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Two More People Charged in Genital Mutilation Case

DETROIT, Mich. -- Two more people are being charged for allegedly performing genital mutilation on two Minnesota girls. Dr. Fakhruddin Attar and his wife, Farida Attar, both of Detroit, have been charged with conspiracy. Authorities said the Attars allowed…

Voyageurs National Park Boasts Economic Success in 2016

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- 2016 was a good year for the books at Voyageurs National Park in International Falls. The National Park Service said the local economic impact of visitors to the park is nearly $25 million for 2016. With…

Lutherans and Catholics Discuss How to Unite Churches

FARGO, N.D. -- The 50 year discussion continues on ways to unite Lutherans and Catholics. Four spiritual leaders who represent more than 200,000 Lutherans and Catholics in Western Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota talked…

Minnesota BCA Releases Details Behind Fatal Police Shooting

  VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. -- The man fatally shot by police in Vadnais Heights had struggled with officers and disarmed one of them. The Minnesota BCA says four deputies entered a suspicious RV after talking with the driver Sunday night.…

Friday, April 21st Declared "Prince Day" Across Minnesota

  MINNESOTA -- Gov. Dayton has declared Friday as ``Prince Day'' across Minnesota to honor the legacy of the homegrown music legend. Prince died April 21st of last year of an accidental painkiller overdose. The proclamation coincides with memorial celebrations…

Member of Gov. Dayton's Cabinet Dies

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A member of Minnesota Governor Dayton's cabinet has died. Bureau of Mediation Services Commissioner Josh Tilsen passed away early this morning from complications of a staph infection. Tilsen's condition quickly worsened after he became ill…

Minnesota Lawmakers Focus on Possible Budget Compromises

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota lawmakers returned from a week-long break with their eyes on the budget. Their return marks the beginning of the rush to agree to a new, two-year budget that will likely exceed $45 billion. But Republicans…

LIVE: MATBUS Participates in Earth Week

MATBUS is giving free rides to those who donate an aluminum can in honor of Earth Week. KVRR's Jackie Kelly talks with Taaren Haak, the Assistant Transit Planner…

Bemidji Assistant Principal Makes Plea in Sex Case

  BEMIDJI, Minn. -- The assistant principal at Bemidji Middle School has pleaded not guilty to two counts of engaging in electronic communication about sexual conduct with a child. Brandon Bjerknes was arrested last month after using the alias "Brett…

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