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MSUM Temporarily Suspends Classes Amid Coronavirus Concerns

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Minnesota State University Moorhead along with 36 other Minnesota State colleges are suspending classes due to COVID-19 concerns. Minnesota State Chancellor Malhotra said that the 32 Minnesota State colleges and universities currently on Spring Break will suspend classes March 16-22 and resume on March 23. The five remaining Minnesota State colleges will suspend classes March 23-29 and resume on…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Callisto

Callisto's a cuddler who wants to be your one true love.

Callisto is a girl’s name that means “most beautiful,” and whomever named this dog was sure on to something. With her fetching ear spots, a charming patch over one eye just like Petey the Pup from the Little Rascals, and sweet smile, she’s one of the prettiest American bulldog crosses you’ll ever come across. She came to Homeward Animal Shelter…

Fargo-Moorhead St. Patricks Day Parade Canceled

FARGO, N.D.–The 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Fargo-Moorhead has been canceled. The Downtown Community Partnership made the decision based on concerns of spreading COVID-19 in large gatherings of people. The parade was scheduled for Saturday morning.   Categories: Coronavirus, Health, Local News, Moorhead Tags: DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, parade, st.patricks day

University of Minnesota Suspends In-Person Instruction Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Students to stay home and continue with classes online.

MINNEAPOLIS–The University of Minnesota is suspending in-person instruction at its five campuses due to concerns over COVID-19. In an email to students, officials said the university is moving to online instruction through at least April 1. Students on the Morris and Crookston campuses will have in-person classes through Friday, March 13. Spring Break will be extended on the Duluth, Rochester…

2020 Census Invitations Arriving Thursday

Starting Thursday, March 12, approximately 95 percent of households in the United States will receive an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census in the mail. Households are asked to respond to the invitation online, by phone, or by mail. Each invitation has a short phrase in English followed by 12 additional languages. The invitations in certain areas will be…

4th Case of Coronavirus in Minnesota Confirmed in Olmsted County

No details regarding the patient have been released.

ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9)–A fourth case of the new coronavirus has been confirmed in Minnesota, this time in Olmstead County. No details regarding the patient have been released. The Minnesota Department of Health will hold its daily briefing on the coronavirus at 1 p.m. and Olmsted County will hold a press conference on the new case at 1:30 p.m. The…

RRWMB Meets To Discuss Projects That Would Reduce Flooding

The conference had over 20 speakers discuss flooding and potential projects.

MOORHEAD, Minn.- Jason Braaten is a farmer from Roseau, Minnesota who decided to join the Red River Watershed Management Board three years ago to help other farmers in the community. “We kind of look at all the neighbors and say, well how can we benefit the neighbors by looking at my farm and say, let’s look at the big picture…

Man Shoots Man In Backus, Minnesota, Later Killed By Officers

BCA Releases Identities of Those Involved

BACKUS, Minn. — BCA releases information about an officer involved shooting investigation that included a total of two deaths. The press release is below: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting incident in Backus, Minn. The Ramsey County Medical examiner on Tuesday identified both the victim and subject…

Minnesota confirms 3rd coronavirus case, person in critical condition

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Health Department confirmed the state’s third coronavirus case Tuesday. According to officials, the person is an Anoka County resident in their 30s who was likely exposed through contact with international travelers. The patient developed symptoms Feb. 28 and sought health care March 9. Samples were collected from the person and sent to the MDH Public Health Laboratory…

Fire Destroys Cabin in Wadena County

The cause of the fire is unknown.

WADENA COUNTY, Minn.–A cabin was declared a total loss after an early morning fire in Wadena County on Tuesday. The Wadena County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 26000 block of Hubbard Line Road, Huntersville Township at approximately 7:40 a.m. to find the cabin nearly completely burned to the ground. The Menahga and Sebeka Fire Departments quickly arrived and extinguished the…