Friday, May 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Moorhead. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arctic Cat said its Thief River Falls plant will keep workers and boost production under new CEO Brad Darling, who returned after 17 years with the company. The new owner bought Arctic Cat in April after Textron planned to close the plant in May—ensuring jobs remain secure. KVRR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Moorhead man—36-year-old Jamal Ahmed—pleaded guilty to second-degree murder without intent and was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison for shooting 37-year-old Franky Torres in the head during a fight in a parking lot near Romkey Park last July. KVRR
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Mythology: an aerial showcase
Come see our talented students and instructors perform gravity-defying routines on aerial silks and hoop! This family-friendly even takes place at the large shelter in Gooseberry Mounds park Sunday the 18th at 3pm. $12-15 donation requested.
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Home Free Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bluestem Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of country music with superstar Clint Black.
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