REGIONAL NEWS
State approves longer emergency for flooding
A state board approved a 30-day emergency flood declaration this morning, a day before the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator begins several days looking into area flooding.By Don Davis , March 19, 2010
Trooper rescues flood-stranded farmer in west-central Minnesota
An 86-year-old farmer who drove his tractor into a flooded field in Lac qui Parle County was rescued on Thursday by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper with help from a sheriff’s deputy and others.
By Tom Cherveny , March 19, 2010
Nearby house fire forces school evacuation in Bird Island
Students were evacuated and school closed early Wednesday at the BOLD Elementary School in Bird Island.By Staff Report , March 18, 2010
Paynesville man dies after ATV crash
fred Anthony Marthaler, 63, of Paynesville, died Wednesday at St. Cloud Hospital of injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash along 320th Avenue in Spring Hill Township.By Staff Report , March 18, 2010
FLOOD UPDATE: Red River passes 33 feet, crest still predicted at 38 feet
The Red River at Fargo rose above 33 feet overnight and is still predicted to crest at about 38 feet on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.By Staff Report , March 18, 2010
One person shot, killed at bar in Wyndmere, ND
A suspect is in custody after a fatal shooting at the Four Corners Bar in Wyndmere, North Dakota early today, the Richland County sheriff said.By Staff Report , March 18, 2010
Flooding closes stretch of U.S. Highway 10 near Little Falls
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have closed the U.S. Highway 10/east Mississippi River Bridge on the Little Falls bypass due to an ice jam in the main channel and erosion to the overflow bridge.By Staff Report , March 18, 2010
Red River nearing flood stage in Grand Forks
The Red River is nearing flood stage this morning in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.By Kevin Bonham , March 15, 2010
Wahpeton rejects bid that apparently is tied to Riley Bros.
Riley Bros. Construction appears to have attempted a creative way to try and keep its business afloat while it waits for a decision on whether the company will be allowed to bid on government construction jobs.By Staff Report , March 15, 2010
Two die in crash north of Madison
Two people from Madison died Sunday morning when their vehicle left the road and crashed.By Staff Report , March 15, 2010
Detroit Lakes City Council OKs half-cent tax
The Detroit Lakes City Council gave a thumbs-up to a half cent sales tax on food, beverages and entertainment in the city, and voted to approve contacting the state legislature and starting the process of implementing the new tax.By Pippi Mayfield , March 15, 2010
Bemidji woman supportive of her college boyfriend Tiger Woods
Golf is not all of what Tiger Woods is about. Neither is infidelity, according to Irene Folstrom, his college girlfriend, who has come out to defend him.
By Laurie Swenson , March 14, 2010
Effort launched to help wounded deputy's family remodel house
Chris Dewey and his wife, Emily, are back in Minnesota and are in need of some house renovations.
By Pippi Mayfield , March 13, 2010
Grygla man faces murder charge in 4-month-old son's death
A Grygla, Minn., man was charged with murder Thursday in the death of his 4-month-old son.By Archie Ingersoll , March 13, 2010
Red River expected to rise five feet in Fargo area next week
Rains and mild temperatures melted snow that now trickling into streams and rivers prompted forecasters to issue a flood watch Thursday for the southern end of the Red River Valley and predict the river in Fargo will surge five feet in the next week.By Staff Report , March 13, 2010
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