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Highway Patrol Says Drivers Need to Use Caution When Driving in High Wind

The patrol says that wind gusts of over 60 MPH can push around semi-trailers

October 26, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The windy conditions across North Dakota and Minnesota are making travel difficult for drivers. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to travel with care across eastern North Dakota through Friday morning. The patrol says that if conditions make driving unsafe, they could issue a No Travel Advisory or close roads. Officials say that drivers…

First West Nile Animal Case Confirmed in Minnesota

Minnesota has documented 23 human cases this year

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — The Board of Animal Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in a Minnesota horse in more than a year. It was diagnosed in a 33-year-old American quarter horse in the northwestern town of Euclid in Polk County. The mare had poor coordination and weak hind legs when seen by a veterinarian October 9,…

Sen. Al Franken, Sen. Amy Klobuchar Honor Memory of Late Sen. Paul Wellstone

Gov. Mark Dayton has declared today "Wellstone Remembrance Day."

October 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the 15th anniversary of the death of U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone of Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton has declared today “Wellstone Remembrance Day.” The senator, along with his wife, daughter and campaign aides were all killed in plane crash in northern Minnesota in 2002. The Democratic lawmaker was running for a third term. Wellstone died just…

Don’t Veer for Deer: Minnesota Deputy, Responding to Emergency at 100 MPH, Hits Deer

He had his lights and sirens on when the deer popped out of the ditch

October 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ISANTI COUNTY, Minn. — Deer hunting season is almost upon us and that means more encounters with deer on the roads. The season started early for one sheriff’s deputy in Isanti County when he struck a deer while responding to a call over the weekend. He had his lights and sirens on when the deer popped out of the ditch….

Wahpeton Man Sentenced in Breckenridge Shooting

A jury convicted 27-year-old Matthew Allard of assault, making terroristic threats and firing a gun

October 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A Wahpeton man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for shooting a man last December. A jury convicted 27-year-old Matthew Allard of assault, making terroristic threats and firing a gun. He was found not guilty of attempted murder. Allard shot Isaac Herrera in the stomach during an argument in Breckenridge. Allard left the scene…

Fargo Man Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-94

A passenger in the pickup was taken to the hospital in Valley City with minor injuries

October 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, ND — A deadly wrong-way crash on I-94 has claimed two lives. The highway patrol reports that a 35-year-old Fargo man was driving westbound in the eastbound lane when he collided head-on with a pickup. The Fargo man and a 31-year-old Crane Lake, Minnesota man in the pickup were both killed. A passenger in the pickup was…

Flood Diversion Task Force Meets For The First Time

When establishing the task force, the governors and their staff created a set of rules with hopes of having a resolution by December 15th

October 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The new Flood Diversion task force met for the first time at the Fargodome to discuss their ideas and concerns with the project. Although no decisions were made, Governor Burgum and Governor Dayton say it was crucial to start in the right direction. Sixteen people with different flood experiences have been chosen to create a solution for…

Missing Man Found Safe

Family Became Concerned When They Didn't Hear From Paul Baker For Days

October 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A man reported missing in Otter Tail County has been found safe. Authorities say 51-year-old Paul Baker was located at a friend’s house and is not in any danger. The Dent, Minnesota man had been last seen on Tuesday. Family members reported him missing when they didn’t hear from him for days. Categories: Local News,…

The Titanic, an Auction and a Letter with a Connection to Alexandria, Minnesota

Holverson was born in Rushford, Minnesota and his family later moved to Alexandria

October 20, 2017

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ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — A letter written by a Minnesota man, who perished when the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the Atlantic, could be auctioned off for an estimated $100,000. The three page letter, written by Alexander Oskar Holverson, is believed to be the last known document to be written by a passenger before the sinking of the Titanic…

Police: 16-Year-Old Using Snapchat at Time of Fatal Crash

A criminal complaint says the girl told investigators she only glanced at her phone for a second before her vehicle hit the man

October 20, 2017

Site Staff,

GAYLORD, Minn. — Investigators in Gaylord, Minnesota say the social media app Snapchat may have played a role in a fatal vehicle crash. They believe the 16-year-old female driver was using Snapchat just before 56-year-old Phillip Andrew Ilg of New Prague was struck and killed last June. A criminal complaint says the girl told investigators she only glanced at…