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Block E Breaks Ground in Downtown Moorhead

The City of Moorhead, FiveStone Development, Epic Management and Eventide have had years of planning in this public/private partnership

November 22, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A ground breaking was held to celebrate a new mixed–use building in Moorhead. Block E is on the corner of 8th Street and Main Avenue. The City of Moorhead, FiveStone Development, Epic Management and Eventide have had years of planning in this public/private partnership. It will serve as an anchor to Eventide’s corporate office while also being…

Four Blue Earth High School Football Players Charged with Assault on Teammate

Prosecutors say the assault happened at a house party last month southwest of Mankato

November 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BLUE EARTH, Minn. — Four Blue Earth High School football players have been charged with an assault on a teammate that left him unconscious. Wyatt Tungland and Dalton Nagel, both 18, as well as two juveniles are charged with aiding and abetting assault. Tungland is also charged with third degree assault for punching the 16-year-old teammate in the face…

Police Locate Person of Interest in Fergus Falls Shooting

Names haven't been released as police continue to investigate what happened

November 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Police have found a man they consider a person of interest in a disturbance and shooting at a downtown Fergus Falls apartment early Tuesday. He was found walking along the road near the Grant-Otter Tail County line with blood on his clothes. He was taken to the hospital in Elbow Lake for treatment of a…

Talking Turkey: A Minnesota Turkey Farm Family Recipe

Your family will gobble it up -- our morning show crew sure did.

November 22, 2017

Emily Welker,

When it comes to making the best possible turkey for your family, it makes sense to go to the source. That’s where Bruce Anderson’s family comes in. The Fargo Fire battalion chief prepares a bird with this recipe every year for his family at home, and some years, when he’s working, for the crew at the fire house. It’s the…

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

Don't inadvertently invite the fire department to your family dinner.

November 22, 2017

Emily Welker,

In your pursuit of the perfect bird, don’t let your quest for culinary mastery become a quest for fire instead. Fire and safety experts say Thanksgiving dinner is one of the riskiest times for fires around the home, and cooking the meal is in large part to blame. “We’re not used to cooking such a big meal every day,” said…

Make it to the Table: Practice Smart Driving this Holiday Weekend

When it comes to the biggest feast of the year, we can all be a little eager to get to the dinner table on time

November 21, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The day before Thanksgiving is what many law enforcement agencies refer to as “Blackout Wednesday” due to an increase in drunk driving crashes. The four–day holiday period is considered by the Minnesota State Patrol as some of the busiest times to be on the road. “The night before Thanksgiving becomes a very big party night,” said Sgt….

President Trump Pardons Alexandria, Minnesota Turkey

In a national poll to see which of the two birds would get the pardon, Drumstick got 60 percent of the vote.

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One lucky turkey from a turkey farm near Alexandria, Minnesota has gotten a presidential pardon. “Drumstick, you are hereby pardoned,” President Trump said as the crowd applauded. Drumstick and his alternate, Wishbone, were raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg, who were on hand for the pardoning. In a national poll to see which of the two birds…

White Earth Reservation Secretary-Treasurer Facing Hearing

The meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 at Shooting Star Casino Events Center in Mahnomen

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — A meeting will be held Wednesday to exonerate or censure the White Earth Reservation Secretary-Treasurer. Tara Mason was accused last month by Chairman Terry Tibbetts of five counts of tribal constitution violations. They include her dealings with the controversial Star Lake casino project, tribal courts and others. The meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 at…

Police: Eden Prairie Center Mall Lock Down Initiated by Sporting Goods Customer

Eden Prairie Center was locked down around midday

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — A mall in Eden Prairie re-opened just after noon after being locked down briefly on a report of a person with a weapon. Police determined it was just a man who carried a gun case into a sporting goods store in search of service on his gun. Eden Prairie Center was locked down around midday….

Minnesota State Senator to Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Schoen has denied the allegations

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota state Sen. Dan Schoen will resign in the wake of accusations of sexual misconduct. His attorney says the Democrat from St. Paul Park plans to resign at a news conference on Wednesday. He was accused by a Democratic candidate for office of grabbing her buttocks in 2015. Another lawmaker said he sent her a…