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Fargo-Moorhead Holds Semi-Annual Welcome Party for New Residents

The Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation hosts this event every May and October

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Adjusting to life in a new city comes with its fair share of obstacles. “When you move to a new place, the biggest challenge is your social connection,” Fargo resident, Solomon Ayalew, said. “You are coming from a place where you are familiar, where you have friends. Now, you have to start over.” The Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development…

Taking a Look at Domestic Violence in Fargo-Moorhead

Both the YWCA's Emergency Shelter and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center's phone line are open 24 hours

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Within the last week, Moorhead has had two standoffs. Police say they began with a woman becoming assaulted by her partner. But domestic violence doesn’t just happen overnight. “It might start out as a ‘I’m doing this out of love or out of care for you or of concern. I can do this for you, you don’t need…

Minnesota lawmakers break off budget talks

May 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Democrats are blaming Senate Republicans and their refusal to increase state spending for a collapse in budget negotiations. Senate Republicans are blaming House Democrats for standing by their tax increase proposals. “Coming forward with zero change in their net position was extremely disappointing. At that point in the negotiations there really was nothing else to…

Robert Plant is Bringing Tour to Bluestem

He'll be accompanied by the Sensational Space Shifters and Lillie Mae

May 7, 2019

Site Staff,

Robert Plant during Taping for 1988 MTV New Year’s Eve Party in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)MOORHEAD, Minn. — One of the greatest voices in rock is coming to Bluestem. Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant will be accompanied by the Sensational Space Shifters and special guest Lillie Mae. They’re scheduled to perform Wednesday, September 25….

Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Death of Child

Walter Wynhoff pleaded guilty to manslaughter

May 7, 2019

Site Staff,

Bobbie Bishop and Walter WynhoffFERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A judge has sentenced a Fergus Falls man to four years in prison for the death of a 6–year–old boy in his care. In a plea agreement with the Otter Tail County attorney’s office, 45–year–old Walter Wynhoff pleaded guilty to manslaughter for physically abusing and eventually killing Justis Burland. Wynhoff and his girlfriend,…

Moorhead Police Identify Robbery Suspect

Police are searching for 51-year-old Robert Evans

May 7, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police identify the suspect in a Gate City Bank robbery. They say this man, 51-year-old Robert Evans, went into the Azool Hornbacher’s, went up to the bank teller and gave the employee a note demanding money. It happened last Wednesday shortly after 5:30 pm. Evans has outstanding warrants out of West Virginia. Police don’t believe he…

VP Mike Pence Coming To Glyndon, MN Thursday

May 7, 2019

KVRR Staff,

GLYNDON, Minn. – (AP) White House officials say Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit Minnesota to talk with farmers and steelworkers about the status of a trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Pence is scheduled to begin his day Thursday at R & J Johnson Farms in Glyndon. Officials say he will tour the facility and talk to producers…

Classes canceled after officer-involved shooting outside school in Douglas County, MN

May 7, 2019

KVRR Staff,

KENSINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – An elementary school in the west central Minnesota town of Kensington is closed Tuesday following an overnight officer-involved shooting near the school property. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has asked the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the shooting, which happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 7. According to the sheriff’s office, three Douglas…

Man Dies After Being Electrocuted in Becker County

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

NEAR FRAZEE, Minn. – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Dillon Wilson was electrocuted Monday morning in rural Frazee. Friends performed CPR on Wilson but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say a long pole he was using while finishing a cement pouring job touched an overhead power line Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Becker County,…

Riverzen Providing “Plants to Patients” at RRV Women’s Clinic With Help From Herbs

The salon and art studio has been getting involved with plants for patients since is began in 2012

May 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead salon and art studio tries to spread a little cheer at the Red River Women’s Clinic with a little help from herbs. Riverzen will sell the plants through May 17. All the proceeds will go to Plants for Patients, an organization giving planted pots and handwritten notes to people who need a little extra kindness. All…