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Science Museum of Minnesota Puts on Exhibit in Moorhead, Trains Students in Poetry

The students are working on "I Am From" poems

December 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — English Learner students at Fargo South are getting the chance to learn about poetry from spoken word artists at St. Paul’s Science Museum of Minnesota. It’s part of the museum’s project called “Race of Greater Minnesota.” Artists are traveling to all over to help lift up community conversations that are working towards racial justice and equality. They helped…

Moorhead Holiday Store Robbed, Police Looking For Suspect

Police say a man wearing a black mask and black hooded sweatshirt entered the store around 3:15 a.m. Friday.

December 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are looking for a man who robbed a Holiday gas station store in Moorhead at gunpoint early Friday morning. Authorities say a man wearing a black mask and black hooded sweatshirt flashed a gun inside the store around 3:15 and demanded money from employees. He ran with an undetermined amount of money. If anyone has any…

Early Morning Fire Damages Moorhead Apartment

Shortly after 4:30 a.m., crews responded to 1211 34th Street Circle. A second alarm was soon called and Fargo fire crews also responded.

December 7, 2018

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Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – Crews battled an early morning fire at a south Moorhead apartment building. Shortly after 4:30 a.m., crews responded to 1211 34th Street Circle. A second alarm was soon called and Fargo fire crews also responded. KFGO’s Don Haney is on scene and will have more information when it becomes available. The Salvation Army and American Red…

American Crystal Sugar, RRV Grower’s Association Meeting Provides Sugarbeet Industry Update

The sugar company wasn't able to harvest 2,200 of its 390,000

December 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — More than 1,200 sugarbeet experts gather at the American Crystal Sugar and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Grower’s joint annual meeting. The weather hasn’t been much of a friend to farmers this year, which has ultimately impacted American Crystal Sugar. The company wasn’t able to harvest 2,200 of its 390,000 acres. “It’s painful for those who had to…

Sen. Tina Smith Calls Tribute to President George H.W. Bush “Inspiring”

She also says she's confident a Farm Bill can be passed by the end of the year

December 6, 2018

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) said the tribute to former President George HW Bush in Washington DC was very moving. Sen. Smith says it was special to several people, including all the living presidents, coming together to celebrate his life. She had the chance to talk with Jimmy Carter, and says the eulogy from President George W. Bush was…

Minnesota is projected to have $1.54 billion budget surplus

December 6, 2018

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St. Paul, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov.-elect Tim Walz will enjoy a $1.5 billion surplus as he crafts his first state budget, state budget officials projected Thursday. State officials said higher-than-expected revenues and less state spending contributed to the surplus. The state’s reserves will stand at more than $2 billion next year, they said. The budget forecast will frame the debate over…

Red River Valley SWAT Team Collecting Data on Breaching Techniques at Old Fargo City Hall

They will be doing it from Dec. 5-6

December 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you hear some loud noises coming from the old Fargo City Hall building over the next two days, there’s no need to worry. That’s the Red River Valley SWAT Team using the building to train its officers. The team is using the space for explosive breaching techniques since the city hall is set for demolition Monday….

State Funeral For President George H.W. Bush

The ceremony late Wednesday morning will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike.

December 5, 2018

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Washington, DC — Washington is bidding its final farewell to former President George H.W. Bush, his funeral at Washington National Cathedral drawing world envoys, the four remaining ex-presidents, and President Donald Trump. The ceremony late Wednesday morning will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike. The Republican president oversaw the post-Cold War transition and led a…

Garth Brooks Announces Minnesota Concert In May

The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4.

December 5, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Garth is coming back. Garth Brooks announced this morning he will return to Minnesota. The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4. It’s part of his North American stadium tour kicking off in March. The first two stop in St. Louis and Glendale, Arizona are both sold out. Tickets for the…

Former Ashby Elevator Operator Charged With Mail Fraud

Fifty-six-year-old Jerry Hennessey of Dalton, Minn. voluntarily surrendered and appeared in U.S. District Court.

December 5, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO) – Federal prosecutors have charged the former manager of the Ashby, Minn. Farmers Elevator with mail fraud. Fifty-six-year-old Jerry Hennessey of Dalton, Minn. voluntarily surrendered and appeared in U.S. District Court. Court documents say more than $1 million in payments were made to Hennessey’s personal Cabela’s credit card, plus hundreds of thousands of dollars for various hunting trips,…