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Coronavirus Pandemic: The Latest Numbers From Our Region

Minnesota has confirmed its first three cases of community transmission of the disease as the state's total number of cases hits 35. More than 1,400 people have been tested. North Dakota still has one positive case of coronavirus out of…

Covid-19 Update: Moorhead and DGF Schools Closed Immediately.

MOORHEAD, MN -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered the temporary shutdown of public schools to allow administrators and teachers to make plans for switching to distance learning as the number of people with COVID-19 increases. Schools will be closed…

Speaking To Kids About COVID-19

MOORHEAD, Minn.- Some parents are having a tough talk with their children about Covid - 19. We talked with a local expert who says the most important thing is to keep calm while explaining the…

LIVE: How It Could Hit Us

A Sanford and NDSU infectious disease doctor is skeptical of new numbers estimating forty to seventy percent of Americans could be infected with coronavirus over the next year to year and a half. Dr. Paul…

MSHSL Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments Canceled

MINNESOTA--The Minnesota State High School League has canceled the girls and boys basketball tournaments amid coronavirus concerns. The Class A and Class AA semi-finals were scheduled for Friday with the championship games scheduled for Saturday. The boys basketball tournament was…

Minnesota DFL Shifting to Virtual Conventions and Campaign Events

ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party has postponed all conventions between March 14 and May 1 in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Beginning in April, the Minnesota DFL will attempt to hold virtual conventions. All campaign events, including…

Horticultural Day Event in Perham Cancelled

PERHAM, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners has cancelled the East Otter Tail County Horticultural Day set for Saturday, March 14th. It was set to take place at Prairie Wind Middle School in Perham from 8 a.m.…

MSUM Temporarily Suspends Classes Amid Coronavirus Concerns

MOORHEAD, Minn.--Minnesota State University Moorhead along with 36 other Minnesota State colleges are suspending classes due to COVID-19 concerns. Minnesota State Chancellor Malhotra said that the 32 Minnesota State colleges and universities currently on Spring Break will suspend classes March…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Callisto

Callisto is a girl's name that means "most beautiful," and whomever named this dog was sure on to something. With her fetching ear spots, a charming patch over one eye just like Petey the Pup…

2020 Census Invitations Arriving Thursday

Starting Thursday, March 12, approximately 95 percent of households in the United States will receive an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census in the mail. Households are asked to respond to the invitation online, by phone, or by mail.…

Man Shoots Man In Backus, Minnesota, Later Killed By Officers

BACKUS, Minn. -- BCA releases information about an officer involved shooting investigation that included a total of two deaths. The press release is below: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an investigation into an…

Minnesota confirms 3rd coronavirus case, person in critical condition

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Health Department confirmed the state's third coronavirus case Tuesday. According to officials, the person is an Anoka County resident in their 30s who was likely exposed through contact with international travelers. The patient developed symptoms Feb. 28…

Fire Destroys Cabin in Wadena County

WADENA COUNTY, Minn.--A cabin was declared a total loss after an early morning fire in Wadena County on Tuesday. The Wadena County Sheriff's Department responded to the 26000 block of Hubbard Line Road, Huntersville Township at approximately 7:40 a.m. to…

Police: Woman Won't Explain Why She Threw Son from 4th Floor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)--Police say a Minnesota mother has admitted she severely injured her 11-year-old son by throwing him from the balcony of their fourth-floor apartment but has not explained why. Thirty-three-year-old Itayvia Lloyd is being held in the Ramsey…

LIVE: Purses with a Purpose

There aren't a lot of objects a woman or girl carries that are much more personal than her purse. And this morning, you can use one to make a difference in the life of a…

Moorhead Mayor Declares Flooding State of Emergency

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- With the winter snow starting to melt, leaders in Moorhead decide to get ahead of the elements and declare a flood emergency. Mayor Johnathan Judd officially signed the emergency declaration. The…

One Man Hurt In House Fire In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- One person is hurt in a house fire in Alexandria. It was reported at 602 Cardinal Lane Southwest around 12:30 Sunday morning. The renter told authorities that one person was inside and unable to get out. They…

2nd Confirmed Case of Coronavirus In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Minnesota resident in their 50s has become the state's second confirmed case of COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health said Sunday in a statement that the case involves a Carver County resident who was likely…

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