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July 25: The Great Red River Valley Exposition
The rivalry between Grand Forks and Fargo was especially fierce in 1906. An agreement had been reached that the State Fair would alternate between Grand Forks and Fargo, with Fargo scheduled to host the fair for the first time. But there was some annoyance that Grand Forks was holding a Red River Valley Exposition just prior to Fargo’s fair.
Connecting Communities BBQ Coming To Williston North Dakota
The Western Economic Development (WRED) cordially invites you to join us for our 3rd community event, the 2024 Connecting Communities BBQ in Williston, North Dakota. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products and services while providing residents with an enjoyable, family-friendly afternoon. Plus, the bbq is in a park, so it's the perfect way to have the kids burn off some steam too!
Minot Christian Duo To Cease Operations
Leavitt, whose family has owned the AM since 1982 and launched the FM in 1992, said that support and advertising has fallen to a level where Faith Broadcasting is no longer able to continue operating the stations. He told KMOT-TV that they are seeking a buyer. The FM currently features programming mostly from Salem Music Network, while the AM features a full-service local morning show hosted by Jonas Nelson and a local afternoon show with Chad Olson. Nelson, who has been with KHRT since 1996, also serves as Program Director of both stations.
Sports Spotlight: Jace Kovash and Jeremiah Jilek
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Growing up playing sports in a place like Dickinson, chances are you’ll spend a lot of time seeing the same faces and playing with the same kids. That’s just the case for Jace Kovash and Jeremiah Jilek, who have starred for the Titans, Midgets and Roughriders.
Early morning structure fire in Richland County damages two homes
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Two homes have sustained damage after an early morning structure fire in Richland County. On Wednesday, July 24, just before 2:00 a.m., the Richland County Communications received a 911 call of a garage fire at 209 3rd Ave Southwest in Lidgerwood, North Dakota.
Lifeserve to host blood drive at Avera St. Luke’s on August 1st
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The need for blood rises and the number of blood donations seems to decline creating a scary situation for the community blood supply. All blood donors are being urged to donate as soon as possible. Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. 100% of the blood...
Mannie steps down as VCSU golf coach
Valley City State head golf coach Clayton Mannie has resigned his position, effective immediately. Mannie has guided the VCSU men's and women's golf teams for the past three seasons. He is stepping down from his golf position to work as a full-time professor in VCSU's technology and STEM education department.
Olive’s Ice Cream Truck delivers smiles and nostalgia to Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Olive the dog is a lover— a lover of ride-alongs, a lover of children, a lover of pup cups. And it just so happens Olive is an English Cream Retriever. It is a fitting breed to be the inspiration for an ice cream truck. “We...
Stitched together by faith: Bismarck's Sister Nancy Gunderson's quilt internationally recognized
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Quilting is no easy task. It takes a great deal of time, planning and dedication to make your vision come to life. After five months of hard work and countless hours sewing, Sister Nancy Gunderson’s vision is alive in her quilt. That vision is now...
Fighting Hawks collect multiple ITA academic honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – Both University of North Dakota tennis programs were showered with multiple academic honors by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as part of the organization's 2024 Division I ITA Men's & Women's Scholar-Athletes and Academic Teams. A total of 10 student-athletes across both teams earned ITA Scholar-Athlete...
Bismarck Stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder
BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck man who’s facing an attempted murder charge has pleaded not guilty. The charge stems from a stabbing that happened last month, when police say 28-year-old Dace Littledog attacked a man with a knife inside an apartment, leaving him with multiple wounds. The victim told officers that Littledog had been drinking before the stabbing.
Harvest grows closer on the Slaubaugh Farm
WOLFORD, N.D. – At Slaubaugh Farm, Glendon Slaubaugh is on a bit of a vacation, which means he can find part of a day here or there when he is not headed out to spray his own fields, custom spray or prepare machines and bins for harvest, which is right around the corner.
Whisker Wednesday – Meet Patches – Cat of the Week at ARRR in Williston ND
If you’re a fan of the Big Butt Morning Show on Dakota Country 96.1, you’ve probably heard me rave about adopting animals from local rescues. One of my favorites to spotlight on Whisker Wednesday is Animal Rescue and Retirement Ranch (ARRR) of Williston. Let's talk about ARRR Rescue’s...
Iowa National Guard undergoing intense training in Minnesota
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Right now about 3,000 members of the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. The Army has taken the difficulty of this year’s training up a notch. Brigadier General Derek Adams with the Iowa National Guard...
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