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Prepping for a Tradition: MSUM’s Big Fireworks Show

MSUM is hosting their annual fireworks at Nemzek Field

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM will be hosting their annual fireworks show at Nemzek Field, complete with a Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome concert. A dynamite fireworks show is no simple task and MSUM’s firework production requires time and accuracy for booming results. “It started this morning,” said David Hunstad, the executive director for the Moorhead Business Association. “We’re here right at about…

Yunker Farm Hosts Annual Independence Day Kid’s Celebration

Staff members say Yunker Farm is over 130-years-old

FARGO, ND — With train rides, puppets and paint, families got a kid friendly celebration at the farm. Yunker Farm hosted its annual kid’s celebration throughout the day. Many families showed up to create art, milk their water cow and bide their time before tonight’s fireworks shows. They learned some history about Independence Day and about the Yunker Farm building. Staff…

Celebrating Independence Day at Bonanzaville

This event includes a parade, shows put on by the volunteers, and a look at some of Bonanzaville's oldest buildings

WEST FARGO, ND — Celebrating America’s birthday requires taking a look back at our country’s rich history. Much of that history can be admired at Bonanzaville’s all-day Fourth of July event. This event includes a parade, shows put on by the volunteers, and a look at some of Bonanzaville’s oldest buildings. The historic museum complex is giving people the chance…

How About Toasting to America with a $30,000 Bottle of Tequila?

Clase Azul is a company that specializes in luxury tequilas that are hitting the market

  NATIONAL — While many people are raising a glass today to toast the United States, only a few are probably doing it with tequila that costs thousands of dollars a bottle. Clase Azul is a company that specializes in luxury tequilas that are hitting the market. It costs $30,000 a bottle and comes in a hand-sculpted, hand-painted ceramic decanter. The…

One Person Dead After ATV Crash in Becker County

The sheriff's office says alcohol may have been a factor in the crash

  BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — One person is dead after rolling an ATV in Becker County. Authorities responded to the crash on South Elbow Lake Road in Round Lake Township this morning. Anthony Ortiz, Sr., who is 47-years-old from Washington, was driving when he lost control and rolled the ATV. Ortiz was pinned under the ATV and was pronounced dead…

Dispute Over American Indian Artifacts Reporting by Pipeline Company in Question

They are also investigating if the company removed too many trees while laying the pipe

  MORTON COUNTY, ND — The dispute over American Indian artifacts and the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline will not be over any time soon. North Dakota’s Public Service Commission filed a complaint in November of 2016 saying Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the pipeline, improperly reported the discovery of the artifacts. They proposed a $15,000 fine. They…

Moorhead Man Injured in Rollover Crash Near Pelican Rapids

They say Arion was not wearing a seat belt and that alcohol is a factor in the crash

  PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — A Moorhead man is hurt after a crash near Pelican Rapids. Authorities say 28-year-old Brandon Arion was taken to a hospital in Fargo with non-life threatening injuries. They say Arion rolled his pickup into the ditch on the west side of County Road 113 west of Pelican Rapids at about 3:30 this morning. They say…

North Dakota Tribes Asking for Help Fighting Addiction Crisis

Officials say the tribes are working hard but they are not on track with the state's efforts to fight drug addiction

  NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota tribes are asking the state for more help to fight addiction on the reservations. Officials with multiple treatment centers on the reservations say the tribes have lost touch with the state on drug issues over the years. They are hoping to revive interest in fighting addiction after the first lady says she it is…

Judge in Yanez Trial Says Verdict Backlash is from Lack of Understanding

He wrote a letter to jurors, saying no one understands the difficult task they had to go through

  HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — The judge in the trial of the Minnesota police officer accused of fatally shooting Philando Castile says he supports the jury and their verdict. The judge wrote a letter addressed to the jurors telling them all of the backlash is coming from people who don’t understand the job jurors were asked to do and says…

More Wildlife on the Metro’s Roadways: Biologist Explains Why

Mild winters, city expansion and seasonal breeding are just a few of the reasons for more inner-city wildlife

MOORHEAD, Minn. —  Locals are noticing more wildlife along our roads and in our neighborhoods. “I have my cat out there with me and he’s chasing all these rabbits, squirrels, and birds,” said Scott Wieber of South Fargo. “He’s got a few and I had to take them out of his mouth.” Badgers, Canada geese and turkeys seem to be on…