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First two Vikings home games to be played without fans

August 25, 2020

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EAGAN, Minn.–The Vikings have officially announced that fans will not be allowed at the first two home games of the 2020 regular season. The games are scheduled on Sunday, September 13 and Sunday, September 27 in which the Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans. According to Head Coach Mike Zimmer, a track will be played…

Essentia Health Fire & Ice event canceled in Detroit Lakes

August 24, 2020

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes has decided to cancel and postpone two community events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Fire & Ice event scheduled for September 25 has been canceled. The Essentia Health St. Mary’s Foundation will release new ways the community can support the foundation in the future. Additionally, the annual Community Blood…

LIVE: Turning to Tutors

Parents were already looking for any little bit of help they could get -- and then the pandemic hit the six-month mark.

August 21, 2020

Emily Welker,

There may be a run on tutoring services this morning from parents struggling with a return to remote learning as the school year gears up again. While some districts are sending the kids back into the classroom, most have revealed backup plans that include hybrid and all-online classes as coronavirus cases fail to come down significantly across the U-S and…

MSUM And NDSU Students Move Into Campus With New COVID-19 Restrictions

Students Start Class On Monday, August 24th.

August 20, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – “I would say I’m completely nervous with you too, that means we are all in the same boat, we are here to help each other and support each other,” Student Orientation Counselor Emily Olson said. Families are unloading vehicles and moving their kids into the dorms for the start of a new type of school year for students…

Rep. Collin Peterson Receives Award For Economic And Job Growth

259 other members of Congress also received the award.

August 19, 2020

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UNITED STATES – Congressman Collin Peterson receives U.S Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award. It is given annually to those who continuously work toward creating jobs and economic growth. “I try to look at issues based on what’s good for my district. You know, I think that’s my job. My job is representative. It’s not to be a partisan…

Minnesota Turkey Growers Asking For COVID-19 Relief Funding

The turkey industry supports 26-thousand jobs in Minnesota bringing in more than 800 million dollars in economic activity.

August 19, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Minnesota turkey growers and producers are feeling the sting as COVID-19 is causing producers to slow down production. “It’s been a challenge. It’s added costs to our situation, and in our case as a grower co-op, it’s the independent growers that are affected because they own the plant,” Former Chairman of the National Turkey Federation John Burkel said….

Moorhead Public Schools Will Start Fall Semester With Hybrid Learning

The district is planning to transition to the designated school rubric learning model on September 21.

August 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.- Moorhead Public Schools will start the new year with hybrid learning. “To acclimate staff and students to the new learning environments and to help students develop the necessary skills and prevention practices to ensure safety,” says Brandon Lunak, the Superintendent at Moorhead Public Schools. The district will be moving between hybrid and distance learning based on the COVID-19…

Moorhead Area Public Schools to announce learning plan for 2020-21 school year at 9 a.m.

August 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Area Public Schools is scheduled to announce its Return to Learn Plan for the start of the 2020-21 school year. MAPS is holding a press conference at 9 a.m. to share the plan. According to MAPS, the plan has been built using guidance from Gov. Walz, recommendations from county and state education agencies and input from parents and…

LIVE: How to Vote in Cass County

The plan to pick a president during a pandemic is shaping up.

August 17, 2020

Emily Welker,

It’s all anybody can talk about lately: with a pandemic on, and a president who’s been attacking the idea of mail-in ballots, how is the election going to go? With the post office in crisis just as public pressure mounts to vote without going in person to the polls, this November’s election is bound to be like none other. DeAnn…

Moorhead Public Schools discusses safety plan for Special Education students

August 14, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN – A coronavirus safety plan is being put in place for Special Education students at Moorhead schools. The district says it will continue working with students who are on an Individualized Education Plan or IEP. They will also restructure classrooms and learning plans based on the model the district is using. The district will also have alternative learning…