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Concordia to Hold Virtual Commencement Celebration May 3

MOORHEAD, Minn.--Concordia College will hold a virtual commencement celebration on May 3. The commencement will celebrate the more than 450 students scheduled to graduate at the end of the academic year. President William Craft will speak along with class speakers,…

Governor Walz Extends Stay-at-Home Order in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz is extending Minnesota's Stay-at-Home order through May 18. Walz made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday saying, "There's more work to be done, and we need to keep this virus at a simmer,…

$1 Million Dollar Bond Set For Barnesville Foster Mom

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Bond has been set at $1 million without conditions, or $500,000 with conditions for a Barnesville woman accused of killing a foster child in her care. Thirty-five-year-old Kellie Jo Anderson made her first court appearance Wednesday…

Minnesota's Coronavirus Case Count Jumps as Testing Ramps Up

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)--The Minnesota Department of Health has reported another big jump in coronavirus cases as the state ramps up its testing capacity. The agency says 463 more Minnesotans have tested positive--a new one-day high--to raise the state’s total to 4,644.…

Volunteers Needed at Clay County Congregate Care Facilities

CLAY COUNTY, Minn.--Clay County Public Health is looking for volunteers to help in congregate care facilities. Certain facilities are currently experiencing staffing shortages for licensed RN's, LPN's and CNA's, food services, laundry, housekeeping, one-on-one support and administrative support. Volunteers will…

Minnesota Reports 365 New COVID-19 Cases on Tuesday

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Department of Health reports 365 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. This is the highest number of cases confirmed in a single day for the state, bringing the total to 4,181. Fifteen new deaths were also reported,…

Former Bison Quarterback Recovering From COVID-19

STAPLES, MN (KFGO)  – Former Bison quarterback Arden Beachy has been on both sides of the coronavirus pandemic. He’s a family medicine doctor in his hometown of Staples.  He recently came down with the virus. Beachy says he initially thought…

Barnesville Woman Charged In Boy's Death

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) - Second-degree murder charges have been filed in connection with the death of a young boy in Barnesville, Minn. Thirty-five-year-old Kellie Jo Anderson of Barnesville was originally arrested last week in Fargo for felony neglect. According to…

Minnesota Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Continue to Rise

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the number of deaths related to the virus continue to rise in Minnesota. The State Health Department reports 214 additional cases, bringing the total to 3,816. Of the total confirmed cases, 1,842…

LIVE: Mushroom Foraging with Nature of the North

The concerns around food are mushrooming these days. Social distance during grocery shopping. Grocery store shortages and supply chain issues for various products. Eating healthy to fight off illness during the coronavirus pandemic. So it's…

High Speed Chase Exceeds 130 MPH in Wadena County

NIMROD, Minn.--A man was arrested near Nimrod on Sunday after leading police on a high speed chase. The pursuit began after the Wadena County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on a 2004 Pontiac GTO at approximately 5:10 p.m. The…

Fire engulfs barn, animals not injured

NELSON, Minn. -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a barn fire on Homestead Road Northeast in Nelson, Minnesota Saturday morning. The homeowner reported that his barn was fully engulfed in flames on one side. 64-year-old Darwin Krick was…

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