Pet Connection: Meet Murphy
Murphy the Maltese mix might just be the perfect dog for the holiday season. With his soft white fur and big brown eyes, he could be a tiny little Saint Nick -- or…
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Breaking News: U.S. Senator Al Franken Resigns
Washington, D.C. -- Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is resigning amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Once a rising star in the Democratic Party, Franken made the announcement in a speech Thursday on the Senate floor. The two-term lawmaker has repeatedly apologized as…
Sen. Franken Will Speak From Senate Floor at 10:45 a.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A tweet on Senator Franken's account says he is with his family and plans to make an announcement in D.C. Thursday and quote: "Any reports of a final…
FBI Requesting Return of Documents of Wetterling Case
STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. -- A state court judge has been asked to order that FBI documents related to the Jacob Wetterling investigation be returned to the federal agency. Officials in Stearns County had planned to release the investigative case…
President of MPR Claims "Multiple Allegations" Brought Against Garrison Keillor
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The president of Minnesota Public Radio has told employees the decision to cut business ties with Garrison Keillor resulted from "multiple allegations'' over an extended period of time. Jon McTaggart held an off-the-record meeting with employees…
Suspected Drunk Driver Takes Children on High Speed Police Pursuit
ROTHSAY, Minn. -- A suspected drunk driver was arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase with his children in the vehicle. A caller reported a vehicle swerving on I-94 near Rothsay around 5:30 last night. Wilkin County deputies…
Franken to Make Announcement Thursday, Female Colleagues Including Heitkamp Call For His Resignation
WASHINGTON - Faced with multiple calls for him to resign, Senator Al Franken (D) Minnesota will make an announcement on Thursday. Late Wednesday on his official Twitter account a statement was posted saying, "Senator Franken is talking with his family…
Driver With Kids In Car Arrested for DUI after High Speed Chase
Barnesville, MN (KFGO) - A suspected drunk driver was arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase with his children in the vehicle last night in Wilkin County. The sheriff's office says around 5:30 p.m., a caller reported a…
Snowstorm Crash Kills Minnesota Woman
MINNESOTA -- The first big snowstorm of the season caused hundreds of crashes, including one that killed an elderly woman in Minnesota. Minnesota State Patrol responded to more than 400 crashes statewide, including one on Highway 12 near Benson…
MSUM Dance Marathon Hosts Holiday Blood Drive
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Students at MSUM are helping save lives this holiday season by donating blood. A blood drive was hosted by MSUM Dance Marathon and United Blood Services. UBS hosts blood drives…
Statewide Text 911 Service Now Online in Minnesota
MINNESOTA -- A statewide service allowing Minnesotans to send a text message to 911 during an emergency is up and running. "Text-To-911'' will be especially beneficial for people who are deaf or unable to speak during a crime. To…
Minnesota Man's Family Stuck in Refugee Camp Due to Travel Ban
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- A Minnesota man is speaking out after finding out that his family in Kenya will have to stay in refugee camps for the time being. This after, the Supreme Court…
Hacker Demanding Ransom from Minnesota-Based Fertility Clinic
EDINA, Minn. -- A hacker is demanding a ransom after accessing the personal information of thousands of patients at a Minnesota fertility clinic. CCRM, the company that runs the facility in Edina, says nearly 3,300 patients of the clinic…
Senator Klobuchar Urging the NFL to Combat Ticket Fraud
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Senator Amy Klobuchar is encouraging the NFL to combat ticket fraud in advance of the Super Bowl. In a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell, Klobuchar encourages the NFL to take steps to address common fraud schemes.…
Money Talks: Tax Reform Reaction
The Republicans in the Senate finally managed to do what the party's been talking about for so long: pass a whomping-big piece of legislation that will change the financial lives of…
Moorhead Murder Trial Delayed Due to Judge Appointment
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. -- The murder trial of Justin Critt has been delayed after his attorney was appointed to become a judge by Governor Dayton. Critt's trial was supposed to begin this morning in Clay County District Court. He…
The "Cullen Hockey Center" Will Soon Replace the Moorhead Youth Hockey Arena
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The Moorhead Youth Hockey Arena is planning to make some changes and re–name the renovated facility the "Cullen Hockey Center. The city council approved the first two phases of renovation…
Governor Dayton Declared Cancer Free
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Mark Dayton says he is cancer free and he has proclaimed this as "Cancer Screen Week" in Minnesota. He encourages all Minnesotans to talk to their health care providers about cancer risk factors and…
Critt To Stand Trial Monday For 2016 Murder In Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A murder trial gets underway Monday for Justin Critt in Clay County District Court. Critt is charged with the murder of Melissa Willcoxon. He is also charged with arson. Willcoxon's body was found in her burned out…
Teen Arrested For Armed Robbery At Fosston High School
FOSSTON, Minn. -- A 16-year old male is in custody after an armed robbery at Fosston High School. Polk County Sheriff's deputies responded around 5 p.m. Saturday after the teen pulled a knife on four victims. The suspect was arrested…
Minnesota DNR Advises Ice Anglers to be Cautious this Winter Season
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- The warmer weather certainly hasn't stopped people from ice fishing this year. Minnesota's Department of Resources is reminding everyone to proceed with caution. Ice anglers say they need to get…
NDSU Hosts Sixth Annual Northern Plains BEST Robotics Regional Championship
FARGO, N.D. -- More than 600 middle school and high school students from around the United States put their robotic skills to the test at the Northern Plains BEST Robotics Regional Championship. Thirty-two teams…
Conservative Street Art Group Adds Groping Sen. Franken to L.A. Billboard
LOS ANGELES -- The photo of Senator Franken allegedly groping news anchor Leeann Tweeden in 2006 was spotted on a billboard in Los Angeles. The billboard was put up in the Palms neighborhood Thursday morning but was removed only…
Gov. Dayton Names First Judge of Hmong Descent to the Bench
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Mark Dayton has named the state's first judge with Hmong descent to the bench. Judge Sophia Vuelo will preside over Ramsey County District Court. Vuelo will take over a position due to a judge retiring…
Teen Driving Horse and Buggy Dies from Injuries After Crash
TODD COUNTY, Minn. -- The teen, who was injured after being hit by a semi in Todd County, has died. Authorities say 17-year-old David Miller has died at the hospital from his injuries. Miller was steering a horse and…
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