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Four Injured After Rollover Crash In Minnesota

The state patrol says around 1:20 p.m., a car and SUV were both westbound on I-94 when the car attempted to pass the SUV but the two vehicles made contact, sending the car into the ditch where it rolled.

Brandon, MN (KFGO) – Two people from Moorhead and two people from Fargo were injured in a rollover on I-94 in Douglas County, Minnesota Sunday afternoon. The state patrol says around 1:20 p.m., a car and SUV were both westbound on I-94 when the car attempted to pass the SUV but the two vehicles made contact, sending the car into…

Moorhead Officer Charged with Assault of Woman Under Arrest

Jennifer Thomas was arrested in September for an incident involving a gun at the Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings

FARGO (KFGO) – A Moorhead police officer is on paid administrative leave after being charged with felony assault in Fargo. According to court documents, Officer Matthew Lambert struck Jennifer Thomas with his elbow, causing injuries to her face. Thomas was arrested in September for an incident involving a gun at the Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings. Thomas was allegedly assaulted by…

Try MATBUS Week Cuts Fares in Half, Saturday Means Free Rides

The bus service does it every year to get new riders and more people using public transportation

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve never tried public transportation in Fargo, there’s an incentive to hopping on a bus this week. MATBUS provides nearly 2 million rides a year to its passengers. “For the size of us, we have a very big demand and fortunately we have a good staff, a very well set up staff so we can cope with…

Avett Brothers At Bluestem Rescheduled Due To Weather

All tickets purchased for the 2018 date will be honored for the May 16, 2019 concert.

MOORHEAD, MN — Tonight’s Avett Brothers concert at Bluestem Amphitheater has been cancelled and rescheduled due to the chilly conditions. In a message from the band: “Regretfully, we must reschedule tonight’s performance at Bluestem Amphitheater due to the freezing conditions of the outdoor venue.  We apologize for any inconvenience, but are compelled by our desire for safety for our audience, our…

Moorhead’s Woodlawn Water Tower Vyes for Tnemec, Inc. Tank of the Year Contest

The national contest will select the top tank and eleven runners-up

MOORHEAD, Minn. —The Woodlawn water tower in Woodlawn Park in Moorhead is looking to make a splash. The newly painted tower is in the running for the Tnemec, Inc.  Tank of the Year award. The national contest will select the top tank and eleven runners-up. All twelve will then be featured in the Tnemec’s annual water tower calendar. Moorhead is…

“Art Ghoullery” Brings Out All the Halloween Stops this Season

The exhibit is open through November 4

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s not all trick-or-treating and costumes when it comes to Halloween, sometimes it’s about art. The Rourke Art Museum is putting on their free “Art Ghoullery” through November 4, featuring works of goblins and ghosts from 20 artists across the United States. Pieces range from cute and silly to creepy and sinister Halloween art. The goal of…

Making the Vote Count: Cass County in Need of 100 Election Workers

Moorhead is also needing 10 people to serve as alternate election judges

FARGO, N.D. — With five weeks to go until Election Day, Cass County election officials are looking for people to ensure voting goes smoothly. The county is currently looking for 50 election clerks as well as 50 election judges. Election clerks make sure voters are registered and bring their ID’s, while election judges hand out the ballots and ensure that each…

Izetta Cooley Arrested, Four Children In Protective Custody

Izetta Cooley was found at her home in Moorhead late Tues. morning with four of her five children according to Deputy Police Chief Tory Jacobson.

Izetta CooleyMOORHEAD, MN — Authorities have arrested a Minnesota mother who was on the run and have located four of her five missing children. Police say 39-year-old Izetta Cooley and the four children were found at a home in Moorhead Tuesday. Officials say Cooley was arrested on a felony kidnapping warrant from Mower County. She’s being held in the Clay…

Three Moorhead Mayoral Candidates Discuss City’s Future at Forum

Downtown revitalization, promoting business activities prominently discussed

MOORHEAD, Minn. — With Del Rae Williams ending her five–year term as mayor, the three mayoral candidates realize that the next few years are pivotal for the city’s future. “We’re going to have 61,000 people projected by 2045. You need leadership in place that is thinking outside the box in order to make sure we are prepared and we are staying…

UPDATE: Moorhead House Fire Ruled Arson

UPDATE WEDNESDAY – Firefighters say fire ripping through an abandoned home in Moorhead Tuesday night has been ruled an arson. The Moorhead Fire Department says the blaze was reported at 9:10 and was under control at 9:41. The department says the house was scheduled for demolition next month. The fire remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call…