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Driver Takes Off After Moorhead Traffic Stop

They ran through backyards and managed to escape a perimeter police set up.

May 28, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A suspect who fled an attempted traffic stop in Moorhead early Tuesday being sought. Sgt. Scott Kostohryz says there was a pursuit that started near I-94, headed north of 8th Street, then went west on 18th Avenue and then north on 7th Street South before bailing out of the vehicle, along with a female passenger. They…

War, Flu and Fear: World War I and Clay County Exhibit Tells the Stories of Locals Who Served

More than 115,000 American Soldiers died during World War I, and 64 of them were from Clay County

May 27, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– Memorial Day is about remembering the men and women who lost their lives while serving. More than 115,000 American Soldiers died during World War I, and 64 of them were from Clay County. The exhibit War, Flu and Fear: World War I and Clay County, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of hardship endured by the…

Fargo-Moorhead Remembers Veterans Who Never Returned Home After the War

West Fargo, Dilworth and Harwood also held ceremonies this Memorial Day

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo–Moorhead is remembering all those who have died while serving our country. A soldier may put on their uniform and head into combat. “Well it’s nerve wracking. You’re always worried about who’s going to be next. Is it you,” said Joe Wallevand, who served in Vietnam. But they aren’t the only ones feeling the stress of a war….

Community Honors Fallen Hero with “The Murph” Challenge

People gathered this morning at Fargo's CrossFit Icehouse to complete the challenge for Lt. Michael P. Murphy

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– CrossFit fanatics are paying tribute to Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy with “The Murph” workout challenge. People gathered this morning at Fargo’s CrossFit Icehouse to complete the challenge. The Murph includes a one mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another one mile run. The co-owner says it’s not about doing the entire workout but about honoring…

Moorhead AL & Dilworth VFW Kick Off Memorial Day Ceremonies

People paid their respects at 7 this morning on Veterans Memorial Bridge

May 27, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MN– The Moorhead American Legion and Dilworth VFW are remembering those who have fallen for our country with an early morning Memorial Day ceremony. People paid their respects at 7 this morning on Veterans Memorial Bridge. Navy Veteran, Victor Teigen, was at this morning’s ceremony. Teigen grew up in Moorhead and is taking this day to remember friends of…

Man Arrested After Jumping Into Sheyenne River

35-year-old Mathew Walsh fled before deputies responded to a call in rural Mapleton

May 27, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Police arrest a man after he jumped in the Sheyenne River following an alleged domestic incident. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Mathew Walsh fled before deputies responded to a call in rural Mapleton around 3:00 this afternoon. He then took off from West Fargo Police and crashed his motorcycle near the Sheyenne. He jumped…

Fargo VFW, American Legion Perform Echo Salute for Fallen Soldiers

each organization stood on opposite ends of Lindenwood Park

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Members of Fargo’s American Legion and VFW fire their guns to salute their comrades who never made it home. The organizations lined up on opposite ends of Fargo’s Lindenwood Park to create their echo salute. The men say it needs to continue happening every Memorial Day. “It’s an honor to do this here. It’s Memorial Day. We need…

5 Tornadoes Confirmed by the NWS

May 27, 2019

Max Mueller,

The National Weather Service says 5 tornadoes touched down on Friday evening across the area. The strongest was in Barnes County near Leal where winds were estimated at 108 mph and a house and farm building where damaged. Here are the 5 tornado reports: Tornado #1 – Leal, ND Barnes County Date May 24, 2019 Time (Local) 5:24 PM –…

LIVE: 11-Year-Old Girl’s Musical Tribute For Memorial Day

Harmony Schepp Sings Heartfelt Song To Honor Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — 11-Year-Old Harmony Schepp has been singing patriotic songs about as long as she can remember. She says she started singing to honor her grandfather, who is a veteran. This Memorial Day, Harmony and her uncle, Matt Freitag, joined the KVRR Local News morning show for a stirring rendition of the song “Hallelujah”, originally by Leonard Cohen. Harmony…

Mapleton Man Adapts to New World After Leaving the Amish Community

John Shrock has 11 other siblings. He was the only one to leave the Amish lifestyle behind him.

May 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When members of the Amish community turn 17, they become a part of the church. A Mapleton man instead decided to change his fate. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us why it meant the now 24–year–old would have to leave the only life he has ever known behind him. There is no snapshot of the moment John Shrock…