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Roseau Rep. Dan Fabian named to GOP House Leadership Team

November 28, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican Rep. Dan Fabian of Roseau has been named the House Caucus Whip. Fabian served as an Assistant Majority Leader during the last legislative session and as Majority Whip during the 2015-2016 sessions. “I’m excited to join the House Republican leadership team, and to provide a positive contrast to the Democrats’ agenda of higher taxes, runaway…

Portion of Center Avenue in Moorhead Shut Down After Semi Crash

November 27, 2018

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MOORHEAD. Minn. – Police have shut down westbound Center Avenue at the intersection of 1st Avenue North after a semi carrying hay crashed. Our crew at the scene says there is hay everywhere and police have blocked the area off. We will bring you more information as it becomes available. Categories: Minnesota News, Moorhead Tags: Center Avenue, minnesota, MN, moorhead

Traffic in Crookston Shut Down As Police Search For Wanted Person

November 27, 2018

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CROOKSTON, Minn. – Traffic in the area of the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue in Crookston has been shut down and rerouted as police are serving a high risk arrest warrant. Crookston Police have not confirmed who they are searching for or why they have narrowed down the search to that area. We will bring you the latest information as…

Nearly 500 People Arrested For Drunk Driving During Long Holiday Weekend in Minnesota

There were four fatalities on Minnesota roads, three of which were alcohol-related

November 27, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — A 37-year-old driver blew a point three-four blood alcohol content after a homeowner reported the driver was in their driveway and flashing the headlights on and off in Deer River, Minnesota. Officers also found an open bottle and a mixed drink in that driver’s vehicle. It was just one of 480 DWI arrests over the 5-day Thanksgiving…

Police In Brainerd Search For Man Missing Since November 2

Theodore Erickson has not any contact with friends or family

November 27, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BRAINERD, MN — Police in Brainerd, Minnesota are looking for a man missing since November 2nd. 44-year-old Theodore Erickson has not any contact with friends or family since. He has health issues and does not have any of his medications. Police say Erickson walks with a limp and has a scar on his throat from a tracheotomy. People around Brainerd are…

Polling sites will return to MSUM and Concordia

November 27, 2018

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MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – The Moorhead City Council has voted 6-2 to return polling sites to the campuses of Concordia College and Minnesota State University Moorhead. The council took heat from students and others after changing those voting locations earlier this year. Some claimed the new locations caused “mass confusion” and criticism from students who said the change made it…

Next Minnesota Governor Supports Legalizing Marijuana, Community Reacts

Gov. Elect Tim Walz says the legislation could reduce crime and help the state's economy

November 26, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — North Dakota voters may have just turned down Measure 3, but in Minnesota marijuana might just be legalized in the next few years. Reducing crime, creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy are just a few reasons Minnesota’s next governor says he wants to legalize marijuana in the state. And Walz is already gaining followers. “If it was…

Choice Bank Donates $300,000 to the Thielen Foundation

November 23, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS – Choice Bank donates $300,000 dollars to Vikings Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen’s newly launched Thielen Foundation. The non–profit is dedicated to helping people overcome adversity to achieve their full potential. The donation is part of the North Dakota–based bank’s People First commitment. Thielen and Choice Bank are matching all donations to a Pledge It campaign. It…

Home explodes in St. Paul neighborhood, one taken to hospital

November 23, 2018

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – St. Paul firefighters are responding to home explosion Friday morning at the intersection of Payne Avenue and Edgerton Street. The home explosion occurred at 8:34 a.m., according to St. Paul Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Simpson. One person, who was inside at the time, was taken to Regions Hospital. That person’s condition is unknown, but he was conscious…

2,500 shoppers line up at Mall of America for Black Friday

November 23, 2018

KVRR Staff,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KMSP) – The holiday shopping season is underway. An estimated 2,500 shoppers lined up at the doors of Mall of America for the Black Friday shopping, according to mall officials. The doors officially opened at 5 a.m. Friday morning. Santa and his elves greeted people as they made their way in. The Mall of America will be giving out 8,000 mystery scratch-off…