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Moorhead High School Honors 2020 Graduates Through Online Graduation

Nearly 400 students graduated

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Following Minnesota’s COVID-19 guidelines, Moorhead High School went online for its commencement. Each band member at home, playing the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. Coming in one at a time to limit crowd sizes, these graduates say it’s an all around different experience. “Kylie and I will remember the class because of the unique playout of our seniors…

5 Hurt, 1 Seriously, in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Osakis

OSAKIS, Minn. — A Long Prairie, Minnesota man is flown to a hospital after a crash on I-94 at the Osakis interchange. 71-year-old Joseph Slabaugh was in the back seat of one of the vehicles and had to be cut out by Osakis Fire Department. The driver, 38-year-old Nancy Taft of Browerville, had stopped while attempting to exit the interstate….

Two Men Thrown From Fishing Boat, Boat Spins in Circles

They were not wearing life jackets and the kill switch was not used.

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. — A water safety reminder after two men are thrown from their fishing boat on Lake Ida thanks to strong winds and high waves. Douglas County authorities were called around 10:15 this morning for a boat circling in the lake. They say 18-year-old Ethan Sigler and 21-year-old Conner Sigler, both of Cottage Grove, were thrown from the…

Church Destroyed By Fire Near Ashby, Minnesota

The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal

ASHBY, Minn. — Dalton Fire Department responds to a fire at Bethel Lutheran Church near Ashby Saturday night. They arrived to find the church fully engulfed in flames. The structure collapsed before the fire was extinguished. The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Ashby, BETHEL LUTHERAN, Church, minnesota, STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Children’s Garden at Northern Plains Botanical Garden Looking For Volunteers To Help In Renovation

Volunteers are also being asked to social distance while they work at the garden

FARGO, N.D.- The children’s Garden at the Northern Plains Botanical Garden is slowly but surely getting a much needed renovation. The garden includes an alphabet and sensory garden, and a kid’s activity zone for kids all ages. “It was all weed and it was horribly overgrown, so this has been a three year project trying to get all this stuff…

Woman Says Cat Call Led To Assault That Killed Her Boyfriend

33-Year-Old Richard Stephen Died Thursday After Assault

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead woman says a fatal attack outside her apartment building started over a cat call. She talked to KVRR’s Adam Ladwig. She tells him she doesn’t know how she’ll cope with the fact that the man she loves is gone. Jessica Meier says, “It feels like a nightmare because I cannot believe he’s not with me…

Crossfit Gyms Across Region Come Together To Honor Cody Holte

Crossfit gyms across Grand Forks are also partaking in the event

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Crossfit gyms across the F-M area come together in honor of Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte who was killed in a shooting while on duty May 27th. At Crossfit, a Hero Workout of the Day or W-O-D is a tribute to a fallen first responder or member of the military who died in the line…

The F-M Community Comes Together To Celebrate “OneFargo”

The celebration featured a special performance by the Native American group the Buffalo River Dancers.

    FARGO, N.D.- Hundreds of people from the F-M community came together in a peaceful celebration that involved food, dance and unity. The celebration was to honor George Floyd, Breanna Taylor and all the other lives lost at the hands of police. The organizers also celebrated having lead successful conversations with city leaders, law enforcement and other officials about…