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Worker involved with MN in-person graduation has coronavirus

MINNESOTA – A Minnesota school holds in-person graduation despite a state ban where a worker with the coronavirus had close contact with school staff. State health officials say the worker was involved with stage setup and was around the staff members for a few hours. The staff helped facilitate the graduation and did not know there were exposed. Officials would…

Social Distancing: Watch Where You Order Delivery From

Plus, A High School Mascot Throwdown

  If you’re social distancing and want to avoid crowds at restaurants, ordering food seems like a good way to go. But be careful who your order from. They may not be who they seem. A couple big restaurant chains are selling food on delivery apps under different names. In some places, if your order “Pasqually’s Pizza”, you’re actually getting…

Pet Connection: Meet Arlo

Arlo is a one-year-old tabby cat looking for someone to cuddle

  This week we’ve got a cool cat who just wants someone to call his own. Our friend Heather Klefstad with Homeward Animal Shelter introduces us to Arlo. Arlo is a one-year-old tabby cat looking for someone to cuddle. Click here for more info on Arlo. Also, our friendly boy Onyx still needs a home! We featured the pittie on…

Seven people detained during Moorhead disturbance with gun

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Police detain seven people during a disturbance call where someone was threatened with a gun. Police temporarily closed the four hundred block of 16th street south. Riot shields and other heavy equipment were used in order to keep officers safe. “Anytime we respond to a gun call where somebody was threatened with a gun we try to…

Home Instead Senior Care wants people to connect with seniors during the coronavirus pandemic

FARGO-MOORHEAD – Home Instead Senior Care is trying to find ways to keep the elderly connected to their family and social networks. The organization that works to keep seniors living at home longer believes now is the time that many need social support. Home Instead has been calling and mailing cards to ease the recent isolation and keep seniors engaged…

NCAA Division II Reduces Number of Games for Upcoming Academic Year

Decision made by NCAA's D-II Presidents Council

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — When heading out to Minnesota-State Moorhead athletic events this upcoming season, you’ll see fewer games played on the Dragons schedule. This decision was made for all division two programs coming from the NCAA’s Division II President’s Council for one sports academic year. The council says its in response to help schools manage the economic fallout that comes…

Minnesota Twins DH Cruz Named Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award Finalist

Award Given Annually for athletes who've made a positive impact on their communities through sports

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – (Minnesota Twins PR) In recognition of his off-field and community efforts, Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has been nominated for the 2020 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. Cruz joins Kevin Love of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, Devin and Jason McCourty of the NFL’s New England Patriots, Maya Moore of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx and WWE fighter Titus…

Minnesota Timberwolves to Open Team Facility on Thursday

Will open for Voluntary Workouts

Minneapolis-St. Paul – (Minnesota Timberwolves PR) The Minnesota Timberwolves, working in conjunction with local government officials, infectious disease experts and public health authorities, announced the team will open its practice facility at Mayo Clinic Square for voluntary player workouts beginning tomorrow, Thursday, May 21. Strict protocols have been designed to ensure this initial level of access will take place in…

Block 9 Shut Down After Subcontractor Tests Positive for COVID-19

FARGO, ND — Construction on the Block 9 project in downtown Fargo has been shutdown temporarily after a subcontractor’s employee who visited the work site tested positive for COVID-19 McGough Construction Co., LLC, one of the general contractors on the Block 9 project in downtown Fargo, has confirmed that one of the subcontractors on the project tested positive for COVID-19….