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Governor Walz says Covid-19 cases ‘will not get good over the next few weeks’

What makes him feel hopeful and optimistic is he has a plan.

October 28, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.- Governor Tim Walz hosts a roundtable in Moorhead to talk about the impact of COVID-19 in the area Randi Trowbdridge and her daughter were the first ones in their Barnesville household to get COVID-19. Their symptoms were mild. “Cold, sinus infection type,” Trowbridge said. Five days later, Randi’s husband started developing symptoms. At first, they were mild as…

Walz coming to Moorhead & Crookston Wednesday

October 27, 2020

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MOORHEAD & CROOKSTON, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will meet with health care workers and Minnesotans impacted by Covid-19 on Wednesday, October 28th at 10:45 AM at the Hjemkomst Center. The governors office says the discussion will be on “the virus’s impact on Minnesota and steps people can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.” Walz will also…

Redevelopment project planned for nearly abandoned Moorhead strip mall

CVS Pharmacy is the only business currently operating in the strip mall

October 25, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — An effort to revitalize a nearly abandoned building in a corner of Moorhead is underway. “It’s been kind of a tired corner for a while and so I think seeing some new projects, some new traffic drivers, an updated look is kind of exciting for everybody,” says Enclave developer Brian Bochman. An “updated look” of…

Icy roads make for dangerous driving conditions

As temperatures drop, snow and slush from earlier in the day is turning into ice

October 22, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA – Winter may not officially begin for another couple of months, but icy weather is already here. ” just changing the mindset to what we have to look forward to the rest of the year,” says Fargo Public Works Supervisor Lee Anderson. That change in mindset should also mean a change in driving habits. With ice…

Solutions celebrates beginning work on new facility in Moorhead

The new building is being built right in Solution's backyard

October 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals in Moorhead is finally breaking ground on the site for its new facility. The project was scheduled to start back in March, but because of COVID-19 pandemic it was postponed. The new two-story building will help better accommodate the increasing need for its mental & behavioral health services. It will also feature a…

Troopers Respond To Numerous Spin-outs, Crashes on Snow Covered Roads

October 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Sgt. Jesse Grabow/TwitterIt’s time to deploy those winter driving skills as snow blankets the region. A jackknifed semi blocking traffic for awhile on I-94 west of Alexandria. The driver losing control on the snow covered road this morning and blocking both westbound lanes. The driver was not hurt. State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says it was one of more than…

30 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Three State Region

October 18, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota has 17 more COVID-19 deaths and more than 1,700 new cases of the virus. The majority of the deaths are in southern Minnesota with one up north in St. Louis County. The positivity rate remains nearly unchanged at 5.1% due to an increase in testing. These maps show the positive cases by county since the pandemic began. The death…

Moorhead opens first COVID-19 saliva testing site

It's part of the state's efforts to provide different options for COVID-19 testing

October 17, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead opens its first COVID-19 saliva testing site. The saliva testing is free and available to all Minnesota residents whether they have symptoms or not. You’re encouraged to set up an appointment on the state’s Health Department website, but walk-ins are also accepted. They ask people to not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum at least 30…

Police looking for Moorhead drive-by shooting suspect

October 16, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Moorhead. Officers responded to the 2300 block of 10th Street South at 5:35. Authorities say a man has a non-life threatening wound to his leg and was taken to the hospital. Witnesses describe the suspect’s vehicle as a silver or light blue sedan possibly without license plates that drove away…

Minnesota Zoo serves as a getaway destination to help people connect to the outdoors

Virtual resources available to bring outdoor learning into your home

October 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. – With autumn around for only a little while longer, the Minnesota Zoo in the Twin Cities is the perfect place to escape for a short weekend getaway. Its beautiful fall foliage line the park’s pathways and trails for beautiful outdoor scenery, but most importantly the animals are plentiful. “So, the Minnesota Zoo is a really unique…