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Byron Buxton placed on 60-day IL, season over

September 10, 2019

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After just 87 games, Byron Buxton’s 2019 season with the Minnesota Twins is over. The Twins announced Tuesday they’ve placed Buxton on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury. He’s been out since hurting his non-throwing shoulder on Aug. 1 in a 5-4 loss at the Miami Marlins. The Twins have selected the contract of Ronald Torreyes…

‘The margins are so thin’ Clay County Farmers Union Holds Annual Convention

Minnesota farmers are dealing with limited markets and low commodity prices as a result of the trade war with China

September 9, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. — Larry Jacobson has been farming his whole life. “It’s something I’ve done since I was a little kid. When I was big enough to sit in the seat and turn the steering wheel, I was doing it,” he said. And he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon, but it’s getting more and more difficult. “The margins are…

West Virginia Delegate Charged In Racist Sign Incident Featuring Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar

Democratic Delegate Mike Caputo has been charged with misdemeanor battery

September 9, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Del. Mike Caputo and Rep. Ilhan OmarCHARLESTON, W.V. — A West Virginia lawmaker has been charged for an incident involving a racist sign featuring Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar. Democratic Delegate Mike Caputo says he was mad about a display at the statehouse falsely linking Omar with the September 11 terrorist attacks. It was part of West Virginia GOP Day in…

Fischbach on Race For Rep. Peterson’s Seat “They Have a Clear Choice”

September 4, 2019

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA – Michelle Fischbach says she’s running for Congressman Collin Peterson’s seat because she believes people’s values in Minnesota’s seventh district aren’t being represented. The former Lieutenant Governor is hearing from many people in her new campaign who want immigration and building the wall to be priorities. Peterson voted against wall funding. Fischbach claims he has voted for amnesty for…

Minnesota Woman Killed By Bear Near Minnesota-Canada Border

The 62-year-old woman has been identified as Catherine Sweatt-Mueller of Maple Plain, Minnesota

September 4, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ONTARIO, CANADA — A woman was reportedly killed by a bear near the Minnesota-Canada border Sunday evening. The 62-year-old woman has been identified as Catherine Sweatt-Mueller of Maple Plain, Minnesota. Police responded to a call at Red Pine Island on Rainy Lake where a woman said her daughter was attacked by a bear while checking on her dogs. Officers arrived…

End Of An Era: Only One Kmart Will Remain In All of Minnesota, Two In North Dakota

Stores Being Closed In Fargo, St. Paul and International Falls

September 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Kmart in Minneapolis will soon be the only store in the former retail giant’s chain that is still in operation in Minnesota. The company has announced plans to close its stores in St. Paul and International falls by the end of the year. It was also announced over the weekend that Kmart on South University Drive in…

Former Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach Announces Run For MN 7th Congressional District

September 3, 2019

Site Staff,

PAYNESVILLE, Minn. – Former GOP Lt. Gov. and State Sen. Michelle Fischbach has announced her candidacy for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District. The seat has been held by Democratic House Agriculture Chairman Rep. Collin Peterson since 1991. “Collin Peterson no longer represents Western Minnesota values. One of his first votes this Congress was to ban the wall, and he votes against…

Local Doctor Opens Affordable Clinic

"Dollar Clinic" is located on 1st Avenue North in Moorhead

September 2, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. — A local doctor wants to help people get the health care they need without breaking the bank. Dr. Rodney Lee is hosting the grand opening of Dollar Clinic on 1st Avenue North. He says it’s the first of its kind in the nation. It offers the same services any other general clinic does at an affordable cost….

Fergus Falls Community Pulls Together to Get Local Kids School-Ready

Blessing Closet is hosting its second annual school drive

September 1, 2019

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. — It’s the ordinary school supplies shopping trip… at a not–so–ordinary shop. “We are opening up our doors for the community kids that are in need of school supplies. They’re going to come with their school supplies list, and we’re going to give them a backpack with what they need,” said event organizer Shawna Zelinsky. Community members…

Teen Girls Thrown From ATV, One Seriously Hurt

The crash happened Saturday afternoon on a field road on private property near Parkers Prairie

September 1, 2019

TJ Nelson,

PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. — Two teens are thrown from their ATV after hitting a muddy area south of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the 16-year-old female driver was initially unresponsive and appeared to have a head injury and fractured bones. She was taken to Alexandria for treatment. Her 15-year-old female passenger didn’t appear to be hurt…