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“The Heartbeat of Mother Earth”: The Pipekeepers Perform Powwow Drumming

They taught the community about the significance of drumming in Native American culture

October 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s more than just a drumbeat… it’s considered the heartbeat of Mother Earth. A group of Native Americans called The Pipekeepers taught people at the Moorhead Library about powwow drumming and why it’s so important in Native American culture. “It’s a reflection of your own heartbeat and the heartbeat of all the living things here on earth,” Rona…

Minn. Secretary of State Steve Simon Rallies Voters

He is being challenged by Republican candidate John Howe

October 27, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was in town to meet and greet with volunteers before joining them to go door–to–door. Simon, who is running for re–election, is challenged by Republican candidate John Howe. Simon says this year, the number of registered voters and absentee ballots cast so far have doubled from previous years. “It really centers around…

Moorhead Police Looks to Fight Opioid Crisis by Collecting Unused Medication

The department had a take-back bin outside two Hornbacher's locations

October 27, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People dropped off their unused prescription medications at various locations around Moorhead. Officers from the Moorhead Police Department set up bins outside Hornbacher’s locations in north and south Moorhead. This was one of two “take–back” events that the department puts on each year. One officer says there was a line of people waiting to drop off their medication…

M State and MSUM Host its First Minnesota Out! Campus Conference

The conference is open to all community members and is free for students

October 26, 2018

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FARGO– M State and MSUM are bringing awareness to the LGBT community by hosting its first Minnesota Out! Campus Conference. With a mission to connect, empower, and inspire, the conference is open to all community members and is free for students. The weekend offers activities such as keynote speakers, identity forums, and a drag show. William Lewandowski, a MSUM student…

Mail bombing suspect was dancer, had arrest record in Minnesota

October 26, 2018

KVRR Staff,

(KMSP) – A man arrested on suspicion of sending multiple mail bombs to prominent Democrats throughout the country has an arrest record in Minnesota and was part of a local traveling dance group. Federal authorities took 56-year-old Cesar Altieri Sayoc of Florida into custody Thursday. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced authorities are charging Sayoc with five federal crimes including the mailing of explosives. Sayoc faces…

One Moorhead Teen Doesn’t Let Epilepsy Stop Her From Living Her Dream

But Emma is taking off her usual protection and putting on a look fit for a fighter

October 25, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Things haven’t always come easy to 14–year–old Emma Pederson, but one thing always has…a smile, ear to ear. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen met Emma a few weeks ago and knew her story needed to be told. Now she shows us how her dream has finally become a reality. The roar of the engine and heavy gear has always…

Moorhead Police Looking To ID Man

The suspect may be driving a dark colored, newer model, Jeep Renegade.

October 25, 2018

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who may be a suspect in a theft. The department posted on their Facebook page. They would like to speak with the man regarding a prescription medication theft that occurred on 9/17/18 at Walgreens. The suspect may be driving a dark colored, newer model, Jeep Renegade. If…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Lo

You can't spell "love" without Lo.

October 25, 2018

Emily Welker,

It’s not a coincidence that lovely Lo, our Pet Connection dog of the week, has a name that starts with the first two letters of the word love. Because a love she is. Lo is a mixed breed Maltese Shih Tzu mix about four years old who joined the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in studio along with rescuer Karen…

City Planners Pool Together Their Vision of the Metro in 2045

A public input meeting in Moorhead shows people want the metro to be more accessible

October 24, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — As the metro continues to grow, city planners are starting to look towards what the area will look like in nearly thirty years. People heard about the Fargo–Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Government’s (also known as Metro COG) vision for the future, which looks to use public feedback into the final product. With the metro expected to have more…

Deaths of Two Men on Red Lake Reservation Under Investigation

Dustin Barrett and James Rojas III Both Died On Sunday

October 24, 2018

TJ Nelson,

RED LAKE RESERVATION, Minn. — The FBI is investigating the deaths of two men on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota. FBI spokesman Michael Kulstad declined to provide any other details about the deaths of 26-year-old Dustin Barrett and 32-year-old James Rojas III. Kulstad says the men were from the Red Lake area. Authorities say they died on…