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Police End Standoff In Moorhead, Man Contacts Them On His Own

December 6, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead decide to end a standoff with a man who fired a shot into the floor during an alleged drunk argument with a family member. They were called to a home in the 2500 block of 6th Avenue North around 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers tried to make contact with the man but eventually decided to…

Moorhead girl is one of 13 national art contest winners

The NAHRO's "What Home Means To Me" contest is a way to raise awareness about affordable housing issues

December 3, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — With more time at home and school moving online, 10-year-old Lilly Ann Hoaglund of Moorhead found herself with more free time than usual. It’s allowed her to let her creativity flourish through her art. “It’s a way to express myself without having to say it,” she says. The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Official’s Housing America…

Hole Much Larger Than Originally Thought Under Highway 10 in Moorhead

December 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A surprise is found under the pavement of eastbound Highway 10 in Moorhead. Crews called in to repair a hole at milepost 1, east of 14th Street near the railroad overpass, discover it is much larger than originally thought. The right lane has reopened but the left lane will be closed indefinitely. MnDOT places the blame for…

Christmas tree fire destroys mobile home in Moorhead

December 2, 2020

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A Christmas tree fire destroyed a mobile home at Moorhead Estates at 1224 15th Avenue North. Fire Dept. Capt. Todd Church said most of the mobile home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m Tuesday. Crews were able to gain entry to the rear half of the mobile home for…

Moorhead Police investigate shooting

November 28, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MN– Police are investigating a shooting that likely involved several people. It isn’t believed that anyone was hurt and no arrests have been made. Police responded to an apartment building in the 2400 block of 4th Ave. N for a disturbance shortly before 9:30 Friday night. As officers were arriving, they were told that a shot had been fired….

14th annual Fill the Dome food drive looks different amid the pandemic

Donations will be accepted through December 17th

November 23, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — This time of year, the FargoDome is usually filled with thousands of pounds of food donations to be given to struggling families. With the coronavirus still rampant, the Dome will remain empty this year, but the donations will continue to come in. The holiday season is a time for giving back, and the need for generosity is…

Moorhead Man Accused of Assaulting Two Women

November 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man is accused of assaulting two women with a knife and other items in their apartment. It was reported Thursday night around 7:15 in the 1900 block of 18th Avenue South. Police determined 20-year-old Ashton Bellefeuille, who knew the women, caused significant injuries to the upper body of both women. They were taken to the…

Grant will fund addition to Moorhead trail system

November 23, 2020

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The City of Moorhead will receive a $661,000 grant for construction of a new trail connecting Woodlawn Park and Gooseberry Mound Park. The Midtown Trail will include 0.83 miles off-road and 0.45 miles of on-street trails. When combined with the 4.8 mile Blue Goose Trail completed this past summer, Moorhead bicyclists and pedestrians will have a…

Go Fund Me is set up for body of Moorhead man to be returned to Kurdistan

November 21, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MN – A Go Fund Me has been established to help the family of a man found dead in Moorhead earlier this week. Marwan Assad’s family has requested his body be returned to Kurdistan to be properly buried. The other funds will be for his wife and child. Assad had been missing a week. The body of the 28-year-old…

Moorhead landmarks to be lit purple in honor of pandemic victims

November 19, 2020

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Hjemkomst Center, Stave Church and Moorhead City Hall will be lit purple Thursday night. It’s part of a statewide plan to honor COVID-19 victims and medical workers. Gov. Tim Walz says cities, museums, libraries, companies, and more will take part in the event. “When times are tough, Minnesotans rise up by coming together,” Walz said….