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Moorhead Boys Hockey Fights Off EGF Comeback to Win 4-3

The Spuds collected goals from Horan, Westra, Kleven and Gramer

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead boys hockey team put Saturday’s 5-0 shutout loss behind them as they edged out East Grand Forks Tuesday. The Spuds took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission before the Green Wave erased the deficit by the end of the second period. A quick goal from Tommy Horan 94 seconds into the third put Moorhead…

Girls Basketball: Spuds Pull Out Overtime Victory Over Buffalo

Spuds improve to 2-0 on the season

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead girls basketball pulled out the overtime victory, 66-65 in Friday’s contest against against Buffalo. The Spuds improve to 2-0 on the season. Next up, Moorhead will face Brainerd on Tuesday. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Buffalo Bison, Girl’s Basketball, Moorhead Spuds, Spuds, Spuds Basketball

Moorhead Boys Hockey Expecting a Grittier Season

The Spuds lost key players from last year's section runner-up finish

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s hockey team opens up its season on Saturday. The team lost in the section final a year ago and lost a core group of seniors, including their goaltender. Head coach Jon Ammerman says in no way is this a rebuilding year for the Spuds. But, because there is a lot of talent missing from a year ago,…

HS Foootball: Moorhead Keeps Season Alive with Section Playoff Win

Spuds beat Sartell-SS 41-6 Tuesday Night

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds are moving on to 8AAAAA semifinals after a win Tuesday night over Sartell-St. Stephens, 41-6. The Spuds had a 14-0 lead at halftime after two rushing touchdowns from Riley Schock. The offense continued to pour it on in the second half. Next up for Moorhead, Bemidiji High School. That game will be played at…

Moorhead FB Drops 5OT Thriller against St. Cloud Tech

The Spuds fell to the Tigers 48-42.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds were neck-and-neck with St. Cloud Tech for the entire game before it eventually went to overtime. Then it went to double-overtime. Then triple. The Spuds and Tigers played to five overtimes before St. Cloud Tech finally earned the edge, winning 48-42. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: 5OT, moorhead, MSHSL,…

MN Prep Football Roundup: Barnesville Spoils DGF Home Opener

Barnesville starts the season 1-0.

GLYNDON, Minn. — The Barnesville Trojans opened the season with a big rivalry victory on the road over DGF 28-8 to begin the season. The Moorhead Spuds did not have as much luck as they fell 40-20 to Elk River. Perham picked up a win over Frazee 50-8 and Willmar downed Fergus Falls 51-6. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra,…

Moorhead Football Brings Experienced O-Line into 2018

Spuds open season Friday against Elk River.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds football team begin their season on Friday. The Spuds had an early exit from the section playoffs last season, but Moorhead hopes the returning experience in the trenches will lead to points on the scoreboard. The 2018 Moorhead Spuds have some shoes to fill in the backfield after losing two stars from last year to…

Deeply Rooted Traditions Are Aplenty at “Potato Days” in Barnesville

The celebration has happened continuously in the city since 1991

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Over the years, Barnesville has cultivated a rich history with one important crop. “This started in 1931, it took a few years off, and we brought it back in 1991, and we’re such a potato–rich area for farming, so it’s just a natural festival for us to have,” said Theresa Olson, the Festival Director for Potato Days. Like…

The Wait is Over: Moorhead High School Adds Boys, Girls Lacrosse

Moorhead will begin boys and girls lacrosse in spring of 2019

MOORHEAD, Minn. — On the back of Moorhead Spuds lacrosse shirts worn by Moorhead students dawns the phrase “…WAIT FOR IT” in big, bold, capital letters. As of Monday night, that wait is officially over. The Moorhead school board voted to approve the addition of boys and girls varsity lacrosse as a school sanctioned sport beginning in spring of 2019. Activities…

Parents Make Peanut Butter Sandwiches to Slice Down Student Lunch Debt

Moorhead parents plan to raise $7,000 to help fund free and reduced price lunches for students

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead parents are teaming up to combat hunger in schools by serving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The second annual fundraiser for Moorhead Area Public Schools gave people a chance to purchase PB&J sandwiches with a choice of peanut butter or sun butter. People also played bingo, entered the raffle, or had a chance to purchase some new…