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Moorhead Man Leads Deputies on Two-State Pursuit

May 12, 2020

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POLK COUNTY, Minn.–A Moorhead man was arrested Monday evening after fleeing from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Thirty-four-year-old Nicholas Kenneth Wessels was driving through Nielsville when he was pulled over by a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy. The deputy identified Wessels and noticed he had a felony DOC warrant out of Minnesota. More deputies were called to the scene, but Wessels…

Hope, Inc. provides bike rentals for people of all physical abilities

The bike lending system makes it easier for families to get out and about amid the pandemic

May 11, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Those at Hope, Inc. are no strangers to obstacles. “When we started this organization, we had no money to run it,” says Executive Director Adair Grommesh. Fifteen years later, the adaptive sports and rec organization is facing a different set of challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We had to cancel a couple of sled hockey tournaments,” says…

Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft in Moorhead

James Farroh of Williston is in the Clay County Jail

May 9, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, a state trooper made a traffic stop on a vehicle that was suspected to be stolen near Main Avenue in Moorhead. The driver, identified as James Farroh, 55, of Williston, North Dakota was placed under arrest in the Hornbacher’s parking lot and transported to Clay County Jail. Farrah was booked on…

Moorhead High School Students to Pre-Record Graduation Ceremony

A livestream of the ceremony will be held on June 7 at 2 p.m.

May 8, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead High School announced its plan for the Class of 2020’s graduation ceremony. Throughout the month of May, graduating students will be pre-recorded walking across the stage in groups of ten or less. The recordings will be then be produced into a virtual ceremony for families and the community to watch. Superintendent Brandon Lunak says, “The class of 2020…

Grand Forks Man Charged with Attempted Murder

May 7, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–A Grand Forks man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at a Moorhead apartment complex on April 22. Police say forty-three-year-old Steven Latee Ward, of Grand Forks, was taken into custody in Melrose, MN without incident. An investigation determined the victim, who was not injured in the shooting, and Ward knew each other. Ward has…

Police Question Four People Following Gunshots at Moorhead Home

There is no threat to the public.

May 7, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Police have detained four people for questioning after gunshots were heard Wednesday evening. Police arrived at 415 3rd Avenue South at approximately 9:55 p.m. and set up a perimeter. Officers made contact with the residents of the house and executed a search warrant. No one within the home was injured. Everyone involved in the incident knew each other,…

Moorhead Artist Hopes To Create Smiles With Chalk Art

"Every piece that I do i'm in love with as I'm doing it so I can't say I have a favorite because I love everything I do," Owner Of Riverzen Art Kim Jore said.

May 6, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — At the Moorhead Hornbacher’s cars are speeding by, train horns are blowing and people are walking quickly in and out of the store. But off on the side a Moorhead Woman is taking things a little slower one stroke at a time. “Working on a chalk art piece my goal is to do 10 in Moorhead and…

LIVE: Help for Small Businesses

Thinking of making another try for the coronavirus relief loans? Here's what to know before you apply.

May 6, 2020

Emily Welker,

The second round of federal funds for small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus is going fast. And if your business needs help, Small Business Administration officials in our region say you should apply now. The first round of help was quickly swallowed up by a number of applicants, some of whom turned out to be large corporations. That’s when…

Rustica “humbled” by support from Moorhead community amidst plans to reopen

The restaurant is planning to reopen on May 19th for take-out

May 5, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — One of Moorhead’s most popular dining spots is getting ready to reopen thanks to some help from the community. Rustica closed it’s doors on March 28th after the statewide stay-at-home-order took effect in Minnesota. Over a month later, the restaurant is hoping to get back to take-out orders by May 19th. They started a Gofundme page with…

LIVE: Great Plains Food Bank

A double-pronged problem with keeping families fed in the coronavirus pandemic.

May 5, 2020

Emily Welker,

The Great Plains Food Bank is being hit with a double whammy this morning. At a time when demand is up a lot for their food supplies, volunteers and donations are down. The number of families seeking relief from hunger has gone up from needs brought on by the economic crisis of the coronavirus pandemic. Food bank officials estimate demand…