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West Fargo runaway has been located

August 6, 2020

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UPDATE: The West Fargo Police Department says Sumia Mukhtar Muqadim has been found. Police thanked the community for helping her get home safe. WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old female Somalian, Sumia Mukhtar Muqadim. Sumia left home July 20, 2020, and has stopped all communication…

30 people test positive for COVID-19 after Lake Park, MN funeral

"I don't regret making the choice to be there for my friend… I wish this virus wasn't happening," Family Friend Kathleen Keen Said.

August 6, 2020

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LAKE PARK, Minn. — “I don’t regret making the choice to be there for my friend. I wish this virus wasn’t happening,” Kathleen Keen said. People were wearing masks and socially distancing during her friend’s father’s funeral. Keen says it wasn’t until the social hour after the service that people started to take off their face coverings and come together….

DFL State House candidates discuss race to represent Moorhead, Oakport Township

The primary is on Tuesday and whoever wins will go against Republican Edwin Hahn in November.

August 5, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Heather Keeler is a native of Lake Andes, South Dakota and is the vice chair of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission. She says growing up not seeing people who look like her in positions of power inspired her to take matters into her own hands. “I need to have the courage to step up. We need to…

City Of Fargo Is Interviewing Candidates To Be The Next Police Chief

The names of the finalists will be released later this week according to the city's media relations.

August 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Police Chief Selection Committee holding a session to continue the search to replace former Chief David Todd who retired last month. Mayor Tim Mahoney gave a brief introduction and later went into executive session to meet with the individual candidates who were selected for an interview. He also briefly discussed claims that he broke the law…

Moorhead Breaks Ground On New Vanné Building Complex

The project is expected to be done next summer.

August 5, 2020

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MOORHEAD MINN. — The ground is being broken at a new building complex in Moorhead. Vanné located on 1st Avenue North is a five story building that includes main level commercial space, underground parking, and housing units on the upper floors. The new complex is expected to be a place for retail, office space, and restaurants. The building will also…

South Dakota Governor’s Ad Invites Business Owners to Cross the Border

Gov. Kristi Noem says, "Because our state celebrates freedom like none other, especially for anyone running a company.

August 5, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota’s Governor Kristi Noem uses COVID-19 restrictions to lure Minnesota businesses to cross the border. Noem says, “Because our state celebrates freedom like none other, especially for anyone running a company. When it comes to supporting growth and eliminating government heavy-handed interference, South Dakota means business.” In an online ad, Governor Noem tells business owners to…

Red Lake Man Arrested For Abusing Three-Year-Old Girl Who Had Taser Burns

August 5, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. — A Red Lake, Minnesota man is behind bars and facing a number of charges for the abuse of a three-year-old girl in Mahnomen in June. 29-year-old Edward Fairbanks was arrested Wednesday by Red Lake Police on an outstanding warrant out of Mahnomen County. Fairbanks is accused of causing great bodily harm to the child including a…

One Moorhead Man Killed, One Hurt In Single Vehicle Crash In Otter Tail County

The patrol says alcohol was a factor in the crash

August 5, 2020

TJ Nelson,

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. — We now know the names of two young Moorhead men involved in a deadly single vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in New York Mills. The state patrol says 21-year-old Daniel Carlson lost control of his vehicle near Broadway Road, entered the median and rolled several times before coming to rest on Highway 10. His passenger, 21-year-old…

K9 Kash Outfitted With Protective Vest By Non-Profit Group

August 5, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — K9 Kash is ready to take down some bad guys thanks to a new bullet and stab protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s. Kash and Officer Johnson with Moorhead Police completed their training and began working the streets last November. The K9 is certified in criminal apprehension and narcotics Vested Interest in K9s is a…

Man Arrested After Attacking Two Women & Stealing Two Vehicles

August 5, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Hitterdal, Minnesota man is arrested in Fargo for attacking two women in rural Felton and stealing two vehicles. Clay County authorities say 39-year-old Thaddeus Severson is accused of assaulting the women he knew before taking a vehicle from the home. The women were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries. Severson later abandoned the car before…