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š± How one Moorhead candidateās exit could reshape the District 4A race
Morning Moorhead! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How one Moorhead candidateās exit could reshape the District 4A race
- How Suboxone allegedly made its way into Clay County Jail
- How a new bill could super-size Moorheadās beloved meat raffles
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Snow, 1-2"; breezy and colder, with a high of 38 and low of 23 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 43, low: 27.
- Sunday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Moorhead business owner ends campaign for Minnesota House District 4A (kvrr.com) ā A Moorhead business owner has ended his bid for Minnesota House District 4A and is now backing Mayor Shelly Carlson, reshaping the local Democratic primary field. Abdishakur Mohamed, founder of Soma Employment Solutions, says heāll stay active in community work as Carlson, Kevin Salisbury, Erika Yoney, and Republican Andrew Rockhold vie to replace Rep. Heather Keeler of Moorhead. 
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ā¢ Two Moorhead men charged with smuggling Suboxone into Clay County Jail (valleynewslive.com) ā Two Moorhead men are accused of working together to smuggle the drug Suboxone into the Clay County Jail, leading to multiple inmates testing positive and felony conspiracy charges. Court records outline text messages, alleged delivery methods, and both menās prior drug-related convictions, underscoring ongoing concerns about contraband in the local jail system. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ State Lawmakers Seek to Raise Prize Limit for Meat Raffles in Minnesota (kvrr.com) ā Moorheadās American Legion could soon offer much bigger meat raffle prizes if a new Minnesota bill raising the prize cap from $70 to $200 passes, as lawmakers expect. Local organizers say higher limits would boost turnout and fundraising for community causes, especially as meat prices climb. Ā Ā Ā
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This cat showed up, saw someone posted 3 days ago about him.
He's using his jacobson organ smelling our cat. We have him quarantined in spare room. Is this anyone's cat??? (Nextdoor South Moorhead) - Does anyone know a Zoey Milz?
I got a package for her that was delivered to my house woth my address on it. Judging by the packaging its formula. Like to get to the mother! Thanks! (Nextdoor South Moorhead)
- Coborn's, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Store Clerk in Moorhead. Apply here.
- Pactiv Evergreen posted a job opening for Hot Press Operator - Night Shift in Moorhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorhead here.
š Nearby News
Hawley
- Senate Clears Path for Mining in Minnesota (newsmax.com)
Detroit Lakes
- Former Detroit Lakes Schools assistant sentenced for stealing over $12,000 in sports and activities money (dl-online.com)
- Northland Outdoors Forecast: A chilly and breezy start to the weekend (dl-online.com)
- Despite progress with the feds, significant Medicaid cuts loomā in Minnesota (dl-online.com)
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