CROOKSTON, Minn. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office publicly calls out a popular weather figure. On its Facebook page, the sheriff’s office says it would like to speak with Punxsutawney Phil regarding statements he made on February second. The groundhog didn’t see his shadow meaning he predicted six more weeks of Winter. It turns out, he’s not a quality predictor of…
FARGO, N.D. — Sometimes there’s too much snow for the Red River Zoo to handle. “It’s just almost backbreaking. Removing snow from the animal exhibits as well as along the pathways. The morale goes down because it seems endless,” said Sally Jacobson, executive director of the zoo. Meaning it’s time to phone a friend or in this case, over 40…
FARGO, N.D. — Employees around the metro are putting on their sled hockey gear for a cause. Hope Inc. is an organization with 20 adaptive sports and recreation programs for kids and adults with mobility challenges. They’re having a sled hockey fundraiser to support the families who use their programs to keep fees low. Over $40,000 has been raised so far….
Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are launching a statewide tour on Monday. They will spend four days making 10 stops across the state to push their education proposal. It includes around $520 million for the per-pupil funding formula, $59 million for preschool and $26 million for school safety. He…
Bobbie Bishop and Walter WynhoffFERGUS FALLS, MN — One of two people charged with manslaughter in the death of a 6 year old boy in their care in April 2018 pleads guilty. 45-year-old Walter Wynhoff of Fergus Falls entered the plea in Otter Tail County District Court. 41-year-old Bobbie Bishop faces the same charges and has a hearing set for March…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Rep. Collin Peterson hosted a town hall to hear from veterans. “I thought we’d made more progress in some of these areas, I’m leaving here with a long list of things that need to be worked on,” he said. That long list includes getting money for military funerals, healthcare and veterans’ homes. One idea proposed by State…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Ladies get to treat themselves to some quality sewing time away from life’s distractions. The Red Pine Quilt Shop is hosting their Winter Quilting Retreat at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. People can focus on working on a wide range of personal projects, from aprons to tote bags to blankets. There are also educational demos for…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — After seven decades as a Moorhead staple, Dairy Queen gets a big announcement from Mayor Johnathan Judd. To celebrate the downtown landmark, Mayor Judd proclaimed March 1st, 2019 to be Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Day. “Why would you not want to promote a small business, especially nowadays, when there’s so much competition, for a business that has been…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named a military friendly college due to its commitment to serve veterans. It’s one of more than seven hundred colleges and universities to receive the distinction from VIQTORY, a group helping veterans transition into civilian life. The school says more than 180 veterans are enrolled at their campuses in Moorhead,…
JORDAN, Minn. – Police officers in Jordan, Minnesota are called to check on the welfare of a man standing motionless outside in the cold not wearing a coat and hugging a pillow. Officers found out it wasn’t a man at all. It was a cardboard cutout of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. The police department says “the caller was not wanting to…
