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Former Council Member Wants Immediate Action On New Moorhead Polling Locations

Moorhead Council Members Approved Eliminating Sites At MSUM and Concordia By Consent Agenda

October 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The mayor of Moorhead and other city council members are apologizing for an oversight on polling site changes. The city council eliminated voting sites at MSUM and Concordia College and established new polling locations which include a nearby church and the remote Bluestem Performing Arts Center. A former city official says the changes were made after low voter…

Drivers Identified In Beet Truck Collision

One of the trucks was fully loaded with beets while the other truck was empty.

October 22, 2018

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FELTON, MINN. (KFGO) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of two men who were seriously injured when the sugar beet trucks they were driving collided near Felton, northeast of Moorhead last Friday morning. The crash happened at an intersection on county road 34, west of Felton. 50-year-old Alberto Lopez of Moorhead and 51-year-old Pedro Alonzo of…

Vigil Tonight For Missing Wisconsin Teenager

A ``Gathering of Hope`` will take place Monday evening at Riverview Middle School in Barron for Jayme Closs, who hasn't been seen since Oct. 15 .

October 22, 2018

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ A small, rural community in western Wisconsin is planning a vigil for a missing 13_year_old girl whose parents were found shot to death in their home. A “Gathering of Hope“ will take place Monday evening at Riverview Middle School in Barron for Jayme Closs, who hasn’t been seen since Oct. 15 . Deputies responding to a…

Four Injured After Rollover Crash In Minnesota

The state patrol says around 1:20 p.m., a car and SUV were both westbound on I-94 when the car attempted to pass the SUV but the two vehicles made contact, sending the car into the ditch where it rolled.

October 22, 2018

Site Staff,

Brandon, MN (KFGO) – Two people from Moorhead and two people from Fargo were injured in a rollover on I-94 in Douglas County, Minnesota Sunday afternoon. The state patrol says around 1:20 p.m., a car and SUV were both westbound on I-94 when the car attempted to pass the SUV but the two vehicles made contact, sending the car into…

Klobuchar and Peterson Meet With Ag Leaders and Growers About Bipartisan Farm Bill

The two traveled to American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead to discuss the 2018 harvest and regional farming issues

October 21, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congressman Collin Peterson met with area growers and leaders to discuss the need for a bipartisan farm bill. The two traveled to American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead to discuss the 2018 harvest and regional farming issues. As the weather has warmed up, their worries have lessened but some priorities still remain; protecting…

Powerball And Mega Millions Jackpots Climb To A Combined $2.2 Billion

Next Mega Millions Drawing is Tuesday Followed By Powerball on Wednesday

October 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Dreams of becoming an instant millionaire continue. No one claimed the jackpot in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing so it climbs to an estimated $620 million for Wednesday’s drawing. That would make it the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. history. But much of the focus has been on Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing and what would be the largest jackpot prize in U.S….

Haunted Farm Serves Up Plenty of Scares as Halloween Approaches

The farm's owner brings in 35 actors each year to bring the terror to life

October 20, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — For nearly 30 years, one man has opened up his farm in South Moorhead to serve up some scares. Take a step into the Haunted Farm, and be prepared to encounter some skulls, graves, and unexpected horrors each step of the way. New this year is a grain bin with mannequins inside, as well as 35 actors set…

What Would You Do With One Billion Dollars? People in the Metro Have Their Own Ideas

People are crowding the lines in gas stations on both sides of the river to get their shot at a record one-billion dollar jackpot

October 19, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People are crowding the lines in gas stations on both sides of the river to get their shot at a record one-billion dollar jackpot. KVRR’s Tim Scott tells us why the nine-figure prize would go a long way for some members in the community in our “Lead Story”. It might be the crown jewel of everyone’s improbable…

Moorhead Officer Charged with Assault of Woman Under Arrest

Jennifer Thomas was arrested in September for an incident involving a gun at the Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings

October 19, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO (KFGO) – A Moorhead police officer is on paid administrative leave after being charged with felony assault in Fargo. According to court documents, Officer Matthew Lambert struck Jennifer Thomas with his elbow, causing injuries to her face. Thomas was arrested in September for an incident involving a gun at the Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings. Thomas was allegedly assaulted by…

Serious Injuries After Sugar Beet Trucks Collide In Felton

Clay County Sheriff's Lt. Mark Empting says the collision happened around 6:30 a.m. Friday at the intersection on County Road 34.

October 19, 2018

Site Staff,

CLAY COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) – Two people were seriously injured in the crash of two sugar beet trucks west of Felton. Clay County Sheriff’s Lt. Mark Empting says the collision happened around 6:30 a.m. Friday at the intersection on County Road 34. One of the drivers was airlifted to a Fargo hospital. The other was taken by ambulance. One truck…