CROOKSTON, Minn. — An atheist was targeted by vandals in Crookston over the weekend. His pickup was hit with eggs and flour. It also had graffiti written in marker saying “if you don’t like God, go” and “Jesus is life”. The victim told police that several magnetic stickers expressing atheist views were taken from the bumper. He believed the vandalism…
HAWLEY, Minn. — Fire crews from Hawley, Hitterdal, Glyndon, Barnesville and Lake Park are battling a house fire at 26586 28th Ave. South near Hawley. The call for help came in around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a grass fire in the area. The Salvation Army has also been called to assist. We have a crew on the scene and…
Minnesota officials say nearly 40,000 children were suspected of being abused or neglected in the state last year, a 25 percent increase from 2015. The Minnesota Department of Human Services also noted a spike in maltreatment investigations. The report didn’t detail what was behind the increase, but says it was likely due to in part to increased awareness and “a…
A Detroit-area doctor has been charged with performing genital mutilation on two young girls from Minnesota. Prosecutors say Dr. Jumana Nagarwala was arrested just days after two 7-year-old girls identified her as the person who performed medical procedures on them in February. The FBI says the girls were accompanied to the clinic by their mothers. Female genital mutilation of minors…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State dropped its second contest in three games against Minnesota. The Bison gave up two unearned runs in the first inning and were never able to get the lead after that, as they go on to lose 6-1. Riley Johnson picks up the loss, going three innings while allowing zero earned runs. NDSU is back…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt stopped by the Moorhead City Council chambers to give an update on the current legislative session. Daudt talked about the efforts Republicans and Democratic Governor Dayton have taken to find a compromise on the state’s nearly $2 billion dollar budget surplus. Topics also included improving the state’s health care system,…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Another big construction project that will impact traffic begins Monday in Detroit Lakes. Crews will be replacing the eastbound bridge over the CP Railway Line. Traffic on Highway 10 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between Highway 59 and Summit Avenue. They also plan to resurface Highway 10 which will impact…
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — A high school teacher in the Twin Cities has been arrested on suspicion of having explicit electronic communications with a student. Officers arrested Erik Akervik, a music teacher at Burnsville High School, at the school on Monday morning. The school district said they received a complaint about Akervik last Saturday and immediately began an investigation. Police were…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — There’s something about getting dressed to the nines and feeling like a star. A local organization is giving those with disabilities that chance. Donations were collected throughout the community so everyone has a chance to shine in the perfect CCRI prom night outfit. Getting ready for prom can be just as exciting as the big night. “They…
RED RIVER VALLEY — It’s not about writing tickets, it’s about creating a safer road for everyone. Each year, more and more people are caught texting while driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and Minnesota law enforcement will have extra eyes on drivers from now until April 23rd. State troopers are reminding people it’s not just about technology either….
