The candidates who had Caucus Night celebrations in Des Moines put their own spin on the unknown results. Senator Amy Klobuchar was first to speak once it became clear results would not be released. “You’ve probably heard we don’t know the results, but I did not want to let another minute go by without thanking all […]
MDH reports pertussis-related death
Minnesota health officials have confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric death related to pertussis in Minnesota was in 2013. The first symptoms of pertussis are similar to […]
Help wanted in locating missing man in Bemidji
The Bemidji Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a man. 35-year old Matthew Asa was last seen at his residence in Northland Apartments in Bemidji. Matthew has not been seen or heard from in over a week and no contact has been made with friends or family. Matthew is 5’7″, 195lbs, blue […]
Dilworth liquid store robbed
Trax Liquors, on Center Ave. in Dilworth, was robbed Mon. night. Red River Regional Dispatch received a 911 call at 9:44 p.m. of an armed robbery at the store. Police say a black male got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. He may have left northbound behind the store and left in a waiting vehicle. […]
Money isn’t everything, Klobuchar says as Bloomberg prepares to enter race
Minnesota Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar has launched a three-day campaign swing through Iowa, starting tonight with a stop at a diner in a Des Moines suburb. “We have had a lot of momentum in my campaign lately and we’re pretty excited about that,” Klobuchar told the gathering of Urbandale Democrats. “I found […]
Health officials confirm two more vaping-related deaths
Two more Minnesotans have died due to complications from severe lung injuries associated with vaping. The Minnesota Department of Health confirms the two latest deaths involve people over the age of 50. Both died in September following complicated hospitalizations. The patients developed difficulty breathing. Investigators say the first patient vaped a number of products including illegal […]
Minnesota National Guard unit deploys to the Middle East
There’s a send-off ceremony in Eden Prairie today for nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers deploying to the Middle East . The 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade is heading to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. The troops will provide helicopter, drone and aircraft support to U-S and […]
Police believe Moorhead teen intentionally caused fatal crash
A 16-year-old Moorhead boy has been accused of causing the death of a 43-year-old Watertown, S.D. woman in a suicide attempt. Watertown Assistant Police Chief Tim Toomey says investigators consider the early Tuesday morning death of Dawn Meyer a homicide. The boy was driving a car when he slammed into Meyer’s SUV on U.S. Highway […]
A day of remembrance
New York City is taking time out today to remember the nearly three-thousand people killed during the September 11th terror attacks. To mark the 18th anniversary, the names of victims are being read out loud at the 9-11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan, along with moments of silence and bell tolls. The ceremony is reserved for […]
Duluth Police search for missing UMD student
The Duluth Police Department is looking for help in locating a missing University of Minnesota Duluth student. 21-year-old Jacob Lavoie was last seen at Grandma’s Sports Garden in Canal Park, late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, strawberry blonde hair, blue […]