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Eide Bailly sells wealth management arm to Sequoia
Sequoia Financial Group LLC is acquiring Top 20 firm Eide Bailly LLP's wealth management practice and both firms plan to deliver expanded services to each other's clients. As part of the deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, Eide Bailly Advisors will become part of Sequoia Financial, while Eide Bailly will get an equity investment in Sequoia.
Rev up your weekend with Motor Magic’s car show and auction
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The largest motorsports festival in the upper Midwest will take over the state fairgrounds in Minot Labor Day weekend. A classic car auction, model car contest, car shows, and drag racing are a few of the many activities to add to your calendar. Some may think...
Fargo Police: No explosives or suspicious items found following report of bomb in south Fargo
(FARGO) — Fargo Police say they found no explosives or suspicious items after a bomb threat was called in to a south Fargo business Thursday afternoon. Lt. Shane Aberle said that, at approximately 12:34 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at a business in the 3700 block of 55th Avenue South. A caller claimed that explosives were going to be brought into the building.
Stunning videos show massive tornadoes tear through Dakotas
Dramatic video shows the moment a group of travelers nearly got too close to twisters tearing through North Dakota on Wednesday. Severe storms impacted the northern Plains, with the National Weather Service reporting at least one confirmed tornado near Steele, North Dakota. The agency said three potential tornadoes were reported in north-central South Dakota on Wednesday; two were reported in North Dakota.
Fargo Public School enrollment up from 2023 first day
(FARGO) – The first day enrollment numbers are in for Fargo Public Schools, and the district says it saw an overall increase in students on the first day. The district said 11,402 students are enrolled this year, compared to 11,378 on the first day last year. The enrollment is down 35 students from a high mark of 11,437 in 2022.
Whisker Wednesday: Meet Buddy Boy at ARRR Rescue in Williston, North Dakota
If you listen to the Big Butt Morning Show on 96.1 you know that I am a huge advocate for adopting animals from local rescues. One local rescue that I mention on Whisker Wednesday is ARRR Rescue and Retirement Ranch of Williston. They are dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to the promotion of their adoption program.
Viking Football opens season Thursday at Minot State
The Valley City State football team takes the field Thursday for its 2024 season opener at former rival Minot State, facing off for the first time since 2010. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Minot and all fans will receive free admission to the game. Minot State is now a member of the NCAA Division II, but was a former member of the NAIA and VCSU's old conference: the Dakota Athletic Conference.
Bobcat North Dakota Open Celebrated 60 Years in Fargo
The 60th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open once again brought professional and amateur golf to the Fargo Country Club. The event took place August 23-25. It also supported The Village Family Service Center, a local non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of area children and families. Brady Calkins of...
Four Hawks named Athletes to Watch, UND picked fourth in Summit League Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – With the start of the cross country season this weekend, the Summit League announced its annual preseason poll on Wednesday. Both North Dakota cross country teams were selected fourth in the preseason poll. UND cross country runners Frida Giersdorff, Eliana Malnourie, Ian Busche and Aleksa...
Under half of Minnesota students are proficient in reading and math
MINNEAPOLIS — Statewide test scores are in, and they are showing many Minnesota students are not making the grade.New data from the Minnesota Department of Education shows reading and math test scores remain well below pre-pandemic numbers.In 2024, 45.5% of students were proficient in math, with 49.9% proficient in reading.Five years ago in 2019, 55% of students were proficient in math and 59.2% in reading. "I'm not really surprised. I don't think reading instruction has been serving students well," said Beth Weixel. Weixel is a mother of two and an English professor at the University of Minnesota and Anoka-Ramsey...
Mandan high schoolers find their way on first day of classes
MANDAN, ND (KXNET) — Today marked an early wakeup call this morning for thousands of kids and teachers, as it was the first day of school in Mandan — and for those at Mandan High School, it was the first full day inside their new building. Construction of the new 330,000-square-foot school is ongoing. This […]
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