Georgetown, MN Town of the Week 3-5-19
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CLAY COUNTY
Gov. Tim Walz Proposes $450 Million Transportation Budget, Would Bring Over $3 Million to Moorhead
It would give $7.7 million to Clay County, which would also help build a new solid waste transfer station
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz’s $450 million transportation budget proposal could improve 1,800 miles of roads and replace 300 bridges in Minnesota. It would also create a variety of long–needed infrastructural changes in Moorhead. After relying on the same roads for over 50 years, civil engineers are giving half of them a D+ rating and 35 percent of bridges a…
Clay Co. GOP Apologizes For Post Comparing Sen. Sanders to Hitler
Earlier today we saw this post from the @mnGOP in Clay County, comparing Sen. Bernie Sanders to Hitler. There are a LOT of reasons this is a ridiculous, spurious comparison, and even more reasons why its deeply offensive, and anti-Semitic. pic.twitter.com/jo93pq7FFc — JCA MN (@JCA_MN) February 26, 2019 CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – After sharing a now deleted Facebook post comparing Vermont…
Man Accused of Burglary & Stealing Car in Fargo, Ramming Deputies’ Squad Cars in Moorhead
A Fargo man is facing felony charges on both sides of the river after an early morning robbery and police chase. Just after 2:00 Monday morning, deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 2100 block of 19th Avenue Northwest in Fargo. “The person was noticed inside the residence and confronted and then left the residence shortly thereafter,” Cass…
Blizzard Warnings Dropped for much of the Area
Winter Weather Advisories in Effect Until 7pm
FARGO, ND — Winds continue to diminish across the region but whiteout conditions are still being reported as well as some state highways plugged with snow drifts. With the improved visibility the National Weather Service has dropped the Blizzard Warning and replaced it with a Winter Weather advisory until 7pm. At 4pm I-29 remains closed from Grand Forks to the…
Former Sheriff Bergquist Honored as Hometown Hero by American Heroes Outdoors & Scheels
The Retired Clay County Sheriff Received the honor for his 38 years of service
Fargo, N.D. – Bill Bergquist has been a a local hero in the Moorhead community since joining the police force back in 1988. On Tuesday, he was recognized appropriately by American Heroes Outdoors and Scheels as part of their Hometown Heroes special. “Within each episode of American Heroes Outdoors, we have a segment called hometown heroes,” said producer Wesley Gall….
Community Action Group Freshens Its Image through Rebranding
Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership rebrands to "CAP-LP"
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A group that looks to improve the lives of others throughout northwestern Minnesota is changing up their image. Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership wants people to refer to them as “CAP–LP”. The group unveiled their new name and logo at an open house in Moorhead. CAP–LP’s executive director says her goal is to have the new branding…
Clearing the Trails: Groups in Clay County Make it Easier to Ride Snowmobiles
Clay County Trailblazers go around the county to clear 180 miles worth of trails
SABIN, Minn. — For most of the year, Troy Kuehl can be found running heavy machines on his farm, bhen winter comes around, he goes up and down Clay County to make sure others can enjoy one of his wintertime passions. “I’ve snowmobiled pretty much my whole life. Kind of started out snowmobiling with my dad whenever, and about five or…
The End of an Era: Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist Retires After Nearly Four Decades in Law Enforcement
He's been sheriff since 2002
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist announced his retirement nearly a year ago, and now he’s celebrating the end of that chapter of his life with a retirement party. “I’ve always wanted to be in law enforcement. So I was waiting and waiting until that time when I got to school and I’ve loved it since,” he said. His…
No Travel Advisory Lifted For I-94, Moorhead to Alexandria & Eastern North Dakota
Blizzard conditions are diminishing, but motorists should use caution when traveling, especially in open areas with no wind breaks.
Courtesy: Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse GrabowMOORHEAD, MN — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted a no travel advisory for Interstate 94 from Moorhead to Alexandria and Clay County in west central Minnesota. Blizzard conditions are diminishing, but motorists should use caution when traveling, especially in open areas with no wind breaks. A no travel advisory in Wilkin, Traverse…
