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Report: Eagles Getting Trade Calls for Wentz

Teams trying to trade for former Bison

PHILADELPHIA — NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport is reporting teams are calling the Philadelphia Eagles about trade interest in quarterback Carson Wentz. The Birds are in no rush to trade the former Bison. With a new head coach, the plan is for Wentz to return next season, however, general manager Howie Roseman has taken calls and discussed the issue. Wentz’s 10…

MSHSL announces details for winter high school tournaments

state tournament dates set

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota State High School League board of directors met to discuss when the possibility of winter sports section tournament and championships can begin. Each member had a vote and once proposed were approved with these dates. WRESTLING: Moved from Xcel Energy Center to high schools TBA The state wrestling tournament will not be held at its…

MSUM Football Adds Local Flavor on Signing Day

Class of 2021 includes 29 players

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State-Moorhead football welcomed 29 new players to the program on National Signing Day. With no fall NSIC season and the 2020 class only having ten practices under their belt, it presents a unique opportunity for the Dragons to have two sets of recruits brand new to playing. This year’s class is highlighted by West Fargo’s Carter…

Empty Bell Bank building gives West Fargo K9 unit a unique training opportunity

The bank offered up its former building after moving locations

WEST FARGO, N.D. — On any given day several months ago, the Bell Bank branch on Sheyenne Street would look and sound a lot different than it did Tuesday. “This is rare. I mean, you don’t find a bank that’s open and nobody’s in where dogs can come in here and train,” said West Fargo Police Sgt. Pete Nielsen. Since…

NHL postpones Wild games through Feb. 9 amid COVID-19 outbreak

Whole team in quarantine

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Wild’s season is on pause for the next week while the team deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, the NHL announced on Wednesday. League and Wild team officials say that five new players have been added to the league’s COVID-19 Protocol List. The players include Nick Bjugstad, Nick Bonino, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Johansson and Jared Spurgeon. That makes six…

Missouri Valley Football Conference Releases Poll and Preseason All-League Teams

NDSU picked first with eight players on all-league team; UND picked seventh

ST. LOUIS, MO. — With the spring football season on the horizon, the Missouri Valley football conference released their preseason poll and all-conference teams. The Bison had a league-best eight selections make the team highlighted by fullback Hunter Leupke, receiver Christian Watson, offensive lineman Cordell Volson, long snapper Ross Konnelly, defensive lineman Spencer Waege, linebacker Jackson Hankey  and defensive backs…

New art exhibit at Hector International Airport features Moorhead artist

FARGO, N.D. — A new art exhibit at Hector International Airport allows those traveling through to get lost in various landscapes. The series “Windows” by artist Jackie Anderson of Moorhead features scenes of nature seen through a number of windows that magnify the details. Anderson is a retired Fargo Public Schools art teacher and has created art since she was…

Smith & Murkowski introduce bills on mental health & substance abuse

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Senator Tina Smith introduces bills to fund mental health initiatives and help those with substance abuse. The Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act would give federal money to states, tribes and communities to address behavioral health needs that may have gotten worse during the pandemic. Money would be used for training, technology upgrades and suicide prevention. The…

Report: Nelson Cruz returning to Minnesota Twins on 1-year deal

Deal reportedly worth $13 million

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The “Boomstick” is returning to the Minnesota Twins for at least one more season. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Twins have agreed to terms on a one-year deal to bring Nelson Cruz back to Minnesota. The deal is reportedly worth $13 million. Cruz will return for his third season with the Twins as a…

Concordia Men’s Basketball Opening Game Postponed

Were set to play Johnnies at home

MOORHEAD, Minn — Concordia men’s basketball had its season opener at home against St John’s scheduled for tonight is postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. The game against the Johnnies was the first of nine in the MIAC’s shortened season. The Cobbers last game played was February 22, 2020 after a 3-22 year. Head coach Tyler Bormann’s debut must wait until…