Kid's Fest Brings Kids and Community Together Through Fun Activities
MOORHEAD, MINN. -- Kid's Fest is back at Moorhead Center Mall and what better way to celebrate week of the young child than by bringing young children together to have some fun.…
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Rift of the North eSports Tournament Comes to the Midwest for the First Time
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Nemzek Fieldhouse at Minnesota State University Moorhead holds a lot of basketball and volleyball games throughout the year, but this time, it's going online. Lots of yelling and aggressive clicks of…
Concordia Holds Relay for Life to Raise Money for the Fight Against Cancer
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Concordia College is bringing the community together to raise money for the fight against cancer. Relay for Life is a 12-hour event, and all money raised will go towards the American Cancer Society. The goal is to get…
MN House Passes Bill Allowing Undocumented Immigrants to Get Driver's Licenses
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House approves a bill allowing all state residents to get a driver's license regardless of immigration status. House Majority Leader Rep. Ryan Winkler of Golden Valley points out all Minnesotans could get licenses until 2003.…
Grand Forks & East Grand Forks Close Park, Trail & Bridge Due to Rising Water
Grand Forks closes the lower areas of Lincoln Drive Park and pedestrian bridges due to rising flood waters. The rest of the Greenway remains open, but some areas along it will be closed because of water. East Grand Forks officials…
LIVE: Make Your Own Rain Barrel
We're looking down the barrel of a long, rainy weekend to come with more precipitation expected over the next week. But hey, that's early April in the upper Midwest for you. And…
MN Dems Put Gun Restrictions in Must-Pass Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota House Democrats slid two controversial gun control measures into a must-pass spending bill Thursday, daring Senate Republicans to hold a vote. Democrats said they had little choice but to include both measures – universal…
MnDOT announces 221 road, bridge projects for 2019
(FOX 9) - It’s construction season in Minnesota. Department of Transportation officials announced Thursday 221 state road and bridge projects that will be worked on across the state in 2019. Some of the projects are already underway. Motorists are advised to…
Overland Flooding To Increase Along With Temperatures This Weekend
GRAND FORKS, ND -- The National Weather Service says with warming temperatures overland flooding is expected to increase over most areas north of the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. The water will impact numerous rural roads and homesteads. Ice jams will increase on area…
Gov. Walz Cites Fergus Falls Mayor as Example of Good Politics in State of the State
ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Governor Walz delivers his first state of the state address without a prepared speech. Governor Walz used personal stories from Minnesotans to show how his agenda…
Gophers' Amir Coffey declares for 2019 NBA Draft
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gophers standout Amir Coffey is spreading his wings to the NBA. The junior announced on his Instagram that he is declaring for the 2019 NBA Draft. "The news is correct," wrote Coffey. "I will be entering the…
Warroad Police Officer Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct & Kidnapping
WARROAD, Minn. - A Warroad police officer is behind bars after an investigation by the Minnesota BCA. Agents arrested 29-year-old Joshua Demmerly. He is charged with kidnapping, third degree criminal sexual conduct and stalking. The investigation is ongoing. The BCA…
Moorhead Improves Infrastructure for Flood Flight
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- After the floods of 2009, Moorhead realized it needed to be more prepared in case such disastrous conditions hit the city again. "2009 back-up through the city storm sewer…
House Democrats Add To Walz's Transportation Budget, Senate Republicans Vote Down Tax Increases
ST. PAUL, MN -- Democrats who control the Minnesota House unveil a transportation budget expanding on Gov. Tim Walz's spending and taxing proposals. At the same time, a Republican-controlled Senate committee votes down his transportation tax increases. The House Democratic transportation…
Waubun School Lockdown Lifted After Report of Person With Weapon
WAUBUN, Minn. - Waubun High School was under lockdown for nearly three hours Tuesday because of a report of a person with a gun near the building. The Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office says the Becker County Sheriff's Office received a 911…
Minnesota Governor Signs "Snow Day Relief" Bill Into Law
ST. PAUL, MN -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signing the "Snow Day Relief" bill passed by the legislature The bill was passed last week to allow school districts to count cold or snow days as instructional days, so they aren't penalized…
Crookston Man Arrested After High Speed Chase Ends After Crashing Into A Tree
CROOKSTON, MN -- A high speed chase begins near Crookston after police say the driver blows through a stop sign. It started around 2 this morning on Polk County Road 61. Authorities say 29-year-old Jose Trevino of Crookston hit speeds of…
Minnesotans Urge Senate To Act on Paid Family & Medical Leave
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People in the Red River Valley are urging the Minnesota Senate to pass the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. The bill would allow up to 12 weeks…
15th/12th Ave N Bridge Closing, I-94 Lane Blocked Off in Moorhead Tuesday
FARGO-MOORHEAD - A Fargo-Moorhead bridge is closing and one lane on Interstate 94 will be blocked off on Tuesday in Moorhead. The 15th/12th Avenue North bridge will close on Tuesday at 10:00 AM to remove street lights and fencing to…
Community Celebrates Success of Indian American Exhibit and Holi, A Festival of Colors
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation is an exhibit that's been at the Hjemkomst Center for the past six months. The exhibit was collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and Historical…
Junkyard Brewing and Sandy's Donuts Team Up for Beer and Donut Brunch
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Junkyard Brewing Company and Sandy's Donuts teamed up to let people experience a beer and donut brunch. Junkyard has been planning different dining experiences with businesses around town. Forty guests get…
Man Arrested in High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. -- Authorities arrest one man after leading them on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle. East Grand Forks Police tried pulling over 40-year-old Michael Charboneau for impaired driving around 3 this morning. He took…
Flood Warning Issued After Red River Hits Flood Stage In Fargo-Moorhead
FARGO, ND -- A flood warning is issued as the Red River reaches flood stage in Fargo-Moorhead. The river hit minor flood stage of just over 18 feet early this afternoon. It is forecast to keep rising to just under moderate…
Red River Market Brings a Taste of Summer to Spring
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Farmer's market season may still be a few months away, but a local market is trying to get people excited for warmer days. The Moorhead Center Mall is packed with people…
Victim Identifed In Thief River Falls Fatal Fire
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN -- A suspect is now charged with second-degree murder and arson after an apartment fire in Thief River Falls. Twenty three year old Alexandra Jo Ellingson died in the fire on the west side of town…
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