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Prepping for a Tradition: MSUM’s Big Fireworks Show

MSUM is hosting their annual fireworks at Nemzek Field

July 4, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM will be hosting their annual fireworks show at Nemzek Field, complete with a Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome concert. A dynamite fireworks show is no simple task and MSUM’s firework production requires time and accuracy for booming results. “It started this morning,” said David Hunstad, the executive director for the Moorhead Business Association. “We’re here right at about…

One Person Dead After ATV Crash in Becker County

The sheriff's office says alcohol may have been a factor in the crash

July 4, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — One person is dead after rolling an ATV in Becker County. Authorities responded to the crash on South Elbow Lake Road in Round Lake Township this morning. Anthony Ortiz, Sr., who is 47-years-old from Washington, was driving when he lost control and rolled the ATV. Ortiz was pinned under the ATV and was pronounced dead…

Moorhead Man Injured in Rollover Crash Near Pelican Rapids

They say Arion was not wearing a seat belt and that alcohol is a factor in the crash

July 4, 2017

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PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — A Moorhead man is hurt after a crash near Pelican Rapids. Authorities say 28-year-old Brandon Arion was taken to a hospital in Fargo with non-life threatening injuries. They say Arion rolled his pickup into the ditch on the west side of County Road 113 west of Pelican Rapids at about 3:30 this morning. They say…

Judge in Yanez Trial Says Verdict Backlash is from Lack of Understanding

He wrote a letter to jurors, saying no one understands the difficult task they had to go through

July 4, 2017

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HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — The judge in the trial of the Minnesota police officer accused of fatally shooting Philando Castile says he supports the jury and their verdict. The judge wrote a letter addressed to the jurors telling them all of the backlash is coming from people who don’t understand the job jurors were asked to do and says…

More Wildlife on the Metro’s Roadways: Biologist Explains Why

Mild winters, city expansion and seasonal breeding are just a few of the reasons for more inner-city wildlife

July 4, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Locals are noticing more wildlife along our roads and in our neighborhoods. “I have my cat out there with me and he’s chasing all these rabbits, squirrels, and birds,” said Scott Wieber of South Fargo. “He’s got a few and I had to take them out of his mouth.” Badgers, Canada geese and turkeys seem to be on…

Undercover Agents Dupe Minneapolis Airport TSA in 17 out of 18 Security Tests

An undercover team, referred to as the "Red Team" from Washington, D.C., posed as passengers and attempted to sneak items through security that should easily be caught. Jack Highberger of KMSP Fox 9 News reports from Minneapolis

July 3, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — When put to the test, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport failed 95 percent of security tests conducted last week. An undercover team, referred to as the “Red Team” from Washington, D.C., posed as passengers and attempted to sneak items through security that should easily be caught. It’s the sort of failing grade that MSP-TSA has received before. Seventeen…

Pilot Killed in Crash Near Moorhead Airport Well Thought of by Aviation Community

Colleage and friend of Mark Yaggie remembers what kind of person he was

July 3, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Mark Yaggie, 41-years-old, died in an airplane crash near the Moorhead Airport Sunday night. “You hope that it was somebody other than a friend or a colleague,” said Paul Bernabucci, who is vice chairman of the Fargo Air Museum. According to the FAA, Yaggie, who is from Breckenridge, was trying to land at the Moorhead Airport when…

Stabbing Over Facebook Fight Lands Brandon Man in Jail

Charges against Johnson are pending

July 3, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BRANDON, Minn. — A Facebook feud led to a stabbing Sunday night in Brandon, Minnesota. It was around 11 p.m. when the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male that had been stabbed. When deputies arrived on scene, they found 18-year-old Bailey Zastrow with two non-life threatening stab wounds to his chest and arm. The suspect, 20-year-old…

Breckenridge Pilot Killed In Crash Outside Moorhead

The Clay County Sheriff released the name of the pilot as Mark Yaggie from Breckenridge, Minnesota.

July 3, 2017

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UPDATED INFORMATION 2 MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the pilot killed in a crash near the Moorhead airport. Mark Yaggie, 41 years old, lives in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Mark is a 2017 member of the Fargo Air Museum Board. UPDATED INFORMATION 1 CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — The pilot of a small vintage plane is dead after…

Sunday Liquor Sales Begin in Minnesota Just in Time for the Holiday

Today marks the first weekend Minnesotans can purchase liquor on a Sunday

July 2, 2017

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — One “blue law” has finally come to an end, as Minnesotan’s are now able to buy liquor on Sundays. For Minnesotans, it’s something that’s been a long time coming. “They turned it down so many times in the past I didn’t think they’d do it,” said one shopper. “But, they finally did it.” “I think because there’s…