"Code & space issues" at Moorhead Armory
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Minnesota National Guard says the Moorhead Armory has not been renovated in a major way since it was built 32 years ago. Governor Tim Walz seemed surprised Tuesday when senate Republicans…
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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…
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…
Governor Walz approves $62 million for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill on Tuesday approving $62 million in grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bill includes $60 million from the federal CARES Act and $2.5 million from DEED's Emergency Loan Program. Half…
Moorhead Rotary Club Hosts Food Drive For Churches United
MOORHEAD, Minn- The Moorhead Rotary Club is no stranger to helping out when a hand is needed. "People need food and we have the time and the energy to do it." The club says…
MSUM leaders hold discussion to explain what it would mean to defund police
MOORHEAD, Minn. --Many across the country are calling to defund the police as a way to reform the law enforcement system. A group of leaders at MSUM held a Zoom meeting to give people…
OneFargo, Black Lives Matter plan marches to get answers from police and city leaders
FARGO, N.D. -- When OneFargo and Black Lives Matter found out that former Fargo police Deputy Chief Todd Osmundson was allegedly in contact with other members of the police department during his undercover mission…
Walz surprised Moorhead Armory renovation isn't considered in bonding bill
MINNESOTA - Gov. Tim Walz wants a $2 billion dollar bonding bill plan he proposed in January to pass in the legislature's special session. He seems surprised $5.3 million in renovations and an addition…
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to discuss Local Jobs and Projects Plan at 2 p.m.
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz is holding a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the Local Jobs and Projects Plan. The plan consists of four packages aimed at creating affordable housing options for Minnesotans. Walz will be…
LIVE: Hot Tips to Stay Cool
Even if we don't hit a new record high today, temperatures are still dangerously hot outside. Just like they were yesterday. The experts at F-M ambulance say it's during a long stretch of hot days…
Lend A Hand Up, Peoples Rising Academy supports Detroit Lakes family through auction
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Tragedy has seemed to keep sneaking its way into the life of the Lassonde family. In March of 2017, while working on his car, an accident caused Fred Lassonde to suffer…
MN health officials say what may happen if Greater MN has expanded reopening
MINNESOTA - Minnesota health officials say there may have to be additional restrictions for Greater Minnesota to reopen quicker than the Twin Cities metro area. Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says she doesn't…
St. Cloud officer shot during struggle to arrest teen
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP)--Authorities say a St. Cloud police officer was shot and wounded while struggling to arrest a suspect. Police say the officers were trying to detain the 18-year-old man shortly after midnight Monday and he resisted arrest, drew…
Battle Lake's Bethel Lutheran Church Moving Forward After Fire
BATTLE LAKE, Minn. -- The winds of change are blowing hard at Bethel Lutheran church in Battle Lake as the congregation packs the parking lot for Sunday service. Behind Pastor Todd Hylden lies the charred…
Peaceful Honoring Of George Floyd At Moorhead's Bennett Park
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- "What I would want to leave with you today is to keep in your head the word inclusion and that we are equal," Organizer Destini Holiday said. It's a somber moment for…
Fargo Teen Wants Answers About Her Father's Death
FARGO, N.D. - "Just tell him that I'm sorry. That was a horrible way to pass, it shouldn't have happened. He was only 26 years old, and he definitely deserved a longer life than what…
Moorhead Memory Care Center Honors Patients With COVID-19
MOORHEAD, Minn,- She said to me, I'm going to die of boredom before I die of the virus." Trish Bergstrom's mom Kathy Richardson never once lost her sense of humor even as she fought…
State Sen. Kent Eken votes against Gov. Walz keeping Covid-19 Emergency Powers
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Legislature is in special session and they're tackling big issues like coronavirus response and police reform. State Sen. Kent Eken of Twin Valley was one of three Democrats…
Governor Walz extends peacetime emergency
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz has extended the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. The peacetime emergency declaration allows the state to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic strategically. According to Gov. Walz, the declaration will protect Minnesotans against evictions and wage garnishments, provide…
'What we really want is justice for Richard' Family remembers Richard Stephen as loving, gentle spirit
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Heart-shaped balloons filled the sky Saturday evening, as Richard Stephen's family and friends said goodbye to the man they say impacted so many lives. "He's always there for people, and…
Walz & MN legislative leaders announce police reform priorities
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces police reform priorities he would like to see in the legislature's special session that begins Friday June 12th. They're modeled on recommendations from the Minnesota People of Color and Indigenous Caucus…
All Honor Flights For 2020 Postponed
Some disappointing news for our war heroes waiting to take the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Honor Flight Network has postponed all trips for the 2020 flight season in response to COVID-19. They say that those with questions…
WATCH LIVE: Minnesota governor, legislative leaders to roll out police reform bill in response to George Floyd's death at 3 p.m.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)--On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders will roll out a police reform bill that will be the focus of the special session that starts Friday. The proposed changes to policing include use of…
Crookston Police respond to domestic violence situation
CROOKSTON, Minn.--A man has been arrested following a domestic violence incident at the Gold Terrace Motel in Crookston on Wednesday. The Crookston Police Department responded to 1731 University Avenue at approximately 8:45 p.m. Upon arrival at the scene, police saw…
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