Author Archives: Madison Quinn

Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Congressman Hagedorn
BISMARK, N.D. - Flags will be flown at half staff today in Minnesota in honor of Congressman Jim Hagedorn who died late this week. The first district republican had long battled kidney cancer. He was ...
Madison Quinn Feb 19, 2022 Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-MN)

Burgum addresses property tax cuts, increased cybersecurity in State of the State
FARGO (KFGO) - Gov. Doug Burgum delivered his 2022 State of the State Address, highlighting the state's efforts to address North Dakota's workforce challenges and grow and diversify the economy. Both ...
Madison Quinn Feb 16, 2022 Governor Doug Burgum delivers the 2022 State of the State Address

Protesters end Emerson border blockade
EMERSON, Manitoba (KFGO) - The Canada-U.S. border crossing at Emerson, Manitoba North of the North Dakota border is open again. The Manitoba RCMP coordinated the departure of the remaining demonstrato...
Madison Quinn Feb 16, 2022 (Winnipeg Alternative Media)

Vikings finalize hire of champion Rams OC Kevin O'Connell
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their hiring of head coach Kevin O'Connell. The announcement completes a sharp offseason shift in direction for the team. The 36-year-old offensive c...
Madison Quinn Feb 16, 2022 Kevin O'Connell (AP)

Grant money aimed to school bus stop-arm violators
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Schools and bus companies across Minnesota have been given $3.5 million in grant money to outfit school buses with stop-arm cameras. The Minnesota Legislature has awarded grants to 3...
Madison Quinn Feb 16, 2022 PatrickRich

Rep. Fischbach running for 2nd term In MN's 7th District
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach says she will run for re-election to a second term in Minnesota's 7th District. The Republican was first elected in 2020 defeating longtime Democrat...
Madison Quinn Feb 16, 2022 Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Armed man arrested at Watertown fire station
WATERTOWN, S.D. - Police in Watertown were called to a downtown fire station on a report of an armed man who appeared to be intoxicated and was threatening to take his own life. Capt. Steve Rehorst sa...
Madison Quinn Feb 15, 2022 Watertown Police Department

Officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for Floyd
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's killing says he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd's medical needs as he controlled onlookers. Former ...
Madison Quinn Feb 15, 2022 Tou Thao

Oil company leaders describe Bakken oil patch as 'mature'
BISMARCK, N.D. - The Bakken's oil boom appears to be in the rearview mirror. North Dakota Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms say a word he heard many times when he met in Texas with executives from...
Madison Quinn Feb 15, 2022 Ryan Lackey / CC

Cross country skier rescued from Mississippi River
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. - A cross country skier is alive and well after falling through thin ice and into the Mississippi River. The unidentified man was crossing the river at Inver Grove Heights w...
Madison Quinn Feb 15, 2022 Ski Rescue (Inver Grove Heights Fire Department)
