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Runners Race to Raise Awareness About Addiction

Money Raised For The Race Will Be Given To The First Step Recovery Program

MOORHEAD, Minn. –While runners were getting set for the big 5k run, one woman on the sidelines is jogging her own memories of the addiction she beat over a decade ago. “I entered this program myself 11 years ago, and I have been sober the entire 11 years, and it’s a great program I recommend it to people and if…

Baseballs Fans Meet Twins Legend in Moorhead

Baseball fans in Moorhead meet a former big–time slugger while supporting a good cause.

MOORHEAD, Minn. –Baseball fans in Moorhead meet a former big–time slugger while supporting a good cause. Former Twins Right Fielder Tony Oliva met with fans at The Zone Sports Cards and Memorabilia to sign autographs for fans both young and old. During Oliva’s time with the Twins, he was an eight–time all–star and three–time batting champion. Shoppers in the store…

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 Hosts 9/11 Commemoration

Local veterans have held this remembrance since the first anniversary of the attacks

MOORHEAD, MINN. — Local Vietnam Veterans are keeping the memories of 9/11 victims alive. “The VVA has sponsored this for the past 17 years. We held the first one a year after the attacks,” said retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Russel Stabler. Community member Theresa Nunn has been at every single ceremony. Not only honoring those who passed, but…

Section of 20th Street South In Moorhead Will Be Closed Friday Evening

The Greater Moorhead Days Parade will cause detours

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Greater Moorhead Days Parade will cause detours for traffic on Friday. 20th Street South will be closed between 8th and 28th avenues. Drivers will notice a significant amount of pedestrian traffic starting around 5:30 and the road will close just before 6 p.m. and remain closed until around 7:30. The I-94 and 20 Street South interchange…

Local Doctor Opens Affordable Clinic

"Dollar Clinic" is located on 1st Avenue North in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MINN. — A local doctor wants to help people get the health care they need without breaking the bank. Dr. Rodney Lee is hosting the grand opening of Dollar Clinic on 1st Avenue North. He says it’s the first of its kind in the nation. It offers the same services any other general clinic does at an affordable cost….

$5.3 Million Renovation Project Wrapping Up At Park Christian School

The private Evangelical Christian school is home to 433 students in K through 12th grades

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A major expansion and renovation project at Park Christian School is wrapping up in Moorhead. The $5.3 million project includes 16,300 square feet of new classrooms. Sixteen others got upgrades. There is a new commons area along with two new state of the art science rooms and a ceramics and kiln room. A new entrance will be…

Downtown Moorhead Inc. Gets Community Input at Pop-Up Event

They've received over 500 survey responses so far

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People at the downtown Moorhead Dairy Queen get to pitch their vision for the city while enjoying a treat. Downtown Moorhead Inc. held a pop–up event for people to learn about their Master Plan and give input on revitalizing the area. They’ve received more than 500 survey responses so far, with many people saying they want a…

Two Women Arrested After Moorhead Chase

Star RacineMOORHEAD, Minn. – Authorities make two arrests after a pursuit in Moorhead. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy tried to stop a vehicle with “a fugitive inside” around 3:00 Thursday. The vehicle went through South Moorhead, south on 8th Street to 50th Avenue South into the Bluestem area. A detective with Moorhead Police used stop sticks which…

Man Accused Of Killing His Parents In Long Prairie Returned To Minnesota From Mexico

Dylan Bennett was booked into jail pending charges of second-degree murder

TODD CO., Minn. — Dylan Bennett, the man wanted for the double murders of his parents in Long Prairie, Minnesota, is back in Todd County. Bennett was booked into jail Monday morning pending charges of second-degree murder. He was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Barry and Carol Bennett were found dead in their home Tuesday by deputies…

Candidates Announced For 7th Judicial District Chambered In Moorhead

Gov. Tim Walz will make the appointment

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Three candidates are being considered for District Court judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. It is chambered in Moorhead. The finalists include Mara Rausch, currently a managing attorney in the Office of Public Defender in Moorhead. Jade Rosenfeldt, a shareholder at Vogel Law Firm. And Nathaniel Welte, an assistant county attorney for the Becker County Attorney’s…