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Concordia to Offer New Coursework-Based Admission Process

The new application process goes into effect immediately.

April 21, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Concordia College has approved a new pathway for prospective students to apply for admission to the college. Students, instead of submitting ACT or SAT scores, will have the opportunity to submit graded assignments, academic references and personal essays in addition to their high school transcript. Students will then be given the chance to meet with admission representatives to provide…

Minnesota Reports 17 New COVID-19 Related Deaths

The state's death toll has reached 160.

April 21, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 17 additional COVID-19 related deaths since 4 p.m. on Monday. The state’s death toll has reached 160. The Department of Health also reported 97 more people have tested positive for the virus, bringing the total to 2,567. There are currently 237 hospitalizations. Clay County has 68 confirmed cases and three deaths….

Moorhead man charged with killing, dismembering missing woman

Friends and family last heard from Dystynee Avery on April 3rd, according to court documents

April 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police say a Moorhead man admits to murdering and dismembering a woman who had been missing for weeks. 27-year-old Ethan Broad is charged with second degree murder. According to court documents, Broad says he cut up 19-year-old Dystynee Avery’s body and placed the pieces in dumpsters near his apartment. The complaint says Avery was last heard from…

ATV Driver In Fargo Hospital After Crash Causes Severe Facial Injuries

Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch

April 20, 2020

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HUBBARD CO., Minn — A Bemidji man is in a Fargo hospital with extensive facial injuries after crashing his ATV. The crash happening on Sunday afternoon on Hubbard County Road 4, north of Emmaville township. Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch. They say Sells was driving the ATV at a high rate of speed when he hit…

Moorhead Golf Courses Open Tuesday

April 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN — Governor Walz’s announcement on Friday permits reopening of golf courses across Minnesota. The Meadows (401 34th St S) and Village Green (3421 Village Green Blvd) public golf courses will both open on Tuesday, April 21, at 10 am. The following guidelines will be followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19: o Club houses will be open; one…

GoFundMe Set Up For Family Of Missing Moorhead Woman

April 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN — A GoFundMe account has been established for the family of Dystynee Avery, a 19 year old Moorhead women. Saturday, Moorhead Police announced the arrest of 27 year old Ethan Broad on suspicion of 2nd Degree Murder. Avery was last seen on April 3, 2020. In a posting on a Gofundme page, a sister of Avery’s mother is…

Minnesota Advocates Talk About New Alec Smith Insulin Bill

Uninsured, Under-insured, Medicare Recipients And Those Who Do Not Have Access To Low Co-pays Are Included In The Bill.

April 19, 2020

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ST.PAUL, Minn. — In a video call with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, advocates and politicians, Nicole Smith-Holt got to see in real time a bill passed that she says will save lives against a disease that hits too close to home. “My Type 1 son actually died from rationing his insulin when he aged off my insurance and could no…

COVID-19 Cases In Minnesota Reach 2,356

April 19, 2020

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ST.PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Health reports 143 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state bringing the total number to 2,356. Nobles County’s number of confirmed cases jumped from 36 Saturday to 60, the jump is likely linked to the JBS production plant in Worthington. The department also reports 13 new fatalities for 134 total deaths. Patients in…

Nature of the North Showcases New Rock Climbing Wall

Viewers who tuned in virtually had the chance to win some merchandise and other prizes

April 18, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD, N.D. — The company Nature of the North hosted a virtual open house with more than 2,000 people tuning in. The new climbing wall is located at 814 Center Avenue in Moorhead. Due to COVID-19, the company has had to delay some final touches, but they say this gives them more time to make sure everything is just right….

Moorhead man arrested on murder charges in connection to missing woman

Police believe foul play was involved

April 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police have arrested 27-year-old Ethan Broad and are holding him in custody on suspicion of 2nd Degree Murder. The arrest is made in connection to the disappearance of 19-year-old Dystynee Avery, who was last seen April 3rd. An investigation that has been focused on the area of the 1300 block of 28th Avenue South lead police to…