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Moorhead Police Officers Put Their Bikes to Work

BEING ON TWO WHEELS HELPS THEM SEE AND HEAR THINGS THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A husband and wife team shares more than just a last name. Ofc. Nick and Ofc. Katie Schultz also share a place on the Moorhead Police Bike Patrol squad during the summer. “So we’ll usually bike during the day around five, six hours, most of the day. And then in the evening hours, our night time hours,…

Rustica Reopens in Moorhead

The Eatery & Tavern closed for business earlier this month after the restaurant took on new ownership

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Rustica Eatery & Tavern closed earlier this month. The former owners sold the restaurant to longtime employees Anna Weisenburger and Micah Leitel. The closure was necessary for administrative and licensing reasons, but fans of the eatery can expect much of the same from the place they know and love, with a few upgrades. ” some new menu…

Paws and Pints Blood Drive for Dogs

The Red River Animal Emergency hospital is hosting Paws and Pints Blood Drive

FARGO, N.D.– Dogs are donating blood to save their friends. The Red River Animal Emergency hospital is hosting Paws and Pints Blood Drive. Dogs need to be between one and eight years old, weigh more than 50 pounds and be up to date on vaccines. Mercedes is a long time donor and she has already reached one gallon worth of…

MN Republican Lawmaker Requests Ethics Investigation Against Rep. Omar

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota Republican state legislator calls Congresswoman Ilhan Omar the most corrupt politician in Minnesota history. State Rep. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa and Judicial Watch want an ethics investigation done. They say Omar may have committed immigration fraud by marrying someone they say is her brother, an allegation Omar has denied. Omar came to the U.S….

Fargo Police Investigating Crash Involving U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police says it’s investigating a crash involving U.S. Attorney for North Dakota Drew Wrigley. It happened last Thursday. Authorities say the former Lt. Governor and another person exchanged information at the scene. Now the other person wants to file a crash report. Fargo Police says in a statement in part, quote, “We will conduct this investigation…

Bismarck & Fargo in Top 10 Cities To Raise a Family Rankings

WalletHub names Bismarck the sixth best city to raise a family, with Fargo not far behind in eighth. The financial website compared more than 180 cities across 47 different areas. Bismarck came in 6th for affordability. Fargo ranks 1st in unemployment rate and tenth in education and child care. Click here to see the full WalletHub report. Categories: Local News,…

Moorhead Officer Will Not Be Disciplined For Striking Handcuffed Woman

Officer Matthew Lambert has been returned to active duty. 

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Disciplinary action will not be taken against a Moorhead, Minn. police officer who had been accused of assaulting a handcuffed woman. Officer Matthew Lambert has been returned to active duty.  Lambert was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. “There is not discipline” Moorhead Police Chief Shannon Monroe said.  “There was a…

Grand Forks & Dilworth Announce Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For This Week

Weather permitting; the City of Dilworth will be spraying for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 24th or Thursday, July 25th, 2019. Spraying will begin at 8:00 p.m. 

GRAND FORKS, ND – EAST GRAND FORKS, MN — The Cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks have scheduled citywide spraying for mosquitoes for tonight, Tuesday, July 23rd. East Grand Forks will spray from approximately 8:00 p.m. until midnight and Grand Forks from 9:00 p.m. until midnight. As of Monday, July 22nd, Grand Forks Mosquito Control has not identified…

Graffiti Artist Creates ‘Unity’ Mural for Fargo Police

The department is trying to build positive relationships between officers and young people

FARGO, N.D. — A new mural is covering the wall of the Fargo Police Substation on 25th Street South, but its main purpose isn’t just to look good. “I think it’s gonna speak to young people especially. The way our artist Alex Lopez is creating it and expressing it, the words on they are reflecting what we’re trying to do….