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Moorhead Boys Hockey Expecting a Grittier Season

The Spuds lost key players from last year's section runner-up finish

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s hockey team opens up its season on Saturday. The team lost in the section final a year ago and lost a core group of seniors, including their goaltender. Head coach Jon Ammerman says in no way is this a rebuilding year for the Spuds. But, because there is a lot of talent missing from a year ago,…

Filling in the Cracks of Modern Day Slavery: A Survivor’s Story and the Red Sand Project’s Solution

About 40.3 million people are human trafficking victims globally

FARGO, N.D. –It’s a silent industry in more than 100 countries and in all 50 states, ruining lives and shattering families. In our lead story, KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how a small group is fighting this industry, and in the process, taking on a task as big as the world itself. Trauma blocks some of the details but the…

Army Corps 2019 Work Plan Includes Another $35 Million For Fargo-Moorhead Flood Protection

The funding will cover work on the inlet structure south of Horace, the control structure on the Wild Rice River as well as additional design work

FARGO, ND — More federal money is going into flood protection for Fargo-Moorhead. Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp announced that $35 million is included for flood protection construction in the Army Corps 2019 work plan. Hoeven says the “funding comes at a critical time and will help ensure the project’s procurement process and construction can move forward”. The funding will cover work…

Salvation Army Plans to Raise $900,000 through Its Red Kettle Campaign

KVRR's Rob Kupec Helped Kickoff The Campaign

FARGO, N.D. — As winter nears, you might see a slew of red kettles popping up around the metro. The Salvation Army is planning to raise $900,000 this winter through its annual Kettle Campaign. Last year, the Salvation Army fell just short of its $900,000 goal, raising just over $850,000. In her first year leading the charge, Major Vangie O’Neil says…

Moorhead Parks and Recreation Looks to Sell Sports Center to City’s School District

The deal was discussed at the City Council meeting Tuesday night

MOORHEAD, Minn — The Moorhead School District and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department are coming to an agreement on selling the Sports Center. If approved, the Center will be sold to the district for one dollar so it can be included in the school’s security plans.  Some students agree with the new deal. “Probably like a few hundred every period,”…

Police Identify Woman Struck, Killed by Train

Woman hit by BNSF train on November 5 in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police identify the person who was struck and killed by a train last week in Moorhead. The victim is 47-year-old Becky Bachmeier of Moorhead. She was struck by a BNSF train last Monday around 4:30 this afternoon near the corner of 14th Street and Main Avenue. Several crossings in the area were blocked, backing up traffic. Police…

MSUM Begins Preparation for December 1st Mineral Water Bowl

The Dragons went 8-3 during the regular season

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSU-Moorhead earned a Division II Bowl berth on Saturday by taking down St. Cloud State. The win gave the Dragons their first eight-win season since the George H. W. Bush administration. Head coach Steve Laqua says the chance to play in a bowl game is great for all of the seniors who are extending their college careers by…

Mayor-Elect Johnathan Judd Shares His Vision for Moorhead

He received 51 percent of the vote

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Johnathan Judd won the mayor’s race with 51 percent of the vote,  while his opponents City Council member Brenda Elmer and Kurdish Community of America founder Newzad Brifki received 40 percent and 8 percent, respectively. “Still surreal. Still taking it all in. It’s a good feeling, but still trying to let it sink in. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever…

Police Investigate Fatality Involving Train in Moorhead

Authorities were notified that a person was hit by at train after 4:30

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead are investigating a fatality involving a train. Authorities were notified that a person was hit after 4:30 this afternoon. We are still waiting for more details from officials on what exactly happened. We hope to have more information at 9:00. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead Tags: FATALITY, moorhead, police, train

Moorhead Police Searching For Runaway

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Police are asking for the pubic’s help in finding a runaway. 15-year-old Karissa Butcher is described as being 5’4″ tall, weighing 150 pounds and has an arrow tattoo on her right forearm. Authorities say they have information to believe she’s in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Anyone who may know where Karissa may be is asked to call the…