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White Earth Nation files suit against opioid manufacturers

WHITE EARTH, Minn. (KFGO) - Minnesota's White Earth Nation has joined the list of governments that are suing drug companies because of the opioid crisis. A complaint in U.S. District Court says the tribe filed the lawsuit to "eliminate the…

Frazee-Vergas School Bond Defeated

FRAZEE, MN (KFGO) - A $25.6 million bond referendum that was on the ballot in a special election held Tuesday in the Frazee-Vergas School District failed to get the approval of voters. The referendum included projects to update security at…

"Slamabama" Honored During National Police Week In Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Popular local band "Slamabama" is honored during National Police Week observances in Washington, D.C. "In appreciation of your contribution to dedicated and continuous support for fallen law enforcement officers and their families across the nation. You exemplify…

Man pleads guilty to throwing boy from Mall of America balcony

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Emmanuel Aranda, the man charged with throwing a 5-year-old boy from a third floor balcony at Mall of America, entered a guilty plea Tuesday morning in Hennepin County District Court. Aranda, 24, agreed to a sentence of 19 years…

Superheroes Scale the Side of Sanford Medical Center

FARGO, N.D. -- Patients' Spidey senses are tingling at Sanford Medical Center. Not because criminals are afoot, but heroes. Superman, Batgirl, Mister Incredible and Spider-man descended on the hospital. The volunteers from A…

MN 51st, ND 47th in Drug Use By State Rankings

UNITED STATES - While drug abuse and addiction is still an issue in the area, Minnesota and North Dakota are at the bottom of the list when it comes to drug use. The WalletHub study ranks each state and the District…

Sundog Sold To St. Louis-Based Perficient

FARGO, ND -- St. Louis-based Perficient is buying Sundog, a marketing, sales and business technology firm, with offices in Fargo and Minneapolis. The information technology consulting firm will acquire all of Sundog's assets which are valued around $14 million. The company…

Mahnomen Man Arrested After Randomly Firing Several Shots

MAHNOMEN, MN -- A Mahnomen, Minnesota man is in jail after firing several shots, including one through the window of a bank in Mahnomen. 22-year-old Chase Gagnon was taken into custody. Deputies and White Earth Tribal officers responded shortly before 8:30…

Man Loses Fishing Record After Game & Fish Investigation

BISMARCK, ND -- An investigation has determined that North Dakota doesn't have a new state record walleye after all. Game & Fish has concluded that the fish caught by Tom Volk of Lincoln was not legally hooked and can't be recognized…