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“All Aboard Minnesota” Exploring Expanded Rail Transportation to/from Moorhead

Their proposal would use existing railroad lines connected to the Twin Cities.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–All Aboard Minnesota, a non-profit, has identified the F-M area as an ideal location for additional daytime rail services to the Twin Cities. All Aboard Minnesota focuses on expanding and developing intercity rail transportation options for growing cities. The organization says rail transportation options often bring economic development opportunities and can improve mobility options for residents. Their proposal would…

UPDATE: Moorhead teen arrested for allegedly robbing woman with knife

UPDATE: Moorhead Police has arrest a 16-year-old boy from Moorhead on Thursday for allegedly robbing a 71-year-old woman getting her mail in an apartment building on Wednesday. Authorities say the teen is being held pending 1st degree robbery charges. He also has outstanding warrants.   MOORHEAD, Minn. – Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a person with a…

Crookston Police Department Reports 16 Burglaries Since October 1st

It is not clear whether the burglaries are related.

CROOKSTON, Minn.–The Crookston Police Department has received 16 reports of burglaries and thefts from vehicles, sheds, garages and two homes since the beginning of October. The locations of the burglaries have occurred in the northeast part of town, the south end Campbell Road area, Woods Addition, Memorial Drive and Jerome’s Addition. In some instances, doors were locked, but unlocked in…

LIVE: Prairie Paranormal

If there's something strange in your neighborhood... they want to know about it.

Ghost stories can take on a life of their own, with enough repetition. But if you really want to get to the bottom of rumors and reports of haunted houses, dorms, businesses and parks all around the region to see what’s actually happening there, you’ve got to call in the specialists. They are Joseph and Rachel Heinan, and they’ve been…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Topaz (Again)

A shining treasure who's yet to be discovered.

Topaz is a treasure that’s so far remained unclaimed. The three-year-old cat cat came in to Adopt A Pet, from an area reservation, with a litter of several tiny kittens. She and one of her sons were featured on Pet Connection several months ago. All but one of the babies has been adopted out, but Topaz remains in foster care….

More than 5,000 Cited for Using Cellphones while Driving

Fines are $50 for the first offense and $275 for each subsequent violation, plus court costs.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–State officials say more than 5,000 citations have been issued to drivers in Minnesota since a hands-free law took affect in August. The new law makes it illegal to use a cellphone while driving. Department of Public Safety spokesman Mike Hanson says law enforcement officers don’t have to determine what drivers are doing with their cellphones, just the…

AT&T Donates To Great Plains Food Bank Basket Drive

Some of the things purchased include soap, paper towels and other household items.

FARGO, N.D. — AT&T is dialing into helping those in need for the holiday season.The phone company is donating 5 thousand dollars to help pay for supplies for  local school pantries. The money goes to a great effort by the Great Plains Food Bank. Some of the things purchased include soap, paper towels and other household items. The supplies benefit…

Moorhead’s Preston Boyd joins Les Miserables tour

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Another former Moorhead High School student is heading back to the big stage in the Big Apple. Preston Boyd has just finished workshopping The Music Man alongside Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman. He is also joining the national tour of Les Miserables as Inspector Javert. He joins a growing number of Moorhead High School students who have played…

Minnesota Mayor Target of Racist Threats in Trash Dispute

An anonymous caller using racial slurs left a voicemail at Carter's office on Monday.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, has received racist threats amid a long-simmering dispute over how the city should collect its trash. Police in Minnesota’s capital are investigating threatening and racist messages to Mayor Melvin Carter in the run-up to a citywide vote on organized trash collection. A St. Paul police spokesman says an anonymous caller using racial…

Adam Thielen will not play Thursday vs Washington

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings updated injury report confirms Adam Thielen will not play against Washington on Thursday Night Football. Thielen told reporters Tuesday he feels “good” and was “hopeful” to play Thursday, but Wednesday’s injury reported ruled him out. The Vikings wide receiver left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury after his 25-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The Vikings…