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Snow-battered Trees Present New Dangers For Fargo-Moorhead

After last weeks snowstorm, trees in our region are presenting new dangers for pedestrians and motorists.

October 14, 2019

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If you’ve been around the Concordia and MSUM campuses over the weekend, you’re no stranger to downed branches, damaged trees and a mess near the roads. Moorhead Public Works isn’t either. It has been overwhelmed with calls ranging from branch pickups to tree removals. “We are prioritizing our workload right now, so our top priority is downed trees and dangerous…

Nichole’s Halloween Baking Series: Perfect Pumpkin Cookies

Learning the tricks behind making the treats.

October 14, 2019

Emily Welker,

It’s Halloween, and you want to show some extra love to all the little trick-or-treaters, Halloween partygoers, and school friends by making them something delicious and homemade. There’s just one problem: working with fondant terrifies you more than any fright-fest you’d find at a haunted house or graveyard. Not to worry, because one of the region’s best-loved pastry chefs is…

Plane Headed to Minot Makes Emergency Landing in St. Cloud

According to a statement from SkyWest, the plane landed without incident.

October 14, 2019

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ST. CLOUD, Minn–A passenger flight operating as a Delta connection between Minneapolis and Minot was diverted to St. Cloud Sunday night due to a smoky odor in the cabin. According to a statement from SkyWest, the operator of the flight, the plane landed without incident. The airline sent another plane to St. Cloud to help the 50 passengers resume their…

3rd Steet Underpass in Moorhead Closed due to High Water

The Red River measured at 22.1 feet and a crest of 22.5 feet is expected between Tuesday and Thursday.

October 14, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The 3rd Street underpass in Moorhead has been closed due to the elevated Red River levels. The Red River measured at 22.1 feet and a crest of 22.5 feet is expected between Tuesday and Thursday. The City of Moorhead is monitoring gates and pump stations throughout the city. The gate and pump station that prevents the river from backing…

State Tests New Technology to Catch Carpool Lane Cheaters

A citation can cost carpool lane cheaters up to $300.

October 14, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS –Minnesota transportation officials are testing new technology to catch carpool lane cheaters. Through September, the State Patrol issued nearly 3,500 citations to drivers who illegally used the lanes reserved for two or more people, buses, motorcycles and solo drivers who pay to use them. That compares with 2,933 citations in all of last year. The Department of Transportation is…

Minnesota Vikings Crush Former Bison QB’s Eagles At U.S. Bank Stadium

final score of 38-20

October 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — It was a big day for both Vikings and Bison fans alike as former NDSU quarterback Carson Wentz and the Eagles were in Minneapolis to take on the Vikings. This is the first time the eagles have played at U.S. Bank Stadium since the won the Superbowl there in 2018. Although, Wentz of course was injured in that…

Drekker Puts On Third Annual Fall Crafts Market

34 vendors were at the brewery

October 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — While the local weather may not have been something to celebrate this weekend, local creations are. “We have over 34 makers that have set up shop. They have a huge variety of products that they’ve made from macrame goods to pet treats to hot mustard. They’ve come from Bismarck, the Lakes area and most are from…

Local Group Proving EveryBODY Can Rock the Runway

Hope Inc. hosts 8th annual fashion show

October 13, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A local organization is proving that everybody can rock the runway. Hope Inc., a group dedicated to children and adults with mobility challenges, is hosting its 8th annual fashion show. About a hundred people filled up the Horizon Middle School auditorium as 90 models from the ages of 3 to 65 strutted their stuff. Each participant received…

Snow Reports from Friday/Saturday Blizzard

10/11 -10/12 2019

October 13, 2019

Max Mueller,

PRELIMINARY 72-HOUR SNOWFALL REPORTS AS OF 10 AM 10/12/19…From the Grand Forks National Weather Service (Bismarck National Weather Service office totals can be found below) LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE PROVIDER LANGDON 27.0 IN 0304 PM 10/11 PUBLIC LANKIN ND 6 E 25.0 IN 0700 AM 10/12 UCOOP 5 ESE PENN 24.0 IN 0430 PM 10/11 BROADCAST MEDIA ADAMS 20.0 IN 0519…

October Snow? S-NO Problem for Barnesville

The city's police department started a wide-town snowman building contest

October 12, 2019

Site Staff,

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — While some aren’t happy with the early snowfall, those in Barnesville, Minnesota are taking full advantage. To encourage people to stay off the roads, the city’s police department started a town-wide snowman building contest. An officer drove around town and snapped some pictures of the snowy creations and even took up some snowball fights with local kids….