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Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Eighth Annual ComiCon

more than 30 vendors showed up to the event this year

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Kids and adults dressed up in their best sci-fi costumes for Fargo-Moorhead’s eighth annual ComiCon. The event featured a videogame room with all kinds of older games from Pacman to newer ones like Assassin’s Creed. More than 40 artists and 30 vendors from all over the Red River Valley were there. Some even included people from places…

Body Found After Fires Are Put Out In A House And Shop

Fire Broke Out In Two Buildings At 18354 460th Street Southeast in Rural Winger

February 25, 2018

TJ Nelson,

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A body was found in a house on fire in rural Winger, Minnesota. Fire crews responded to 18354 460th Street Southeast after 8 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived they found two separate fires: one at the house and one in a shop. The body was discovered in the house after the fire was put out. Polk…

People Gather to Make Blankets to Support Project Linus

Blankets go to children in need across Moorhead

February 24, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Dozens of people in Moorhead fired up their sewing machines to help bring warmth to children in need this winter. Project Linus is a non–profit organization that donates blankets to traumatized or at–risk children. Volunteers gathered at the Moorhead Armory to put together blankets that will touch the lives of others. The organization’s mission serves as an…

Moorhead Police Swears In Newest Officer

Adam Jensen has long been part of Moorhead team

February 23, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department had a ceremony to swear in its newest officer. Adam Jensen is the latest addition to the team and has worked with the department in various capacities in the past. He has helped with parking enforcement, public safety, and the department’s Explora program. He says he has been interested in policing since he was…

Klobuchar Highlights Bill Aimed to Help Find Missing People

Project Lifesaver device will help locate those who have a high risk of wandering away from home

February 23, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar aims to make it easier for law enforcement to find people who have wandered away from home. Children with developmental disabilities and seniors with Alzheimer’s disease have a high risk of wandering. “We have heard in our office about these cases where people are just scared to death. This is…

Park Rapids Resort A Total Loss After Fire

On The Vacationaire Resort Facebook page, the owners say, "Our hotel is a total loss after a devastating fire. We are just thankful that all the people inside are going to be ok!".

February 23, 2018

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PARK RAPIDS, MN — The owners of a Park Rapids, MN resort say their hotel is destroyed by fire. On The Vacationaire Resort Facebook page, the owners say, “Our hotel is a total loss after a devastating fire. We are just thankful that all the people inside are going to be ok!”. The Fire Chief says the call came at around…

LIVE: Comic-Con

Get your nerd on this weekend.

February 23, 2018

Emily Welker,

What with nerd culture infiltrating and in some cases taking over much of mainstream media, it’s becoming easier and easier to find socially acceptable places to let your nerd flag fly. But if you want to get your nerd culture at its source, to commune with the wellspring of all things creative, artistic, sci-fi and unabashedly cosplay, you need to…

Owners Plan to Rebuild After Devastating Fire

Periwinkle Marketplace, known for its clothing, furniture and decor, went up in flames Wednesday night

February 22, 2018

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OTTERTAIL, Minn. — Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail is a total loss after flames engulfed every inch of the building. This terrifying night could have been even more devastating for one Minnesota family. “That was the only thing that was going through my mind. That I lost my son,” said Jason Dykhoff, the husband of the owner of Periwinkle Marketplace. As…

Widow of Mahnomen County Deputy Chris Dewey Dies In Colorado

Aunt Wrote That Emily Died Of Liver Failure

February 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

The widow of Mahnomen County Deputy Chris Dewey, who died months after being shot in the line of duty, has died. Mahnomen County Sheriff Doug Krier says Emily Dewey died in Colorado where she had been living. An aunt posted on Facebook that Emily died on January 31st of liver failure. She also said Emily never “recovered from her husbands…

Drug Investigation On White Earth Reservation Results In Charges

Multiple Agencies Seized Heroin, Cash and Vehicles

February 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Four people have been charged in a massive drug investigation in west central Minnesota. 34-year-old Steven Gant of Plymouth, 29-year-old Dylan Warren of Ogema, 32-year-old Jameson Jackson of Mahnomen and 30-year-old Joni Bush of Mahnomen all face drug charges. Multiple agencies investigated the flow of heroin to the White Earth Reservation, Becker and Mahnomen counties. They seized $5,200 in heroin,…