Derek Sidian recaps this week’s biggest local news stories.
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House Fire in Fergus Falls Leaves Homeowner Displaced
Fergus Falls, MN - A house fire in Fergus Falls has left a homeowner displaced. The Fergus Falls Fire Department responded to a report of smoke and fire coming from a home near the Riverside Waterfowl Sanctuary Thursday afternoon (April 3rd). Upon ar...
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MPR News journalist, storyteller Euan Kerr calls it a career after 40 years on the air
A gifted storyteller, Kerr’s journalistic career has been driven by a natural curiosity about the world and a knack for connecting with people.
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RAGBRAI (and MN): For first time, iconic Iowa cycling event will include Minnesota on its route
Organizers of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — that’s RAGBRAI for short — on Thursday released this July’s 400-mile route. For the first time, it takes the thousands of cyclists into Minnesota.
1h ago

A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal
The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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