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West Nile Has Been Found In North Dakota Mosquitos
All our lives we've been warned about the West Nile virus. We've had a tinge of fear since childhood. We were told that mosquitos carry this deadly disease, and with that, bug spray is a must. What Is West Nile?. West Nile was first discovered in 1937. It was given...
Hay yield and quality varies across the Upper Great Plains
Rain has been a blessing for some hay producers and a curse for others in Nebraska and the Dakotas. According to University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of agronomy and horticulture Jerry Volesky, yield for grass and alfalfa hay has been relatively high this year in central and eastern Nebraska, an area that has had much-needed rain after a long period of drought. Areas in the Nebraska Panhandle have seen comparatively lower hay yields due to not as much rain.
Several Strong to Severe Storm Chances This Weekend
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.
Sanford Health Receives High Ratings in the Dakotas
FARGO, N.D. —For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 ranked Sanford Medical Center Fargo the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota and Sanford USD Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in South Dakota. The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings...
Phenomenist Michael Mezmer brings magic to the State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Swallowing razor blades and catching bullets are some of the cutting-edge magic tricks and illusions brought to the State Fair this year. Award-winning magician and phenomenist Michael Mezmer has performed all over the world and even with Michael Jackson. He also performs at Universal Studios and...
Dickinson State ‘likely’ to have nursing faculty for fall semester, new administrators say
DICKINSON, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – The new administrators of the Dickinson State University nursing program said Thursday it is “very likely” that faculty will be in place to teach classes by the start of the fall semester on Aug. 26. Nursing program administrators from Mayville State...
Bismarck’s April Lund – Born To Run – VERY FAST
Here is the thing about April Lund... ..doesn't matter what she just recently conquered, if you ever get a chance to meet this humble and polite Bismarck speedster, she will first ask how YOU are doing. Then maybe ten minutes later she will casually mention that she just broke yet another American record. She is gracious and extremely fast. Check out what she posted the other day on Facebook.
Montana judge signs injunction verifying inactive voter signatures
A state judge in Helena Friday extended a legal freeze on Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen’s rejection of thousands of petition signatures on a trio of constitutional initiatives seeking inclusion on the November ballot. After a brief morning hearing, Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Mike Menahan...
“I’m going to save their lives:” Local shelter takes in 7 of 11 dogs facing euthanasia
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Homeward Animal Shelter is still looking for help after they took in 7 of 11 dogs that were all facing euthanasia following being rescued from the Spirit Lake Reservation. Earlier this week, the shelter posted on social media saying they recently recieved a desparate...
The City of Bismarck approves 2025 preliminary budget proposal with no tax increase
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...
Heat Advisory Today: Heat Indexes Near 100
Heat advisories are in place through this afternoon until 9:00 PM CT this evening. High temperatures will rise into the 90s today with humid conditions (Dewpoints new 70 degrees) Heat indexes will increase to near 100 degrees this afternoon. Thankfully there is a stiff wind between 15-30+ mph from the south or it would feel even warmer.
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