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FOR SALE: Minnesota Church has Been Turned Into Beautiful Home
I love checking out different things people have done to their homes to make it theirs. Whether it's a DIY project or a huge remodel, they're all so cool. For this particular Minnesota home, it was a complete overhaul. Church-Turned-Home For Sale in Minnesota. Every once in a while, I...
Family members identify man killed by police at Crookston homeless shelter
CROOKSTON, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Family members identified the man shot and killed by police at a Crookston homeless shelter late Sunday night. They say he’s Christopher Ryan Junkin, of California. Police were called to the Care and Share Homeless Shelter just before midnight on June 30 for...
Cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks spraying for Mosquitoes tonight
GRAND FOKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will be spraying for mosquitoes Wednesday night, July 3, between 8:00 p.m. and 1 a.m. Officials say most of the mosquito control spray equipment is noisy and will be traveling at 10-15 mph while spraying although some are quieter. The control trucks can be identified by their flashing yellow lights.
Traffic Stop in Barnesville Leads to Arrest and Seized Drugs
Barnesville, MN – On Tuesday (July 2nd) members of the Moorhead Police Department and other assisting agencies conducted a traffic stop near Barnesville on Interstate 94. During the search of the vehicle and person, officers located approximately 1,000 M30 Fentanyl pills and 13 grams of cocaine with a street value of over $10,000.
4th of July Events and Closures
Fergus Falls, MN – Fergus Falls City Hall and facilities, including the Public Library will be closed on Thursday for Independence Day. The West Liquor Store will be open on the 4th. Erhard will be hosting its annual Independence Day Parade starting at 11 o’clock on the 4th.
Fergus Falls Man Sentenced To Prison For His Role in Drug Overdose Case
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fergus Falls man is sentenced to over 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility.
GRAND FORKS TO DO CONSTRUCTION ON 32ND AVENUE AND I-29 OFF RAMPS
Starting on Monday, July 8, 2024, traffic control will be placed back on 32nd Ave. S. as crews continue with concrete panel repairs. Starting the evening of Monday, July 8, crews will begin work overnight on the on and off ramps at 1-29 and the intersections of S. 38th St. and S. 31st St.
Police ask for help in identifying downtown Fargo assault and robbery suspects
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Fargo Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying five individuals who are suspects in an assault and robbery that happened in downtown Fargo, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 11th. Police say around 12:10 a.m. that morning, the victim...
UPDATE: No injuries after pickup truck catches fire on I-94 near Red River Bridge
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota Highway Patrol says there were no injuries after a pickup truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon along Interstate 94, near the Red River Bridge. The call came in just before 1:30 p.m. on the westbound side of the interstate, when authorities say the...
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
That's So Minnesota: Get married this summer at one of three county fairs
ST PAUL, Minn. — Planning to get hitched this year? Put your wallet away and call off the caterers because the Minnesota Judicial Branch invites you tie the knot at one of three county fairs this summer. A statement from the branch said judges will be available to join...
2 of 5 people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing...
Urdahl says Gov. Walz discussed special session for flooding
(Grove City MN-) Representative Dean Urdahl of Grove City says Governor Tim Walz approached him last week and said the state may need to call a special session to deal with flooding... Your browser does not support the audio element. ...Urdahl is the lead Republican on the House Bonding Committee....
Fourth of July Holiday Brings Government Office, Business Closures
(KNSI) – Time at the lake, grilling, and fireworks are staples of Independence Day here in Minnesota. The federal holiday also comes with disruptions. The United States Postal Service will not be making deliveries. All federal departments and courts, as well as state government services, are closed. Area cities have already alerted people that municipal offices will also take the day off. That includes garbage pick up and the St. Cloud Compost Site, which will reopen Friday at its normal time of 1:00 p.m. Counties will be similarly affected.
Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
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