Minnesota News

Park Christian School Celebrates Renovation

The project added 16,000 square feet to the school campus

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Park Christian School is celebrating its 5.5 million dollar renovation. After a year and a half, the school now has 16,000 square feet of new construction. That includes 11 new classrooms and commons area, and a remodel of all other classrooms. The school president says with continued growth of their student body, a remodel like this was…

Terry Fator Cancels Bluestem Appearance, Plant & Smith Still Performing This Week

The promoter says all refunds will be provided at the point of purchase

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Bad news Terry Fator fans. He has had to cancel his show scheduled for Sunday at Bluestem Amphitheater due to unforeseen circumstances. The promoter says all refunds will be provided at the point of purchase. All credit or debit card purchases through the Tickets300 Box Office online or by phone will be refunded automatically. If you paid…

10 People Charged Following Investigation at Minnesota Care Center

The most serious charges include racketeering, swindling and manslaughter counts.

MINNEAPOLIS–Minnesota’s attorney general has charged 10 people following an investigation into the death of a 58-year-old man at a northern Minnesota care center. The most serious charges include racketeering, swindling and manslaughter counts against Theresa Lee Olson, the former owner of the now-closed center, Chappy’s Golden Shores in Hill City. The defendants are also accused of bilking the state’s Medicaid…

MSUM Hosts #MeToo Seminar

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead is working to minimize the number of people impacted by the Me Too movement. Students listened to professionals’ stories of sexual harassment in the workplace. The idea for the seminar came from MSUM’s Career Development Center and Women’s Center as a way to provide the students some advice outside of the classroom. The…

Phillips: Trump Allegation Merits Impeachment if Proven

Trump is accused of pressing Ukraine's leader to help investigate political rival Joe Biden.

WASHINGTON–Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips says if it’s proven that President Donald Trump asked Ukraine to investigate a political opponent, it’s time for impeachment. Phillips, a freshman Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has been cautious about impeachment even as other House members have pushed hard for it. Trump is accused of pressing Ukraine’s leader to help investigate political rival…

LIVE: Roers Keller Williams Chili Feed for United Way of Cass Clay

Food for the soul, as well as the tummy.

It’s been a decade since Roers Keller Williams’ Chili Feed started warming tummies as well as hearts and souls across the region with 3 crockpots and a cause in mind. Today, the chili feed’s estimated to be the largest of its kind in the Fargo metro area. This year, they’re expecting about a thousand people to show up with donations…

Dakota Games Draws Athletes From Around the World

This is the sixth year the competition has been held in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — It’s not just what we love that seems to unite us with one another. It’s also what makes us want to scream from pain. “Those rope climbs, it’s a whole different movement than yesterday but they’re awful. We all talk and giggle and we all know we’re all in it together and all suffering,” said Makenzie Meade,…

MSUM Student Presents Self-Written Planetarium Show

How she's merging her musical talent with her fascination in astronomy

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Abby Bormann picked up a violin for the first time as a 5th grader. Back then, she didn’t think much of the instrument. “My friends were doing it, so I was like ‘I’ll learn violin, too,” she said. A decade later, and she’s now playing in front of scores of people. “If you had told me…

GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

  FARGO, N.D. — About 200 people were at the grand re–opening of GiGi’s Playhouse in Fargo. It’s North Dakota’s only achievement center for people with Down syndrome. The facility originally opened 16 years ago. Now, it’s celebrating its growth over the years with the addition of new programs and a building renovation. The expansion project is going by the…

Man Leads Officers On Chase With Large U-Haul Truck

Authorities eventually discontinued the chase because of the large size of the truck and his erratic driving

CLAY CO., Minn. — Officials in Clay County are searching for a Moorhead man after he escaped from authorities Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Mark Empting says they received information that Ryan Morisch, who is wanted on drug-related warrants, was at the Dilworth Walmart. Morisch fled in a large rented U-Haul truck. Authorities eventually discontinued the chase because of the large size…