hospital After Bemidji Bus Crash
BEMIDJI, Minn. -- School officials say 30 students were sent to a hospital to be checked out after a school bus crash near Bemidji. The superintendent says one student may have suffered a broken arm, another had a facial…
MSUM School of Journalism Honors Marcil Family with Dedication
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- MSUM's School of Journalism made a dedication which honors 100 years of local storytelling. Students unveiled a wall dedicated to the Marcil Center for Innovative Journalism. Forum Communications Chairman…
Senator Franken Demands Answers on Russia from FBI Director Comey
WASHINGTON D.C. -- The head of the FBI says Russia is still involved in American politics and Minnesota Senator Franken wants answers. During questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director…
Church Luncheon Raises Money for Area Food Pantry
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A congregation at one local church gathered to help an area charity. The annual Salad and Pie Luncheon was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Downtown Moorhead. Hundreds gathered…
Ada Mayor Steps Down Before Big Move
ADA, Minn. -- The mayor of Ada, Minnesota has stepped down. Mayor James Ellefson retired effective last night. His term was set to expire in 2020. Ellefson joined the city council after the flood of 1997 and became mayor in…
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