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Mediation Sessions Continue in Minnesota to Avoid Government Shutdown

Governor Dayton says he wants to rework costly tax breaks and other measures but Republicans sued, calling it unconstitutional

September 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mediation sessions between Gov. Dayton and top Republican lawmakers are underway. The Minnesota Supreme Court directed Dayton and legislative leaders to work out a months-long legal battle over Dayton’s decision to veto the Legislature’s operating budget. He says he wants to rework costly tax breaks and other measures but Republicans sued, calling it unconstitutional. The…

Two Arrested After High Speed Chase on I-94

Flores fled on a county road kicking-off a 25-mile long pursuit that hit speeds of 100 miles per hour

September 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two people were arrested after a high speed chase that started in Barnesville and ended in Moorhead. The Minnesota State Patrol attempted to stop 39-year-old Hector Flores of Moorhead on I-94 on a drug related warrant. Flores fled on a county road kicking-off a 25-mile long pursuit that hit speeds of 100 miles per hour. Officers used…

Pet Connection: Meet Tootsie and Daisy

A sweetheart and a flower rescued from a shabby set of circumstances.

September 21, 2017

Emily Welker,

Some of the sweetest flowers bloom in circumstances of adversity, just like this week’s adoptable pets Tootsie and Daisy. The Nanday conure and orange-winged Amazon, a bonded pair, were discovered on a Facebook page devoted to Minnesota pets for sale. It turned out the two were in a pretty rough situation. Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue and Education rescue worker…

Moorhead Police: Tom Bearson Homicide Case Remains Active

Moorhead Police Department Continue to Actively Investigate Tom Bearson's Homicide

September 20, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Today marks three years since NDSU student Tom Bearson went missing after leaving a party south of campus. Although three years have passed, the Moorhead Police Department said the investigation is active. Bearson, who was from Sartell and who was 18-years-old at the time of his death, was found in the parking lot of an RV dealer…

Online Petition Asking to Retire Burnsville Teen’s Jersey Number in Honor

It was also the number worn by a Burnsville baseball player who died in 2014

September 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — An online petition has been started to retire the jersey number of a high school athlete found dead at NDSU on Sunday. Devin Delaney was a senior at Burnsville High School where he was a well-loved lacrosse and hockey player. He wore the number “6” in both sports. It was also the number worn by a…

K9 Team Helps Make Arrest on Runaway Suspect

Police stopped a car for speeding in the 300 block of 70th Avenue North around 2 a.m.

September 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man who fled a traffic stop in Moorhead was tracked down by a K9. Police stopped a car for speeding in the 300 block of 70th Avenue North around 2 a.m. They say 47-year-old Cory Stevens ran into a wooded area. K9 Argo quickly tracked Stevens down and officers made the arrest. He was wanted on…

MSUM is Going Green with New Plastic Bag Recycling Program

All of the bags must be clean, dry and free from any food residue

September 19, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM is trying to reduce their carbon footprint through a plastic bag recycling competition. For the next six months, the university will try to collect 500 pounds of plastic bags. All of the bags must be clean, dry and free from any food residue. Everything from grocery to newspaper sleeves will be accepted. If MSUM reaches…

Moorhead Police Searching for Runaway Teen

Her family asks that if you spot her, contact police

September 19, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead hope you can help them track down a runaway teen. Shelby Penner, 15, left her south Moorhead home during the early morning hours of September 15. There have been sightings of her in the metro with allegations that she may have colored her hair dark brown or black. Her family asks that if you…

Government Shut Down Could be Looming for Minnesota

The Minnesota Supreme Court ordered the two sides into mediation

September 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A legal battle between Gov. Dayton and top Republicans could result in a Minnesota government shut down. Attorneys for the Republican-led Legislature say lawmakers will have to start furloughing employees in December and shut down completely by February unless there’s a resolution. Dayton vetoed the Legislature’s operating budget after the session concluded in late May….

Money Talks: Social Security

It's forever in the headlines. But will the program still exist when it's time for you to retire?

September 19, 2017

Emily Welker,

Social Security has been making headlines since 1935, and things these days aren’t that different. But instead of making the news because people just aren’t sure they support it, like it did back then, now it makes headlines because most people want it to stay in spite of the fact the government is running out of money to pay for…