Thu, Jan 21, 2016 - 6:05pm
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police say they've identified the man suspected of ramming a police cruiser Wednesday night in Gooseberry Park before avoiding arrest by running away. Police believe the man is Jeffrey Dale Garten Jr., 30, of Fargo, Lt. Tory Jacobson said in a news release. Garten is a white man, about 5 foot 8 inches tall, and 180 pounds with short hair.
Thu, Jan 21, 2016 - 6:04pm
DULUTH, Minn. -- No criminal charges are pending in the death of an 89-year-old victim in Wednesday's pedestrian fatality in West Duluth. The victim was identified Thursday by the Duluth Police Department as Melvin Joseph Stelton of Duluth.
Thu, Jan 21, 2016 - 5:53pm
BEMIDJI -- The Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area invites residents to “An Evening of Love for our Kids” on Feb. 12 at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 1019 Paul Bunyan Drive SE. A social with appetizers and silent auction will take place at 5 p.m., dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m. and the program and live auction will take place at 7:15 p.m. Reservations are required by Feb. 5 and are available online at www.bgcbemidji.com/donateonline.aspx.aspx . Corporate tables and appetizer sponsorships are also available.
Thu, Jan 21, 2016 - 5:52pm
BEMIDJI -- The 2016 Beltrami Area Service Collaborative (BASC) board meeting dates are as follows: Feb. 10, April 13, June 8, Aug. 10, Oct. 12 and Dec. 14. All meetings run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Interested persons may contact the BASC Office at (218) 333-8190 for location information.
Thu, Jan 21, 2016 - 5:46pm
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota employers added 9,100 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dropped a notch, according to seasonally adjusted figures released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Those figures, combined with November figures that were revised upward by 2,000 jobs, brought job gains for 2015 in Minnesota to 42,485. Jobs grew 1.5 percent in the state in 2015, compared with a U.S. growth rate of 1.9 percent for the year.
Thu, Jan 21, 2016 - 10:42am
WHITE EARTH, Minn. -- Erma Vizenor said fierce political opposition left her with "no option" but to resign Wednesday as leader of the White Earth Nation. Vizenor's resignation came amid backlash for her support of a constitution that would bring major, controversial changes to the way White Earth is governed and how its membership is determined.
Tue, Jan 19, 2016 - 9:51pm
MILTONA, Minn. -- A 59-year-old man who died after he was pinned under a tree trunk near Miltona in central Minnesota on Monday has been identified as Larry William Krause. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was called about 1 p.m. Medical personnel responded to the scene north of Lake Irene, they found Krause unresponsive and were not able to resuscitate him.
Tue, Jan 19, 2016 - 9:50pm
ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House has launched a new committee to look into affordable child care. House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, announced the formation of the committee Tuesday. It will partner with providers and parents to help find solutions for more affordable child care choices for Minnesota families. Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, will lead the committee.
Tue, Jan 19, 2016 - 9:50pm
ROTHSAY, Minn. -- The Wilkin County Sheriff's Department has released two pictures of the suspect's vehicle from an armed robbery last Tuesday at the Farmers State Bank in Rothsay. The suspect is described as a white male. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Wilkin County Sheriff's Department.
Mon, Jan 18, 2016 - 5:40pm
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. -- Three Minnesota men face drug charges after authorities seized 2 pounds of methamphetamine that was being trafficked into East Grand Forks from the Mankato area, according to police. Police arrested Brock Lawrence Altringer, 41, of East Grand Forks; Joshua John Blanchard, 31, of Madelia, which is near Mankato; and Robert James Delacruz, 26, of North Mankato on Jan. 11.
