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Police investigate burglary, assault in Moorhead

Alfred ThompsonMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead man is facing charges in connection with a burglary and assault Tuesday morning. Police say they responded at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a potential burglary to a car dealership in the area of the Holiday Gas Station located on 30th Ave. S. Officer checked the area and located forced entry…

Concordia Hosts 2021 Honor String Orchestra Concert

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia’s 2021 Honor String Orchestra Concert is held at the Memorial Auditorium. The group invited world-renowned guest conductor, Dr. Carolyn Watson, to help run the concert. The Honor Strings Orchestra also nominated over 40 high school students from 6 different states to participate in this joint concert. After 2 years of not being able to play…

Moorhead murder suspect arrested in St. Cloud

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Moorhead last month has been arrested in St. Cloud. Twenty-nine-year-old Ibrahim Isaac is facing an aiding and abetting charge in the September 10 shooting death of Abdi Abdi near an apartment complex on 18th St. South. Twenty-six-year-old Idris Haji-Mohamed of Rochester was arrested and charged earlier. …

Liberian business community shares needs with Fargo, Moorhead & West Fargo leaders

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The City of Fargo hosts a summit with the Liberian business community. Small business owners expressing their needs to officials from Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead. Fargo’s Director of Diversity Dr. Terry Hogan says the summit offers the Liberian community information and resources. There was also a question and answer session to find out how people…

City of Fargo Meets With Liberian Community

Prominent local authorities meet with the United Liberian Association of North Dakota

 FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo hosted a summit with the Liberian Business Community. Small business owners expressing their needs to the local authorities from Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead. Fargo’s Director of Diversity Dr. Terry Hogan says the summit offers the Liberian Community information and resources. There was also a Q and A session to find out…

Moorhead bans flavored tobacco, raises legal purchase age to 21

MOORHEAD, Minn. – City officials in Moorhead have banned all flavored tobacco products from stores and raised the legal age to buy tobacco. The Moorhead City Council voted 7-1 to adopt an ordinance that raises the legal age from 18-21 and bars all flavored products from licensed stores, including menthol cigarettes, flavored chewing or smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes and vape juices….

Public input wanted on making Fargo-Moorhead more bicycle and pedestrian friendly

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments is looking for ways to make the Fargo-Moorhead area more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Metro COG updates the Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan every five years. People are encouraged to take an online survey to share their recommendations for creating safer streets. A virtual open house took place Tuesday afternoon…

FMWF Chamber launches workforce initiative

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — FMWF Chamber has launched a workforce initiative aimed at helping people find suitable jobs and assisting local businesses in finding the right employees. Those with the Chamber believe the newly-launched digital platform called Ignite FMWF will be transformational in the way workers and employees find each other. “We have a lot of great individuals, companies, nonprofits,…

Fargo-Moorhead celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The cities of Fargo and Moorhead recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a ceremony on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Mayors Dr. Tim Mahoney of Fargo and Shelly Carlson of Moorhead spoke to honor the holiday. Fargo replaced Columbus Day back in 2015 and Moorhead recognized Indigenous People’s Day two years ago. A special ceremony also honored Native…