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Minnesota Reports 1st Flu Death of Season

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Minnesota has reported its first flu death of the season. The Minnesota Department of Health says it was an adult who died. So far no children have died of influenza in Minnesota this season. Health officials say flu…

Authorities Respond to Farming Accident Near Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.D.--First Responders received a report of an individual who had their foot caught in an auger at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday. The extent of the individuals injuries is unknown, but AirMed was needed to transport the individual to…

New Mapping Tool Shows Flooding Risk Across North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D.--The North Dakota Water Commission has unveiled a new interactive mapping tool that provides information on potential flooding in the state. State risk map coordinator Laura Horner says the map shows where flooding might occur and to what extent…

6 Arrested for Illegal Hunting in Foster County

CARRINGTON, N.D.--Authorities in North Dakota are reminding people it's illegal to hunt on property without the owner's permission. The Foster County Sheriff's Department says it arrested six out-of-state hunters on Oct. 28 for hunting in an unharvested cornfield without permission…

Finding Comfort In Memories Of Military Service

  The Veterans honor flight of North Dakota and Minnesota brings back vivid memories for the veterans who visit our nation's capital. Sometimes the worst memories of their lives. I found out on the latest…

House Approves Rules for Trump Impeachment Probe

WASHINGTON--A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Thursday's near party-line 232-196 roll call was the chamber's first formal vote on a process that's likely to take months, possibly stretching into the…

Trump Only Republican on Presidential Primary Ballot in MN

MINNEAPOLIS--President Donald Trump isn't the only Republican candidate running in the presidential primary, but he'll be the only choice on the ballot in Minnesota. The Republican Party of Minnesota has informed the state Secretary of State that Trump will be…

Legal Fight Begins Over Minnesota Abortion Laws

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Plaintiffs seeking to overturn Minnesota abortion laws have had their first day in court. A coalition of groups urged a Ramsey County District Court judge Wednesday to let their case proceed while state attorneys argue the lawsuit should…

Surgeon General Warns Teens About Vaping

BISMARCK, N.D.--The U.S. surgeon general is urging teens in North Dakota not to get caught up in addicting e-cigarettes. Surgeon General Jerome Adams visited Legacy High School in Bismarck Wednesday where he spoke to about 500 students from across the…

Gov. Walz declares emergency for conditions from snowstorm

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issues an executive order declaring an emergency to ease the strain on farmers in western Minnesota after a snowstorm hampered the harvest. It also lifts regulations on drivers carrying propane and liquid…

Video: Minnesota DNR Investigating YouTube Stunt Near Rollag

ROLLAG, Minn. (KFGO) - The Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources is investigating a YouTube stunt which involved jumping a personal watercraft over a gravel road in Clay County. DNR Conservation Officer Bill Landmark says the participants set up a…

Trans Canada Reports Oil Spill Near Edinburg

EDINBURG, N.D.--Trans Canada reported an oil spill near Edinburg to the Walsh County Sheriff's Office at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Trans Canada is on site and working to clean the spill. The roads around the area have been closed…

Vandalism Causing Hazards to Drivers in Sargent County

FARGO, N.D.--Officers are reporting vandalism and removal of signs on many closed roads in Sargent County. Flooding and other hazards have caused county and township roads to be closed. Townships are finding it difficult to keep up with the road…

McConnell: Impeachment Measure Denies Trump 'Basic Rights'

WASHINGTON--The Senate's top Republican isn't impressed by a Democratic resolution in the House that sets out procedures for a potential impeachment of President Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the resolution would deny the "most basic rights of…

Omar Criticized for Vote on Armenian Genocide Resolution

MINNEAPOLIS--U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is coming under criticism from Minnesota's Armenian community for not supporting a resolution recognizing the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide. The Minnesota Democrat was one of three lawmakers voted "present'' when the…

Gates Close at Parks Located Along Red River in Fargo

FARGO, N.D.--The Fargo Park District is closing the gates to three parks along the Red River on November 1. Oak Grove Park at 170 Maple Street North, Riverwood Park at 4707 Country Road 31, and Trefoil Park at 3664 Elm…

Six-Year Sentence for Man Convicted of Distributing Child Porn

MINOT, N.D.--A Minot man will serve six years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography. A federal judge has also ordered 39-year-old Tyrell Arthur to pay more than $3,000 in restitution to his victims. The indictment states that…