MOORHEAD, Minn. — Several people were robbed in Moorhead by a man they believed was selling a gaming system. Police say 34-year-old John Sargent of Moorhead pulled out a knife and took their money. The victims ran and were not hurt. It happened late Wednesday afternoon in the 1800 block of 9th Avenue South. Police say Sargent was found in…
MINNEAPOLIS–A judge says the police seizure of more than $4 million in marijuana and other contraband from two Montana men who were driving through Minnesota was illegal. District Judge Timothy Churchwell on Tuesday dismissed charges of controlled substance sales filed against 31-year-old Michael Desroches, of Missoula, Montana, and 24-year-old Alexander Gordon, of Helena, Montana. They were pulled over last March…
Merlin’s got this amazing magic trick up his furry sleeve: he’ll make you want to snuggle him even when he’s trying to convince you to play with him instead. The lively two-year-old came in to Homeward Animal Shelter from a local pound, and unfortunately, he’s got a lot of company there. The shelter has a surplus of cats that need…
If you’re a fan of Halloween — or of “Halloween,” the iconic 70s slasher film starring Jamie Lee Curtis in her first starring role — you know what a great scary movie can do for your overall Halloween holiday experience. This month, you can not only revisit the classics — you can see some of the greatest scary movies of…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota health officials say the majority of sudden unexplained infant deaths reported in the state in recent years are related to an unsafe sleeping environment. The Department of Health says its research shows 82 percent of 90 sudden infant deaths in 2016 and 2017 involved unsafe sleeping. Most involved babies were not sleeping in cribs, or were sleeping…
MINNEAPOLIS–Police are investigating a Minnesota man who allegedly hid cameras inside dressing rooms at the Mall of America in Bloomington and another Minneapolis area shopping mall. The 41-year-old Elk River man has not been charged. Details were contained in a search warrant affidavit. The affidavit alleges the suspect used cameras that could be operated remotely using a cellphone. Authorities allege…
MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for reckless driving and DWI on Thursday morning. The Red River Regional Dispatch Center received reports of a reckless driver traveling eastbound on 90th Avenue North near 70th Street at 3:18 a.m. The driver was said to be swerving and almost driving into the ditch. A Clay County deputy located the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. —Moorhead police arrest a man they say robbed people trying to buy a game system from them. They responded to the 1800 block of 9th Avenue South around 4:45 Wednesday afternoon. The victims told them they met up with 34-year-old John Sargent to buy a video game console. They say he took their money then pulled out a…
FARGO-MOORHEAD- Fargo City Public Works Department has been busy all week preparing for the upcoming snow that is expected to hit. Every piece of equipment has been gone through and is all ready to go. The city always tackles snow emergency routes first, secondary routes and then neighborhoods. They recommend drivers to go slowly, increase your following distance, and know…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man who was arrested in a politically-motivated road rage incident in Moorhead on Monday is charged. 27-year-old Joseph Schumacher of Bismarck faces three misdemeanors: carrying weapons without a permit, unlawful transportation of firearms and disorderly conduct. Schumacher is accused of pulling alongside a woman’s car, displaying a pistol and yelling at her about an Elizabeth Warren…
