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FMWF Chamber Of Commerce To Distribute Masks From Minnesota Government

The masks will only be given to Clay County businesses

MOORHEAD, MINN. — The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Of Commerce will distributing masks at a day to be determined. The organization will be putting together a form for businesses to request masks. The masks will only be given to Clay County businesses. It’s first come, first serve and they must pick them up at the office. There is going…

Law Enforcement And Health Officials React To MN Mask Mandate

The state joins a growing list of other with mask mandates including Texas, California and Michigan

MOORHEAD, MINN. — “The expectation is that a business owner takes this on their own and treats this governor, staff has mentioned in this press conference that they are treating people like any other customer that they have issues with,”  Moorhead Police Captain Deric Swenson said. People across Minnesota are in for changes on Saturday as face masks will be…

Mandatory Masks Coming To Minnesota?

Gov. Walz will announce the next steps in the state's response to COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz says he is close to announcing a decision on whether to require people across Minnesota to wear face masks as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. He will announce the next steps in the state’s response to COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon. Last week Walz said that he is “seriously considering” requiring…

Moorhead fire crews monitoring fire at city’s compost site

MOORHEAD, Minn- The Moorhead Fire Department is monitoring a fire at the Moorhead Compost Site at 1800 Highway 75 North. Authorities say it involves woodchips and compost. They say the fire is not expected to cause property damage and will be monitored until it’s fully extinguished. Smoke may cause discomfort to those with respiratory issues. People in the area may…

Mahnomen man kicked off Amtrak train, says it’s because he’s black

STAPLES, Minn. – Video shows a Mahnomen man being kicked off an Amtrak train. Xavier Edison says it happened because he’s black. “I paid 50 bucks for a ticket that don’t have no specific seating on there,” Edison said. “That’s neither here nor there. We’re asking to please leave the train,” and Amtrak employee said. “I’m talking to the officer…

Local lawmakers reveal their priorities for Minnesota’s 2nd special session

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Democratic State Senator Kent Eken of Twin Valley and State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth both say priorities of the second special session are to pass bonding and tax bills. Marquart says a strong bonding bill is beneficial for rural Minnesota in funding flood mitigation and water and sewer projects. Eken voted to rescind Governor Tim…

COVID-19 By The Numbers For Sunday, July 12, 2020

Three more people around the Twin Cities have died with COVID-19. Minnesota’s death toll has now surpassed 1,500. The state has another 715 cases of the virus. That puts the daily positive rate at 5.4%. There are currently 251 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, 123 of whom are in the ICU. North Dakota ends the week with another 92 cases…

Update: Two missing girls found safe

UPDATE (July 11, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.) — According to Pillager Area Fire & Rescue, the girls have been found safe. ——————————————————————————————————————— PILLAGER, Minn. — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding two sisters last seen Friday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 12-year-old Kristine Bourassa and 8-year-old Tara Miller from Sylvan Township in Pillager voluntarily left on foot…

Dalton Church Leader Talks About Recovery After Tornado

He also wants to thank the first responders who helped have done so much for the community.

DALTON, Minn. — A Pastor in Dalton Minnesota reacts to the destruction after a tornado swept through. Dalton Free Lutheran Parish Pastor Mark Johnson says the community is coming together to support each other in their time of need. He says it’s important to put your trust in god and understand there are a lot of good people in the…