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GiGi’s Playhouse Hosts 7th Annual Walk & Fest

The event is in celebration of National Syndrome Awareness Month

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This army is a little different than most. Its youngest member is only 19 months old. “We’re here walking for Cohen. Our son, who has Down syndrome,” said Cohen’s mom and participant in the walk, Sarah Nordin. Cohen’s Army includes nearly 60 family members and friends supporting him and others in the community with Down syndrome. “We…

Rourke Art Museum Brings The Scares With New Exhibit

The Exhibit Art Ghoullery: Black Cats & Vampire Bats is meant as a celebration of Halloween.

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Rourke Art Museum has a new, spooky exhibit. “The Art Ghoullery: Black Cats & Vampire Bats” is a love–letter to the scariest of holidays. It brings frightening fringe art back to The Rourke with the assistance of local artists. The interpretation ranges from cute to creepy, while the diversity of visual language creates a gruesome melody…

Moorhead Native Heads to Broadway

MOORHEAD, MN.- It was a few years ago when Moorhead native Nina Grollman rehearsed at a theater in Moorhead High School. Now she’s taking on Broadway. Grollman will be playing Scout in Aaron Sorkin’s re–imagining of To Kill a Mockingbird. This is not her first time on a Broadway stage. Her debut happened last year when she played Mar–gee in…

Protesters rally against Trump Impeachment Inquiry at Rep. Peterson’s Office

Former Lieutenant Governor and Congressional Candidate Michelle Fischbach, who's running against Peterson, says people in the district want their conservative views to be shown at capitol hill.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Protestors from across the valley are at Representative Collin Peterson’s Detroit Lakes Office, where they are rallying against the impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Former Lieutenant Governor and Congressional Candidate Michelle Fischbach, who’s running against Peterson, says people in the district want their conservative views to be shown at capitol hill. “We need to make sure…

University of St. Thomas invited to join Summit League

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The University of St. Thomas announced Friday it has been invited to join the Summit League, a Division I athletic conference, four months after it was kicked out of the Division III Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The NCAA must approve the St. Thomas’ move to the Summit League. Current NCAA rules state that Division III schools…

Acres of Terror: Expert Advice on Creating Home Haunts

Go behind the scenes for the secrets of some of the region's most successful scarers.

Take a look at this picture. Creepily convincing, right? Can you believe under the layers of dirt, grime, gore, decay and rotting flesh is….a simple dollar store skeleton? (It’s dressed up with some simple ingredients you probably have on hand.) It’s true. And it’s just one of the many fascinating techniques behind the creation of one of the region’s longest-running…

From Moorhead To Broadway: Former Spud To Star In “To Kill A Mockingbird”

Nina Grollman Had Sights Set On Stardom Years Before Hitting The Broadway Stage

  A Moorhead native is taking on one of the most iconic roles in modern American literature. Oh, and she’s doing it under the bright lights of Broadway. Nina Grollman will play Scout in Aaron Sorkin’s re-imagining of To Kill a Mockingbird. She takes over early next month. The play isn’t a straight re-telling of Harper Lee’s story. It’s an…

19 Students Charged in St. Cloud Tech Fight

The Stearns County Attorney's Office charged 18 male students and one female student-ages 14 to 17.

ST. CLOUD, Minn.–Prosecutors have charged 19 students in a large-scale fight at St. Cloud Tech High School last week. The Stearns County Attorney’s Office charged 18 male students and one female student–ages 14 to 17–with crimes ranging from third-degree rioting to aiding and abetting in an assault. One student was charged with possessing a dangerous weapon on school property and…

FM Crossroads Hosts Culture In Motion Powwow

The event will be held October 5-6 at the Scheels Arena

It’s a chance to experience different cultures right here in the Fargo-Moorhead metro. FM Crossroads is a nonprofit that is preparing to host its fourth annual powwow this Saturday and Sunday at Scheels Arena. The festival features art shows, activities for children, as well as youth football drills led by former Bison greats and world class singers and dancers. “It’s…

Christmas Tour By Country Singer John Berry Stopping In Detroit Lakes

He is bringing his 23rd Annual Christmas Songs & Stories tour to Historic Holmes Theatre

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — It’s never too early for a little Christmas music. And if you want to take in an entire holiday concert this holiday season you’ll want to get tickets to see country singer John Berry. He is bringing his 23rd Annual Christmas Songs & Stories tour to Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes. The concert will be…