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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…

Sabin Fire Tackles Fire at Unique House in Rustad

RUSTAD, Minn. -- The Sabin Fire Department responds to a house fire south of Moorhead in Rustad. The fire was reported around 12:45 a.m this morning at this dome-like house at 1758 108th Avenue South. The Clay County Sheriff's…

Warrant: Prince Wasn't Prescribed Drugs Found At Paisley Park

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (KMSP) - Search warrants related the investigation into the death of Prince were unsealed Monday morning, showing which drugs were recovered from Paisley Park, which drugs Prince was using, where he got them from, and who he got them…

Prince's Death Investigation Remains Open

Nearly a year after Prince died from an accidental drug overdose in his suburban Minneapolis estate, investigators still don't know how he got the fentanyl that killed him. Authorities still haven't interviewed a key associate who was with Prince in…

Fight Breaks Out at Coon Rapids Movie Theater

A big fight broke out early this morning at a movie theater in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Police say two people got minor head injuries after the fight broke out around 2 a.m. The fight involved about 30 people as they…