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Highway 10 near Lake Park, MN Back Open

Friday morning there was a semi versus semi crash between Lake Park & Audubon.

DETROIT LAKES, MN — Highway 10 is back open in both directions as of 3:45 p.m., Friday afternoon. (Original Story) DETROIT LAKES, MN — The Minnesota State Patrol reports that Highway 10 eastbound is closed. 8:00 a.m. Friday morning there was a semi versus semi crash between Lake Park & Audubon. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says one of the semis caught…

Minnesota, North Dakota Rank Among the Happiest States in the Nation

According to 24/7 Wall Street, Minnesota and North Dakota ranked fourth and fifth in the yearly rankings

BISMARCK, N.D. — Minnesota and North Dakota have been nationally recognized for their happiness. According to the website 24/7 Wall Street, Minnesota and North Dakota ranked as the fourth and fifth happiest states in the country. The rankings were compiled based on how happy people were with their jobs and social lives, as well as the severity of the crime…

MSUM Hopeful State Will Fund All Four Campus Renovation Proposals

A $17 million renovation of Weld Hall is the centerpiece of the combined proposals

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota legislators are about to return to St. Paul and debate Governor Dayton’s state bonding bill.  A few items on that list are proposed renovations to the MSUM campus.  The buildings on the MSUM campus are a mixture of old and new. The university says  renovations are needed to keep the older ones running efficiently and to…

Sabin Teen Charged With Assaulting Clay County Deputies

Brady Allan Adrian, 19, is charged with five counts of fourth-degree assault of a peace officer.

SABIN, MN — A Clay County teenager is charged with five felonies after an officer involved shooting last weekend. Brady Allan Adrian, 19, is charged with five counts of fourth-degree assault of a peace officer. Two counts for demonstrable bodily harm. Three counts for throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces at or onto an officer. Adrian’s bail was set…

Minnesota Cracking Down On Major Marijuana Busts

they've noticed less people are trying to hide the drugs in their cars

MINNESOTA — In the past two months, Minnesota State Patrol has seized more than 500 pounds of marijuana combined between busts in Otter Tail County and Alexandria. In two of the three instances, K-9 units were used to find the drugs. Fifteen troopers across the state have a dog assigned to them. Although they train the dogs to sniff the vehicles…

Pregnant Woman Goes Missing In Northern Minnesota

Kara Blevins Was Last Seen In Akeley On February 2

HUBBARD CO., Minn. — A pregnant woman has gone missing in northern Minnesota. Authorities need help in locating 27-year-old Kara Blevins. She was last seen walking along Howard Lake Road in Akeley, Minnesota on the evening of February 2. They are concerned for her welfare due to her medical condition and the cold weather. Kara is 5’9″ tall, about 170…

Retiring Clay County Sheriff Says He’ll Stay in Community

He served as sheriff for 16 years

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Bill Bergquist announced his retirement on Monday and will not seek a fifth term as Clay County sheriff. Bergquist has been elected to four four year terms as Clay County sheriff and has decided to hang up his handcuffs. He is happy and proud to have served his community. But he says the decision to run for…

Local Party Leaders in Minnesota Prepare for Precinct Caucuses

Precinct caucuses to help determine endorsements for local candidates in Minnesota

MOORHEAD, M.N. — Several people across Minnesota will participate in the 2018 Precinct Caucuses on Tuesday. They are the first step in a series of meetings where political parties can endorse candidates, select delegates, and establish goals and values important to party platforms. Local leaders from each party in Clay County are preparing for tomorrow’s caucus, and some think that…

Planned Parenthood Being Sued Over “Here For Good” Trademark

Minnesota-Based Wilder Foundation Has Filed A Federal Lawsuit

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota is being sued for trademark infringement. The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation says Planned Parenthood is using its “Here for good” trademark without permission. In a federal lawsuit, the Minnesota-based Wilder Foundation says it’s made “repeated good faith efforts” to reach a solution without going to court. The group…

Senior Man Found Bleeding From The Head On Cold Road

He Left His Assisted Living Facility And Fell Down Before Being Hit By A Vehicle

BRANDON, Minn. — A 91-year-old man was found bleeding from the head on a cold road in Brandon, Minnesota. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office got the 9-1-1 call just before 10 o’clock last night from a driver who spotted the man. They say the victim, Dale Burkey, had left the Brandon Assisted Living Facility and was walking when he fell….