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Gov. Walz to impose mask mandate in Minnesota stores, indoor public spaces

Walz has scheduled a 2 p.m. news conference to announce the move.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)–Gov. Tim Walz is poised to order Minnesotans to wear masks in stores and other indoor public spaces as he tries to avoid a surge in coronavirus cases here. Walz has scheduled a 2 p.m. news conference to announce the move. He’ll be joined by business owners from Minneapolis and Bemidji and infectious disease experts who…

You can still help Children’s Miracle Network even though Miracle Treat Day is cancelled

MOORHEAD, MN – The Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day that happens every year has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus, but there are still other ways to help out this year at Dairy Queen. At participating Dairy Queens, you can purchase Miracle Baloon coupons for $1 and get $2 back in coupons. You can also participate in the Round Up…

NFL To Drop Preseason Games in 2020 Due To Pandemic

The league had initially proposed two preseason games

The NFL Players Association has agreed to the league’s plan to drop all preseason games for the 2020 season, according to the Associated Press. The league had initially proposed two preseason games before deciding to scrap the preseason altogether. That means the first time we see the Minnesota Vikings, assuming the season moves ahead as planned, will be when they…

Mandatory Masks Coming To Minnesota?

Gov. Walz will announce the next steps in the state's response to COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz says he is close to announcing a decision on whether to require people across Minnesota to wear face masks as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. He will announce the next steps in the state’s response to COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon. Last week Walz said that he is “seriously considering” requiring…

Minnesota’s long-term care facilities make progress in fighting COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz gave an update on the number of COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities on Tuesday. Walz’s five-point plan, put in place on May 7, has worked to develop and expand testing, prioritize PPE supplies and tackle staffing needs among long-term care facilities. Walz said, “With an aggressive multi-pronged strategy, this battle plan is helping ensure…

Two MSUM student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

MOORHEAD, MN — Two student-athletes at Minnesota State University – Moorhead have tested positive for COVID-19. MSUM Athletic Director Doug Peters confirms that exposure took place off campus. The student-athletes were tested because someone they worked with tested positive. Both student-athletes work in different places. Procedures are in place to screen athletes daily prior to them being allowed into a…

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on police accountability measures

Lawmakers have been negotiating police accountability measures since the May 25 death of Floyd.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)–Minnesota’s divided Legislature struck a deal to strengthen police accountability Monday night, delivering a response two months after the death of George Floyd at the knee of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer. The House quickly voted 102-29 to approve the changes. After midnight, the Senate approved the bill in a 60-7 vote. Gov. Tim Walz supports the agreed-upon…

Youngest COVID-19 Death In Minnesota Is In Clay County: 9-Month-Old

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said child's death appears to be an "isolated incident"

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 9-month-old infant in Clay County becomes the youngest person to die of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said child’s death appears to be an “isolated incident” related to the infant’s “very specific” situation. State epidemiologist Kris Ehresmann said the infant had symptoms with what you might expect from COVID-19, including respiratory symptoms, but…

Business Owner Arrested In Moorhead For Solicitation of a Minor

James VanRaden was unknowingly chatting with a West Fargo Police detective

James VanRadenMOORHEAD, Minn. — Disturbing details are coming out about a business owner living in Moorhead who allegedly offered to pay money to “deflower” a 10-year-old girl. James VanRaden was unknowingly chatting with a West Fargo Police detective after answering a Craigslist ad for a tutor last December. The conversation moved to texts on WhatsApp and the detective says VanRaden…

Man arrested in connection with June 23 shooting in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred in south Moorhead on June 23. The shooting took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of 18 street south. Police say there was no evidence anyone had been shot, but a vehicle near the scene had bullet holes in it. Information from…