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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY - SATURDAY: A few showers and storms may still be around in the early morning hours. Morning lows will once again be warm ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. While afternoon highs won’t be as sizzlin’ as Friday, it will still be toasty in the southern Valley and parts of NW MN with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. It will still be humid as well, so we are looking at a heat index in the 90s. Storms will likely develop once again in the afternoon into the evening. There is a chance for storms to be severe with wind gusts to 60 mph and hail up to an inch in diameter. An isolated tornado risk is once again possible as well. Remain weather aware!

Minnesota’s county fair season is underway, but with a twist this year. Concerns over the bird flu virus (H5N1) have prompted new regulations for dairy cattle exhibitions. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health recently announced the detection of the virus in multiple dairy herds across the state. This discovery marks a troubling development, as the virus was previously thought to primarily affect poultry.

(Pine County, MN) — A man is in custody in northeastern Minnesota after threatening law enforcement and leading officers on an 8 mile chase. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office received a warning on Tuesday about a missing man possibly having a mental health crisis. Deputies found the man’s car on Highway 70 and approached it, but the man said he had a gun and would shoot if police shot at him. He drove into Kanabec County, where he was taken into custody and a gun was found in the car. The man was taken to the hospital for evaluation following the confrontation.

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The East Division tournament continued for out Class A Legion Baseball teams on Thursday with the Quarterfinal round of the main bracket. The second and third seed Wahpeton and and West Fargo Aces will meet in the next round, while Kindred and Valley City also advanced.

In the midst of the Little Rock Nine case in 1957, Judge Ronald Davies emerged as a crucial figure, bringing a sense of justice to the forefront of the civil rights movement. His unwavering commitment to the rule of law played a pivotal role in ensuring the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.

FARGO (KFGO) – The former coordinator of the 24-7 program for the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has been fired as a result of an internal investigation. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says Deputy Darin Viken was placed on administrative leave July 17th and fired on July 22. Jahner says due...

Grand Forks, ND – July 26, 2024 – The National Weather Service has issued several alerts for eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, warning of extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and potential severe weather through the weekend. Residents in these areas are urged to take precautions as they face a combination of hazardous conditions.

It is another weekend of back to back to back chances for storms of which some could be on the strong to severe side. Like past weekends there will be a lot of dry hours and some locations won’t see showers or storms. Most chances will come through the evenings and overnight with an exception for Sunday which may start earlier in the afternoon and move into Sunday night.

(Fargo, ND) — Officials with the National Wheat Foundation say some wheat fields in North Dakota are showing the potential for a record-setting spring crop. The North Dakota Monitor says three last days of field inspection during the annual Wheat Quality Council tour showed the possibility for 100 bushels per acre yields.

The group is based in Texas and travels across the country in the massive trailer behind the stage that includes a pool for sea lions Lily and Maya.

Renae Korslien retired as manager of the North Dakota State Fair after last year’s fair. But if you go to the fair this year, you’ll likely still see her.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governors around the country are urging Congress to pass a bill that would strengthen the ability of tribes to collect child support. On Wednesday, congress made slight amendments to House Resolution 79-06 with recommendations for it to be adopted by the full House.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Bismarck City Commission approved the 2025 preliminary budget during Tuesday’s regular commission meeting without any opposition. The 2025 City of Bismarck Budget will not have any tax increases. The approved preliminary 2025 budget is roughly $404 million. Dmitriy Chernyak, finance director of the City...

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Fairgoers have been enjoying a heart-stopping and jaw-dropping performance by the Moto Squad Thrill Show. They have motorcyclists performing stunts that take the crowd’s breath away. Their top performance is speed-cycling around what they call the Globe of Death. Dirt devil rider Jhonatan Dominguez said...

Back-to-school immunization clinics will be available through Western Plains Public Health (WPPH).