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AAA Pledges $1 Million To Fight Racial Injustice

The company wants to create and develop programs that will improve social justice and equality in communities.

June 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The program is still in the early phases. AAA leaders say they are committed to developing a new division in the organization that will focus on promoting social equity. They will also be supporting initiatives that address socioeconomic disparities and advocate for equal justice for people of color. “We’ve always valued diversity, as a matter of fact we have…

Moorhead bars and restaurants reopen for indoor seating

As a part of phase three of Governor Tim Walz's reopening plan, bars and restaurants are able to open indoors at 50% capacity.

June 10, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Wednesday was a reunion of sorts for staff and customers at Vic’s Bar & Grill in Moorhead. “We have been telling everybody welcome back all day,” said manager, Cassie Verdi. After three long months, the business, like every other bar and restaurant in Minnesota, was able to open for indoor seating. “It is just different to be…

Walz calls special session that begins Friday

June 10, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls a special session beginning Friday with priorities to pass police reform following George Floyd’s death. He also wants to build a stronger economy while fighting Covid-19. Walz has extended the coronavirus peacetime emergency by 30 days. He says it will ensure the state can continue to effectively respond to the pandemic….

Fargo Police respond to suicidal individual with gun

June 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department responded to a mental health call at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The caller reported an individual with a gun was suicidal in the 500 block of 23 Avenue S. When officers arrived they set up a perimeter. The individual in question came out unarmed and followed the officers’ orders. The individual was transported to…

Moorhead Police request public’s help with homicide investigation

Callers have the option to remain anonymous.

June 10, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public to assist them with the Richard Stephen homicide investigation. Richard Stephen and his girlfriend were assaulted at 1615 20th Street South on June 3. The assault was not reported until early Thursday morning when Stephen became unresponsive and later died at a local hospital. Stephen’s girlfriend, Jessica Meier, told police three…

Churches United to host meeting to discuss Silver Lining Apartments June 18

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

June 10, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Churches United is partnering with the City of Moorhead to host an informational meeting about the upcoming Silver Linings Apartments project. Silver Linings Apartments will serve seniors 55 and older and include various support housing amenities including a 24-hour front desk support, community rooms, onsite case management, health outreach office, food pantry, library, computer rooms and walking paths. During…

LIVE: Fargo Police LGBTQ Liaison

It's Pride Month nationwide. Here's what the region's biggest law enforcement agencies wants you to know.

June 10, 2020

Emily Welker,

The Fargo Police Department is reminding the community this morning this Pride Month there’s a liaison officer available for the local LGTBQ community. Pride Month is celebrated in June nationwide. Pride Week is celebrated locally in August, as well. The Pride Collective of Fargo-Moorhead announced back in May the cancellation of all in-person summer pride events due to the threat…

North Dakota reports 40 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Wednesday

June 10, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 40 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Wednesday. Six counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Kidder, LaMoure, Richland and Stark Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 28 and LaMoure County the second most with five. A woman in her 80s from Cass County died. She…

Dilworth Police seek help locating runaway girl

McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m.

June 10, 2020

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DILWORTH, Minn.–The Dilworth Police Department is seeking help locating 16-year-old Jaylin McKenzie. McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m. Police say McKenzie made contact with her family and said she did not want to be found, but due to health issues that require medication, she is considered at risk. McKenzie’s cellphone was…

Cities Area Transit to resume regular operations June 15

June 10, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Cities Area Transit will begin resuming all its regular operations on Monday, June 15. Evening services will resume from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride will also resume. The Metro Transit Center in downtown Grand Forks will reopen to the public and fares on all services will be collected once again. Transit riders are…