Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
After 47 Years, Fargo-Moorhead's Country Greenery Flower Shop Closes its Doors
MOORHEAD, Minn. - In 1975, Alma Cater began a legacy unknowingly when she started Country Greenery, a beloved flower shop in Fargo-Moorhead. Combining her passion for botany with a desire to teach her...
Apr 19, 2024 Female florist wrapping up bouquet of white amaryllises
Taylor Swift Surprises Fans with Secret Double Album "The Tortured Poets Department"
Taylor Swift delighted fans with a surprise announcement of her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," revealing it to be a secret double album. In a post on social media at 2 a.m., Swift shared ...
Apr 19, 2024
Minnesota House Passes New Marijuana Law, Supply Chain Concerns Persist
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House approved a new marijuana law on Thursday, but questions remain about how retailers will obtain marijuana legally. Last-minute amendments advanced the deadline for...
Apr 18, 2024
Fargo-Moorhead Prepares for Electric Vehicle Surge with New Readiness Plan
FARGO, N.D. - As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular in North Dakota and Minnesota, the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (FM Metro COG) is spearheading efforts to ens...
Apr 18, 2024
Improper Use of Holiday Light Cord Likely Caused Fosston House Fire, Officials Say
FOSSTON, Minn. - State officials have determined that the improper use of a holiday light cord likely caused a house fire in Fosston on Friday, April 5, in the 700 block of 1st St. E. Fortunately, the...
Apr 18, 2024
Authorities Seek Public's Help in Locating Fugitive Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office are seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted fugitive, William Guy Amick III, 36, who is cha...
Apr 18, 2024
Moorhead High School Speech Team Gets Grand Send-Off Ahead of State Tournament
MOORHEAD, Minn. - The Moorhead High School speech team received a spirited send-off on Thursday afternoon as they departed for the Minnesota State High School League State Tournament. More than two do...
Apr 18, 2024
Fargo Man Charged After His Possessions Found in Stolen Vehicle
FARGO, N.D. - A Fargo man, Trevor Dale Nelson, is facing charges related to a stolen vehicle after his belongings were discovered inside. Nelson is charged with Theft-Possession-$1,000-$10,000, with a...
Apr 18, 2024
Moorhead Residents Relieved as 11th Street Underpass Project Begins
FARGO, N.D. - Residents of Moorhead gathered at the Hjemkomst Center to express their relief as the long-awaited 11th Street underpass project finally broke ground. The Minnesota Department of Transpo...
Apr 18, 2024
Kiwanis Sunrisers Club of Winona Gifts 803 Students with Books and Lunch Bags
WINONA, Minn. - In a heartwarming gesture, the Kiwanis Sunrisers Club of Winona has brought joy to over 800 students by providing them with new books and lunch bags. This initiative, part of the Sunri...
Apr 18, 2024