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World Famous Mime Bill Bowers Shows Off His Skills in Moorhead

Bill Bowers travels around the world to showcase his miming skills

February 26, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A world–renowned mime racked up the laughs while teaching others about his craft at Concordia College. Bill Bowers trained under Marcel Marceau and has been performing as a mime for several years. His show featured some physical storytelling, some acts centered around music, and even some lip–syncing. His goal is not only to create a legendary night, but…

Owner of Hallock Restaurant Accused of Setting Fire To Her Business

Tamara DeVore is charged with arson and insurance fraud

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

HALLOCK, Minn. — A northwest Minnesota woman is charged with first-degree arson and insurance fraud for allegedly setting fire to her restaurant. Tamara DeVore is accused of starting the fire at the Caribou Grill in Hallock on February 21st while a person was at the bar. She was seen on security footage near the scene of the fire, repeatedly entering and…

Minnesota Gov. Walz Unveils Massive Public Construction Borrowing Bill

Republican leaders have shown little enthusiasm for a big bonding package

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FORT SNELLING, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has unveiled his first capital spending proposal, a $1.27 billion public construction borrowing bill. $150 million would go to housing. “This proposal will fund a full range of housing choices including supporting housing for people experiencing homelessness, senior housing, family housing and new home ownership opportunities,” said Walz. The package also includes $330…

Everyone Rescued From Lake of the Woods Is Okay

Call to sheriff Tuesday morning: two adults and two children had not been heard from since Friday

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN — All people reported missing on Lake of the Woods have been accounted for. Resort owners and others have been working since Sunday morning to rescue anglers that were left stranded in fish houses during blizzard conditions. The sheriff’s office in Baudette was contacted this morning to report that two adults and two children had not…

Minnesota Man Sentenced For Attacking North Dakota Priest Over A Woman

Chad Legare attacked the Rev. Robert Wapenski in Anamoose in January 2018

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ANAMOOSE, ND — An Alexandria man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attacking a priest in an apparent dispute over a woman in north central North Dakota. Authorities say 43-year-old Chad Legare attacked the Rev. Robert Wapenski at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose in January 2018. Wapenski was beaten and had computer speaker wire wrapped around…

Ponemah Man Charged With Assaulting And Killing His Wife

court records: Jeremiah Kingbird stopped at a house and told a woman that he found his wife on Old Ponemah Road

February 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

PONEMAH, MN — A Ponemah, Minnesota man is indicted on first and second degree murder charges. Court documents reveal that on January 6, 38-year-old Jeremiah Kingbird stopped at a house and told a woman that he found his wife on Old Ponemah Road and that she had been there all night. The woman had severe physical injuries and died at a…

ND Farmers Union Motorcycle To Be Featured on Discovery Channel’s American Chopper

February 26, 2019

Site Staff,

A motorcycle commissioned by the North Dakota Farmers Union will be unveiled on the Discovery Channel’s American Chopper next week. The bike was designed and built by Paul Teutul Jr. of Paul Junior Designs. It was revealed in December at the organization’s annual convention in Bismarck, but no videos or photos were shared. The motorcycle operates on E-30 gas which…

UPDATE: Moorhead Police Locate Missing Teenager

Danelle Hope Flores is described as being 4'11", 125 lbs, brown hair and green eyes.

February 26, 2019

Site Staff,

UPDATE: Thursday, February 28, 2019: Danelle Flores, age 14, has been located in our metro area. She is currently safe in Moorhead. The 2014 Chevy Cruze listed in the previous press release has also been located. The Moorhead Police Department would like to thank the community and local media for their assistance in this matter. MOOREHEAD, MN — Moorhead Police are…

ND State Rep. Ruth Buffalo Proposes Bills on Missing/Murdered Native People & Anti-Human Trafficking

Buffalo is the first Native American Democrat elected into the North Dakota legislature

February 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Ruth Buffalo never planed to get into politics. That is until her baby sister was killed by a drunk driver and she started doing some digging. “That led me down a path of researching traffic fatalities, looking at population growth and looking at the disparities within Fort Berthold Indian Reservation versus oil counties outside of the reservation…

Sheyenne Students Celebrate Mardi Gras Early With a Mystery

More than 100 people showed up to taste the dinner

February 25, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo students are celebrating Mardi Gras early but they’re adding a mystery to it. Sheyenne High School’s FCCLA and HOSA groups are hosting their surprise dinner. Guests get four course cards with Mardi Gras themed code names so they don’t know what they’re ordering. Teachers say in addition to having some fun, students are learning some…