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Moorhead Man Arrested in Narcotics Search

12 grams of powder heroin seized at 1220 14th Street North

July 2, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — One man is arrested after officers find heroin during a narcotics search. Police arrest 34-year-old Dennis Akins, of Moorhead, after searching a house at 1220 14th Street North. Authorities found 12 grams of powder heroin with an estimated street value of $2,400. Six children were in the house at the time with their mother. He is being…

Former Senator Coleman To Have Section Of His Lungs Removed During Cancer Fight

Coleman says he underwent five weeks of intensive radiation, but a follow-up scan found a spot on his lungs

July 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he plans to have part of his lungs removed after a re-emergence of cancer. Coleman posted on his Facebook page Tuesday that he will have surgery on July 15. He says the procedure will remove about a quarter of his lungs and cut his lung capacity by up to 20%. Last…

Leaders in Higher Education Share Vision for Students

Colleges and universities discussed importance of building a strong workforce in our region

July 2, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Leaders in higher education come together to discuss the vision for their students with the Chamber’s Eggs and Issues event. Representatives from MSUM, M State, NDSU, Concordia College and NDSCS touched on building a strong workforce in our region. Topics centered on providing an easy way for students to transfer and making class times flexible, especially for…

USA Women Defeat England 2-1 To Reach World Cup Final

The top-ranked United States will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between the Netherlands and Sweden in the Americans' third straight appearance in the World Cup title match.

July 2, 2019

Site Staff,

LYON, France (AP) _ Alex Morgan celebrated her go-ahead goal with a cheeky tea-sipping celebration and Alyssa Naeher stopped a late penalty kick to send the United States into the final at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory over England on Tuesday night. The top-ranked United States will face the winner of Wednesday’s semifinal between the Netherlands and…

NFL Legend Peyton Manning To Headline The Chamber’s Voices of Vision

Tuesday, November 5 at noon at Sanford Health Athletic Complex

July 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Voices of Vision has its 2019 headliner: NFL legend Peyton Manning. He’ll speak at The Chamber’s 10th annual event on Tuesday, November 5 at noon at Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Tickets are available on The Chamber’s website. Manning is the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection. He retired in 2016 holding…

McKenzie County Horse Tests Positive For EHV-1

In the last few months, cases have been identified in several U.S. states and Canadian provinces

July 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MCKENZIE, ND — A horse in North Dakota has confirmed positive for the neurologic disease associated with equine herpes virus 1, or EHV-1. The horse is receiving veterinary care in McKenzie County. In the last few months, cases have been identified in several U.S. states and Canadian provinces. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says owners should take care when…

St. Thomas Graduate Places 16th In Nation In Carpentry at National SkillsUSA

The competition was held in Louisville, Kentucky

July 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. THOMAS, ND — The tiny town of St. Thomas, North Dakota has some bragging rights thanks to a recent high school graduate. The Pembina County town is located about 20 minutes north of Grafton. 2019 St. Thomas graduate John Heuchert competed in the National SkillsUSA competition last week in the Carpentry category and placed 16th in the nation. Heuchert…

Chairman Wants Better Succession Planning For College & University Presidents

The search for a new president at UND is the fifth one since Nick Hacker was named to the board in 2015

July 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — The new chairman of the North Dakota Board of Higher education says one of his goals is to help address succession planning of college and university presidents. The search for a new president at UND is the fifth one since Nick Hacker was named to the board in 2015. He says he would like to see shorter…

Arrest Made In Fatal UTV Crash Last Month In Becker County

36-year-old Aaron Pelham of Waubun was arrested Monday

July 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Aaron PelhamBECKER CO., MN — Authorities have arrested the driver involved in a fatal UTV crash last month in Becker County. 36-year-old Aaron Pelham of Waubun was arrested Monday and is in the Becker County Jail with formal charges pending. Pelham was driving a 1999 Mercury Marquis which crashed into a UTV driven by 27-year-old Michael Tibbetts of Ogema. He…

To Boost Milk, Dairy Groups See Hope in Lattes in Schools

July 2, 2019

Site Staff,

UNITED STATES – The dairy industry is trying new ways to get people to drink milk. One small way producers getting their products into more hands includes some schools selling lattes. One North Dakota high school has received a $5,000 grant from a daily group to help pay for an espresso machine. It would make the drinks with eight ounces…