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Fire at Ponemah POW WOW Grounds Investigated as Arson

PONEMAH, Minn. -- A fire at the Ponemah POW WOW grounds in Ponemah, Minnesota is being investigated as arson. Firefighters responded around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning when one was of the structures was on fire. A firefighter with the Ponemah…

Identity of Park River Man Pulled From Grain Bin Released

WALSH CO., N.D. -- A man who died while trying to dislodge grain inside a bin in Walsh County is identified. He is 50-year-old Thomas Shirek of Park River. Authorities say Shirek became trapped inside the bin Monday afternoon, about…

MSUM to freeze fall semester tuition for undergraduates

MOORHEAD, Minn.--Minnesota State University Moorhead will freeze undergraduate tuition for the fall semester. The Minnesota State Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition on Wednesday in order to remain committed to Minnesota State's affordability and encourage students to continue their…

Black bear sightings reported in Fertile and Erskine

FERTILE, Minn.--The Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota DNR have been receiving calls of black bear sightings in Fertile and Erskine. Authorities say the bears have not been a threat to people or pets, but have been rummaging through…

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