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Three arrested during attempted burglary in Casselton Tuesday

CASSELTON, N.D.–Three people were arrested Tuesday morning after a burglary attempt in an industrial area in Casselton. A Cass County Sheriff’s deputy says two men were attempting to break into a storage unit in the 1700 block of Heartland Avenue at approximately 3:20 a.m. The men fled on foot when they saw the deputy. Additional deputies responded and located a…

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

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…

Fargo movie theatres to reopen August 21

FARGO, N.D.–After closing their doors in March, the Marcus Theatres in Fargo are finally reopening. Both West Acres Cinema and Century Cinema will be welcoming movie goers back on Friday, August 21. According to Marcus Theatres’ reopening guidelines, face masks will be required except when guests are eating or drinking, and groups that reserve seats are allowed to sit together,…

Teenager drowns while saving children in Clearwater County, MN

The name of the victim will not be released until later today to allow family time to make notifications.

Sinclair Township, MN — On Monday, August 17th at approximately 3:45 pm, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a drowning near the Clearwater Dam on Clearwater Lake in Sinclair Township in northern Clearwater County. Deputies from the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office along with the Clearbrook Fire Department and Bagley Sanford Ambulances all responded to the scene….

Black Lives Matter leader alleges Moorhead police acted aggressively at traffic stop

Faith Shields-Dixon claims officer Eric Zimmel tried to force open her car door during a traffic stop for a speeding violation.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Faith Shields-Dixon was on her way home on Saturday evening when she was stopped by police by the corner of 8th St. and 12th Ave. S in Moorhead. Police told Shields-Dixon they pulled her over for a going 44 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone. Shields-Dixon claims they did not handle the traffic…

Cass County Election officials preparing for 2020 election

Election coordinators are forced to make changes due to the pandemic

FARGO, N.D. — The 2020 election is on the forefront of most of our minds these days. For election coordinators, it’s forcing them to make some changes to plans that they’ve long relied on. The new challenge to account for: an increase in absentee voters due to the pandemic. But with reports of the postal service facing equipment shortages and…

Free Haircuts, Shampoos for Kids Going Back to School

The Salvation Army teamed up with Josef's School of Hair Design for the annual event

FARGO, N.D. — The 11th year of The Salvation Army’s Cuts for Kids event sees fewer people due to COVID-19. Capt. Jeanette Jensen with The Salvation Army, says, “Here in our Cuts for Kids event, there’s a lot that’s different. We’re now battling a global pandemic.” The event that saw roughly 125 children get free haircuts had more precautions this…

East Grand Forks Civic Center one of four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville USA 2020

The grand prize winner will receive $150,000 towards rink improvements

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — The East Grand Forks community is up for a national recognition. East Grand Forks Civic Center is one of four finalists in the 2020 Kraft Hockeyville USA contest. The winner will receive $150,000 for rink improvements. The community was the driving force to get the arena nominated, posting photos and stories on social media. If…

USDA Moves Up Date For Haying & Grazing Prevented Plant Acres

23 North Dakota counties are eligible

WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA is moving up the date for the haying and grazing of cover crops to September 1st in 23 North Dakota counties with a significant number of prevented plant acres. The counties cover the majority of the eastern half of the state and include Cass & Grand Forks. Eligible counties include: Barnes, Benson, Bottineau, Cass, Dickey, Eddy,…

Week-long COVID-19 testing events scheduled at NDSU and UND

The event is not open to the public.

FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota will be host to week-long COVID-19 testing events for current students, faculty and staff. The NDSU event begins on Tuesday and runs through Sunday. Testing will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The UND event begins on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Testing times are…