Moorhead

Fire Departments Across Minnesota Take Part In Homemade Mask Drive

The CDC recommends wearing cloth face masks in public settings while still maintaining physical distancing guidelines

MOORHEAD, Minn. – More than 700 fire departments across the state of Minnesota took part in an initiative that wants to supply workers and people living in congregated facilities with masks. “Governor Walz set an initiative about two weeks ago that today, the 25th, fire departments across the state of Minnesota will be collecting masks. Homemade masks, donated masks, whatever…

Suspects Allegedly Obstructed Avery Murder Investigation

If convicted, Erno and Payne could be sentenced to 20 years in prison

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Court documents are describing the alleged roles of two people who are accused of being accomplices in the murder of Dystynee Avery in Moorhead. Twenty-six-year-old Andrea Payne and 22-year-old David Erno are each charged with aiding an offender after the fact. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Ethan Broad, who is charged with second-degree murder without intent, told Payne that he hit…

LIVE: Virtual Spay and Neuter Party

Since your pets keep jumping into your Zoom meetings already anyway.

Pets have been called some of the only beneficiaries of the need for social distancing, because when you stay home from work all day, you’re staying with them. And now, they can lend a paw to other pets and pet parents to raise funds for spay and neuter awareness. The Spayghetti and No-Balls lunch is one of Homeward Animal Shelter’s…

Two Additional Arrests Made in Avery Homicide Investigation

The investigation is ongoing.

Andrea PayneMOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department says two more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Dystynee Avery. Twenty-two-year-old David Erno and 26-year-old Andrea Payne both of Moorhead were arrested Tuesday evening on accessory to murder charges. The investigation is ongoing and no more information is being released at this time. Moorhead Police are working with the…

Search For Murder Evidence at Clay County Landfill

MOORHEAD, MN – Law enforcement officers are searching the Clay County landfill near Hawley, Minn. in connection with the death investigation of Dystynee Avery. The 19-year-old Avery was last seen on April 3. Twenty-seven-year-old Ethan Broad has been charged with second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony. According to court documents, Broad told investigators that he killed Avery in…

Minnesota Reports 17 New COVID-19 Related Deaths

The state's death toll has reached 160.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 17 additional COVID-19 related deaths since 4 p.m. on Monday. The state’s death toll has reached 160. The Department of Health also reported 97 more people have tested positive for the virus, bringing the total to 2,567. There are currently 237 hospitalizations. Clay County has 68 confirmed cases and three deaths….

Moorhead man charged with killing, dismembering missing woman

Friends and family last heard from Dystynee Avery on April 3rd, according to court documents

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police say a Moorhead man admits to murdering and dismembering a woman who had been missing for weeks. 27-year-old Ethan Broad is charged with second degree murder. According to court documents, Broad says he cut up 19-year-old Dystynee Avery’s body and placed the pieces in dumpsters near his apartment. The complaint says Avery was last heard from…

Moorhead Golf Courses Open Tuesday

MOORHEAD, MN — Governor Walz’s announcement on Friday  permits reopening of golf courses across Minnesota. The Meadows (401 34th St S) and Village Green (3421 Village Green Blvd) public golf courses will both open on Tuesday, April 21, at 10 am. The following guidelines will be followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19: o Club houses will be open; one…

Nature of the North Showcases New Rock Climbing Wall

Viewers who tuned in virtually had the chance to win some merchandise and other prizes

FARGO-MOORHEAD, N.D. — The company Nature of the North hosted a virtual open house with more than 2,000 people tuning in. The new climbing wall is located at 814 Center Avenue in Moorhead. Due to COVID-19, the company has had to delay some final touches, but they say this gives them more time to make sure everything is just right….