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No Animals Will Be Sacrificed During “Super Eid” At U.S. Bank Stadium

The Islamic holy day known as the "festival of the sacrifice" celebrates the prophet Abraham

August 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Muslims across the Twin Cities are celebrating one of their biggest holidays: the prayer service known as Eid. Dozens of Islamic centers have joined together to hold prayers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. They are calling it “Super Eid” and more than 20,000 people are expected to attend. The Islamic holy day known as the “festival…

Woman With Possible Medical Issue Crashes Into Detroit Lakes Post Office

Police Chief Steve Todd says the woman had been pulling up to the post office to mail some items.

August 21, 2018

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES – A woman escaped injury when her SUV drove through the Detroit Lakes Post Office front doors shortly before noon yesterday. Police Chief Steve Todd says the woman had been pulling up to the post office to mail some items and told officers that she didn’t remember anything after she pulled up into the parking spot. Todd says…

Moorhead Youth Hockey Breaks Ground for Phase Two of Renovation

The arena will help to accommodate the over 50 teams in the Moorhead Youth Hockey Association

August 20, 2018

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MOORHEAD– Moorhead Youth Hockey is skating into phase two of the Cullen Hockey Center Renovation. The arena will help to accommodate the over 50 teams in the Moorhead Youth Hockey Association. Phase one, which began in April, included a renovation and expansion of the two ice rinks, ice power plant, roof, and HVAC systems. Phase two will provide a third…

Former Beauty Queen Accuses Miss America Of Losing Scholarship Money

Miss America Cara Mund says her treatment with the organization fits the definition of quote "workplace bullying"

August 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Gretchen Carlson & Cara MundGretchen Carlson, the head of the Miss America pageant, is fighting back against claims made by the reigning Miss America, North Dakota’s own Cara Mund. Last week, Mund accused Carlson and the Miss America organization of bullying and silencing her – through specified talking points in interviews and blame for a loss of sponsorships. But on…

Hockey Pioneer, Former Roseau Mayor And Businessman Passes Away

Bernie Burggraf, who suffered from dementia, had been in an assisted living center in West Fargo

August 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A pioneer in the hockey world and original host of “Face Off” on 740 The FAN has died. Bernie Burggraf, who suffered from dementia, had been in an assisted living center in West Fargo. He was a long-time businessman in Roseau, Minnesota where he established a grocery store, sporting goods store and Burggraf’s Menswear until his…

LIVE: Solar Probe Event at the Library

Watch the sun through special telescopes that you can check out and take home!

August 20, 2018

Emily Welker,

NASA scientists are in the midst of making history with the launch of the Parker Probe. The probe will get closer to the sun than any man-made object in history, and now, there’s a way you and your family can experience it firsthand. Head on over to the Fargo public library for a presentation on the solar probe by an…

Train – Pedestrian Fatal In Detroit Lakes

Police were called to the railroad crossing at Willow Street at 12:16 a.m., Monday August 20.

August 20, 2018

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, MN — Detroit Lakes Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train early Monday morning. Police were called to the railroad crossing at Willow Street at 12:16 a.m., Monday August 20. They found an injured man next to the railroad tracks. Officers and paramedics attempted CPR and other lifesaving efforts. The injured man was taken…

Vice President Pence Planning Return To Minnesota

Minnesota Republican Party chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan announced Monday that Pence will return to Minnesota Aug. 30.

August 20, 2018

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Vice President Mike Pence is heading back to Minnesota. Minnesota Republican Party chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan announced Monday that Pence will return to Minnesota Aug. 30. It’s the latest evidence of the White House’s keen focus on Minnesota ahead of an election filled with competitive races in a state President Donald Trump nearly won in 2016….

Woman Accused of Arson At Marshalls In Twin Cities Arrested In Fargo

Lewonda Jones is being held in the Cass County Jail

August 19, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Brooklyn Center woman who is accused of setting a fire inside a Twin Cities store has been arrested in Fargo. 38-year-old Lewonda Jones is being held in the Cass County Jail pending her return to Minnesota. Hennepin County authorities charged Jones with arson after she set a clothing rack on fire at Marshalls on Nicollet Mall…

Summer Break Is About Over For Area School Children

Fargo Public Schools Go Back Into Session On August 23

August 19, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Sad news kids living in Fargo: summer is over! Classes resume on Thursday at all Fargo Public Schools. West Fargo kids will have another week of vacation since school there begins on Tuesday, August 28. In Grand Forks, the first day of classes for K-9 is Monday, August 27. Ten thru 12th grade will begin school the…