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“Bolig Square” Could Be First To Get Property Tax Exemption Through Moorhead’s Renaissance Zone

It would be built on what is now a parking lot on 4th Street between Main Avenue and Center Avenue

Bolig Square location Image: Epic CompaniesMOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead is one step closer to a multi-million dollar commercial and apartment development in a prime downtown location. The Economic Development Authority has recommended the city council approve plans for Bolig Square, a five story building. It would be built on what is now a parking lot on 4th Street between Main Avenue…

MN Gov. Walz Serves Up Sweet Treats at Moorhead Dairy Queen

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Customers at the iconic Moorhead Dairy Queen on Main Avenue Tuesday night got a surprise. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spent some time behind the counter and helping out and shared pictures on Facebook. He helped hand dip some dilly bars which originated at this location in the 1950’s. The owners, Troy and Diane DeLeon, say they served 4,000…

Governor Walz To Push Education Proposal During Statewide Tour

Walz is scheduled to be at MSUM in Moorhead on Wednesday

Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are launching a statewide tour on Monday. They will spend four days making 10 stops across the state to push their education proposal. It includes around $520 million for the per-pupil funding formula, $59 million for preschool and $26 million for school safety. He…

Moorhead Dairy Queen’s 70th Anniversary Gets Special Proclamation

The Moorhead Dairy Queen was first built in 1949

MOORHEAD, Minn. — After seven decades as a Moorhead staple, Dairy Queen gets a big announcement from Mayor Johnathan Judd. To celebrate the downtown landmark, Mayor Judd proclaimed March 1st, 2019 to be Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Day. “Why would you not want to promote a small business, especially nowadays, when there’s so much competition, for a business that has been…

Moorhead Mayor Has Coffee With Residents to Hear Concerns

Judd says his goal is to be more accessible to the community so they can voice their concerns and give feedback

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and City Council Members Sara Watson Curry and Shelly Dahlquist have coffee with residents to discuss issues important to them. This is the first of many monthly sit downs the mayor plans to have with residents. One topic discussed was snow removal, and how people are not happy about snow piling up on…

‘Gritty’ MSUM Women’s Basketball Team Readies for NSIC Tournament

The Dragons are the top seed in the North

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A 19-3 conference record was good enough for MSUM’s women’s basketball team to win the NSIC for the third year in a row. The dragons are now heading into the conference tournament trying to keep the momentum rolling, something they were unable to do each of the last two seasons. Despite being the top seed, MSUM dropped…

World Famous Mime Bill Bowers Shows Off His Skills in Moorhead

Bill Bowers travels around the world to showcase his miming skills

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A world–renowned mime racked up the laughs while teaching others about his craft at Concordia College. Bill Bowers trained under Marcel Marceau and has been performing as a mime for several years. His show featured some physical storytelling, some acts centered around music, and even some lip–syncing. His goal is not only to create a legendary night, but…

Rockers “Incubus” Added To Bluestem Summer Concert Series

The rockers from Calabasas, California will appear with the band "Nothing More"

MOORHEAD, MN — Incubus has been added to the 2019 Bluestem Summer Concert Series. The rockers from Calabasas, California will appear with the band “Nothing More” on Saturday, August 3, rain or shine. Tickets range from $39.50 to $88.50 and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at Jade Presents.com or at the Tickets300 box office. Incubus is one of eight…

Clay County Deputy Injured, Squad Cars Rammed In Pursuit With Burglary Suspect

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the suspect fled in a stolen vehicle after he was located in Fargo.

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A burglary suspect is in custody following an early Monday morning high speed chase after ramming squad cars and injuring an officer. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the suspect fled in a stolen vehicle after he was located in Fargo, sped into Moorhead and continued into Dilworth on Highway 10 with Clay County deputies in…