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County Board Approves New District to Keep Ambulance Service in Pelican Rapids Area

Pelican Rapids, MN – The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners voted to create a Subordinate Service District (SSD) to help keep ambulance services in the Pelican Rapids area at its meeting on Tuesday, November 3. State law allows the creation of a subordinate service district to provide and...

Pelican Rapids, MN · 2d

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Another North Dakota Ramada Hotel Making Major Changes

North Dakota hotel news continues. A Fargo Ramada has been sold, and here's what comes next.

Fargo, ND · 20h

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Horace McDonald’s now open

HORACE, N.D. (Valley News Live) - McDonald’s in Horace is officially open. City leaders welcomed the restaurant on Nov. 5. The fast food franchise is open at at 7785 Jack’s Way. It will be open from 5:00 am to 12:00 am daily.

Horace, ND · 19h

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New Sheriffs elected in Becker, Otter Tail, Polk, and Clearwater Counties

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Several area Sheriffs have retired leaving empty seats in Becker, Otter Tail, Polk and Clearwater counties. In Becker County, Luke Sweere is projected to defeat Shane Richard. Sweere received just over 59% of votes while Richard received 40.74%. Otter Tail County had more of...

Clearwater County, MN · 3d

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This Former Minnesota Psychiatric Hospital Has Earned Its Reputation As The State’s Most Haunted Spot

In a quiet corner of Fergus Falls, a giant brick complex stands on a hill, and most of its windows have watched the town for more than a century. Locals call it spooky, photographers call it a dream, and history fans drive across the state just to walk its grounds.

Fergus Falls, MN · 10d

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Former Fergus Falls Mayor Schierer Elected to Lt. Governor’s Office

St. Paul, MN – On Tuesday night, Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer were elected to be the next Governor and Lt. Governor of Minnesota. Klobuchar is the first woman to be elected Governor in the state. Schierer is the first person from Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District elected statewide in more than 50 years.

Fergus Falls, MN · 3d

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Minnesota House 9B race features Tom Murphy (R) vs. Owen Werner (D)

(Underwood, MN)-Tom Murphy (R) of Underwood is seeking a third term in the Minnesota House. Murphy has been in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Murphy represents District 9B in western Minnesota, which includes the city of Perham and parts of Douglas and Otter Tail Counties. He earned a B.S. in marketing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. His career experience includes working as a sales representative for an agriculture products company, owning a dairy supply sales business, and owning and operating MinStart Ag Products.

Minnesota · 3d

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Fergus Falls Designated as a Federal Opportunity Zone, Creating New Opportunities for Investment and Growth

Fergus Falls, MN – The City of Fergus Falls has secured a major new economic development advantage following the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s November 5 announcement of the nation’s next generation of federal Opportunity Zones. A significant portion of Fergus Falls, including several major development and...

Fergus Falls, MN · 22h

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Moorhead-Area Senate Race Too Close to Call, Peterson Leads by 4 Votes

Just four votes separate Republican Austin Peterson from DFL incumbent Rob Kupec in the race for Minnesota Senate District 4, a margin so thin it all but guarantees a recount before either man can call himself the winner. Unofficial results showed Peterson ahead 18,107 to 18,103, a difference small enough to flip the outcome with the discovery of a single misplaced ballot box.

Moorhead, MN · 2d

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High percentage of voters turned out to vote in Douglas County Tuesday

(Alexandria, MN)--Douglas County Auditor Treasurer Vicki Doehling says that she “would also like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this election a success. She says "our election team, poll workers, community partners, and voters all contributed to a process that was conducted with professionalism, integrity, and care. It is an honor to serve our community, and I am grateful for the partnership and trust shown throughout this election.”

Douglas County, MN · 2d

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Challenger Stone defeats incumbent Park Rapids Mayor Mikesh

PARK RAPIDS — Liz Stone will be the next mayor of Park Rapids. Stone defeated incumbent Mayor Pat Mikesh. Mikesh returned to office for a second stint in 2025 after serving 2013 to 2018. Stone, 53, is a synod authorized minister for Calvary Lutheran Church. She has served on...

Park Rapids, MN · 2d

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Underwood and WCA School District Ballot Questions Rejected by Voters

Underwood, MN – Two local school district ballot questions were rejected by voters on Tuesday. On ballots in the Underwood School District, residents were asked to authorize an increase to the School District’s referendum revenue of $1,591 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2026 for taxes payable in 2027 and applicable for ten years. Voters rejected the referendum, with 46.8% (673) voting yes and 53.2% (765) voting no.

Underwood, MN · 1d

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Clay County elects new attorney after nearly 20 years

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Clay County will have a new top prosecutor for the first time in nearly two decades. Longtime Clay County Attorney Brian Melton was defeated Tuesday by challenger Amber Gustafson, ending his run as the county’s chief prosecutor after about 20 years in the role.

Clay County, MN · 3d

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Moorhead State Rep.-Elect Erika Yoney expects to work on health care & affordability once she gets to St. Paul

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – On “News and Views”, DFL State Representative-Elect Erika Yoney of Moorhead shared what she wants to work on once the Minnesota legislative session begins in January. “Being true to what we said on the campaign trail, right? The things we talked a lot...

Moorhead, MN · 21h

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Community Spotlight: Local Vietnam Veterans Are Welcomed Home

“A veteran attendee came, sat down at a table and asked me if I had a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin,” said Jimmy White, the event organizer. “I said “no” and he handed me one, read a short paragraph, shook my hand and said, ‘welcome home.’”

Wadena, MN · 1d

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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognizes three new Chamber members

(Alexandria, MN)--The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Team recognized three new Chamber members on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. MN Bloom Co, owned and operated by Courtney and Erich Murphy, has recently moved into a suite located at 1920 Turning Leaf Ln. SW. Courtney has been in the wedding industry since 2018 dabbling in planning, photography, and everything in between but her passion is flowers. Her floral services include weddings, other personal events, and bloom bars as well as customizable arrangements for bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages, arbor arrangements, and more.

Alexandria, MN · 1d

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Another North Dakota Ramada Hotel Making Major Changes

North Dakota hotel news continues. A Fargo Ramada has been sold, and here's what comes next.

Fargo, ND · 20h

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Fargo Shoppers Get North Dakota's First The North Face Store This Friday

West Acres is set to open North Dakota’s first The North Face store Friday at 10 a.m., bringing the outdoor apparel brand to Fargo for the holiday shopping season. The opening follows months of anticipation since the store was first teased in August. The shop will take over the...

Fargo, ND · 1d

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Measure 2 supporters look towards legislative session after narrow defeat

FARGO — With the defeat of measure 2, supporters for state-funded school lunches are looking at reasons for the loss. Amy Jacobson, with the group Together for School Meals, sponsored the measure. She says they are happy with the campaign they ran, despite the loss. She says that low...

Fargo, ND · 2d

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New faces, new leaders and a few more Democrats will shape North Dakota’s next Legislature

By Jack Dura Democrats made small gains in North Dakota’s Legislature Tuesday, flipping some seats in Fargo and Grand Forks to boost their tiny minority. Republicans will keep their longtime control of the Legislature by supermajorities in the House and Senate. Seventy-five of 141 seats were on the ballot. Two incumbents, both Republicans, lost election. […]

North Dakota · 3d

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