Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Judge Allows Subpoena of Use of Force Expert in Trooper Shooting Case
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Hennepin County judge has ruled that an independent use of force expert can be subpoenaed in the case involving a Minnesota State Patrol trooper who shot and killed a driver during...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

Federal Funding Boosts Winter Safety on I-94 in West Central Minnesota
MOORHEAD, Minn. - West central Minnesota is set to receive a significant investment in winter safety on Interstate 94, with the U.S. Department of Transportation awarding $13,736,000 for the I-94 Blow...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Man
MINNEAPOLIS - A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis on Thursday when a 23-year-old man was found shot in a car near Glenwood Avenue and Cedar Lake Road. Minneapolis police responded to reports of ...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

Road Closure Alert: Intersection of Broadway and Laurel Street in Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Starting Monday, April 15th, the intersection of Broadway and Laurel Street in Fergus Falls will be closed for the installation of water and sewer mains. The closure is expected ...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

$2000 Reward Offered for Information on Missing Woman, Breeanna Ward
WILLISTON, N.D. - Authorities are offering a $2000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of 27-year-old Breeanna Ward, who has been missing since February 25, 2024. Ward was last seen in W...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

St. Cloud Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Missing Deaf Man
ST. CLOUD, Minn - The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Shane Wozney, a 37-year-old man who has been missing since February 11. Wozney is described as 511 t...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

Grand Forks Man Seriously Injured in Semi Truck Accident
FARGO, N.D. - A 47-year-old man from Grand Forks was seriously injured last night, April 11, after his semi truck tipped over on US Highway 2 near Petersburg. According to the North Dakota Highway Pat...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

Police Respond to Report of Man with Gun at Market Street Tap
WINONA, Minn. - Police were called to the Market Street Tap on Friday following reports of a man waving a gun around. An officer, who happened to be near the bar, quickly arrived at the scene around m...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

Foley Couple Faces Charges for Allegedly Failing to File Income Tax Returns
A Foley couple, Ian Anthony Stocco and Jessica Leigh Stocco, are facing legal trouble with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for allegedly failing to file income tax returns. The Ramsey County Attor...
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024

Lane Closures on Eastbound I-94 for Bridge Repairs Near Moorhead
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Starting Monday, April 15, motorists traveling on eastbound Interstate 94 near mile marker 10, east of Moorhead, will face alternating lane closures for approximately two weeks....
Paul Torres Apr 12, 2024