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Dakota Co. Judge nominated as next U.S. Attorney of MN

Erica MacDonaldWASHINGTON, DC – President Trump has nominated Minnesota Judge Erica MacDonald to be the state’s next U.S. Attorney. MacDonald has been a Dakota County Judge since 2009. She also has eight years of experience as Minnesota’s Assistant U.S. Attorney. Senator Amy Klobuchar calls MacDonald “A dedicated public servant who is well–qualified to serve as Minnesota’s next U.S. Attorney.” MacDonald’s…

Dilworth man sentenced for carjacking

Michael Jaime plead guilty

A Dilworth man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after pleaded guilty for an armed carjacking. 28–year–old Michael Jaime stole a car at gunpoint at a Sioux Falls truck stop in July of 2016. Later that day, he fled from officers in Moorhead but the chase ended when speeds reached 140 miles per hour. The car…

Tim Pawlenty joins the campaign for MN Governor

The Republican was Governor from 2003-2011

EAGAN, Minn. – Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is running for his old job. In an announcement video on his campaign website, Pawlenty said he’s the right man to become the state’s top executive. “I have the strength and the experience to solve problems and bring us together. My top priority will be to put those in the middle –…

Wife Wanted In Connection With Husband’s Murder

Authorities are looking for 56-year-old Lois Riess who is known to frequent casinos.

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN — An arrest warrant has been issued for a Blooming Prairie, Minnesota woman being sought as a person of interest in her husband’s murder. Authorities are looking for 56-year-old Lois Riess who is known to frequent casinos. Investigators believe that Lois transferred nearly $10,000 from her husband’s business account after he was killed. David Riess died of…

Father Confirms Body of Missing MN Woman has been found

Red Lake Law Enforcement along with the FBI and numerous other agencies have been looking for the 27-year-old since late January.

PONEMAH, MN —  The father of Amy Dow confirms that the body of the missing member of Red Lake Nation, has been found. He tells KVRR Local News that the discovery was not far from her home in Ponemah, Minnesota. Red Lake Law Enforcement along with the FBI and numerous other agencies have been looking for the 27-year-old since late January. To this…

Park Rapids Resort A Total Loss After Fire

On The Vacationaire Resort Facebook page, the owners say, "Our hotel is a total loss after a devastating fire. We are just thankful that all the people inside are going to be ok!".

PARK RAPIDS, MN — The owners of a Park Rapids, MN resort say their hotel is destroyed by fire. On The Vacationaire Resort Facebook page, the owners say, “Our hotel is a total loss after a devastating fire. We are just thankful that all the people inside are going to be ok!”. The Fire Chief says the call came at around…

Baby Born In Essentia Parking Lot

Danielle and Paul Harless, of Halstad, MN, made it as far as the Essentia Health-Fargo parking lot when Signe was born.

FARGO, ND — Little Signe Marie Harless will have a unique story to tell about how she entered the world. Danielle and Paul Harless, of Halstad, MN, made it as far as the Essentia Health-Fargo parking lot when Signe was born. Mom gave birth in the back of a farm truck. She was born at 9:32 p.m. on February 1,…

One Person Missing After Alexandria House Fire

Police officers and Douglas County deputies were met by several residents who had made it outside the multi-unit building.

ALEXANDRIA, MN (KFGO) – One person is missing after a house fire in Alexandria. The blaze was reported just before 5:30 a.m. Monday. Police officers and Douglas County deputies were met by several residents who had made it outside the multi-unit building. They pounded on doors to alert others. The state fire marshal’s office and Alexandria Fire Dept. are investigating….