LOCAL NEWS:
(Elk River, MN) -- The sentence is ten-years-and-eight months in prison for a Sherburne County man who caused a fatal drunken-driving crash that killed a Dassel man. Thirty-nine-year-old Jason Rothmeyer of Clear Lake pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular operation and fleeing police resulting… Read more
(Owatonna, MN) -- The Minnesota State Patrol says a crash on Interstate 35 near Owatonna Thursday forced northbound lanes to be closed. About 20 passenger vehicles and six jack-knifed semis were involved. Only minor injuries were reported. Thursday morning’s snowfall is being blamed for 146 … Read more
(St. Paul, MN) -- Republican lawmakers are criticizing the University of Minnesota Board of Regents for approving a salary exceeding 500-thousand dollars for a new provost -- President Joan Gabel's first major hire. Representative Peggy Scott from Andover claims the U of M is legitimizing a … Read more
(Willmar MN-) The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. While helping to save lives is likely motivation enough, those who come out to give Nov. 18-Dec. 18 will also receive a … Read more
(St. Cloud, MN) -- An Alexandria man who stole a car and shot a Stearns County deputy with a bow is sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison. Thirty-two-year-old Ramey Olson pleaded guilty to three felonies after a passing a mental competency examination. Olson stole a pickup in Alexandria, dr… Read more
(Benson MN-) A former Swift Falls man finally has his High School Diploma...73 years late. 91-year-old Clifford Hanson is a resident of Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo, and on Monday he was presented with an honorary diploma from Benson High School. Hanson grew up on a livestock farm near … Read more
(Willmar MN-) Willmar police may release more details today regarding a shooting in Willmar. On Tuesday morning Willmar Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1300 Block of Dana Drive in Southeast Willmar. Officers found a 25-year-old man lying in the street, and a 26-year-old ma… Read more
(St. Cloud, MN) -- A court hearing for a Paynesville man accused in a deadly mobile home fire is being pushed back until January 23rd. Forty-six-year-old John Newport is charged with second-degree murder for starting his daughter's trailer on fire last July and killing Jamey Newport. His omn… Read more
Juan “Nick” Rodriguez, 36, of Willmar, died Sunday, December 8th at Avera Mckennan Hospital … Read more
Marilyn Vosika, age 80, of Olivia passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Renville County … Read more
Todd J. Arends, age 44, of Brandon, SD, and formerly of Brooten, MN, died unexpectedly on Tu… Read more
Dean Rudningen, 71, New London, Minn., died Wednesday, Dec. 4, in his winter home in Lake Ha… Read more
LOCAL AND REGIONAL SPORTS
(Fergus Falls, MN)-- The Willmar Cardinal Boys Hockey fell to Fergus Falls 5-4 in a hard fought match up on Thursday night in Fergus Falls. Read more
The BOLD Warrior Girls Basketball Team hosted the Benson Braves on Thursday night. The BOLD Warriors lead at the half 29-15. Read more
(St. Paul, MN) -- The Wild scored twice in every period as they outgunned the Oilers 6-5 in St. Paul. Luke Kunin's third period goal was the difference for Minnesota, which snapped a two-game skid. The Wild wrap up their three-game homestand tomorrow against Philadelphia. Read more
Minneapolis, MN) -- The Timberwolves are back in action tonight hosting the LA Clippers at the Target Center. Minnesota has lost six straight following a 127-116 home setback to Utah on Wednesday. The Wolves are now 10-and-14 on the year. LA is 19-and-7. Read more
The NL-S Wildcats Boys Basketball lost 79-60 to the Melrose Dutchmen Thursday night in New London. The Wildcats trailed 15-0 before scoring their first basket. By the time they scored again it was 25-4. They trailed 43-23 at the half. Read more
NATIONAL NEWS:
TheaDesign/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Police have arrested one juvenile suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old Barnard College student, according to three law enforcement sources. Read more
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Now that Arctic air is moving out of the Northeast, our attention turns to stormy weather on both coasts, with rain, snow and ice on both coasts Friday and into the weekend. Read more
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(CARLSBAD, Calif.) -- A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a California freeway Thursday night, authorities said. Read more
bernardbodo/iStock(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) -- While some states have pushed back against the implementation of red-light cameras, one councilmember from Montgomery County, Maryland, thinks current photographic deterrents are not enough. Read more
undefined undefined/iStock(MINNEAPOLIS) -- The discovery of recording devices in some guest rooms of the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Minneapolis has prompted an investigation by police. Read more
Business
BMW(GREER, S.C.) -- German automaker BMW took a chance 27 years ago when it purchased 900 acres of peach orchards in rural Greer, South Carolina. Read more
iStock(NEW YORK) -- Holiday shopping just got easier with Old Navy and Postmates latest partnership. Read more
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Multiple U.S. families have reported incidents of Ring camera systems being hacked in recent days, raising questions as to whether the systems are allowing hackers access to people's homes, without ever having to set foot inside. Read more
Alaska Airlines(NEW YORK) -- Alaska Airlines is encouraging travelers to get dressed in holiday gear for National Ugly Sweater Day. Read more
Dustin Brantley(ATLANTA) -- A couple in Georgia said they were terrified recently when a stranger hacked into their Ring security camera set up in their bedroom. Read more
