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Some Weddings Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns

The CDC is recommending all events of 50 or more people be cancelled or held virtually

March 16, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Planning a wedding in and of itself is plenty stressful. But those who have been planning for their big day for months couldn’t have predicted it’d get cancelled last minute because of coronavirus concerns. Brianna Volk with Moorhead’s Courtyard by Marriott says, “It’s stressful, it’s sad, it’s just devastating, and to contact all of your friends and…

MN Governor Orders Bars, Restaurants to Close To Diners Beginning Tuesday

March 16, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered bars and restaurants to close to dine-in customers by 5 p.m. Tuesday and continue indefinitely, a move Walz said was necessary to control the spread of coronavirus. The order also closes theaters, museums, fitness centers and community clubs across the state. The governor announced the changes at a Monday evening…

Moorhead Public Schools Plan New Format For Education As Schools Close

Superintendent Lunak Says Students And Staff Will Be Working To Create A New Format For Education As The School Remains Closed.

March 15, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Area Public Schools Superintendent Brandon Lunak called a press conference at the Probstfield Center for Education to announce that the district would be temporarily closing its doors to students. Superintendent Lunak says students and staff will be working to create a new format for education as the school remains closed. “The decision to close schools is…

Covid-19 Update: Moorhead and DGF Schools Closed Immediately.

March 15, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered the temporary shutdown of public schools to allow administrators and teachers to make plans for switching to distance learning as the number of people with COVID-19 increases. Schools will be closed to kindergarten through 12th grade students by Wednesday and will remain shut down through March 27. Moorhead Public Schools decided…

MN Governor Directs K-12 Schools To Close To Deal With Covid-19 Pandemic

Schools will be closed to students by Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 27 to accommodate this planning between school staff, teachers, and administrators.

March 15, 2020

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Minnesota closes schools due to COVID-19 Minnesota governor announces temporary closure of K-12 public schools. Details of the closures: https://bit.ly/2TPNqqj Posted by Fox 9 on Sunday, March 15, 2020 ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-02, authorizing the temporary closure of Minnesota K-12 public schools to students in order for school administrators and teachers…

Speaking To Kids About COVID-19

According to the CDC, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults

March 13, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.- Some parents are having a tough talk with their children about Covid – 19. We talked with a local expert who says the most important thing is to keep calm while explaining the situation. “Children are very influenced by the stress of their caregivers, so it’s important not to overwhelm them with information, yet give them appropriate information….

LIVE: How It Could Hit Us

Why local infectious disease experts think the scariest new numbers might not stand up, even with all the seniors we have.

March 13, 2020

Emily Welker,

A Sanford and NDSU infectious disease doctor is skeptical of new numbers estimating forty to seventy percent of Americans could be infected with coronavirus over the next year to year and a half. Dr. Paul Carson says the UC San Francisco estimates, which appear to be based on Italy’s experiences, are an overestimation. Carson says American researchers gathered data from…

Man Accused of Assault Arrested after Fleeing Police in Sabin

The woman was questioned and transported to a safe location.

March 13, 2020

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SABIN, Minn.–A Moorhead man was arrested Friday morning after being identified as a suspect in an assault and fleeing from police in Sabin. Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6000 block of 70th Street South at approximately 2:15 a.m. for reports of a suspicious woman walking along the road. When officers arrived, they learned the woman had recently…

Moorhead prepares for flood season

The National Weather Service Forecast indicates there is a 50% chance of about a 35 foot flood

March 12, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn — Flood season in Fargo-Moorhead is about to begin. The Red River is at 15.98 feet, but that number is expected to rise to a major flood staging. “The weather service forecast indicates a 50% chance of about a 35 foot flood, 5-10% chance of 38-39 feet,” said Moorhead city engineer Bob Zimmerman. To give a better idea…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Callisto

Callisto's a cuddler who wants to be your one true love.

March 12, 2020

Emily Welker,

Callisto is a girl’s name that means “most beautiful,” and whomever named this dog was sure on to something. With her fetching ear spots, a charming patch over one eye just like Petey the Pup from the Little Rascals, and sweet smile, she’s one of the prettiest American bulldog crosses you’ll ever come across. She came to Homeward Animal Shelter…