Top Stories

Thief River Falls man indicted on child pornography charges

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--A Thief River Falls man made his first court appearance on Monday after being charged with production, distribution and possession of child pornography. According to the indictment, between February 12, 2020 and February 20, 2020 38-year-old Benjamin…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to provide COVID-19 update

BISMARCK, N.D.--Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing at 3:30 p.m. to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and interim State Health Officer Dr. Andrew Stahl. North Dakota’s…

Body of Moorhead man recovered from Little Detroit Lake

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Crews responded to a report of a possible drowning late Saturday afternoon. The missing man was identified as 24-year old Abdimajid Osman Nur. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says he was on an inflatable canoe with…

Back-to-back deployments for Minnesota National Guard unit

STILLWATER, Minn. (AP)--One of the first Minnesota National Guard units to respond to unrest following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis is headed out on a new mission. The Stillwater-based 34th Military Police Company is deploying on a yearlong mission to…

Wahpeton man killed in motorcycle crash near Perham

PERHAM, Minn.--A Wahpeton man died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Douglas Hudson II was on Co Hwy 34 when his motorcycle ran off the roadway. The crash occurred at approximately 2:41…

Surviving a Stroke: Time Is of the Essence

DILWORTH, Minn. -- In just a matter of moments, an ordinary summer day for John Schmitt of Dilworth turned into a nightmare. "I couldn't talk, I couldn't move my arms -- or my right arm,…

Everlasting Hope Walks To Raise Awareness About Infertility

FARGO, N.D. -- The organization Everlasting Hope is walking to raise awareness about infertility. The group ran its first 1k Walk Of Hope in Fargo's Lindenwood Park. Organizers say one in eight people are affected by infertility. The group also…

Sunday Afternoon Storms Spawn Funnels and Tornadoes

A very active weather day in the region with storms spawning funnels and tornadoes. One tornado was spotted on a farm about 5 miles southwest of Oriska, North Dakota. Tara Opatz sent us video of it and says it…

Fatal Crash Victim In Douglas County Identified

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. -- Authorities identify the man killed in a crash Saturday afternoon in Douglas County. He is 47-year-old Robert Kirscht of Brandon, Minnesota. Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle driven by 67-year-old David Thoennes of Alexandria pulled…

UND Celebrates Summer Graduates Digitally

GRAND FORKS, N.D. --The University of North Dakota is sending off its summer graduates digitally. The nearly 500 grads were part of the second online graduation for the university. The school says the number…