MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is unpausing its pause on its policy for aerial spraying for mosquitoes. The vote was unanimous. The policy allows aerial spraying if West Nile virus is detected. It has been in Cass County but not in Clay County. If aerial spraying is approved, it also requires a lower concentration of the pesticide used to kill…
Diane Wray Williams (2010)MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The first woman to represent Moorhead in the Minnesota House of Representatives has died. Diane Wray Williams died July 31 at 87 after an eight month battle with cancer. She was a businesswoman, educator and politician. Williams ran as a Democrat and served in the state house in 1989 and 1990. Williams also…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Nation makes a presentation to Moorhead City Council about its plans for a plot of land the tribe purchased just east of the city. Initial plans include a full-scale casino, luxury resort with 200 rooms, dining, convention center, parking garage and a convenience store. They expect to create 500 jobs. White Earth Nation is…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — By a unanimous vote, Moorhead City Council has hired Fargo Police Capt. Chris Helmick as the city’s next police chief. Helmick got a little chocked up while addressing the council following the vote. He said he wants the city to spend the next few weeks honoring retiring Chief Shannon Monroe and his 30 years of service…
MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Results are in for Moorhead City Council races. In Ward 1, Nicole Mattson defeated Matt Gilbertson. Emily Moore will represent Ward 2 after beating out Kassandra Sofferman and Benjamin Hammer. Ward 3 saw Lisa Borgen defeat Noelle Harden. In Ward 4, Sebastian McDougall won over Zak Amin. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Politics / Elections Tags:…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The city election in Moorhead will be held on November 5th and four council seats are up for grabs. Seats held by Matthew Gilbertson in Ward 1, Laura Caroon in Ward 2, Larry Seljevold in Ward 3 and Sebastian McDougall in Ward 4 will be on the ballot. Candidates interested in running must be qualified voters…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead City Council has unanimously approved additional plans for the Reimagine Romkey Park and Pool Project. They approved a budget adjustment, architect and engineering services and will advertise for a construction manager. In addition to a new pool, there will be a splash pad, skate park and a sledding hill that will also be used in…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Moorhead City Council has approved an Israel/Hamas ceasefire resolution, but it was a close vote. A number of people attended the council meeting, speaking both in favor and against the resolution. Several city council members and some members of the audience said they should not be involved in the international conflict. Council members initially had a…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead City Council is taking the first steps to allow the legal sale of cannabis. They passed the first reading of an ordinance to make changes to regulations, conditional use requirements and offenses related to drug paraphernalia. State licensing for cannabis-related businesses will begin in 2025 after the Office of Cannabis Management issues its requirements. The…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — After some delays, demolition of portions of Moorhead Center Mall should be starting within the next three months. Developer Jim Roers told the Moorhead City Council the reason for the delay is the company was waiting for a West Central Initiative grant application to be processed. The original plan was to take down the former Herberger’s…
