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Moorhead Man Allegedly Attacked His Baby With Pepper, Hot Water and Fireworks

Told Investigators He Thought Of Ways To Harm The Girl

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Shawn Foltz MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man was jailed after allegedly rubbing hot sauce and cayenne pepper in a baby’s eyes. Shawn Foltz, 31, was taken into custody for child abuse. Investigators say Foltz kept the girl from breathing until she turned blue. They say he also snapped her with a towel, sprayed hot water in her face and…

Moorhead Police Remind People To Lock Their Cars

Officials took to Facebook to report they've responded to car break ins near the M–S–U–M campus.

June 10, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department is reminding people to lock up their cars. Officers took to Facebook to report they’ve responded to car break ins near the MSUM campus. Police say in the majority of the incidents, the vehicles were left unlocked while parked in driveways. They ask that you take the time to double check your belongings…

Barnesville Man Charged in Moorhead Assault

Moberg has a criminal history of violence and drug-related offenses

June 7, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Barnesville man is charged in an assault in Moorhead left a woman severely hurt. Duane Moberg, 28, is charged with felony assault and misdemeanor domestic assault. Police responded to an apartment on 18th Street in Moorhead and say they found a woman who was in and out of consciousness with a broken nose and covered…

F-M Diversion Project Asking For Public’s Input

There are concerns that the FM diversion project will move faster than money is collected to fund it

June 6, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND– The Cass County Joint Water Resource District is asking the public for its input about funding the diversion. People previously voted to use sales tax to fund the diversion project. However, there are concerns that the pace of the project will move faster than money is collected. Homeowners who the flood wall would benefit the most are asked…

Minnesota Lawmakers Reflecting on Bills Passed for Local Projects

Lien says this project has been in the works for more than 25 years and has finally been approved

June 6, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota state officials are working with community members to review and reflect on bills passed during the 2017 legislative session. State Representative, Ben Lien, says the most important project is the 20th-21st Street underpass. Lien says this project has been in the works for more than 25 years and has finally been approved. The underpass will help…

Smiles Shine Bright at “City Of Lights” CCRI Prom

The group dedicated to helping those with disabilities put on a special night

May 30, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn.– At least once a year, there’s a chance for a Moorhead group to dress up and be in the spotlight. More than 100 people enter the “City of Lights”, this year’s theme for the CCRI Prom. Each pair gets their own moment by being introduced and walking through the doors at Courtyard by Marriott. Some didn’t get this…

Dayton Eliminates Funding for House and Senate, Said Republicans Launched “Sneak Attack”

Governor Dayton has signed nine so-called "Budget Bills" to avoid a government shutdown

May 30, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Governor Dayton has signed nine so-called “Budget Bills” to avoid a government shutdown. But he said he considers some of the Republicans actions a “sneak attack.” He is allowing the Tax Bill to become law without his signature. He used the line-item veto to strip funding for the House and Senate for four years saying the job…

High Risk Sex Offender with New Address in Moorhead

A community information meeting is not planned at this time

May 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A high risk sex offender has moved from North Dakota to Moorhead. Roger McAvoy, 56, is living in the 700 Block of 8th Street South. He was convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct with female victims between the ages of 12 and 14. A community information meeting is not planned at this time. Categories: Community, Local News, Minnesota…

Army Corps of Engineers Taking a Look at Progress on F-M Diversion

May 30, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Leaders with the Army Corps of Engineers came to the metro to get their first look at the F-M Flood Diversion construction. The six and a half year project has already begun near Horace at the southern end of the project’s site. Army Corps leaders say they’re pleased with how it’s shaping up and will work to move…

Moorhead Man Arrested for Attacking Two Teens with a Shovel

One of the teens was rushed to the hospital with significant injuries

May 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man was jailed after allegedly attacking two teenagers with a shovel and a brick before fleeing the scene. Officers stopped and arrested 43-year-old Jerome Walker of Moorhead after he was caught speeding on 20th Street South near Romkey Park. They say it was after 1 o’clock this morning when Johnson attacked two male teens, 16…