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Monticello Woman Arrested After Police Chase

A deputy tried to stop Olson around 9 o'clock last night but she took off at speeds up to 115 miles per hour

May 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A chase that started in Wilkin County ended near Titan Machinery in Moorhead. The driver, 37-year-old Jessica Olson of Monticello, was arrested. A deputy tried to stop Olson around 9 o’clock last night but she took off at speeds up to 115 miles per hour. The chase included officers from Barnesville, Moorhead, Clay and Wilkin counties along…

Former Pancheros Employee Says He Recorded Women’s Bathroom Videos for Sexual Pleasure

Sam Hagen, 18, is accused of using his cell phone to record video of women in the Moorhead Pancheros

May 24, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead community was caught by surprise after an investigation of a former employee at a local restaurant ends in charges. Eighteen–year–old Sam Hagen is out of jail after allegedly using his cell phone to record women in the bathroom at Pancheros in Moorhead. Hagen is a Moorhead High School senior who had been working at Pancheros…

Former Moorhead Pancheros Employee Charged

Sam Hagen, 18, was an employee at the Pancheros in Moorhead and allegedly used his cell phone to record women in the bathroom

May 24, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man is out of jail after allegedly using his cell phone to record women in the bathroom at Pancheros in Moorhead. This came after days of investigation that caught many at the restaurant and in the community by surprise. Sam Hagen is an 18–year–old Moorhead High School senior who had been working at Pancheros in…

The Future of Fargo’s Downtown

They say a healthy downtown is a sign of a healthy city

May 23, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Downtown Fargo is quickly changing and development of a new high-rise will shake things up even more. They say a healthy downtown is a sign of a healthy city. It’s why this group behind me is working on plans to improve downtown Fargo’s aging infrastructure while meeting the needs of the people. They’re mainly talking about how…

Moorhead Man Arrested in Child Porn Investigation

The Clay County Attorney's office is considering charges

May 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — An online child porn investigation has led police to a predatory sex offender in Moorhead. Investigators seized two tablets and a cellphone from the home of 33-year-old Justin Worcester-Jordan. The Clay County Attorney’s office is considering charges. Authorities got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Court documents say Jordan was convicted of…

Moorhead Mayor Williams Hopeful For Bonding Bill

Officials are concerned about emergency crews coming from Fargo getting delayed when a train is crossing

May 22, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn.– Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams said she is waiting anxiously as the Minnesota Legislature wraps up its work. The bonding bill includes a $42 million railroad underpass project south of Moorhead High School. Officials are concerned about emergency crews coming from Fargo getting delayed when a train is crossing. Council members also say that this project is crucial…

Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Car, Fleeing Police, Taking Cab to Fargo Hotel

They say they found his car abandoned in a nearby parking lot and brought in K9 units to help track him down

May 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — One man is in custody after police say he led authorities on a 90-mile-per hour chase, jumped into a cab and hid out in local hotel. Nils Njus, 52, is facing multiple drug and traffic and charges, including driving a stolen vehicle and felony fleeing. Police say they attempted to pull Njus over on I-94 before he…

High-Risk Sex Offender on the Move in Moorhead

A public notification meeting is not planned at this time

May 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A high-risk sex offender is on the move in Moorhead. Police say Eric Fanning will be living in the 300 block of 14th Street South. Fanning engaged in sexual contact by force with three adult females on separate occasions. The women were unknown to him. A public notification meeting is not planned at this time. Categories:…

Superintendent of Moorhead Area Public Schools Announces Diagnosis

Dr. Lynne Kovash told staff yesterday

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The superintendent of the Moorhead Area Public Schools announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Lynne Kovash told staff yesterday. The district spokesperson Pam Gibb says Kovash “is seeking treatment through either Roger Maris Cancer Center or the Mayo Clinic.” Dr. Kovash has been the school’s superintendent since 2008. Categories: Community, Health, Local News,…

Moorhead Police Warning Veterans About New Scam

Police say scammers have set up a phone number that closely resembles the Veterans Choice Program

May 16, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are warning veterans about a phone scam that is pretending to be with the Veterans Choice Program. Police say scammers have set up a phone number that closely resembles the Veterans Choice Program. When people call this number by mistake, a voice tells them to leave a credit card number for a rebate. Police…