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UPDATE: Double Amputee Within 14 Months Prepares To Finally Return Home

"I know that God will take care of us and we do what we can to move forward," said Wendy Lee of Badger, Minnesota

February 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ROSEAU, Minn. — We have a quick update to a story we brought last Super Bowl Sunday on KVRR: Wendy Lee is finally going home! In case you missed her incredible story, the rural Badger, Minnesota woman had two leg amputations within 14 months. One was caused by a break in her foot in 2018 that became infected and spread. The…

Group Hosts Meeting To Discuss The Dangers Of Climate Change

The group is looking at holding another meeting at MSUM in two weeks.

February 2, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Community members are coming together to raise awareness on the dangers of climate change. Red River Valley Climate Action group met up at Concordia College’s Integrated Science Center. They’re currently planning for Climate Emergency Training in March. The goal is to have a declared climate emergency called in the F-M area before Earth Day. The declaration would…

Kent Defeats Bakk To Become Leader of DFL Senate Caucus In Minnesota

The 32-member caucus is signaling a shift in direction for the party

February 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota state Sen. Susan Kent defeated longtime Sen. Tom Bakk in an election for the leadership of the DFL Senate caucus. The two-term member from Woodbury was elected Senate DFL Minority Leader on Saturday, toppling the longtime Iron Range leader to become the first woman ever to lead the caucus. The 32-member caucus is signaling a…

Dilworth Woman Killed in Train Crash

It happened just before 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Moorhead

February 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — An 87-year-old woman from Dilworth has died after colliding with a train. Moorhead officers were dispatched to the 10 block of 14th Street South just before 2:00 p.m. Saturday. That’s where the car driven my Lila Hoyme was struck by an eastbound train. She was taken to a local hospital where she died from her injuries. Police…

Republican Candidate Dave Hughes Meets With Supporters In Moorhead

Hughes, who is running to represent Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, hosted a meet and greet to discuss plans if elected

February 1, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.- Hughes spoke about issues like immigration, health-care and the 2nd amendment. He says what makes him stand out from other candidates is having served in the Air Force for 21 years, and having been able to work with people from other countries. Hughes also spoke about the need to have more open foreign markets. “If I’m elected for…

Michelle Fischbach Makes Stop In Moorhead To Talk With Voters

Fischbach also made a stop in Perham and will be in Alexandria on the 3rd

February 1, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A candidate for the 7th district of Minnesota is made a stop in Moorhead to talk with voters. Former Lieutenant Governor Michelle Fischbach made a stop at the Fryn Pan for a meet and greet. Fischbach is currently trying to secure the Republican nomination in April to take on Representative Collin Peterson. Peterson has served in the…

Community Leaders Talk About Housing Bonds For Working Class People

The Goal Is To Help Combat Homelessness In Minnesota

February 1, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Community members, local politicians and social workers packed into the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. The point of the meeting is to address the local and statewide issue of homelessness. “Every Minnesotan deserves to have a safe, dignified place to call home and the resources that they need to be stable in their housing,” Executive Director…

University of Minnesota Crookston brings back hockey

January 31, 2020

Site Staff,

We are elated to officially announce the return of hockey to @UMNCrookston. The Golden Eagles will compete in ACHA Division II in the Central Region and will begin play in the 2020-21 season! We will have more exciting news in the next hour… pic.twitter.com/GMsDOLE2wa — Golden Eagle Sports (@UMNCrookstonATH) January 31, 2020 CROOKSTON, Minn. – University of Minnesota Crookston is…

Super Bowl Sunday: Wendy’s Unbelievable Journey

She has gone through not one but two leg amputations in the past year and a half.

January 30, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ROSEAU, Minn. — To say Wendy Lee of rural Badger, Minnesota is one tough survivor is almost an understatement. Wendy is staying at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau and working to gain upper body strength so she can once again stand on her own. She has gone through not one but two leg amputations in the past year and a…

Lodge fire at Otter Tail County resort

It happened at Wee Villa Resort on Long Lake

January 30, 2020

Site Staff,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A lodge and attached home at the Wee Villa Resort on Long Lake in Otter Tail County are a complete loss after a fire Thursday morning. The owner called around 7:45. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the lodge was under renovation and the fire was likely caused by an electrical fault. A damage…