Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Moorhead.
Today the YMCA offers a free day on the water for regional veterans during Memorial Day weekend, providing fishing, relaxing and transportation to Camp Cormorant on Big Cormorant Lake with help from FM Walleye and Muskies, Inc.—pre-registration is required.
A cell phone with crash detection fell from an airplane taxiing at Moorhead Municipal Airport Friday morning around 9:50 a.m., triggering an alarm that brought Moorhead firefighters, police & Clay County Sheriff’s Office who later found the phone on a taxiway.
Nearly 60 tattoo artists from across the country gathered at Brewhalla for the second annual Hel’s Fury Tattoo Festival in Fargo, where they display their art and offer unique designs.
The event runs through Sunday as artists submit work for handmade awards and build new connections — creating a festive, family-like atmosphere.
Former acting Deputy Chief Deric Swenson is no longer with the Moorhead Police Department as his employment ended May 23 after he was placed on administrative leave on March 24 due to a city complaint—he had been reprimanded for a 2019 complaint, and the department provided no further comment.
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.
ZZ Top Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bluestem Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $153 — Catch legendary rock band ZZ Top live in concert at Moorhead's premier arts venue.
Llama Llama Wine With Mama
6-8 p.m. — 9695 10th St NW, Moorhead, MN — Ticketed event — Unwind with wine, a light dinner, and creative keepsakes while supporting local initiatives.
Scandinavian Festival
4:30 AM – 11:30 AM — Hjemkomst Center — Admission details TBA — Celebrate Nordic culture with food, crafts, and festivities at the 47th Annual Scandinavian Festival.
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