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Anonymous Donor to Match Fundraising Efforts up to $10,000 for Moorhead Public Schools

The event is raising money to help pay off the student lunch debt at all Moorhead public schools..

MOORHEAD, Minn.– An anonymous donor is matching funds raised up to $10,000 for the PB&J fundraiser to help Moorhead Public Schools. The event is raising money to help pay off the student lunch debt at all Moorhead public schools. The fundraiser at Junkyard Brewing Company includes a free will donation for PB&J’s, a silent auction and raffle prizes. The brewery is…

Sister Sets Up Lemonade Stand to Raise Money for Baby Brother’s Medical Bills

Three month old Zephyr was born with eleven different diagnoses

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A 10-year-old sister is doing all she can to help her baby brother who’s in the hospital fighting for his life. Phoenix Gilmore set up a lemonade stand to help with the cost of her brother’s medical bills. Three–month–old Zephyr was born with eleven different diagnoses, and doctors say cases like his are rare. He has trouble breathing…

Mpls. Officer’s Attorney Asking For No Prison Time

If that's not granted, they're seeking less prison time than state sentencing guidelines recommend.

MINNEAPOLIS – Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of fatally shooting an unarmed woman in 2017 plan to ask a sentencing judge for no prison time. If that’s not granted, they’re seeking less prison time than state sentencing guidelines recommend. Mohamed Noor’s lawyers filed a motion Thursday asking for a “dispositional departure” when he is sentenced June 7…

Moorhead Police Looking for Guinea Pigs Owner

If no owners are found, we will have to find a local organization who will take them in.

MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of three guinea pigs. They are looking for the owners of the guinea pigs, who were found running in a park today. If no owners are found, we will have to find a local organization who will take them in. Categories: Community, Local News, Minnesota…

Arrest Made After Assault With Blunt Object in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. – A Fargo man is arrested after allegedly hitting another man with a blunt object during a fight in Moorhead. Police responded to the 1500 block of 20th Avenue South around 6:45 Thursday night. While on the way, they got another 911 call to the same area of a man possibly struck by a vehicle. Authorities say they…

Minnesota’s Governor Signs $20 Billion Education Budget Bill

The law invests an additional $543 million in E-12 education funding

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stops by Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul to sign the $20 billion E-12 education budget bill into law. He was joined by students, teachers, and legislators. The law invests an additional $543 million in E-12 education funding. It’ll provide Minnesota schools with more resources per child and keeping the classroom doors…

West Fargo Man Accused Of Running From Officers And Hitting Several Vehicles

An officer tried to stop 23-year-old Trevor Love for speeding by West Fargo High School around noon

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man faces around a half-dozen charges after hitting numerous vehicles and trying to outrun officers in his car and on foot. An officer tried to stop 23-year-old Trevor Love for speeding by West Fargo High School around noon. Love first drove into oncoming traffic on Main Avenue before sideswiping five vehicles stopped at a…

Loon Counters Needed In 8 Minnesota Counties

The DNR says its annual count is a critical process to protect the loon population

ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota DNR is looking for a few good loon counters. Volunteers would be required to dedicate a morning between June 28 and July 8 to count loons on at least one of 150 lakes. Counties include: Aitkin, Becker, Crow Wing, Cook, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake and Otter Tail. The DNR says its annual count is a critical…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Audi

A cat of many contradictions.

You’ll probably notice that Audi’s pretty nervous for his visit to the Morning Show. As a matter of fact, he spent most of his live appearance wailing inconsolably in Emily Welker’s arms, trying to hide his pretty face from the camera. As it turns out, it’s the first in a long line of examples of why Audi’s a cat of…