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Moorhead Police investigate shooting in south Moorhead

There was no evidence that anyone had been shot.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is investigating a supposed shooting that occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday. Police responded to the 3000 block of 18th Street South and found empty bullet cartridges in the street. They also noticed a vehicle near the scene with at least two bullet holes in it. The alleged shooter left the area on a…

Tesla Supercharger Stations come online in North Dakota

For the past couple of years traveling in a Tesla across North Dakota and even to Minneapolis, has been a process requiring careful planning and precise timing using whatever charging port was available, and sometimes other peoples homes.

FARGO, N.D. – Nearly three years ago, Elon Musk tweeted “You can now drive anywhere in the US using the Tesla supercharger network.” But he forgot about one state: North Dakota. “I joined Twitter on that tweet to tell him that we still exist,” said Brian Kopp, a North Dakota Tesla owner. For the past couple of years traveling in…

Brandon Bochenski sworn in as Mayor of Grand Forks

Bochenski says his first order of business will be finalizing the city budget

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Brandon Bochenski had never been involved in politics before 2020, but when he moved to Grand Forks permanently three years ago, his passion to better the city inspired him to take action. “I saw a few things that really bothered me that were getting glossed over by the city government,” said Bochenski. “I did a lot…

Sen. Klobuchar Says Marches Are “A Moment In Time Like No Other”

Klobuchar says an important piece to adressing the issue is making sure we have economic justice in the country.

WASHINGTON, D.C – Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar says this is not an issue only affecting big cities like Minneapolis or New York, but many locations across the nation, including the F-M metro, that want to see a change in policing. Klobuchar acknowledges the good police officers, but says there are also people within police departments that don’t meet the…

Nature Of The North Reopens in Moorhead

The store is a hub for all things nature.

MOORHEAD, Minn.- Nature of the North is the first retail rock climbing and bouldering outlet in the metro. They’ll plan a perfect outdoor trip for your group. Due to COVID-19, they weren’t able to do the grand opening they were hoping for. They say the support and patience from the community has made the wait worth it. The store opened on…

Diversity & inclusion among businesses discussed at The Chamber’s Eggs & Issues

Speakers from Microsoft, Bremer Bank, and Enlight spoke on the best practices for discussing difficult topics in the workplace, encouraging more diverse hiring, and being inclusive to everybody in the workplace.

FARGO, N.D. – The Chamber hosted a virtual Eggs & Issues on diversity & inclusion issues among Fargo-Moorhead businesses. Speakers from Microsoft, Bremer Bank, and Enlight spoke on the best practices for discussing difficult topics in the workplace, encouraging more diverse hiring, and being inclusive to everybody in the workplace. Mayor Johnathan Judd also spoke on how the government of…

Grand Forks & Bismarck named in top 10 Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business Report

June 2, 2020. Grand Forks Police Department officer Cody Holte’s Memorial Service at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND. Mandatory photo credit Russell HonsUNITED STATES – Grand Forks is third and Bismarck is fifth on Go.Verizon.com’s Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business Report. The website praises Grand Forks for the city’s 83% loan approval rate and its…

Software issue delays Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health says a software issue with the Electronic Lab Reporting System has delayed most of Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results. The issue has since been resolved, but the numbers affected will not be reported until Wednesday. The numbers that were able to be recorded show seven new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota and one…

Early morning crash leads to DWI arrest of Fargo woman

No one was injured during the crash.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–A Fargo woman was arrested Tuesday morning for DWI after crashing her vehicle. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 40th Avenue South at approximately 2:20 a.m. and found a vehicle crashed in the ditch. A witness told police the vehicle was driving on the sidewalk before going in the ditch. The driver initially left the…