Blood, Sweat And Beers: Alexandria Welcomes 1st Brewery In 70 Years
Blood, sweat and beers. That's what two young entrepreneurs went through to re-tap into the beer industry in their hometown, the first brewery to open in the city of Alexandria in…
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Finalists Rejected, MNSCU Left without Permanent Chancellor
MINNESOTA -- All three finalists for chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have been rejected. The board has opted to have St. Cloud State provost Devinder Malhotra serve as interim chancellor until a permanent one is found. The…
MNsure Hits Record Enrollment for 2017
MINNESOTA -- Rising health insurance premiums and Minnesota's financial help program have driven record enrollment on the state's health exchange. Officials at MNsure say they signed up more than 117,500 people during 2017's open enrollment period. That's up by more…
U.S. Travel Ban: Moorhead Family's Relatives Detained in Turkey
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Moorhead woman is waiting for her sister and niece to arrive from Turkey after they are caught up in President Trump's travel ban…
MN Businessman Credited with Saving TCF Savings and Loan Dies at 73
MINNESOTA -- The man credited with reviving Twin City Federal Savings and Loan and who was a dominant Minnesota political figure, has passed away. Bill Cooper died Tuesday at the age of 73. He rescued TCF from the savings…
Minnesota Lawmaker Pushes for Recreational Marijuana Use
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Minnesota Democrat says it's time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana use. The state passed a tightly controlled medical marijuana law in 2014. It bans using the plant form, and is only available to…
MN Officer's Attorneys Say Castile was Reaching for Gun Before Fatal Shooting
RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. -- Attorneys for a Minnesota police officer accused of fatally shooting a black man during a traffic stop say Philando Castile's gun was accessible and that he was reaching for it when he was killed. A memo…
Perham Man Arrested for Burglary, Following Teen
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. -- A 40-year-old Perham man is suspected of burglarizing a house in Nelson and later exposing himself outside of Target in Alexandria. Officers arrested Jason Maloney after a chase Tuesday night. They say Maloney followed the…
Governor Dayton to Begin Cancer Treatment in March
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he'll undergo surgery in early March to treat his prostate cancer. Dayton revealed his diagnosis late last month, a day after collapsing during his State of the State address. His doctors…
Proposed Ban on Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Using a cell phone while driving may become illegal in Minnesota, unless it's for "hands free" use. Several state lawmakers are proposing a bill which would ban…
Frazee Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
FRAZEE, Minn. -- The Becker County Sheriff's Office says a Frazee man accidentally shot himself in the hip. Investigators say 27-year old Jared Hanson was handling a revolver when it discharged. Emergency crews were called to East Main Avenue in…
MN Governor Dayton Gives Cancer Treatment Update
In a statement from the office of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton: This morning, Governor Mark Dayton posted the following on his personal Facebook page, regarding his treatment decision for his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. Last week, Governor Dayton visited…
Concordia College Comes Together During Interfaith Week
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Interfaith and World Harmony week at Concordia College is an opportunity for students to learn, engage and grow together. This is the 2nd annual Interfaith and World Harmony…
Fatal Crash in Otter Tail County
Two women are dead after a head-on crash in Otter Tail County. It happened Sunday afternoon on Highway 29 just east of Deer Creek. The state patrol says 31-year-old Jessica Lannes of Wadena was attempting to pass another vehicle…
Gold'n Plump Worker Accused of Contaminating Chicken at Cold Spring Plant
A worker at the Gold'n Plump chicken plant in Cold Spring is accused of contaminating the company's chicken that led 27 tons of product recalled. Faye Slye, 36, is charged with felony criminal damage to property. Investigators say Slye…
Hawley Takes First Place in Regional Science Olympiad
Science teams from Hawley and Moorhead snagged the top two spots at the 2017 Science Olympiad at MSUM. Hawley took home first place with Moorhead coming in second. Teams from all…
Mayo Doctors say Governor Dayton's Cancer is Treatable
A Mayo Clinic official says Gov. Dayton's prostate cancer was caught early and is `treatable and curable'. The governor was at the clinic Tuesday and Wednesday for more tests, which found no signs the cancer has spread, and to…
Sculpture Artist of Minnesota's Mary Tyler Moore Statue Dies
In an odd twist of fate, the artist who created the bronze sculpture of Mary Tyler Moore that is located in downtown Minneapolis has died. Gwendolyn Gillen died Friday in hospice care in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 76. She passed…
Motorist "Unaware" He Hit Woman Walking in Moorhead
A woman walking near Target in Moorhead was involved in a hit and run. Authorities say 49-year-old Sherri Himrod, who has no permanent address, was hit around 3 o'clock on 34th Street and Highway 10 East. She had serious injuries…
Analyzing the Home Builders Association's 2016 Report
Between Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Dilworth Housing activity is steady and values are the highest they've been since 2008. That's according to the Home Builders Association of…
How the Supreme Court Nominee Impacts a Generation
It's a decision which affects all of us, and could affect us for a whole generation. MSUM political science professor Dr. Barbara Headrick said this is one of the most important positions in Washington D.C. "You only have nine…
More Than a Thousand Gather at Anti-Trump Protest in Minneapolis
Another anti-Trump protest pops-up in downtown Minneapolis. The Anti-War Committee organized the protest in response to President Trump's immigration executive orders. More than a thousand people showed up this afternoon at the Minneapolis Federal Building. A spokesperson says the…
MATBUS Changing Up Some Moorhead Routes
MATBUS is making changes to some of its routes in Moorhead. The affected routes will be four, five, seven and eight. Route seven will be completely eliminated and the…
Two Investigations of Thief River Falls Hockey Players Result in Game Forfeitures
Two investigations of hockey programs in Thief River Falls have resulted in a number of games being forfeited. According to Thief River Falls School Superintendent Bradley Bergstrom, high school and JV players were told last night they will forfeit…
No Spell Check Needed: Park Christian 7th Grader Wins Spelling Bee
Some Moorhead students proved today that they don't need to rely on spell check. "Our fourth through eighth graders can all compete together at the same level and a fourth…
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