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At-Risk Residents Encouraged to Register in Emergency Assistance Request Database

The emergency assistance request database is simply a list of our at-risk and vulnerable populations*. 

CLAY COUNTY, MN — Disasters can occur at any time of the year.  Fires, floods, tornados, hazardous material spills put people at risk. The Clay and Wilkin County Public Health Departments are encouraging vulnerable and at-risk populations to register themselves into our new emergency assistance request database. The emergency assistance request database is simply a list of our at-risk and…

Skating through the Seasons at 41st Annual Moorhead Ice Show

This is the first time the show has had a "four seasons" theme

MOORHEAD, Minn. — We may only be able to experience one season at a time, but some figure skaters in Moorhead are taking people on a trip through all four of them in one weekend. Skates, spins and even flossing make up the 41st annual Moorhead Ice Show. The theme of this year’s show is “Fun for All Seasons,” a subject…

Cobbers in Action Creating More Smiles, Giving Back to Community With Babb’s Buyout

the organization bought $400 worth of coffee for customers at Babb's Coffee House

  FARGO, N.D. — There’s nothing that creates more smiles quite like free coffee. That’s why Concordia’s Cobbers in Action bought $400 worth of coffee for customers at Babb’s Coffee this afternoon. The club was formed about a year and a half ago at the college to spread a little more kindness throughout the community. But students in the organization are…

Fargo Plans Flood Prep Update While Gov. Walz To Visit Moorhead Monday

Sandbag Central will begin operations on Tuesday morning

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will talk with local leaders about flood prep in Moorhead tomorrow afternoon at 1 at the Law Enforcement Center. The City of Fargo will be holding a Public Flood Meeting on Monday morning at 8 just one day before sandbag central begins operations. The meeting will be in the City Commission Chambers. Leaders from both Fargo…

Mueller Report Summary Released To Congress

Special Counsel did not find that Trump's campaign or anyone associated with it conspired with Russia.

CNN– Special counsel did not have sufficient evidence to prosecute obstruction, but does not exonerate Trump Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein decided the evidence was “not sufficient” to support a prosecution of the President for obstruction of justice. “While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him,”…

Fargo–Moorhead PM Rotary Club Holds Bowling for Books Event to Promote Literacy

Proceeds will go towards giving dictionaries to third graders in the area

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Fargo–Moorhead PM Rotary Club is promoting literacy while also making it fun. People can go bowling and also donate books at the group’s Bowling for Books event. They can sponsor bowling lanes, and there’s also a silent auction. Proceeds raised will go towards giving dictionaries to third graders in the area. Money will also go towards CHARISM,…

Flood Fight 2019: Moorhead Mayor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Flooding Season

the city will also put together 150,000 sandbags

MOORHEAD, Minn. — On Monday, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney issued a state of emergency because of expected flooding. Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd is now doing the same. Judd says the flood fight coming in just a few weeks is nothing the city can’t handle. “The bottom line is this: Moorhead is prepared for this flood flight. I’m surrounded by the command…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling for a Kid’s Sake

this is the 30th year the organization has done the fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. — More than 50 teams are bowling for a kid’s sake at Big Brothers Big Sisters. The organization has been putting on their bowling fundraiser for 30 years. Because their services are free, funds help to pair at-risk-youth with a mentor who can help encourage them to be the best version of themselves. Big Brothers Big Sisters also uses…

‘He is still with us’: Henning is inspired by fallen teammate, headed to state championship game

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Fans from Henning, a town with a population of 850 people, have waited 53 years to come cheer on their team in the high school boys’ state basketball tournament. Friday, the Hornets took on Spring Grove at the Target Center in the semifinals. Almost from tip-off, Henning dominated the hardwood, but time on the court is constantly bittersweet for players, friends, fans…