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Roger Moe

Former lawmaker Roger Moe honored by University of Minnesota Crookston

June 1, 2023 5:25 PM

By Dan Gunderson

The University of Minnesota Crookston is honoring former Minnesota State Senator Roger Moe for his support of education.

Books seen are on display at Other Skies Weird Fiction

Independent bookstores on the rise in Minnesota, each with a story of their own

June 1, 2023 11:50 AM

By Emily Bright

For every independent bookstore that has closed since 2020, more than three new ones have opened, according to the American Booksellers Association.

A general view above the river

Rising rivers prompt more road, park closures around Minnesota

April 19, 2023 12:32 PM

By MPR News Staff

Rising water is prompting more road and park closures along Minnesota rivers. The St. Croix River was poised to reach major flood stage Wednesday in Stillwater, Minn. The Mississippi River is forecast to reach major flood stage in the coming days at St. Paul, Red Wing and Winona, Minn.

people surround a machine in a large warehouse

Fargo-Moorhead well-prepared for spring flooding

April 12, 2023 1:33 PM

By Dan Gunderson

The cities of Moorhead and Fargo are preparing for significant spring flooding. Officials are not sure how high the water will get — the late spring melt has delayed the flood and rain is in the forecast this week. But the communities say they are better prepared than at any time in the past.

Train Derailment North Dakota

Train derails in rural North Dakota and spills chemical south of Fargo

March 27, 2023 11:43 AM

By The Associated Press

Authorities say there is no threat to public safety, and there were no injuries or fire. Over 30 of the 70 cars on the train left the tracks around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, and some of the cars leaked liquid asphalt. But there are no waterways near where the derailment happened.

Hockey game

NCAA hockey: Minnesota beats Canisius 9-2, will challenge St. Cloud for Frozen Four spot

March 24, 2023 9:36 AM

Minnesota Gophers men's hockey brought maroon and gold pride to the NCAA Fargo Regional Thursday night. Now, no matter who wins Saturday, one of Minnesota’s own will play the Frozen Four.

glass bottles in a dumpster

Fargo-Moorhead drops curbside glass recycling, citing costs

March 22, 2023 4:00 AM

By Dan Gunderson

Glass can still be brought to recycling drop off sites in both cities but it will be reused locally rather than being shipped to a Twin Cities recycler. The local recycling company said the change will save money and reduce the carbon footprint for processing glass.

Whitetail deer browse on tree buds in the Wood Lake Nature Center.

State agencies not sold on new chronic wasting disease test option

March 16, 2023 4:00 AM

By Dan Gunderson

A company started by a University of Minnesota researcher is selling a new testing option for chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer. Some state lawmakers want the state to use the new test, but state agencies aren't on board.

Three people pose in a landmark statue

From Fargo to The Bachelor mansion: Local contestant shares her reality TV story

March 14, 2023 9:00 AM

Madison Johnson’s bio is ever-growing: Local Fargo businesswoman, guardian — and now, reality TV contestant. Here’s her story, on and off screen.

Trails created by dozens of canoes.

Tribal opposition stops large dairy project near White Earth Reservation

March 7, 2023 1:04 PM

By Dan Gunderson

White Earth Nation claims a “significant win” after tribal opposition stops a large dairy plant near the northwestern Minnesota reservation.