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Kanye West files to get on Minnesota ballot for third-party presidential bid

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Rapper Kanye West’s representatives filed paperwork Tuesday seeking to get West on Minnesota’s November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate. West’s reps arrived at the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office not long before the 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline to file paperwork for third-party bids. A spokeswoman for Secretary of State Steve Simon said it could take…

FMWF Chamber encourages inclusivity through virtual education series

MOORHEAD, MINN. – A new virtual education series aims to educate businesses on building inclusive and equitable workplaces. The six part series from The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce includes topics on addressing biases in the workplace, dealing with many different cultures, and building a successful and diverse place to work. The events are entirely virtual and you…

Two Companies Team Up To Provide Local Students With Computers

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and Minnesota Computers For Schools want to make sure that kids have reliable computers during the school year.

MINNESOTA – Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and Minnesota Computers for Schools are helping students get computers for the school year. People have been able to drop off their old or unused technology equipment at Affinity Plus branches across Minnesota including Moorhead. Donations included desktops, laptops, tablets, mice, keyboards, and cell phones. Computers will be repaired and refurbished for local…

Grafton Officer Remains In ICU, GoFundMe Started

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grafton Police Officer Lucas Campoverde remains in the intensive care unit at Altru in Grand Forks after being shot in the line of duty last Friday. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the 22-year-old officer with his long road to recovery. A benefit account is also set up at Choice Bank. Officers exchanged…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles getting new look

Only a few squad cars will be updated this year.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The Cass County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles will soon have a new look. Sheriff Jesse Jahner approved the new design and color which will be implemented over the next few years. The squad cars, which are traditionally white, will be painted silver with black and white decals. The utility vehicles will also be replaced with pickup trucks for…

The Minnesota State Fair goes virtual

The At-Home Edition will run August 27 through September 7.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–While Minnesotans may not be able to visit the State Fair grounds, they will still be able to enjoy fair favorites from the comfort of their own home. The Minnesota State Fair is hosting what it calls an At-Home Edition which will run August 27 through September 7. The State Fair will be posting daily fun facts, demonstrations…