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Fergus Falls Runner Keeps Community Connected Through Virtual Races

Arne Robertson says with a lack of opportunity to race he decided to take a step in another direction

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — COVID-19 has caused shutdowns of 5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons across the country. Arne Robertson, a runner himself says with a lack of opportunity to race he decided to take a step in another director to keep the spirit going. “Ya know I did a virtual race for one of my friends and I thought this might…

Body Pulled From Lake Carlos After Drowning Report

Douglas County Dive Rescue Team made the discovery around 10 o'clock Sunday morning

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has located the body of a man in Lake Carlos that fits the description of the man who was reported to have drowned on Friday. Douglas County Dive Rescue Team made the discovery around 10 o’clock Sunday morning. The body was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and to…

Borup Teen Dies In Fatal Crash On Highway 32

The accident happened just after 1:00 am on Saturday.

BORUP, Minn. — A 19-year-old male from Borup was the lone victim of a fatal car accident just north of Rollag. The accident happened just after 1:00 am on Saturday. A minivan driven by the victim was southbound on Highway 32 when it left the roadway and rolled onto Highway 10. The driver was ejected and suffered fatal injures. The…

Horizon Park Volunteers Prepare For 4th Of July Celebration

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH THE FIREWORK SHOW FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE IN NEARBY PARKING LOTS INCLUDING HAROLD'S ON MAIN AND DOROTHY DOBBS SCHOOL.

MOORHEAD, MINN. — A staple of the region is pushing forward as The Moorhead Business Association says it’s going to give it’s biggest fourth of July firework show. Crews were working all morning to set up the fireworks displays at Horizon Park. They say the firework show is still scheduled to start at 10:20, but depending on the weather it…

Horizon Park Volunteers Prepare For 4th Of July Celebration

You will be able to watch the firework show from inside your vehicle in nearby parking lots including Harold's on Main and Dorothy Dobbs School.

MOORHEAD, MINN. — A staple of the region is pushing forward as The Moorhead Business Association says it’s going to give it’s biggest fourth of July firework show. Crews were working all morning to set up the fireworks displays at Horizon Park. They say the firework show is still scheduled to start at 10:20, but depending on the weather it…

Moorhead Fire Department Offers Safety Tips For Getting Rid Of Fireworks

Fire crews say you should always treat a used firework as if it was still active.

MOORHEAD, MINN. — The Moorhead Fire Department is reminding people of how to dispose of fireworks after using them. Fire crews say you should always treat a used firework as if it was still active. That means handling them carefully and dowsing them in water after use. They say before throwing them away you should leave them in a water…

What happens if there’s rain for Moorhead fireworks?

"We know the show will go on. As soon as they load the fireworks, we have to shoot them off."

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Independence Day Firework Shows may be in for a bit of rain. The Moorhead Business Association says that even if it does rain, the show at Horizon Park must go on. Organizers say that they won’t have to worry about people getting wet as they will be viewing the shows from inside their cars. In the event that…

Minnesota DNR Talks Boat Safety Ahead Of Fourth Of July

They want to make sure everyone who is behind the wheel is sober.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – As Detroit Lakes gets ready to celebrate Independence day, the DNR is putting a big priority on alcohol and boat safety. “It’s called operation dry water and it’s actually a year-long program, but this weekend, it’s kind of their weekend to do a big emphasis on getting counties and our agencies and other agencies out in…

Alligator sighting in Otter Tail County

Courtesy: Bonnie RobinsonNEAR DENT, Minn. – It’s quite the sight to see in Otter Tail County. Bonnie Robinson sent us this picture from West McDonald Lake, which is between Dent and Vergas. She tells us foam was swept onshore and it made it into the shape that looks like an alligator. It didn’t stay long though. That darn wind also blew…

Fergus Falls Band Teacher Performs Five Part 4th Of July Song All By Himself

He says his marching band has played this song for the past 2 decades and wanted to create his own version.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Fergus Falls band teacher who made national headlines for his creative work is back again with a patriotic salute. Scott Kummrow plays a five part performance of Yankee Doodle Dandy all by himself. He says his marching band has played this song for the past two decades and wanted to create his own version. Kummrow…