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Man Accused Of Killing His Parents In Long Prairie Returned To Minnesota From Mexico

Dylan Bennett was booked into jail pending charges of second-degree murder

August 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

TODD CO., Minn. — Dylan Bennett, the man wanted for the double murders of his parents in Long Prairie, Minnesota, is back in Todd County. Bennett was booked into jail Monday morning pending charges of second-degree murder. He was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Barry and Carol Bennett were found dead in their home Tuesday by deputies…

Concordia’s Rahman Emphasizes ‘Trust’ as She Retires from Coaching

Rahman led the Cobber women's basketball program to 273 wins in 16 years as head coach

May 1, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (Concordia Athletics) — Jessica Rahman announced that she is retiring as head coach of the Concordia women’s basketball program. Rahman, who was an All-American as a player and member of the 1988 NCAA National Championship team, is the all-time winningest coach in the history of the program. “God has led me to places, people and experiences that I could…

Moorhead Standoff Suspect Also Wanted In Wisconsin

Blake Fitzgerald gave himself up around 6 o'clock Tuesday night

May 1, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — The suspect involved in a nearly nine hour standoff in Moorhead on Tuesday is expected in court this week. But according to court records, 35-year-old Blake Fitzgerald is also wanted on a felony warrant out of Wisconsin for interfering with a custody order. On Tuesday morning, Fitzgerald allegedly assaulted a woman in a house near Concordia. She escaped…

Concordia Students Take Break from Studying, Help Clean Up Community

They picked up trash in Island Park

April 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Concordia students are taking a break from studying for finals and using that time to make the community a better place. The organizations Cobbers in Action, Better Together, and Rhombus Guys pizza teamed up to pick up trash at Island Park. Organizers say there was more trash than they expected. One person picked up about two bags full…

Concordia Holds Relay for Life to Raise Money for the Fight Against Cancer

The goal is to raise $35,000

April 6, 2019

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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 to $35,000. Over three hundred people are taking part. There are all sorts of games and activities, from volleyball to…

Former UND Standout Dooley Named Cobber Volleyball Coach

Dooley was an All-American for the Fighting Hawks

April 2, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (Concordia Athletics) — Concordia Athletic Director Rachel Bergeson announced that former University of North Dakota All-American Faith Dooley has been hired as head coach of the Cobber volleyball program. Dooley becomes the sixth head coach in program history. She takes over for Tim Mosser who resigned in December after coaching the team for 26 seasons. “I am tremendously…

Cobbers Hoping Difficult Schedule Prepared them for Thursday’s Playoff Game

Concordia faced some of the top teams in the conference down the stretch.

February 19, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Concordia men’s hockey team starts the MIAC playoffs on Thursday. Concordia is the four-seed in the five-team field, matching them up with St. Mary’s. The Cobbers won two of the three regular-season showdowns between these two squads. They view the Cardinals as a very fast team, but Concordia also feels prepared for this playoff matchup because…

Concordia Hockey Hoping to Slow Down Fast-Paced St. Mary’s in MIAC Tournament

The 4-seed Cobbers host the 5-seed Cardinals on Thursday night

February 18, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It is playoff hockey time in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The top five teams all make it to the Tournament, and Concordia grabbed the fourth seed. That pits the cobbers up against St. Mary’s to see who will play the top seed, Augsburg. Concordia beat the Cardinals to open the season and more recently split a…

Moorhead Police Continue Search for Vehicle & Gun Robbery Suspect

Police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle outside of Snarr Hall at MSUM just after 7:30pm Tuesday

January 16, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Police are continuing to search for the suspect involved in the Tuesday evening vehicle and gun robbery incident on the MSUM Campus. Police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle outside of Snarr Hall just after 7:30pm. When police arrived, the suspect left the vehicle and headed northeast. The suspect is described as a white…

Hope Inc. Gives Athletes with Disabilities a Chance to Thrive Athletically

The group had their fourth winter indoor track meet at Concordia College

December 15, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Once Morgan Oberg, 4, lines up against her opponents, her speed looms over the competition. “She always has a big smile on her face, and talks about it for weeks later, and talks about her medals she has hanging up in her room, and it’s instilling that competition in her, and the fire,” said Kasey Oberg, Morgan’s mother….