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Body Mind Spirit Expo Brings People From All Over U.S. to Metro

more than 70 vendors were at this year's expo

April 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — An expo centering around natural health, growth and spiritual healing is bringing people from all over the country to Fargo. This is the eighth year the Body Mind Spirit Expo has come to the metro. It brings in more than 70 vendors who focus on healing through things like music or holistic medicines. One of them includes…

Honor Flight Gives Veterans an Opportunity to see their Memorials in Washington D.C.

When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process

April 27, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN.– It costs $150,000 to send about 100 veterans to D.C. When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process. “It actually, I’ve said before, it gave me more closure and more help than any medicine did,” said…

Boy Thrown From Third Floor of Mall Conscious, No Longer in Critical Condition

The boy's family is hopeful he'll be home by June

April 27, 2019

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The family of a 5-year-old boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America says he’s alert and conscious and no longer in critical condition. The boy plunged about 40 feet and suffered head trauma and multiple broken bones. The family is now focused on additional surgeries, healing and rehabilitation. They’re hoping the boy…

Funeral held for MN DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn

April 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

PINE CITY, Minn. (FOX 9) – After he died in the line of duty last weekend, hundreds gathered outside the Pine City Civic Center to honor the life of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Friday morning. “So it’s really time to honor Officer Wynn because unfortunately he lost his life in the line of duty, so want…

Man Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Rocks at Man’s Face During Confrontation in Moorhead

April 26, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – A man is accused of throwing rocks at another man outside a Moorhead Burger King, sending him to the hospital. Police say a driver turning onto 24th Ave South did not see Joshua Carney and his friend because they were not in a crosswalk. Carney approached the car at a stoplight. Authorities say the 31-year-old driver got…

Vikings Pick Center In First Round of NFL Draft

With the 6-foot-3, 306-pound Bradbury, the Vikings got a mobile anchor and a natural fit with the zone-blocking scheme they’ll be favoring to try to generate more of a running game and keep the pressure off quarterback Kirk Cousins.

April 26, 2019

Site Staff,

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings selected North Carolina State center Garrett Bradbury with the 18th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, using their first-rounder on an offensive lineman for the first time in seven years. With the front five again their position of greatest need , the Vikings could hardly have had the board fall to them any…

Center Avenue Watermain Replacement Project Begins Monday, Bridge Work In May

Both projects are expected to last until mid-July

April 25, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — The Center Avenue Watermain Replacement Project is expected to being on Monday. Moorhead Public Service will replace the 1950’s era cast iron watermain with a new PVC watermain. The work will be on Center Avenue between 4th and 8th Streets. East-west traffic will remain open during the majority of the project. Center Avenue bridge repairs are also planned…

Attention Tutors! You Are Needed In Minnesota

Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps hope to fill 1,700 tutor positions across the state

April 25, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — The Moorhead School District is in need of 19 literacy tutors and two math tutors according to Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps. The organizations hope to fill 1,700 tutor positions across the state. There are three different levels of commitment: 35, 25 or 18 hours a week. Tutors will receive a stipend every two weeks, and…

Community Shows Support for Moorhead Tastee Freez, Which is Still Open Despite Road Construction

It can be hard for people driving by to see the location

April 25, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A post on Facebook is reminding everyone that Tastee Freez is still open for business despite the surrounding road construction. Signs leading up to the shop say no-thru traffic, so it can be hard for people driving by to see the location. A railroad underpass is being built nearby. Many people in the community, including Moorhead Mayor Johnathan…

DNR officer shoots and kills bear after ‘stand off’ in North St. Paul neighborhood

April 25, 2019

KVRR Staff,

On going stand off in NSP. Please Be(ar) careful. ???? pic.twitter.com/zn4qlaPnUu — North St Paul Police (@NSPPolice) April 25, 2019 NORTH ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A bear is dead after being shot by officials in a residential area of North St. Paul Thursday. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, a conservation officer shot the bear after…