Minnesota News

Moorhead residents make it to polls to vote on Super Tuesday

There were 15 polling locations around the city

MOORHEAD, Minn — Minnesota residents were encouraged to take a trip to the polls to vote in this year’s Presidential Primaries on Super Tuesday. Some voters did experience issues trying to cast their ballot. Residents who visited the polling station at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard early in the morning said they were unable to vote for a period…

Polk County Sheriff’s K9 Program Receives $5,000 Donation

The Otter Tail Power Company donated the money.

POLK COUNTY, Minn.–The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $5,000 for their K9 program. The Otter Tail Power Company donated the money which will help improve the health and safety of the K9’s. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the award will be used for a K9 vehicle insert, door release and a weather safety system. The weather safety system…

Minnesota’s Primary Election: When, Where and How to Vote

This will be Minnesota’s first presidential primary since 1992.

(FOX 9) – Minnesota will hold its presidential nomination primary on Tuesday, March 3—also known as Super Tuesday. Voters in 13 other states will also cast their ballots on Tuesday for who they want to represent their party in the general election in November. This will be Minnesota’s first presidential primary since 1992. The state Legislature passed legislation to move from a caucus system to a primary…

City of Moorhead to Host Community Flood Update Meeting

The meeting is March 12 at the Hjemkomst Center

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead is holding a Community Flood Informational Meeting on March 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center. The meeting will provide information about the City’s flood preparations and potential flooding impacts. The City of Moorhead provides important weather updates through their eNotification system and emergency announcements through Code Red. For information on flood preparations and…

DGF School Board and Teachers Fail To Reach Contract Agreement

Talks will resume on Monday, March 16th

GLYNDON, Minn. — Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton school board and the teachers union did not reach a settlement agreement on contract negotiations. Talks will resume on Monday, March 16th. There has been a dispute between the school board and teachers over pay for around a year. A special meeting of the school board was held at the high school Monday night. The DGF…

Minnesota State University system bans international travel due to Coronavirus concerns

Some MSUM students are frustrated with the ban officials say is put in place for their own safety

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM student Lizzie Powell grew up wanting to be a marine biologist. In just a few days, she was expecting to embark on the trip of a lifetime with her class to Costa Rica that would help her decide if that’s the right path. “For me, this trip was going to help me decide what career I…

MN U.S. Senator Klobuchar Ends Her Presidential Campaign

The Associated Press reports she plans to endorse rival Joe Biden.

(FOX 9) – Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has ended her Democratic presidential campaign, the Associated Press is reporting. The Associated Press reports she plans to endorse rival Joe Biden. She will reportedly fly to Dallas to join the former vice president at his rally Monday night. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections Tags: AMY KLOBUCHAR, JOE…

18-Year-Old Dies in Snowmobile Crash near Wadena

It was Peterson's first time riding a snowmobile.

WADENA, Minn.–An 18-year-old man died in a snowmobile crash near Wadena on Saturday. The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a snowmobile crash just north of the Wahoo Valley Bar & Grill at approximately 1:25 p.m. First responders attempted to perform CPR, but were unsuccessful. Eighteen-year-old Paul Weston Peterson of Motley was pronounced dead at the scene….

Alabama 50th Anniversary Tour Comes To Moorhead

Hall of Fame Country band will play Bluestem Amphitheater on Saturday, June 6.

MOORHEAD, MN — The legendary country band Alabama announced they will bring their 50th Anniversary Tour to Bluestem Amphitheater this summer. An Intimate Evening with Alabama presented by Essentia health will take the stage on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 6, at 10:00 a.m. A special on-line only presale happens this Thursday, March 5,…

Churches United Asking For Donations At Food Pantries For Minnesota Food Share

Koesterman Says Any Kind Of Donation Either Monetary Or By Volunteering Your Time Helps The Community As A Whole

MOORHEAD, Minn. — When you think of what 10 dollars can mean for your average trip to the grocery store, you can only get so much. But for food pantries like Dorthy Day, that cash can really make a difference in keeping the shelves stocked. “We can stretch your dollar further through the Great Plains Food Bank and other different…