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Veterans Honor Flight Exhibit Opens, Shows Impact of Trip

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Roughly 1,100 veterans have traveled to Washington, D.C. on the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota over the last 11 years. As another way to say thank you to those who gave so much and to show how much they enjoyed seeing monuments in their honor, the Honor Flight opens an exhibit in Moorhead. Dean…

Pelican Rapids Man Charged With Kidnapping & Sexually Assaulting Fergus Falls Woman

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – A Pelican Rapids man charged with the sexual assault and kidnapping of a rural Fergus Falls woman appeared in court on Tuesday. 39-year-old Anthony Randklev was charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct and one count each for kidnapping, burglary, possession of a firearm by a felon, false imprisonment and fleeing. Police say he kidnapped a…

U.S. Navy Works with College for Kids & Teens During Navy Week

The program offers a variety of STEM related labs such as Lego Robotics

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The U.S. Navy is working with kids and teens to grow an interest in STEM related fields in the metro. Sailors are working closely during Navy Week with the College for Kids & Teens at MSUM. Kids in this program have the opportunity to work with a variety of STEM related labs such as Lego Robotics. The USS…

Former Securities Agent Sentenced For Scamming Clients Out of Millions

Kevin Wanner of Bismarck was given 11 years in prison for mail fraud and money laundering

BISMARCK, N.D. — A former North Dakota securities and insurance agent tearfully apologizes in court as he is sentenced for swindling. 56-year-old Kevin Wanner of Bismarck was given 11 years in prison for mail fraud and money laundering. He scammed about 40 people out of millions of dollars over a 15-year-period. Authorities say Wanner financed a lavish lifestyle with sham…

Oklee Man Found Guilty of Possessing Homemade Pipe Bombs

Eric Reinbold allegedly kept a notebook outlining plans for violently overthrowing the government

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — An Oklee, Minnesota man has been found guilty of illegally possessing a cache of homemade pipe bombs. Jurors in Fergus Falls on Friday found 41-year-old Eric Reinbold guilty of possessing an unregistered destructive device. Reinbold allegedly kept a notebook outlining plans for violently overthrowing the government. Last fall, relatives reported finding a tote bag that contained…

Former Fergus Falls Car Dealership Manager Sentenced For Overcharging Police

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – A former Fergus Falls  car dealership manager has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. 71–year–old Gerald Worner, who used to work at Nelson Auto Center, pleaded guilty to theft by swindle. He overcharged two hundred Minnesota law enforcement agencies for $800,000 in special equipment that wasn’t on vehicles they bought. Restitution to nearly all department…

Minnesota Senate Candidate Richard Painter Visits Moorhead

University of Minnesota law professor sounds off against President Trump and steel tariffs

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Democratic candidate for one of the U.S. Senate seats in Minnesota makes a campaign stop in Moorhead. Richard Painter spoke to supporters at The Boulder Tap Room about how it’s time to take a stand against President Trump in Washington DC. An ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush, Painter switched over to the Democratic Party after…

Minnesota Corrections Officer Killed By Inmate

Officer Joseph Gomm was attacked by an offender and was pronounced dead at a hospital

BAYPORT, Minn. — A corrections officer has died after he was assaulted by an inmate at the Stillwater state prison, prompting a lockdown at Minnesota’s prison system. The Minnesota Department of Corrections says Officer Joseph Gomm was attacked by an offender at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Gomm was a 16-year veteran of the department….

Diversion Would Increase River Stage to 37 Feet Under New Plan

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo’s City Commission gets an update from the city’s engineering team about a new diversion plan. The presentation was not up for consideration. Engineers wanted the commission to be aware of the project they have been working on. They say the city may need to purchase additional land for it and most likely buy out more homes. “The…

Congressmen Peterson and Walz Share Their Plan To Delay Medicare Changes

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Democratic Congressmen Tim Walz and Collin Peterson were both in Moorhead to discuss their plans in the works to change Medicare policies for seniors. Walz is running for governor and Peterson for re-election. Their Protect Medicare for Seniors Act of 2018 would delay the transition from Medicare Cost plan beneficiaries to the new Medicare Advantage plans for two…