Lisa Borgen Archives - KVRR Local News

Motions to restrict I.C.E. access to public property in Moorhead are tabled and pushed to a workshop

February 9, 2026

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead City Council tables a motion to direct city staff to look into ways to restrict I.C.E. access to public property for staging areas. The item to draft such a policy was added this morning to the agenda by council members Nicole Mattson, Emily Moore and Deb White. They offered up a separate motion to look…

Essentia Health announces new family medicine clinic in heart of downtown Moorhead

January 30, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

Essentia Health leadership pictured with City of Moorhead community and city leaders at new clinic announcement.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is expanding its care with a new family medicine clinic in the heart of downtown Moorhead. The new clinic will open at the former Wells Fargo building at 730 Center Ave. The 8,100-square-foot clinic will include a procedural room,…

Moorhead City Council frustrated with ICE, Borgen calls agents ‘federal thugs’

January 26, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Several Moorhead city council members are expressing their frustrations and dismay over ICE agents in Minnesota. City Council member Emily Moore read a letter by a friend of Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by ICE agents over the weekend in Minneapolis, encouraging people to continue his legacy. Mayor Shelly Carlson says the city does not…

Moorhead City Council member considers candidacy for mayor

December 26, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Lisa BorgenMOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – A member of the Moorhead City Council is considering a run for mayor. Lisa Borgen says she will make an announcement in January. Borgen represents Ward 3 and was elected to the council with 61% of the vote last year. Her four-year term expires in 2028. Borgen is a Moorhead native and graduate of Moorhead High…

Former Sheriff Bill Bergquist remembered for his decades of service to Clay County

He was a father, grandfather, and dedicated family man who loved being involved in his kids' lives, and extracurricular activities.

August 15, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Family, friends and former colleagues share stories of Bill Bergquist at his funeral. They remember the way he was able to talk to anyone. Old colleagues like former Clay County Judge Lisa Borgen say Bergquist left a lasting impact on Clay County during a career spanning four decades. During that time he served as Clay County…

Former judge supports cameras during trial of former officers

November 6, 2020

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A former Minnesota District Court judge says she’s not surprised that the trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd will be televised. Lisa Borgen was nominated to the bench by then-Gov. Tim Pawlenty. She previously served as Clay County attorney. Borgen tells KVRR that she believes Judge Peter Cahill…