moorhead

UPDATE: BCA: Endangered Missing Alert for Moorhead woman Canceled, Found Safe

UPDATE(6/5/24 1:30PM) : Melissa has been located and is safe. Thank you for assisting in sharing this information. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police are asking for help finding a missing person. Melissa Lohnes, 45, was last seen in south Moorhead at 12:30. Police are referring to her as an endangered missing person. She is possibly heading to Sisseton, South…

Final Two Suspects Arrested in Downtown Fargo Beating in Early April

Esiquio Hernandez (L), John Hernandez (R) FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The final two suspects wanted in a brutal downtown Fargo assault last month have been arrested. 26-year-old Esiquio Hernandez of Moorhead was arrested for robbery, aggravated assault, and accomplice to aggravated assault. 48-year-old John Hernandez of Moorhead was arrested for aggravated assault, accomplice to aggravated assault, and possession of drug…

Two injured after crash in wet conditions on I-94

Two people are injured after a three-vehicle crash in wet conditions on I-94 in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two people are injured after a three-vehicle crash in wet conditions on I-94 in Moorhead. Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened on eastbound I-94 just before the exit onto 8th Street in Moorhead around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. A Ford pickup rear-ended a Kia Sorento, which caused it to sideswipe a Jeep Cherokee. The driver of…

Governor Seeks Candidates To Fill Two Judicial Seats in MN’s 7th Judicial District

Judge Sarah Hennesy & Judge Greta Smolnisky ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz is looking to appoint two new judges in the Seventh Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the elevation of Judge Sarah Hennesy in St. Cloud to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The other comes with the resignation of Judge Greta Smolnisky in Moorhead who was…

50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion Coming to Bluestem Amphitheater

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — You can get the latest News from Lake Wobegon one more time during the 50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion stop at Bluestem Amphitheater. The 140-minute show celebrating the Last Live Radio Variety show comes to Moorhead on Thursday, September 26. It’ll include Garrison Keillor’s stand-up on the beauty of being 80, comedy sketches, a word…

Fargo Police Identify Two Remaining Suspects in Vicious Beating Last Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police identify the two remaining suspects wanted for a vicious beating in downtown Fargo on April 6. They are looking for these men: 26-year-old Esiquio Hernandez and 48-year-old John Hernandez both of Moorhead. If they are spotted you should call 9-1-1 with information about their location, clothing, vehicle and direction. Anonymous tips can be submitted…

Bluestem Amphitheater to Host Country Star Billy Currington This Summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The country singer with hits like “People Are Crazy”, “Hey Girl” and “Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer” is coming to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead this summer. Billy Currington will take the stage on Saturday, August 31 with special guests Bryan Martin and Drew Green. Tickets for the rain or shine show will be available during an…

Several Arrests Made in Early April Beating in Downtown Fargo

Travice Ledoux, Sergio Ganados, Angelica Hernandez and Terrell SmithFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Several arrests have been made in a severe beating of a man in downtown Fargo earlier this month. Fargo Police confirming that 48-year-old Sergio Ganados of Fargo was arrested for aggravated assault. 24-year-old Angelica Hernandez and 35-year-old Terrell Smith, both of Moorhead, were both arrested as accomplices to…

Tensions rise at Metro Flood Diversion Authority after executive director’s resignation, He Responds

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions were high at the Metro Flood Diversion Authority, as the conversation revolved around the resignation of the executive director.  “Help me understand, however, how this issue led to us not having an executive director anymore.” said John Strand of the MFDA. Some of the board members, like John Strand and Dave Piepkorn, questioned the decision…