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Moorhead Football Brings Experienced O-Line into 2018

Spuds open season Friday against Elk River.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds football team begin their season on Friday. The Spuds had an early exit from the section playoffs last season, but Moorhead hopes the returning experience in the trenches will lead to points on the scoreboard. The 2018 Moorhead Spuds have some shoes to fill in the backfield after losing two stars from last year to…

Concordia Students Use “Hands for Change” Day to Develop Relationships With Community

Thirty-five groups of freshmen and transfer students participated in the service-learning activities

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A new school year is more than trying to get another set of passing grades; it’s also about giving back to the community around you. “So we’re club 18. Shark bait, ooo ha ha. Club one eight! yeah! yeah!” said Concordia College freshmen Evan Gertken and Rhiley Larson. Thirty–five clubs made up of freshmen and transfer students from…

Former West Fargo Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct Charges

37-year-old Shannon Moser of Moorhead plead guilty to six felonies.

FARGO, ND — A former West Fargo middle school teacher plead guilty to six charges of sexual misconduct. 37-year-old Shannon Moser of Moorhead faced eight felonies that include sexual imposition, sexual assault, luring minors by computer and using a minor in a sexual performance. The number of possible victims was recently expanded from two to six. Moser resigned from Liberty Middle…

MN Releases Environmental Impact Statement On F-M Flood Diversion Project

The new plan is meant to reduce impacts in Richland County in North Dakota and Wilkin County in Minnesota that, in the original plan, were in the heart of a staging area to hold excess water in times of serious flooding.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ Minnesota officials have released a draft environmental impact statement on the revised Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project and say they will decide on a permit application sometime this winter. The new plan is meant to reduce impacts in Richland County in North Dakota and Wilkin County in Minnesota that, in the original plan, were in the heart…

Fargo Public Schools Enrollment Is Up Slightly Over 2017

The district welcomed 11,445 students for the first day of class

FARGO, N.D. — There are a few more students attending Fargo Public Schools this year, but just a few. The district welcomed 11,445 students for the first day of class. That is 5 more students than at the start of the school year in 2017. But the district did gain nearly 200 students between May graduation and the start of…

Volunteers Team Up to Build a Handicap Accessible Ramp for Man Battling Cancer

George Rick of Moorhead is battling stage four liver cancer

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For many years, George Rick made an impact on his neighborhood by lending a hand whenever he could. “Well he was always willing to help people when they needed help. I know he helped people build garages and do roofs and put in windows. He’s just always there to help people,” said Eileen Rick, George’s wife. But when…

Autistic Moorhead Boy’s Bike Stolen

His aunt, Sarah Peterson, says Brandon is autistic and depends on his three-wheeled bike.

MOORHEAD, MN — 16-year-old Brandon Hilde wants his bike back and his family is hoping you can help. His aunt, Sarah Peterson, says Brandon is autistic and depends on his three-wheeled bike. Last weekend, it was stolen from the yard of his parent’s home in north Moorhead. A police report on the theft was filed and there are people looking for it…

Summer Break Is About Over For Area School Children

Fargo Public Schools Go Back Into Session On August 23

FARGO, N.D. — Sad news kids living in Fargo: summer is over! Classes resume on Thursday at all Fargo Public Schools. West Fargo kids will have another week of vacation since school there begins on Tuesday, August 28. In Grand Forks, the first day of classes for K-9 is Monday, August 27. Ten thru 12th grade will begin school the…

Quarterback Competition Heats Up for MSUM as Season Approaches

Bryce Meehl and Jakup Sinani are fighting for the starting job.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two weeks out from the first game of the season, MSU-Moorhead still doesn’t have a starting quarterback. Jakup Sinani and Bryce Meehl are fighting for the job vacated by Demetrius Carr. Sinani is heading into his sophomore season and is currently working with the first-team offense. But head coach Steve Laqua says Meehl is not far behind….