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Suspect Under Arrest In Connection With Burglaries In FM Area

It's the second time in less than a month that warrants were issued for 35-year old Jesse Fett, of Kerrick, Minnesota, accusing him of stealing packages.

December 21, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO,N.D. (KFGO) – A man suspected of more than 30 thefts and burglaries in the F-M area since November 27th, has been arrested. It’s the second time in less than a month that warrants were issued for 35-year old Jesse Fett, of Kerrick, Minnesota, accusing him of stealing packages. Acting on a tip, police caught Fett in Moorhead yesterday. Fett…

President Trump Signs Massive Nearly $900 Billion Farm Bill

Senator John Hoeven says the bill maintains strong crop and sugar policies

December 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump was joined by the vice president and congressional leaders, including Congressman Collin Peterson, as he signed the new farm bill. The nearly $900 billion bill will fund key farm safety net programs for the next five years without making significant changes to the SNAP program which serves nearly 40 million low-income Americans. Senator John Hoeven says…

Three People Hurt After Crashing At Intersection In Douglas County

The sheriff's office says the crash happened Tuesday night on Lake Victoria Road

December 19, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN — Three people were rushed to hospitals after crashing at an intersection in Douglas County. The sheriff’s office says the crash happened Tuesday night on Lake Victoria Road. 27-year-old Jacob Haan of Alexandria was thrown from his vehicle and taken to the hospital in Alexandria. Two people in the other vehicle, 54-year-old Steven Stixrud and 58-year-old Lori Stixrud…

Victims In Fatal Buggy-Pickup Crash Near Avon Identified

The crash happened just after 11:15 a.m. Sunday on a county road north of the town

December 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

AVON, MN — Two people killed when their buggy was hit by a pickup have been identified. They are 71-year-old Robert Keppers and 66-year-old Mary Keppers of Avon, Minnesota. The Keppers’ horse-drawn buggy was hit by a pickup driven by 23-year-old Mark Knapp of Avon. The crash happened just after 11:15 a.m. Sunday on a county road north of the town….

Shift Of Power Could Result In New Gun Laws In Minnesota

The Democratic takeover of the Minnesota House includes many freshmen who support tougher gun laws

December 16, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — A shift in the balance of power at the Minnesota Capitol has boosted the odds of lawmakers passing bills to reduce gun violence. The Democratic takeover of the Minnesota House includes many freshmen who support tougher gun laws. The Senate, where the GOP maintains a one-vote majority, remains a question mark. But the chamber’s top Republican, Majority…

Pickup Hits Buggy Killing Two People In Stearns County, Minnesota

The single horse-drawn buggy was occupied by a 72-year-old male and a 66-year-old female

December 16, 2018

TJ Nelson,

AVON, MN — Two people are dead after a pickup truck crashed into a horse-drawn buggy in Stearns County. The crash happened this morning on County Road 9 just north of Avon, Minnesota. The single horse-drawn buggy was occupied by a 72-year-old male and a 66-year-old female, both from Avon. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup truck was…

Garth Brooks Sells Out US Bank Stadium In One Hour, Governor Asks For A Second Show

At least 50,000 fans were in line, on the phone, or online Friday when the last ticket was sold

December 16, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has asked Garth Brooks for a second show at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. At least 50,000 fans were in line, on the phone, or online Friday when the last ticket was sold for Garth Brooks’ May 4th concert. It sold out in under 1 hour. Governor Dayton asked Garth to hold a second…

19-Year-Old Dead in Polk County Crash

December 14, 2018

Site Staff,

NEAR GULLY, Minn. – A 19-year-old man is dead after a rollover near Gully, Minnesota Friday morning. It happened around 7:30 at the intersection of 330th Street and 380th Avenue Southeast. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a pickup left the road and rolled ejecting the driver. The crash remains under investigation and no more information is being released until family…

“Wear the Badge”: Minnesota Needs A Few Good Officers

The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work

December 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge” to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work through videos and online advertisements. The effort comes as top law enforcement officials say there is a “crisis”…

Driver And Passenger Hurt After Crashing During High Speed Chase

19-year-old Ethan Yarbro of Euclid, Minnesota was taken to the hospital in Crookston

December 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

POLK COUNTY, MN — A young driver and his passenger are both hurt after trying to outrun authorities early this morning in Polk County. 19-year-old Ethan Yarbro of Euclid, Minnesota was taken to the hospital in Crookston after crashing his vehicle. His 17-year-old female passenger was also taken to the hospital. Authorities say they both admitted to drinking alcohol. Charges are…