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Four pets die in Moorhead apartment fire

Two occupants of the unit were home and escaped safely.

July 26, 2021

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – Fire caused extensive damage to a townhome in a four-unit complex plex in Moorhead overnight. Firefighters responded to the call just before midnight Sunday at 1816 Belsly Boulevard. Battalion Chief Dave Conrad says crews found heavy smoke and fire on the first floor of the two-story townhouse. It turned into a two-alarm fire with mutual aid…

“Festival of Fire” Held In Downtown Fargo

In an effort to educate and explore different cultures in the community, Broadway square and one local man came together to host the festival of fire.

July 25, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — The Fargo- Moorhead community was invited to learn more about the annual Somali celebration known as Neeroosh, or the festival of fire, which celebrates the beginning of the solar year. The event was held at Broadway Square and also focused on bringing different cultures together as one. “Educational thing we want to educate people we want…

Wyndmere Bank Robbery Suspect: “I knew I messed up as soon as I did it”

July 22, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Court records are providing new details on a bank robbery earlier this week in Wyndmere, North Dakota. Tessa Jaksa, also known as Tony Jaksa, is charged in U.S. District Court in Fargo with bank robbery. An arraignment is set for Friday morning at 10. The transgender woman admitted to FBI agents that quote, “I knew I messed…

Report: 72% of Minnesota is experiencing severe drought

July 22, 2021

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ST. PAUL, MN (AP) — The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 72% of Minnesota is currently experiencing severe drought. That’s up from last week, when 52% of the state was considered to be in severe drought. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the news is startling, since at the start of June, less than 1% of the state had severe drought…

Suspect in Moorhead payloader theft arrested in Fargo

July 22, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man arrested Wednesday afternoon is jailed in Fargo is accused of stealing a new John Deere payloader from RDO Equipment in Moorhead. Moorhead Police say the loader was stolen sometime between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday. The dealership discovered the theft and tracked it to Fargo with GPS. It appears 42-year old Shane Duval…

July 19-25 proclaimed Navy Week in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth

July 20, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth are joining forces to declare this week “Navy Week” in all four cities. The proclamation was presented to Vice Adm. Stuart Munsch on Tuesday at Fargo City Hall via a video made by all four mayors. Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney was the only mayor present in…

Moorhead and Dilworth under water use restrictions

July 20, 2021

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MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) –Water use restrictions are now in effect for people in Moorhead and Dilworth. It is due to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources drought warning phase. They require public water suppliers to implement water use restrictions. Moorhead Public Service will allow people with an address ending in an even number to water lawns and wash cars on…

Moorhead Police arrest suspect in Wyndmere bank robbery

July 20, 2021

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RICHLAND COUNTY, ND (KVRR) — The woman accused of a bank robbery in Wyndmere, North Dakota is under arrest. Moorhead Police received a tip from a concerned citizen on Monday. The tipster recognized images of the suspect vehicle. Moorhead Police located the vehicle and took the suspect into custody. 43 year old Tessa Jaksa from Moorhead was apprehended by Moorhead…

People share ideas to improve Moorhead during Design Week

Moorhead is reaching out and asking people for their thoughts and opinions on the development of their city

July 19, 2021

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Monday kicked off Design Week which will be filled with community events for you to share your perspective and ideas on the future of Moorhead. People were able to learn about the comprehensive plan process, give their draft vision for the city, and express their best ideas on enhancing focused areas of the city. The festival featured…

Fire damages north Moorhead home

July 14, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A home in Moorhead was damaged by fire on the city’s northside Wednesday morning. The call came in around 7:20 a.m. at 401 17th St. North. That’s in a neighborhood north of Park Christian School. Moorhead Fire and Moorhead Police responded. The Salvation Army was also on scene to provide support to first responders. The cause…