MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – There was a sense of triumph in the air outside the building on Center Avenue in Moorhead on the morning of April 18. “This is a library of the twenty-first century,” said Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson. The Loop – a building so named for its indoor walking track, and so long in construction and development –…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead business owner is ending his campaign for Minnesota House and throwing his support behind Mayor Shelly Carlson. In an online statement, Abdishakur Mohamed said he made the decision to withdraw from the Minnesota House District 4A race but will remain engaged in the work that matters most to the community. Mohamed is the founder…
Event attendees were treated to a lunch featuring traditional Kurdish dishes. 4/1/26.MOORHEAD — Minnesota State Moorhead held a special event celebrating one-year of partnership and cultural exchange between the university, Moorhead and the Kurdish city of Zakho. Attendees were treated to a lunch featuring Kurdish dishes while mingling with the mayor, city commissioners and State Sen. Rob Kupec. They also…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — We are learning more about an ad hoc committee set up by Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson to look into possible actions the city can take on concerns about immigration enforcement. The committee is made up of 13 members including the mayor, city manager, city attorney, police chief and others. Immigrant Law Center and others groups are…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Training is held in Moorhead on how to safely and legally observe I.C.E. operations. The event had to be moved to a larger venue due to the number of people who signed up. Upwards of 300 people filled Trinity Lutheran Church to get information on how to legally and safely observe and document ICE activities. In…
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 Mayor Shelly Carlson, Council Member Deb White and Council Member Lisa BorgenMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A simple motion to appoint Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson to several area boards including Metro Flood Diversion Authority Planning Committee was derailed by a dispute over the mayor pro tem. Carlson announced that she was appointing Council Member Lisa Borgen to the role. The…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Tensions over the mere presence of Somalians in the United States are still elevated following Trump’s lambasting of the group and subsequent measures by ICE to crack down on the population. A Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin was fired after directing a racist rant at a customer they believed to be Somali, while video from the Twin…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson officially announces her DFL candidacy for Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A. Carlson emphasizes her commitment to running is building a thriving, safe, and healthy community. Current DFL State Rep. Heather Keeler is running for Congress. Carlson says her priorities in office would be flood mitigation, state support for a new fire…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelley Carlson proudly announced on Thursday Essentia Health’s donation of one million dollars. The donation comes from their commitment in bringing together Moorhead for a lifelong health and wellness journey. “Together, the city of Moorhead and Essentia Health envision a future where innovation, collaboration, and education converge to create a healthier, vibrant community that…
