Fixing Minnesota's Polluted Water Sources
MOORHEAD, MN -- Each year, 1.2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, storm water, and industrial waste are dumped into U.S. lakes, rivers and streams. Water is one of Minnesota's most abundant and…
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GOP Continues Budget Planning, Despite Gov. Dayton's Veto Threats
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota's Republican Legislature isn't backing down from Gov. Dayton's veto threats as lawmakers finalize their budget offer. The Legislature started piecing together budget bills Monday as legislative leaders prepared to head into negotiations with the Democratic…
Minnesota GOP Take Down Anti-Muslim Page
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ The chairwoman of the Republican Party of Minnesota says the person responsible for a racist and derogatory Facebook post on a party website has resigned at her request. Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan issued a statement Monday night after…
UPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Moorhead School District School Counselor
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- This story has been clarified from an earlier article. A member of the Moorhead School District has suffered an arterial dissection that has resulted in irreversible brain damage. Ellen Hopkins Elementary school counselor William Franklin collapsed early Friday…
Two Charged, Four Others Being Considered in Killing of Hennepin County 19-Year-Old
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. -- Two people have been charged with murder in Hennepin County and four others could face charges. Megan Cater, 19, and 21-year-old Noah Peterson are accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Corey Elder. They are charged…
Douglas County Authorities Investigating Business Break-In
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. -- Deputies in Douglas County are investigating a supper club break-in. They responded to an alarm at Corral Supper Club in Nelson just after 4 a.m. Someone used force to enter the building and got away…
Fire Destroys Family's House In Douglas County, Minnesota
Fire has destroyed a family's house in rural Douglas County. Crews from Millerville, Leaf Valley and Brandon responded to the fire at the Michael and Raelene Bakken residence at 10751 White Oak Road Northwest. The fire started in the garage…
Douglas County Authorities Investigate Drowning of Juvenile Near Alexandria
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. -- Authorities from Douglas County are investigating after a female juvenile drowned near Alexandria. The call for help came in just after 5:30 p.m. Friday after the girl was said to have last been seen in…
Moorhead Police Arrest Wisconsin Man After $50,000 Drug Bust
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Wisconsin man is in custody after Moorhead police say they found him with more than $50,000 in drugs. Officers seized 147 grams of heroin, 32 grams of cocaine, 26 grams of crack cocaine and $6,000…
Crookston Police Investigate Series of Early Morning Break-ins
CROOKSTON, Minn. -- Police in Crookston say they have 14 separate complaints of break-ins and thefts early Friday morning. They say the series of break-ins started just after 5:00 a.m. At this time, police believe only sheds, garages and vehicles…
Fergus Falls Auto Dealership Manager Under Investigation for Overcharging for Police Vehicles
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- A Fergus Falls auto dealership owner expects his company to be cleared of criminal charges after an employee allegedly overcharged and double-billed for police vehicles. Nelson Auto owner Brent Nelson says they've since fired the manager…
Prince's Legendary "Purple Rain" to be Re-Released with New Music Added
NATIONAL -- Prince's landmark album, "Purple Rain" is set to be re-released this summer with some never-before heard songs added. Two remastered versions of the 1984 album will be released on June 23rd. Prince was in the middle of…
Minnesota Congressman Announces Bid for Re-Election
MINNESOTA -- Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson announced he is running for re-election. The 7th district Democrat says he has $700,000 to use in his campaign efforts. Peterson has been a member of the House since 1991. Democrats need 24…
Some Minnesotans Allowed to Purchase Firearms without Background Check
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesotans with permits to carry handguns are now able to buy firearms without background checks. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives determined Minnesota's handgun permits satisfy requirements for federal background checks. Permits in…
Minnesota Schools Concerned Netflix Series Glorifies Teen Suicide
MINNESOTA -- Some school districts in Minnesota are concerned about a popular Netflix series about suicide. School officials and mental health experts are concerned the "13 Reasons Why'' series about a 17-year-old girl who takes her own life could trigger…
Minnesota Health Department Confirms Measles Outbreak
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Health confirms 29 known measles cases. The newest reported case is in Stearns County, west of the Twin Cities. The other 28 cases are in Hennepin…
Deer Creek Man Identified After Fatal Crash in New York Mills
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. -- A 50 year-old Deer Creek, Minnesota man has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash in New York Mills. The state patrol says John Manselle died when he lost control of his…
Doctor Accused of Genital Mutilation with Minnesota Girls Makes Plea
DETROIT, Mich. -- A not-guilty plea has been entered for a Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilations on two Minnesota girls in a first-of-its-kind case in the United States. Dr. Jumana Nagarwala is charged with six crimes, including…
Garfield, Minnesota Home Damaged in Fire
GARFIELD, Minn. -- Fire spreads from a garage into a house, causing extensive damage. It happened at 9170 Blue Jay Way Northwest in Garfield, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Authorities say the fire consumed the upper floor of the house and…
Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States and in Minnesota. This Saturday is National Prescription Take Back Day. From 10 A-M until 2 P-M law enforcement agencies are providing safe disposal of unused ..…
Suspect Arrested in Robbery at Brady's Service Center in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Surveillance photos from the robbery at Brady's Service Center in Moorhead nearly two weeks ago has helped catch the suspect. A Minnesota Department of Corrections agent saw the pictures and told police that Dwayne Murray, who…
Moorhead Hornbacher's Celebrates Grand Reopening
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Nothing makes grocery shopping more enjoyable than free samples. In honor of the completion of the four month remodeling project at Hornbacher's on 11th Street South in Moorhead, you can…
Senator Franken Introduces T.I.C.K.E.T.S. Act, Guarantees a Boarded Airline Passenger Their Seat
NATIONAL -- Senator Al Franken says he wants to stop airlines from booting paying air passengers from their seats. This comes after video of a man being forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight was released and caused a…
Man Who Shot Five Minneapolis BLM Protesters Headed to Prison
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- A Black Lives Matter protest shooter in the Twin Cities is going to prison. Allen "Lance" Scarsella was sentenced to 15 years for shooting five protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Department Fourth Precinct in 2015. Black…
Deer Creek Man Dies in Rollover Crash in New York Mills
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. -- A man from Deer Creek, Minnesota is dead after rolling his pickup along Highway 10. The state patrol says the 50-year-old man lost control on a bridge deck in New York Mills shortly before…
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