WOLVERTON, Minn. – Animal therapy is a popular alternative to traditional therapy. One farm in Minnesota is taking their equine assisted therapy program to new heights. The horse can be known as The Great Equalizer, they treat us how we treat them. Ricigliano Farms believes this makes them great therapy animals. The concept of Equine Assisted Therapy isn’t new, but the…
WASHINGTON – Senators Tina Smith and Kevin Cramer announce a bill that would conduct a study examining insulin affordability. The Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act would investigate the impact of the cost of insulin on the rates of diabetic ketoacidosis, dialysis treatment and Medicare and Medicaid spending. Minnesotan Alec Smith is in Senator Smith’s thoughts during her push for the…
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – A fire engulfs a shop near Dilworth in rural Clay County late this afternoon and numerous crews respond. Flames broke out around five and quickly spread to the entire building. Dilworth, Moorhead and a number of neighboring town’s fire crews responded to help put out the blaze. A few small explosions were observed and nothing in…
TWIN VALLEY, Minn. – Arvig warns customers in Twin Valley that imposters are claiming to be technicians and asking to enter homes. The cable company says it sets appointments with customers and workers before they go to homes. If you see someone claiming to be an Arvig employee and you haven’t set up an appointment, the company wants you to…
MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota bishop says he was trying to protect the confidentiality of a man who said he was sexually abused by a popular priest when he certified to other church officials that the priest was fit to work with children. Bishop Michael Hoeppner of the Diocese of Crookston is the subject of a Vatican-ordered investigation into whether he…
ADA, Minn. – Mayor of Ada Todd Sawrey resigned during a City Council meeting Monday night. “I’ve been dealing with several health issues for the past several years and need to refocus my energy on my health, family and business. It has been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Ada in many different capacities over the past…
MINNESOTA – Chairman of the Minnesota DFL Party Ken Martin says President Trump hasn’t made Minnesota great in his first term. He lost the state by 1.5% in 2016. His campaign spent only $40,000 in the state. President Trump held rallies in Minneapolis, Duluth, Rochester and Fargo since taking office. Vice President Mike Pence stopped by a farm near Glyndon…
UPDATE: According to the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, Ryan Petro has been apprehended in the City of Wadena. They thank everyone who called with information. Original Story: Extra police officers patrolled schools in the Wadena-Deer Creek district Tuesday after a jail inmate escaped on Monday. The district says all doors to the schools have been locked or manned,…
CROOKSTON, Minn. – A federal inmate escapes during a medical appointment in Crookston. 33-year-old Fabian English was able to get away from the Riverview Hospital around 11:45 Friday morning. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says he stole a pickup and went into the Red Lake River. He was caught shortly afterward. The Sheriff’s Office and Crookston Police continue investigating the…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – A Minneapolis woman is saved by first responders when her kayak capsizes on Detroit Lake. Authorities responded around 4:20 Tuesday afternoon near the Holiday Inn and Lodge. The Becker County Sheriffs Office says crews were able to reach the woman 13 minutes later. 34–year–old Veronica Surges says she was paddling when a wave took her kayak…
