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Funeral Set for Marine From Karlstad, MN Killed in Washington, DC

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Officials have identified the Marine killed in a New Year’s Day shooting at a barracks in Southeast, D.C. as 20-year-old Riley KuzniaKARLSTAD, Minn. – Services are set for a young Marine from Minnesota killed by an accidental gun discharge while on duty in Washington, D.C. The funeral for Riley Kuznia will be held Saturday January 12th at 2:00 PM at the…
Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Minnesota Swears-In Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan Makes History

The ceremony marked the start of Tim Walz's career as Minnesota Governor and Peggy Flanagan's role as Lieutenant Governor
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Family, friends, political supporters and foes welcomed Minnesota’s newest constitutional officers. The swearing–in ceremony marked the start of former congressman Tim Walz’s career as Minnesota  Governor and Peggy Flanagan’s role as Lieutenant Governor. “We find ourselves at a time when economic, social, racial, and geographic division feels rampant,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said. “I will not…
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Charges Possible in Bemidji Assault

A scuffle began and the man fell to the floor where he was kicked in the head several times.
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  BEMIDJI, MN (KFGO) – Police in Bemidji say prosecutors are considering charges against two teenagers for an assault on a man who was walking into a business. Video of a woman and the man who was hurt shows them walking up a flight of stairs, followed by one of the juveniles, who punched the man. A scuffle began and…
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19-Year-Old Dead in Polk County Crash

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NEAR GULLY, Minn. – A 19-year-old man is dead after a rollover near Gully, Minnesota Friday morning. It happened around 7:30 at the intersection of 330th Street and 380th Avenue Southeast. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a pickup left the road and rolled ejecting the driver. The crash remains under investigation and no more information is being released until family…
Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Minnesota is projected to have $1.54 billion budget surplus

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St. Paul, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov.-elect Tim Walz will enjoy a $1.5 billion surplus as he crafts his first state budget, state budget officials projected Thursday. State officials said higher-than-expected revenues and less state spending contributed to the surplus. The state’s reserves will stand at more than $2 billion next year, they said. The budget forecast will frame the debate over…
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Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Former Lake Park Police Chief

Morris Dodd Jr. faces 2nd degree manslaughter and felon in possession of a firearm charges
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BECKER COUNTY, Minn. – A rural Ogema man has been arrested in the death of former Lake Park Police Chief and Becker County Deputy Jay Nelson. The 53-year-old was out hunting on November 10th when he was shot while driving on the Yellowhead Trail in West Sugarbush Township. 54-year-old Morris Dodd Jr. faces 2nd degree manslaughter and felon in possession…
Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Roseau Rep. Dan Fabian named to GOP House Leadership Team

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican Rep. Dan Fabian of Roseau has been named the House Caucus Whip. Fabian served as an Assistant Majority Leader during the last legislative session and as Majority Whip during the 2015-2016 sessions. “I’m excited to join the House Republican leadership team, and to provide a positive contrast to the Democrats’ agenda of higher taxes, runaway…
Minnesota News, Moorhead

Portion of Center Avenue in Moorhead Shut Down After Semi Crash

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MOORHEAD. Minn. – Police have shut down westbound Center Avenue at the intersection of 1st Avenue North after a semi carrying hay crashed. Our crew at the scene says there is hay everywhere and police have blocked the area off. We will bring you more information as it becomes available. Categories: Minnesota News, Moorhead Tags: Center Avenue, minnesota, MN, moorhead