MOORHEAD, Minn. – There are free drop-offs at the Moorhead Transfer Station for those living in the city. Until June 13th, there will be no fees to drop off trash and junk. People are allowed to bring up to two appliances, but scrap metal, building materials, and hazardous materials will not be allowed. Proof of residency will be required. “It’s…
MINNESOTA – Some school districts are concerned they have not gotten coronavirus guidance from the Walz Administration for the Fall. Health officials say it’s difficult to predict what the pandemic will be like then. They describe it as a constantly evolving situation with new information constantly coming in. The state hopes to see current trends improve and see less transmission…
MINNEAPOLIS – Several Target stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin are closed during protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the death of George Floyd in police custody. On its website, Target says “We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing our community. At this time, we have made the decision to close a…
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police Chief David Todd says there was an opportunity for officers to step in and do something during the arrest of George Floyd. He adds the same could be done to stop destruction during protests. Todd says Saturday’s march at Island Park is an opportunity to do and say something in a productive manner. “The Fargo…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Incoming Minnesota State University Moorhead Freshmen get a special dragon delivery to remind them of their new chapter in life in the fall. MSUM’s admissions office with help from the athletic department turned an old fire truck into the Dragon Wagon. They used the vehicle to welcome incoming students who have pledged to MSUM and gave them…
MINNESOTA – Some Catholic and Lutheran churches in Minnesota are planning to resume in-person worship services as early as Tuesday. That is in spite of Governor Walz’s executive order limiting congregations to 10 people. In a letter to Walz, Catholic Bishops of Minnesota say churches will operate at 33% capacity and will continue to make any necessary adjustments to safety…
MINNESOTA – A Minnesota school holds in-person graduation despite a state ban where a worker with the coronavirus had close contact with school staff. State health officials say the worker was involved with stage setup and was around the staff members for a few hours. The staff helped facilitate the graduation and did not know there were exposed. Officials would…
MINNESOTA – Gov. Tim Walz announces bars and restaurants can reopen June 1, but only with outdoor seating. Salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors can also open back up, but with limited capacity. The next phase of the Stay Safe Minnesota plan allows restaurants and bars seat no more than 50 people outdoors with six feet in between them. Masks are…
MINNESOTA – 20 Minnesota National Guard soldiers have been activated to help test people living in long-term care facilities for the coronavirus. The soldiers are trained combat medics and are EMT certified. They will be collecting swab samples as part of a mobile testing unit. State officials say many of them work in the medical field for their civilian jobs….
BAKER, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is at a home in Baker, Minnesota. The home is on 118th Street South. Baker is between Sabin and Barnesville. The BCA says no comment will be made until an initial investigation is finished. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Baker, BCA, bureau of…
