COLD SPRING, Minn. – The Rocori school district hires an Interim Superintendent replaces a man once considered for Moorhead Superintendent. The Central Minnesota District has approved Doctor John Thein’s at–will contract. He replaces Scott Staska who’s on administrative leave after being arrested for indecent exposure. Staska is also a former Barnesville High School principal. He removed himself from consideration for the Moorhead…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Democratic Minnesota lawmakers held a town hall meeting to take questions from the community and update them on the legislative session. State Senator Kent Eken, along with Representatives Ben Lien and Paul Marquart, said there is currently a budget surplus. They say one of the main concerns is infrastructure improvement and balancing maintenance with the development of new…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia’s first full-time Athletic Director, Jeff Bretherton, is resigning, the school announced Thursday. The resignation is effective immediately. Deputy Athletic Director and Senior Women’s Administrator Rachel Bergeson will work as the interim Athletic Director. The college says they will begin looking for a new A.D. immediately. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: AD, Athletic Director, Cobbers,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Joined by farmers and community members, Senator Tina Smith listened to perspectives on national issues that might affect the lives of Minnesotans. “Well trade is good. We need strong export markets in Minnesota which is such a powerful agricultural producer but that trade needs to be fair,” said Smith. Smith also spoke with business leaders about how Minnesota…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A high risk sex offender is moving from Fargo to Moorhead. Police say 31-year-old Daniel Grinder is now living in the 700 block of 12th Street North. Grinder was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in 2007 for three victims between 13 and 14 years old. A community informational meeting is not planned at this time. Categories: Crime,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Multiple crews responded to a fire this evening at a house in Moorhead at 911 18th Street North. Crews were called to the scene shortly before 6 p.m. When they arrived, they found a fire in the basement and smoke coming from the windows. “There was one person home at the time of the fire, they were able…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Multiple crews were called out around 5:40 to 911 18th Street North in Moorhead. You could see smoke coming from the house with a number of fire trucks on scene. No injuries were reported. No word yet on how the fire started. We’ll bring you more information as it comes in. Categories: Local News, Minnesota…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of those involved in a crash on I-94 Monday near 45th Street South. They say 25-year-old Danielle Pitzen of Moorhead lost control of her Jeep, was hit and she was thrown onto the pavement. She was taken to Essentia with life threatening injuries. The other driver has now been…
FARGO, N.D. — Former Bison football players weren’t the only ones competing at North Dakota State’s Pro Day. MSU-Moorhead’s standout wide receiver Damon Gibson also performed for the NFL scouts. Gibson made an appearance at the Shrine Bowl this winter, becoming the first MSUM Dragon ever to do so. He says he spent that last six weeks working for this…
WAITE PARK, Minn. — The accusations against a former candidate for superintendent in Moorhead are mounting. Police say Scott Staska, the superintendent of Rocori schools, publicly exposed himself at least 16 times since late last year. The indecent exposure took place at five gas stations and a clothing store in Waite Park and St. Cloud. Staska was arrested last week…
