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Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Helping People with Special Needs Take to the Skies

There is hope and help for families feeling grounded by fear. KMSP Fox 9's Amy Hockert has this special report.

December 18, 2017

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS — Flying is stressful and it can be even harder if you’re traveling with someone who has special needs. There is hope and help, though, for families feeling grounded by fear through a new program in Minneapolis that’s looking to be a national model. When you’re little, life is full of unexpected moments. When you’re little and you have…

Douglas County Sheriff Issues Thin Ice Warning

The sheriff's office says strong winds and warmer temps have caused iced-over lakes to reopen

December 18, 2017

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning after several area lakes have been found with open water. The sheriff’s office says strong winds and warmer temps have caused iced-over lakes to reopen. They are asking people who are going out on the ice to do ice thickness checks regularly and not to assume…

Clay County Jail Inmate on Work Release Accused of Sexual Assault

Court documents say Cookson sexually assaulted the woman last Wednesday in Hitterdal

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — Prosecutors say a Clay County jail inmate sexually assaulted a woman after he was allowed work release. Twenty-eight-year-old Alexander Cookson of Hawley has been in custody awaiting trial for a number of charges including malicious punishment of a child. Court documents say Cookson sexually assaulted the woman last Wednesday in Hitterdal. Clay County Attorney Bran Melton…

Regional Entertainment: Kelly Clarkson, Dwight Yoakam…and Oh Yes, DINOSAURS!

KELLY CLARKSON, DWIGHT YOAKAM TO PLAY IN THE REGION

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — There are a number of entertainment acts, concerts and attractions coming to North Dakota and Minnesota. Kelly Clarkson will be performing for VIP Super Bowl ticket holders during two separate events on the day of the game. She will perform at a pre-game party called the 52 Live party for Super Bowl ticket holders at the Armory. She’ll…

Deadline Coming for Minnesotans Signing Up for Individual Market Plan

The federal health care exchange program was only open for six weeks

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — Minnesotans who buy health insurance on the individual market have until Wednesday to enroll if they want to be covered by January 1. MNsure will have extended hours at its call center and 24-hour online availability as the deadline approaches. The state set up a 10 week enrollment window after consulting with providers and health care advocates….

Man Suffers Severe Hypothermia After Being Pulled From Walker Lake

Man Was In Water For About 30 Minutes

December 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — An Ottertail, Minnesota man was rescued after the snowmobile he was on fell through the ice on Walker Lake Saturday afternoon. Two members of the Ottertail Fire Department, in water rescue suits, were able to pull the man from the water after about 30 minutes. Hubert Hovland was taken to the Perham hospital with severe…

The University of Minnesota is Changing Their Sexual Misconduct Policy

The college now requires all employees to report cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault against students

December 15, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The University of Minnesota has designed a new policy when it comes to reporting sexual misconduct on campus. The college now requires all employees to report cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault against students. Previously, the university only required supervisors and employees in advisory roles to make the report. Some critics of the policy say it…

Minneapolis High School Football Players to Hit the Super Bowl Field Before NFL Players

Not only do they get to be on the field, they get a load of extras

December 14, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A group of Minneapolis high school football players will get a chance to step onto a Super Bowl field before any of the NFL players. Super Bowl officials approached players at Minneapolis North High School and asked them to work out plays to help NBC workers practice camera work and lighting. Not only do they get…

Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to Take Over Franken’s Seat Early January

A specific date for Franken to step down has not been set

December 14, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Al Franken says he expects his replacement, Democratic Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, to take over his seat in early January. Governor Mark Dayton appointed Smith to take his place until a special election to complete the final two years of Franken’s term. Last week, Franken said he would resign “in coming weeks” following…

Stutsman County Makes 200 Pound Marijuana Bust

After a search, the deputy allegedly found 198 pounds of marijuana and $5,000 in cash

December 13, 2017

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STUTSMAN COUNTY, ND — Stutsman County law enforcement have made what is likely the largest drug bust in the county’s history. Mae Thao, 31, of St. Paul and 30-year-old Xang Thao of Redding California are facing drug charges. The sheriff’s office says a deputy made a routine traffic stop about nine miles east of Jamestown when he smelled the scent…