MOORHEAD SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
MOORHEAD – On June 19, the Moorhead Police Department responded to the 1100 block of 12 Street South for a reported drive by shooting. Officers arrived and located a 17-year-old victim, suffering from a serious gunshot wound. The juvenile was immediately transported to an area hospital and underwent surgery.
Initial information shows this is not a random act of violence. The suspect was seen fleeing the area in a white passenger vehicle. The suspect is believed to still be in possession of the firearm and is considered dangerous. Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660 and request to speak to a Moorhead Police Supervisor.
The City of Moorhead Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle, in connection with the ongoing shooting investigation that occurred in the 1100 block of 12 Street South on June 19, 2025.
The vehicle is a white 2010 Chrysler 300 with Minnesota license plates EJJ379. The vehicle has distinct red lettering on the upper portion of the rear window. The public should not approach the vehicle, instead contact local law enforcement with its last known location or direction of travel.
The department has developed a 17-year-old as the suspect. Due to Minnesota data restrictions, we are unable to publicly identify the juvenile. The firearm in this case has not been recovered. This was not a random event, and the parties involved knew each other. Because no one is in custody yet for this case, there is an unknown risk to public safety.
The suspect was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. The department is looking to speak to the driver of this vehicle at the time of the incident. It is not believed that the vehicle owner is involved. The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Moorhead Police Department.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SUMMER SERIES
MOORHEAD – The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley announces its Summer Series, which will occur on the last Monday of June, and the last Monday of July, at 6:30 pm at the Moorhead Public Library. As do our First Fridays, which occur from September through May, our Summer Series speakers will provide information and a chance for discussion as well as the opportunity to learn more about the League of Women Voters.
The League’s Summer Series speaker on Monday, June 30, will be Sabrina Halvorson, CEO of the North Dakota News Cooperative, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting quality journalism and expanded access to local news across the state. Ms. Halvorson’s topic will be “The Assault on the First Amendment.” A 35-year veteran of the media industry in broadcasting and radio, Ms. Halvorson brings decades of editorial experience as well as commitment to factual, community – driven reporting. Her focus is on building sustainable news sources that serve metro, rural and agricultural communities with integrity and depth.
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library on Monday, June 30, at 6:30 pm to hear Sabrina talk about what she has learned through her decades of experience about the importance of a free press and the current assault on the First Amendment.
Both Summer Series events at the Moorhead Library are free and open to the public.
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT REVIEWS TO OCCUR IN SELECTED NEIGHBORHOODS
MOORHEAD – The City of Moorhead Assessing Division will be conducting residential property reviews in selected neighborhoods in the coming weeks. Clearly identified City assessors may be walking around, viewing and taking photos of your properties exterior.
Property reviews help the City Assessor determine current and accurate property values as required by the State of Minnesota. An interior inspection ensures the most accurate valuation.
To schedule an interior inspection, to confirm any data regarding the interior of your home in lieu of a physical interior inspection, or if you have questions about the assessment process, please call the Assessor’s Office at 218.299.5310.
Reviews will occur in the following subdivisions: Brendemuhls 1 Addition, Holes & Whites Addition, Partridge & Bergrens Addition, Petersons Addition, and Schramms 1 Addition.
DR. YVONNE CONDELL WINS 3RD ANNUAL DESTINY HOLIDAY AWARD
MOORHEAD – On June 19, The Moorhead Human Rights Commission presented the Destiny Holiday Award to Dr. Yvonne Condell. Dr. Condell is committed to work to advance minoritized communities. She has also worked to make Moorhead a welcoming and supportive community for all. Her nominators shared:
“Dr. Yvonne Condell, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), has been a trailblazer in education and advocacy for minority communities for more than five decades. Since arriving in Moorhead in 1965 with her late husband, Dr. James Condell, the couple became the first African American faculty members at MSUM and were instrumental in mentoring students and advancing equity on campus. Dr. Condell played a key role in launching Project E-Quality to increase minority enrollment and helped lead the New Center, an initiative supporting non-traditional students. She also established the James and Yvonne Condell Endowed Scholarship to support minority students at MSUM. Her academic career spans 40 years, including 30 years of teaching biology at MSUM.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Condell has served on numerous boards, including the MSUM Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Science Museum of Minnesota. A strong advocate for women in science and equal opportunity, she was a lead plaintiff in a successful class action lawsuit that secured equal pay for female faculty across the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. A passionate supporter of the arts, Dr. Condell helped establish Moorhead’s Black History Month program and was instrumental in commemorating Felix Battles, one of Moorhead’s earliest Black residents. Her lasting impact continues to inspire students, educators, and community leaders throughout the region.”
Congratulations to Dr. Yvonne Condell and thank you for all that you do for Moorhead and the community!
The Moorhead Human Rights Commission established this award in 2023 to be given annually in conjunction with the City’s Juneteenth celebration to a Moorhead resident whose contribution to the community exemplifies the compassion, resilience, and commitment to lifting others up, exhibited by Destiny Holiday.