Minnesota BCA investigating 'use-of-force incident' in Moorhead

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Published  August 12, 2025 6:12am CDT
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Law enforcement investigating a use-of-force incident in Moorhead.  (FOX 9)

The Brief

    • The Minnesota BCA said early Tuesday morning it's investigating a use-of-force incident in Moorhead.
    • Moorhead police asked the public to avoid a portion of Highway 75 due to a "critical incident."
    • Further details about the situation were not immediately available.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota BCA is investigating a use-of-force incident in northwestern Minnesota, the agency posted on social media. 

‘Critical incident’ in Moorhead

What we know:

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced at around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday that crime scene personnel and agents were on scene in Moorhead for a use-of-force incident. 

Moorhead police posted a public alert around 11:15 p.m. Monday, asking people to avoid Highway 75 between 15th Avenue North and Highway 10, on the city’s east side, because of a "critical incident."

What we don't know:

Law enforcement has not shared additional details about the incident or whether anyone was injured.

This is a developing story, check back for updates. 

The Source: This story uses information from social media posts by the Minnesota BCA and Moorhead Police Department. 

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