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July 3: A Monster Menagerie of Rare and Costly Animals
Gambling was widespread, and was taken so seriously that it could turn deadly. Some entertainment was informal, with cowboys challenging each other to ride a difficult horse or rope a wild animal. Baseball caught on, with local teams playing opponents from neighboring towns. In the 1800s, the mining boom drew...
NDSU projects use technology to improve North Dakota agriculture, commercial transportation
NDSU is investing to accelerate technologies in industries vital to the state’s commercial interests, thanks to the Technology Acceleration Program, an initiative funded by new state legislative appropriations for research. “The State of North Dakota legislature and Governor Burgum focused on commercialization and advancing technology readiness levels through their...
NDSU researchers developing tech to treat diabetes
The NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity’s Sparking Big Ideas Research Initiative included a March workshop focused on “Hacking aging: Bridging disciplines for a more inclusive future.” The workshop was led by KnowInnovation in support of team formation and proposal development, with a goal of fostering seed proposals to advance ideas for the development of competitive proposals in pursuit of significant external funding.
Keep your dogs close on the Fourth of July
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Celebrating Independence Day by lighting fireworks is a popular tradition, but it can be an anxious and frightening time for pets. According to the American Kennel Club, more dogs go missing on the week of July 4 than any other week, but there are some things you can do to keep them safe.
Fargo man arrested as prime suspect in shooting death appears in court
FARGO – A Fargo man arrested for the shooting death of another man at the Arbor Apartments last week has made his first court appearance. A judge set bond at $50,000 dollars for 20-year-old Amire Logan. If he posts that or pays $5,000 he can be released from jail.
Pickup total loss after it catches fire on I-94 in Fargo
FARGO (KFGO) – A pickup truck is a total loss after it caught fire on eastbound I-94 just west of the Red River Wednesday afternoon. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver of the pickup noticed smoke coming from it around 1:30 p.m. The driver pulled over, and he and his passenger got out and saw the truck was on fire.
Osgood Elementary assistant principal to return, placed on improvement plan
WEST FARGO (KFGO) – A West Fargo assistant principal who was placed on administrative leave in April will return to the school this fall under a plan of improvement. Osgood Elementary School began an internal investigation after parents of two students accused Joshua Dahl of physically moving their children during a program in early April.
Staying safe with fireworks for Fourth of July festivities
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Consumer Product Safety Commission says in 2022, there were around 10,200 firework-related emergency department-treated injuries. The Safety Commission says from 2007 to 2022, there has been an increase of over 500 firework injuries per year. The manager of Memory Fireworks in Mandan said safety should...
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