Tragic Ottertail County Crash
An 18-year-old Eagle Lake teen died early Monday morning following a multi-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Ottertail County.
 
Massive Snowfall Amounts a Double Edged Sword for Snowplow Drivers
Plow, plow and plow so more is what Wayne Erickson and the rest of his employees at Erickson's Quality Lawn Care and Maintenance will be doing for the foreseeable future.
 
Compass Care Helps Students Celebrate Wintery Days
It was another snowy day in Alexandria but a day full of fun festivities for kids in the area.
 
Crosslake Man Dies in Snowmobile Accident
accidentA Crosslake man was killed Sunday in a snowmobile accident after his sled struck a tree that was hanging over the ice in Crosslake, MN.
 
U.S. Nationals are Underway in Sauk Centre at the I-94 Speedway
From Feb. 5-7 the I-94 Speedway will be hosting top Snowmobilers from the area for the U.S. Nationals.
 
A Local School Raises Money For a Good Cause
Students at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria raised money for the victims of Haiti Friday.
 
Infant Injured at Daycare Dies of Head Trauma, Bemidji Couple Charged
baby ayvenA Bemidji baby who authorities said suffered from head trauma after being left in the care of two adults in December died Thursday from his injuries.
 
The Falls Battle in Fergus
Little Falls hit the road to take on Fergus Falls on Feb. 4.
 
Family of Eleven Displaced After Fire Destroys Home
A family of 11 is homeless after a fire raged through their Hanley Falls home early Thursday morning.
 
Local Restaurant Shutting Its Doors for Good
It's one more casualty on the lake area scene, as another business is feeling the crunch of the economy.
 
State Investigates Daycare after Mother Reports Child with Severe Frostbite   
One month after her son allegedly came home from day care with frostbite on nine of his fingers, a mother speaks out.
 
Public Servants and Entire Community Stand Still as Officer is Laid to Rest    
The haunting sounds of bagpipes filled Good Shepherd Lutheran Church as Alexandria Police officer Patrick Callaghan was laid to rest.
 
The Sauk Centre Mainstreeters are Flawless
The Sauk Centre womens basketball team is 19-0 and rated number one in class 2A. So how did they get there?
 
Wanted Man Leads Police on Snowmobile Chase Through Aitkin County
A 26-year-old Northfield man wanted in connection to a shooting, was arrested early Wednesday after a snowmobile chase just south of Aitkin.
 

Local Authorities Stress CO Detectors After Carbon Monoxide Kills One, Poisons Seven

Beltrami County officials are stressing the importance of CO detectors after a carbon monoxide leak left one dead and sent seven people to the hospital at a home just outside of Bemidji Saturday.

 
DFL and GOP Caucus Throughout State 
Democracy was truly in action Tuesday as the DFL and GOP held caucuses across the state for the 2010 governor's race.
 
Athlete of the Week 2-2-10: Micaela Erickson
Micaela Erickson is a senior basketball player from Lac Qui Parle Valley High School who has a ton on her plate and seems to succeed in all of it.
 
Officer Fatal Snowmobile Crash: Douglas Co. Sheriff Releases New Details
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office released new details Tuesday, surrounding the death of an Alexandria Police officer who died in a snowmobile crash on the Central Lakes Trail Friday night.
 
Alexandria Police Remember Fellow Officer Killed in Crash   
Officer Keith Melrose with the Alexandria Police Department still cannot believe his partner and friend Patrick Callaghan is gone.
 
KMS Senior Wrestler Competes with Serious Disease
Tyler Carlson hits the mats for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg with Crohn's Disease.
 
Alexandria Community Mourning after Police Officer Killed   
A snowmobile crash in rural Douglas County has claimed the life of 31-year-old Patrick Callaghan.
 
Local Taxi Driver Aids Police in Finding Missing Disabled Teen
According to the Alexandria Police Department, a missing Alexandria teen was found just before midnight Thursday evening thanks to a local cab driver.
 
Cass County to Hold Water Rescue Exercise
dive and rescuePolice, fire fighters and other officials from Cass County are diving into the icy waters of Cass Lake to learn about water rescue.
 
LA Senator Phone Scheme: University of Minn. Morris Reacts to Grad's Involvement 
In July, 2009, Joe Basel's future looked bright after receiving a degree in management from the University of Minnesota, Morris.  But now he's facing charges that could put him in jail for the next ten years. 
 
UMM Grad Involved in Phone Scheme Meant to Embarrass LA Senator
A former graduate of the University of Minnesota Morris is one of four men being charged with trying to tamper with Senator Mary Landrieu's phones in an attempt to record embarrassing hidden camera footage in her office at a federal building in New Orleans.
 
