Category Archives: KFGO News
Experts: Minnesota lakes can benefit from subzero weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s bitterly cold weather this week may have driven many residents to stay cooped up indoors, but environmental experts say the frigid temperatures have an a...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 03, 2019
Update: Boil advisory for Horace residents lifted
Horace, N.D. (KFGO) – The boil advisory from the ND Department of Health for the City of Horace has been lifted as of 9:10 p.m. Saturday. Original: HORACE, N.D. (KFGO) – Residents in Horac...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 02, 2019
Former Vikings QB Wade Wilson dies at age 60
DALLAS (AP) – Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and longtime assistant coach Wade Wilson has died. The Dallas Cowboys said Wilson passed away Friday at his home in Coppell, Texas. The team di...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 02, 2019
Becker considers options with scaled-back energy plant
BECKER, Minn. – A central Minnesota city that is home to the largest coal-fired plant in the Upper Midwest is looking to diversify its economy as Xcel Energy plans to retire most of the plant...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 02, 2019
County jail houses inmates from across South Dakota
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A county jail in northeast South Dakota is proving to be a popular destination to house inmates from other county jails in the state. Faulk County Sheriff Kurt Hall says the 35-...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 02, 2019
Shop fire causes $200,000 in damages
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – The loss is estimated at $200,000 after a shop building and everything inside was destroyed by fire near Erhard, Minn., north of Fergus Falls Friday morning. The pos...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 02, 2019
Trump appeals ruling that blocked Keystone pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Trump administration is appealing a court ruling that blocked the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Justice Department attorneys on Friday appealed the November ruling from U.S. Di...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 02, 2019
Wahpeton celebrates 150th anniversary
WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) – People in Wahpeton are celebrating the city's 150th anniversary. For some people, their connection to the city spans decades. Back when Ed Scott was working for the Penny...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 02, 2019
Woman found dead may have been victim of cold
CHASKA, Minn. – A woman who was found dead outside a vehicle after a crash in Carver County may have been a victim of the weather. Carver County Sheriff Jason Kamerud says authorities received a...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 01, 2019
Jury finds Children's Theatre employee negligent in sexual abuse case
MINNEAPOLIS – A jury has found the Children’s Theatre Company to be negligent in the sexual abuse of a minor in a case dating back to the 1980s. However, the jury in Hennepin County found ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 01, 2019
