Kurdish Americans in Moorhead Celebrate the Independence Referendum
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Hundreds of Kurdish Americans from across the Valley are celebrating what may become Independence Day in their home country. They first came to Moorhead in…
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The Ladies of Steam: A New Generation of Steam Threshers
ROLLAG, Minn. -- With the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion wrapping up its final day, you may have noticed that this year there was no shortage of women doing the work. In fact, more…
Zorbaz Kicks Off Beardsley Marathon with Inaugural Dog Run
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes is kicking off Dick Beardsley Marathon Week with the inaugural dog run! Runners and their favorite furry friends ran a 1.5 mile course, which finished…
Minnesota Nonprofit Quadruples Amount of Naloxone Giveaway
MINNESOTA -- With the increase on opioid overdose deaths all across the country, a Minnesota nonprofit is giving away four times the amount of naloxone to people in need. Naloxone is the drug that when given during an overdose…
Minneapolis Nightclub Closes After KKK Related Political Contribution
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- A popular Minneapolis nightclub has closed after a controversial political contribution was uncovered. The backlash erupted last week after City Pages revealed that Clubhouse Jager owner Julius DeRoma contributed to David Duke's failed bid for a U.S.…
Dilworth Officers Arrive In Texas With Donations For Harvey Victims
ARANSAS PASS, TX -- Two members of the Dilworth Police Department have made it to Texas with two trailers full of supplies. They arrived in Aransas Pass around 10:30 Saturday night according to a Facebook post and they went to…
"Injustice On a Stick" Protest At Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. -- One of the main routes to the Minnesota State Fair re-opened after police temporarily shut it down for a protest march. The march, billed as ``Injustice On a Stick,'' included Black Lives Matter groups and several…
Kurdish-Americans to Celebrate Independence Referendum in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Kurdish Americans in the Valley are getting ready to celebrate a vote which could grant independence to southern parts of Kurdistan. The Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum goes…
Popular Battle Lake Restaurant Goes Up in Flames
BATTLE LAKE, Minn. -- The owner of a popular restaurant near Battle Lake escaped his basement apartment after flames ravaged through the business in an early morning fire. These pictures and video are…
Beltrami County Corrects Information on Inmate Death
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. -- The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says they want to clear up details behind the death of an inmate in the detention center last July. Authorities say the wrong information was released to the media after…
Homeowner Dies in House Fire Near Bemidji
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. -- A man is dead after a mobile home became engulfed in flames about 20 miles northwest of Bemidji. Authorities were called to the fire just before 6:00 Thursday morning at the Buzzle Township. When they…
St. Cloud Police Need Your Tips on the "Blowtorch Bandit"
ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- They're calling him the "Blowtorch Bandit" and St. Cloud police are asking the public's help in getting him behind bars. Authorities have released the surveillance photo of the suspect. The suspect was able to break into…
Pollution Control Agency Issues Air Quality Alert in Minnesota
REGIONAL -- Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered an air quality warning throughout much of central Minnesota. The state's Pollution Control Agency put in an air quality alert throughout western and central Minnesota. Areas affected include Alexandria, Marshall, Brainerd, St.…
Former Minneapolis Police Chief's Severance Proposal Released
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The severance proposal for the former Minneapolis police chief who resigned under pressure from the city's mayor has been released. The deal for ex-Chief Janee Harteau includes $183,000 in severance pay and 12 months of health…
Reward for Information on Missing Alexandria Teen Increased
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- Authorities say the reward for a missing Alexandria teen was raised thanks to an anonymous donor. The reward for 15-year-old Jasmine Block's safe return is now $7,000 after someone added $5,000. Block has been missing for 25…
Battle Lake Area Restaurant Destroyed By Fire
Otter Tail County, MN -- Elmer’s Texas Barbecue, north of Battle Lake, was lost to fire early Friday. The building, on State Hwy. 78, is a complete loss. The owner, Rodger Heaton, who lived in a basement apartment of the…
Sweet Treats, the Stanley Cup and Matt Cullen at the Moorhead Dairy Queen
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Three-Time Stanley Cup champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen, is in town and he has the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup with him. Hundreds of fans waited in line for hours…
Body Recovered in West Battle Lake Identified as Missing Grand Forks Man
WEST BATTLE LAKE, Minn. -- The body of a Grand Forks man has been recovered in West Battle Lake, Minnesota. Authorities were using sonar equipment on the lake Wednesday afternoon when they found the body of 39-year-old Peter Akinboro.…
Thank You, Community! Dilworth Police Sending Second Trailer of Donated Supplies to Houston
DILWORTH, Minn. -- When police in Dilworth began accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey victims, they expected to fill only one trailer. Officers said they got so many donations, the department is now sending…
Fargo North High Freshmen Participate in Respect Retreat
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- At North High, they're making sure every freshman feels comfortable. More than 200 ninth graders participated in a Respect Retreat at the Hjemkomst Center. It taught them how to build stronger…
Hockey Fans Wait Hours for Chance to Touch Stanley Cup in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen is in town and he has the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup with him. Fans began waiting in line early this…
Concordia Students Kick Off New School Year
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Students and faculty at Concordia College are excited to kick off the school year. Concordia's traditional beanies have been taking over their campus for nearly 100 years and the annual…
Great Plains Perishable Food Pop-Up Makes Stop in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Great Plains Food Bank is bringing perishable food right to you. Anyone who came to Moorhead High School picked up fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and other perishable items at…
Grygla Farmer Dies After Getting Trapped in Truck Chute
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. -- A Grygla man is dead after a farm accident in Beltrami County. Authorities responded to the 43000 block of Moose River Road in Northwood Township after a call for help came into the Sheriff's Office…
Moorhead Dairy Queen Preps to Welcome Matt Cullen and the Stanley Cup
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Three-time Stanley Cup Champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen is back in town and he's bringing the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup with him. You'll have the chance to meet Cullen…
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