Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Minneapolis Man Charged in Connection to Salon Bombing and Vandalism
MINNEAPOLIS - Federal charges have been filed against 59-year-old Michael Allen Francisco for his alleged involvement in a bombing at Studio 411, a hair salon in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapo...
Paul Torres Apr 03, 2024

Fargo's New Concert Venue Sparks Concerns Over Safety and Parking
FARGO, N.D. - The City of Fargo Planning Commission has raised several concerns regarding a new concert venue slated for downtown Fargo. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, the Commission granted 701 ...
Paul Torres Apr 03, 2024

Hospital staff member injured in stabbing incident at Willmar emergency room
WILLMAR, Minn. -A violent incident unfolded at CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota, on Monday, leaving an emergency room worker seriously injured. According to police, the worker...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024

Facing financial losses, Minnesota pharmacists appeal to legislators for assistance
ST. PAUL, Minn -Minnesota's independent pharmacists are seeking urgent assistance from the State Capitol, advocating for legislative changes to sustain their operations. Over the past six years, nearl...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024

Charges Dropped Against Bemidji Gang Rape Suspect Following DNA Test
BEMIDJI, Minn. -Prosecutors in Bemidji have dropped charges against Oscar Luna, who was suspected in a reported gang rape, after DNA test results failed to match him to the crime. Last year, Luna was ...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024

Firearm Discovered at Burnsville High School
BURNSVILLE, Minn. - A tense situation unfolded at Burnsville High School on Tuesday when school officials discovered a gun on campus, leading to the arrest of one student and the questioning of anothe...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024

Reynolds Volunteer Firefighters Commend Drivers for Assisting After Monday Afternoon Crash
REYNOLDS, N.D.- The volunteer firefighters in Reynolds are always prepared to respond to emergencies, regardless of the time of day. This dedication was evident recently when a car collided with an ov...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024

$100,000 Powerball Prize Won by Bismarck Ticket Holder
A North Dakota Powerball player in Bismarck had a stroke of luck on Monday night, winning a substantial six-figure prize of $100,000! The winning ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball, wit...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024

Train Horns Resume in Downtown Moorhead Quiet Zone
Train horns will once again be echoing through the downtown Moorhead quiet zone, as the city announces their return during construction work on the 11th Street underpass project. The horns are expecte...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024

Ex-Pine Island Teacher and Coach Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Student
In a significant legal development, Lindsey Schneeberger, a former teacher and coach at Pine Island, has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student. This rulin...
Paul Torres Apr 02, 2024