MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fire has gutted a second floor apartment at 1916 18th Avenue South in Moorhead. Assistant Fire Chief Benton Hicks says a building alarm came in just before 2:00 a.m.Wednesday. While firefighters were en route, it was upgraded to a working fire. When crews arrived, there was heavy smoke visible from the apartment building which is on…
Clay Co. Sheriff Mark Empting with new bodycam MOORHEAD (KVRR/KFGO) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is one of the latest area law enforcement agencies to obtain body cameras. Sheriff Mark Empting says 22 officer-worn cameras were ordered last fall at a cost of $44,500 and have been in use for about a month. Empting says deputies seem to like…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – If you’ve always wanted to experience European culture, you might not have to go too far to do it. Taste of Europe opened its doors last month at 106 5th Street South. The store has a variety of food items coming from countries like Russia, Germany and Italy. You’ll be able to find everything from meats and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Twenty Below Coffee Co. is celebrating the official opening of its new Moorhead location by Concordia College. The yearlong effort filled with planning and soft opens finally comes to a head and customers came flowing in. After having to close its Downtown Fargo location for a month earlier during the pandemic, the team at Twenty Below are…
MINNESOTA – A program is connecting volunteers with seniors looking to receive a friendly call during the pandemic. Moorhead Senior Connections and Lutheran Social Services partnering up for the Lend an Ear program. The service is provided to people 60 and older who are living alone and would like to receive a phone call on a weekly basis. The program…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead is hoping to pave the way for frustrated Minnesota cities with a new ordinance to limit payday lenders. They’re calling it the Moorhead Model. It’s the first of its kind in Minnesota. It will stop payday lenders from charging big annual fees. “Unfortunately when your business model relies on charging three hundred, four hundred, or five…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Leaders across the FM metro have been faced with extraordinary challenges this year. Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd says he will remember 2020 as a year filled with resilience. “I’m a person that likes to see the light and the positivity in spite of the challenges, so that’s what I think I’m going to look back at 2020…
MOORHEAD, Minn.- Eventide Senior Living Community receives a sense of relief after the arrival of COVID-19 vaccinations. “I’m very excited to receive the vaccine. I’m excited to see what this brings for our staff, for our residents, for the community and just looking forward to turning the page in the pandemic and improving from here,” Executive Director at Eventide Senior…
Brewtus’ Brickhouse, Moorhead, Minn.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead restaurant is inviting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to dine for free, but there’s a catch. Brewtus’ Brickhouse says Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm can enjoy a meal on the house if they sit outside as the Governor’s COVID orders require. The invitation is on the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State University Moorhead is celebrating its fall 2020 graduates through a virtual commencement ceremony. The university is hosting four ceremonies, each dedicated to a certain college. Thursday’s featured the College of Arts & Humanities and College of Business, Analytics & Communication. Friday’s ceremonies will feature the College of Education & Human Services and College of Science,…
