Update: Pilot from Barney, ND killed in crop sprayer crash
GWINNER, ND (KFGO) - A Barney, ND man who was flying a crop sprayer died in an airplane crash in Sargent County. Sheriff Travis Paeper says the plane went down in a bean field shortly before 8 a.m....
View ArticleEx-sheriff facing 5 charges can travel out of state
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - A judge says a former North Dakota sheriff who is facing charges for dealing drugs and bribery should be allowed to travel out of state.Southeast District Court Judge Daniel Narum...
View ArticleSouth Dakota sued for using catheter in toddler drug screen
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The American Civil Liberties Union is suing South Dakota over the forced use of a catheter to take a urine sample from a 3-year-old boy.The toddler was being tested for exposure to...
View ArticleCrime dropped slightly in Minnesota last year, homicides drop by 30
ST. PAUL, MN - Violent crime in Minnesota rose by just under one-percent last year according to an annual report by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.100 homicides were reported last year, 30 fewer...
View ArticleState auditor takes fight over 2015 law to Supreme Court
ST. PAUL, Minn. - State Auditor Rebecca Otto says she's appealing a controversial 2015 law limiting her office's duties to the Minnesota Supreme Court.Otto has lost several legal battles over the law...
View ArticleUSDA expands emergency grazing in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing additional assistance for livestock producers dealing with the ongoing drought across North Dakota.The USDA has expanded emergency...
View ArticleNew flood plain map could boost insurance premiums in Minot
MINOT, N.D. (AP) - Minot leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency's proposed new flood plain map could raise insurance premiums for thousands of property owners.The preliminary map shows...
View ArticleState cautions against holiday fireworks at wildlife areas
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota's Game and Fish Department is reminding people that fireworks are prohibited on state wildlife management areas.The areas are set aside to enhance wildlife production...
View ArticlePipeline security company says it's victim of smear campaign
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The heavily criticized company that handled private security for the Dakota Access oil pipeline says its efforts were aimed at creating a safe working environment and that it's...
View ArticleLaw enforcement officers looking for drunken boaters
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Law enforcement officers say they'll be out in Minnesota this July Fourth weekend to catch boaters who are driving drunk.It's illegal to operate a boat with a blood alcohol level of...
View ArticleCramer defends Trump tweet; calls MSNBC's Brzezinski 'elitist snob'
FARGO (KFGO) - North Dakota Republican Congressman Kevin Cramer is defending President Trump's crude twitter attack on the brains and appearance of a TV personality.Trump’s tweets were aimed at MSNBC's...
View ArticleMissing Bemidji woman found dead
BEMIDJI, MINN. (KFGO) - The search for a missing Bemidji woman has ended.The body of 26 year-old Chelsea Batchelder has been found in the woods. The discovery was made Fri. morning.Batchelder had been...
View ArticleMinnesota won't give data to Trump voting commission
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Secretary of State Steve Simon says he won't give data on Minnesota voters to a White House panel studying voter fraud.The commission was established by President Donald Trump in May....
View ArticleLaMoure police chief charged with sex crimes in 3 counties
BISMARCK - A police chief in a southeastern North Dakota town is charged with sex crimes in three southwestern counties, including allegations he had sex with a minor under the age of...
View ArticleFederal declaration opens up drought aid in Upper Midwest
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Some federal aid is being made available for drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in the Upper Midwest.Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is designating 15 North Dakota counties...
View ArticleBurgum adds 5 North Dakota counties to livestock water aid
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Gov. Doug Burgum is adding five North Dakota counties to his executive order on drought assistance for livestock producers.Burgum on Friday expanded coverage under the Drought...
View ArticleGround Round in Fargo is closing
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) - The Ground Round restaurant, located on 13th Avenue, is closing after over 30 years, it's parent company announced.The full press release:FARGO, N.D. – Classic Restaurant Group,...
View ArticleBody recovered from Red River
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) - Emergency crews recovered a body from the Red River in Fargo Saturday night.Police say a person walking along the river, around 9:30 p.m., spotted the body and called...
View ArticleGrand Forks man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Inkster, N.D. (KFGO) - A motorcycle crash south of Inkster, North Dakota sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries.The highway patrol says around 7:50 p.m. Friday, the motorcycle was...
View ArticleMinnesota has Sunday liquor sales, higher fees, new budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - This weekend marks the first time that people will be able to buy liquor on Sunday in Minnesota.Looser booze laws and a new budget are among new laws that went into effect this...
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