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Moorhead Woman With Non-Profit and Government Experience Running For City Council

Shelly Carlson is running for the seat being vacated by Melissa Fabian

May 21, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead woman whose career has been devoted to public service is running for Ward 2 on the Moorhead City Council. Shelly Carlson works as the Criminal Justice Systems manager with the Minnesota Elder Justice Center. She is running for the seat being vacated by Melissa Fabian. Carlson says what makes her different is that she has…

Funding for NW MN Projects Hang in the Balance as Gov. Dayton Considers Signing or Vetoing Tax & Budget Bills

May 21, 2018

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up their session Sunday night and many questions are still unanswered. If Gov. Mark Dayton doesn’t sign a tax bill, which sync’s Minnesota’s tax code with the federal Republican law, it would create a complex filing season next year. Vetoing a budget bill would not give schools money to improve security. The…

$50K Powerball Ticket Sold in Moorhead, $1M Ticket Sold in Carlton

May 21, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – A Powerball lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold in at the Casey’s General Store on 37th Ave S in Moorhead. The winner has a year to claim the prize at any lottery office or by mail. A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Minit Mart in Carlton, which is 20 miles Southwest of Duluth….

See Fargo-Moorhead from the Red River’s Point of View During the River Paddling Excursion Series

May 16, 2018

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – You can learn more about one of the most important resources in our region while enjoying it at the same time. River Keepers and the Moorhead Parks and Recreation launched their summer River Paddling Excursion Series from the Hjemkomst Landing Wednesday night. Once a month, you can head out on the river and learn about the history,…

Moorhead’s Police Chief Set To Retire in July

May 15, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. After a 40 year career in law enforcement, Moorhead’s Police Chief announces it’s time for him to retire. David Ebinger first served as an officer in Little Rock, Arkansas for 28 years. He was hired as the Chief of Moorhead’s Police Department 12 years ago. He says one of the reasons he took the job is because his…

Moorhead Library Holds Use Book Sale

All proceeds go towards funding library programs

May 12, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you consider yourself a bookworm, then you are going to love all the books you can get for a low price at the library’s book sale. Friends of the Moorhead Library held a used book sale where people could buy books for five dollars a bag. Paperbacks and hardcovers of all genres were available to snag. All…

Great Plains Food Bank Holds Pop-Up Food Pantry

Anyone who needs food assistance could get fresh produce for free

May 10, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Great Plains Food Bank held a pop–up perishable food pantry at Moorhead High School. Anyone who needs food assistance could get fresh produce and other items for free. The food came from the food bank’s surplus donations. No referrals are necessary to go to the food bank, and pop–up food pantries are put on across the region….

MSUM Students’ Research Turned Into An Exhibit

It's at the Comstock House in Moorhead

May 8, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM students are getting the chance to have their research turned into a permanent exhibit. A history class studied what Moorhead’s Comstock House and its surrounding area was like during the 1800’s. They created posters about the neighbors that will be displayed inside the Comstock House. In addition to providing students with important skills they can use in…

Moorhead Man Gets 10 Years For Shooting Man Living In His Garage

Neil Johnson Admitted Smoking Meth Before Killing Jacob Glover

May 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Jacob Glover & fiance/Neil JohnsonMOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of a man who was living in his garage. 26-year-old Neil Johnson shot and killed Jacob Glover of West Fargo during an argument outside Johnson’s home last April. The prosecutor says Johnson and Glover were arguing over coins…

Moorhead Railroad Underpass Stalled Again As Bids Come In Over Budget

City Could Consider Special Assessments To Make Up The Difference

May 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead city leaders are trying to figure out how to pay for a railroad underpass after bids came in $7 million over budget. That has raised the total cost of the long sought-after project at Main and 20th and 21st Streets South to $65 million. City Engineer Bob Zimmerman told council members Monday night there are several…