Blizzard Hockey Helps Haiti
The Alexandria Blizzard will be teaming up with the American Red Cross for "Hockey for Haiti" night on Jan. 30 at the Runestone Community Center.
 
Douglas Co. Sheriff Releases Most Wanted List
Most WantedThe Douglas County Sheriff's Office needs your help in locating several individuals on their most wanted list.
 
Minn. DNR Talks Trash About Fish House Litter
talking trashThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is talking trash about anglers who leave the ice littered.
 
Investigators Identify Man Killed in Dalton Home Fire
The Dalton man who died Thursday morning following a fire at his home has now been identified by the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
 
KMS Senior Uses Passion for Wrestling to Overcome Cancer
Kurt Timmons has been wrestling since he was in kindergarten, and with the help from KMS wrestling he fought through a life threatening cancer to get back on the wrestling mats.
 
Local Family Continues to Help Haitians by Organizing Fundraiser  
The Buettner family's commitment to helping Haitian orphans began with their daughter volunteering at a Haitian orphanage, then adopting a orphan of their own and now they are hosting a fundraiser.
 
Toyota Recall Models Affected: Brainerd Dealership Reacts, Responds
Lake Country Toyota Dealership has workers busy checking models for faulty gas pedals.
 
"State of the Union" Address: Minnesotans Sound Off about Economy in Small Town America
With President Barack Obama set to deliver his first State of the Union Address since taking office in Jan., some in the community of Alexandria delivered their own "State of the Union."
 
Cardinal Mens Hockey Battle on Jan. 26
The Willmar Cardinals took the Trip to the Runestone Community Center to take on the Alexandria Cardinals on Jan. 26.
 
Community Reacts to Loss of Two Little Falls Businesses
A fire engulfed and destroyed two local business Sunday evening, and the community is feeling a sense of loss.
 
HIV Cases Increase to 17-year High in Minn.
HIVThe Minnesota Department of Health says the number of new HIV cases rose 13 percent in 2009, climbing to a 17-year high.
 
Vikings Loss Has Local Businesses Hurting
Fans aren't the only ones hurting as the Vikings lost in a heartbreaker to New Orleans for the NFC Championship.
 
Blizzard Warning has MNDOT Plows at Full Force Monday
A blizzard warning issued for 12 counties has snow plows out clearing the highways and making road safe for travel.
 
 
Happy Ending for Family Waiting for Daughter and Adoptive son to Return from Haiti
Jon and Jana Buettner traveled to Miami Thursday to await their daughter who was volunteering at a Haitian orphanage and their adoptive son.
 
Proposed Renovation of Historic Hotel Sparks Controversy
The Atwater City Council is considering renovating the 106-year-old Atwater Hotel so it can house the police department, public library and City Hall.
 
Funeral to be Held for Wife, Mother Killed in Head-On Crash
It has been a week since a horrific head-on crash killed James Nonweiler's wife and although he is still recovering at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale Minn., he will do everything he can to attend her funeral service.
 
Sunday's Vikings Game Boosts Local Economy
Alexandria businesses are thriving thanks to the Minnesota Vikings' success.  
 
Panthers Breeze by Tigers in Little Eight Cat Fight
The Parkers Prairie Panthers ran up the score against a struggling Rothsay Tiger team on Jan. 21.
 
Family Awaits Plane from Haiti Carrying their Daughter and Adoptive Son
Jon and Jana Buettner are at a Miami airport waiting for a plane from Haiti carrying their daughter Rhyan and adoptive son Kardearns.
 
Newport Man Charged for Running Over his Friend
40-year-old Robert Conklin was drinking and driving when he accidently ran over his friend Tuesday morning.
 
Shevlin Teen Dies Following Underage Drinking Party; Two Adults May Face Charges
Authorities say criminal charges are possible in the death of a Shevlin teenager found in a snowbank after a night of drinking.
 
Fergus Falls Volunteer at Haitian Orphanage Inspires her Parents to Adopt Haitian Boy   
Jon and Jana Buettner began the process of adopting 2-year-old Kardearns last spring after their daughter, Rhyan, called them to action.
 
Brainerd School District Faces $200,000 Fine for Missing Contract Deadline
The district still haven't settled teacher contracts after missing the Jan. 15th deadline, and Superintendent doesn't know when they will.
 
Local Man Challenges U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson for Congressional Seat   
Lee Byberg, a Republican from Willmar, announced Tuesday that he will challenge 10-term Rep. Collin Peterson for his seat in the House of Representatives.
 
Ashby High School Sophomore Killed in Snowmobile Crash...Family Remembers Him   
Ashby High School Sophomore Justin Woldahl was killed in a terrible snowmobile accident, Tuesday afternoon.
 

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