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Consistency is Key to Maintain a Backyard Full of Wild Birds Through Winter

A source of water and access to high-fat foods such as sunflower seeds and suet cake are vital to wintering birds

January 3, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some homeowners in the region may be looking to lure birds to brighten up their backyards during the dull winter months. But there may be a few things to consider before buying your first bird feeder. Many homeowners choose to set out food to attract backyard birds during the winter. Wild birds can add a bit of…

Tina Smith Sworn into Office, State Senator Michelle Fischbach Declines Higher Salary

Republicans are anxious to keep Fischbach in the Senate to protect a narrow majority

January 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota has a new senator as Lt. Governor Tina Smith gets sworn into office. The Democrat was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence on the Senate floor in Washington. Just before taking the oath of office, Smith got her name plate placed outside her new office in Washington. She resigned as the state’s Lieutenant Governor…

Homeless Population Moving from Armory to Community Center for Shelter

With these bitterly cold temperatures, some now using the shelter say they thought they had no choice but to stay out on the streets

January 3, 2018

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DILWORTH, Minn. — Those who have been in need of shelter staying at the Moorhead Armory are now being moved to the Dilworth Community Center until the end of January. Churches United in Moorhead has been working closely with the city of Dilworth to provide a second housing option for those in need. With these bitterly cold temperatures, some now…

Bemidji Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges After House Fire

Crews arrived at the house to flames and heavy smoke

January 2, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BEMIDJI, Minn. — A Bemidji man faces charges of attempted murder and arson after a fire near Bemidji. Damian Smith, 20, was arrested at the scene Monday night. Beltrami County deputies say Smith was acting strangely. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of exposure to smoke before he was booked into jail. Crews arrived at the house…

Essentia Health Launches App To Help Expecting Mothers

it has a timer for contractions, interactive videos to show moms what a pregnancy should look like

January 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s an expecting mother’s one-stop-shop for all the information she wants on her pregnancy. Essentia Health has designed an app called “Oh Baby”. It tells expecting mothers how the baby is growing inside their body and what they can expect during the pregnancy through interactive videos. Women can track their contractions, know what types of medications they can…

Lieutenant Tory Jacobson Promoted Within the Moorhead Police Department

Tory Jacobson has been elevated to the rank of Captain

January 2, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s a big promotion for the public face of the Moorhead Police Department. Tory Jacobson has been elevated to the rank of Captain. Jacobson has over 26 years of law enforcement experience through various assignments and ranks within the department. He will continue to serve as the Moorhead PD’s Public Information Officer. His promotion took effect…

Senator Franken’s Last Day, Former Minnesota Representative “Praying” Over Potential Bid, Longest Serving Republican Senator Retires

Another former Republican presidential contender is thinking about running for Franken's seat

January 2, 2018

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — Sen. Al Franken has officially resigned from the Senate. The Minnesota Democrat formally resigned this afternoon. It comes nearly a month after he announced his plans to leave Congress after numerous sexual misconduct allegations in November. Franken joined the Senate in 2009 after winning a months-long recount. His departure sets the stage for Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith…

Buckle Up. Drive Safe.

MN Public Information Officer Jesse Grabow posted several pictures from a rollover crash.

January 2, 2018

Site Staff,

AUDUBON, MN — The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding drivers to take it slow on the ice and snow. MN Public Information Officer Sgt. Jesse Grabow posted several pictures from a rollover crash. There were no injuries. It happened early Tuesday morning on Highway 10 west bound near Audubon, Minnesota. Sgt. Grabow reminds drivers to always #BuckleUp. Categories: Local News, Minnesota…

Money Talks: Can 2018 Top Last Year?

It might, if the rumors we're hearing have any truth to them.

January 2, 2018

Emily Welker,

The year is still just about as young as it gets in the financial world, but already there are rumblings abroad of some major shakeups to come in both the retail and the entertainment industries. Paul Meyers from Legacy Wealth Management sat down live in studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about some intriguing rumors (one involving…

Moorhead Native, Will Borgen Selected to USA Olympic Hockey Team

Will Borgen is one of two players from the NCHC on the USA Olympic team.

January 1, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The United States released the roster for this winter Olympic team. On it is former Moorhead Spud defense man and current St. Cloud State Husky Junior Will Borgen. Borgen has a goal and seven assists for the top ranked Huskies so far this season. He also was a member of team USA’s world junior team back in 2015-16….