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Moorhead Police Collect 125 lbs. of Prescription Drugs

We collected 9 boxes of medications totaling about 125 lbs. Since April 2010, the Moorhead Police has collected approximately 4,489 lb of medications from the public.

MOORHEAD, MN — This past Saturday, the Moorhead Police partnered with the DEA and Walgreens for another national prescription medication take-back event. We collected 9 boxes of medications totaling about 125 lbs. Since April 2010, the Moorhead Police has collected approximately 4,489 lb of medications from the public. The Moorhead Police Department regularly participates in the national prescription medication take-back…

Churches United Showing Off Changes Made Over Past Year in Open House

They homeless shelter opens its space to the public every other year

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Of all the different ages, genders and races that sleep over at Churches United on any given night, there’s one thing they can all relate to. “The one common denominator that we have found in everybody who comes here is the lack of support systems,” said Babs Coler, chief development officer at Churches United. It’s something the…

MSUM Psychology Club Helps People Step Up to the Mental Health Stigma

This is the first time the club has hosted a 5K

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People are stepping up to the mental health stigma. Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Psychology Club is hosting a 5K for mental health awareness. People are going 13 laps around the track at Nemzek Fieldhouse and walking for those affected with a mental disorder. Club representatives say they want these types of events to reach the whole community. “We…

Dr Pepper Is About To Go “Dark”

"Dark Berry": brand's first new flavor to launch nationally in the past five years

Dr Pepper is giving its signature beverage a dark, fruity twist and calling it “Dark Berry.” It’s the brand’s first new flavor to launch nationally in the past five years. The soda brings out Dr Pepper’s “dark side” with hints of blackberry, black currant, and black cherry. Starting Wednesday, you can find the new flavor at grocery stores nationwide. The…

National Weather Service Issues Final Situation Report For 2019 Flood Fight

all river levels will continue to decline at all locations along the Red River and its tributaries

GRAND FORKS, ND — The National Weather Service has issued its final situation report for this year’s flood fight. They say all river levels will continue to decline at all locations along the Red River and its tributaries. Several roads near and north of Oslo continue to be impacted due to flooding. Although levels are slowly falling at Oslo, Drayton, and…

Body Mind Spirit Expo Brings People From All Over U.S. to Metro

more than 70 vendors were at this year's expo

  FARGO, N.D. — An expo centering around natural health, growth and spiritual healing is bringing people from all over the country to Fargo. This is the eighth year the Body Mind Spirit Expo has come to the metro. It brings in more than 70 vendors who focus on healing through things like music or holistic medicines. One of them includes…

Honor Flight Gives Veterans an Opportunity to see their Memorials in Washington D.C.

When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process

MOORHEAD, MINN.– It costs $150,000 to send about 100 veterans to D.C. When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process. “It actually, I’ve said before, it gave me more closure and more help than any medicine did,” said…

Boy Thrown From Third Floor of Mall Conscious, No Longer in Critical Condition

The boy's family is hopeful he'll be home by June

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The family of a 5-year-old boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America says he’s alert and conscious and no longer in critical condition. The boy plunged about 40 feet and suffered head trauma and multiple broken bones. The family is now focused on additional surgeries, healing and rehabilitation. They’re hoping the boy…

Funeral held for MN DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn

PINE CITY, Minn. (FOX 9) – After he died in the line of duty last weekend, hundreds gathered outside the Pine City Civic Center to honor the life of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Friday morning. “So it’s really time to honor Officer Wynn because unfortunately he lost his life in the line of duty, so want…