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Hundreds of Concordia College Students Graduate

Over 500 students graduate in spring commencement
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Hundreds pack into Concordia’s Memorial Auditorium to join graduates for their spring commencement. As students enter commencement with smiles and laughter, it’s safe to say there’s one word to describe how they are feeling. “Excited. Like, it’s super bittersweet,” said student body president at Concordia, Rachael Schauper. “I’m excited. I’m excited,” said graduate Shawn Neison. “I’m very…
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Mutts and Their Owners Take Over Gooseberry Park to Support Dog Rescue

The mut march was held in Moorhead ro raise funds for 4 Luv of Dog Rescue
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Gooseberry Park was overrun with pups for the fourth annual Mutt March. Golden retrievers, black labs and Yorkies spent the day in the sun for the fundraising walk, but with treat vendors and costume contests, it’s more than just going for a walk. “We have face painting we have a photo booth we have some awesome music,”…
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Fixing Minnesota’s Polluted Water Sources

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is hoping to receive funds for new water treatment facilities
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MOORHEAD, MN — Each year, 1.2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, storm water, and industrial waste are dumped into U.S. lakes, rivers and streams. Water is one of Minnesota’s most abundant and precious resources. That means it’s up to us as a community to make sure it stays clean. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency met with Moorhead city officials and…
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Moorhead Police Take Part in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Police took the day to collect prescription drugs to help keep the community safe
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MOORHEAD, Minn., — Moorhead police say the majority of abused prescriptions are obtained from medicine cabinets at home.  Police officers were at different locations all across the Valley for Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s a way to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. One of the drop offs was set…
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday

From 10 A-M until 2 P-M law enforcement agencies are providing safe disposal of unused .. uneeded or expired prescription drugs.
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Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States and in Minnesota. This Saturday is National Prescription Take Back Day. From 10 A-M until 2 P-M law enforcement agencies are providing safe disposal of unused .. unneeded or expired prescription drugs. Here in the Fargo-Moorhead area you can drop off at the Moorhead Police Department at…
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Moorhead Robbery Suspect Arrested

Lt. Tory Jacobson says Dwayne Murray was arrested for a parole violation and charged with the Apr. 15 robbery.
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MOORHEAD (KFGO) – A Moorhead man has been arrested for a robbery earlier this month at Brady’s Service at 8th St. and 24th Ave. S in Moorhead. Lt. Tory Jacobson says Dwayne Murray was arrested for a parole violation and charged with the Apr. 15 robbery. The robber kept one hand in his pocket and suggested that he had a…
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LIVE: MATBUS Participates in Earth Week

MATBUS Tells People to Get Their "Can" on the Bus
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MATBUS is giving free rides to those who donate an aluminum can in honor of Earth Week. KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with Taaren Haak, the Assistant Transit Planner of MATBUS, about how this can help impact the earth. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Morning – In The Community, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: aluminum cans, Earth Week,…
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House Fire South of Moorhead

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says a man inside escaped uninjured.
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RUSTAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A home in Rustad, south of Moorhead was damaged by fire. The fire was reported around 12:45 a.m. Monday at 1758 108th Avenue South. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a man inside escaped uninjured. The fire appears to have started on the main floor. There was heavy smoke damage to the residence. Sabin firefighters responded….
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Man Dies in Moorhead Duplex Fire

The fire also left two victims hospitalized
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Firefighters were called out early this morning to a fire at a Moorhead duplex.  Two people were hospitalized and an elderly man died. It was 1:40 this morning when firefighters were called to 2422 Country Club Parkway in Moorhead. “They arrived to find a significant amount of fire showing from the street side and when crews made…
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One Death, Two Injuries After Early Morning Fire In Moorhead

The body of the male victim will be sent to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner in St. Paul.
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An elderly man was found dead after an early morning fire in a north Moorhead duplex. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Wallin says the body of the victim will be sent to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner. Wallin doesn’t know the condition of two women who were taken from the scene by ambulance to a Fargo hospital. They were suffering from the affects of…