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Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
Storm chances continue the next few days before tapering off by midweek
While the timing of the rain varied from location to location across southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa, most places did end up seeing rain today. Unfortunately the cost of this rain was canceled northern Iowa state fair events in Mason City earlier today. As the sun sets any lingering shower...
I-35 in Faribault shut down: Video shows standoff on highway
FARIBAULT, Minn. (FOX 9) - Traffic cameras show a confrontation between police and a man holding a weapon along Interstate 35 near Faribault, Minnesota, that shut down traffic for hours. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office released additional details about the standoff on Sunday night. What we know so far.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits 12 States, Including Minnesota
Public health officials are frantically trying to locate the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 28 people have been hospitlozed after eating meats...
North Dakota’s DPI Earns Historic National Accreditation
North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has become the first state K–12 education agency in the United States to receive national accreditation. Cognia, a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, that supports school improvement internationally, gave this honor. State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced the milestone,...
North Dakota Superintendent Helping Schools Own Develop AI Guidelines
North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced new state guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) designed to assist local schools in developing their own AI policies and to help teachers and administrators work more efficiently. A group of educators from North Dakota schools, the NDDPI, the Department of Career and Technical...
How common are rollover crashes in North Dakota?
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Rollover crashes occur when a vehicle is tipped onto its side or roof, usually after some form of spin or trip. In general, they have a higher fatality rate than most other types of accidents — and even those that aren’t deadly can still have disastrous effects on one’s car or […]
North Dakota Game and Fish at State Fair 2024
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will host thousands of visitors to its free Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park July 19-27 at the State Fair in Minot. Visitors will be treated to an array of activities, exhibits and useful information as the park is open from 1-7 p.m. daily. Pathways to Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Archery are major attractions where interested kids and adults participate in each outdoor activity.
74-year-old dead following boating accident
(New Town, ND) — An elderly Montana man is dead after he apparently fell off his boat at the New Town marina. According to the Mountrail County sheriff, the 74-year-old Sidney resident went under Friday morning as he was trying to swim back to the vessel. Multiple agencies reportedly...
Bismarck Fire Department responds to morning apartment blaze
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The Bismarck Fire Department was called to action on the morning of Sunday, July 21, after a fire began in a second-story apartment. At about 6:30 a.m., the Central Dakota Communications Center received a call on a structure fire at a multi-family dwelling in the 100 block of West Interstate Avenue. […]
HIGHLIGHTS: RedHawks drop two in a row to Kansas City, losing 5-3 Saturday
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - After winning their first five meetings against Kansas City this season (six with a forfeit included), Fargo-Moorhead has now dropped two straight against the defending champs following a 5-3 defeat Saturday. The RedHawks did have some momentum in the contest, though, tying the game...
Controversial former Vikings QB a major snub on recent all-time list
Creating any list comprised of all-time greats can be a real challenge. There is always the fear of forgetting one of the GOATs off the list and making anyone who looks at the ranking question its validity. When it comes to former Minnesota Vikings players, omitting a legendary player can...
North Dakota’s DPI Earns Historic National Accreditation
North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has become the first state K–12 education agency in the United States to receive national accreditation. Cognia, a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, that supports school improvement internationally, gave this honor. State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced the milestone,...
Norsk Hostfest set for September festival
MINOT, N.D. (KFYR) - The Norsk Hostfest festival is set to continue for another year in Minot. After the bankruptcy of EPIC companies, The Norsk Hostfest Association took over the planning. Board member Clint Severson offered the association a dollar-for-dollar challenge grant of up to 600,000 dollars to fund the...
Live Trap / Animal Control Survey
The City of Crookston has received feedback from several of its residents indicating they have seen an increase in loose animals, specifically cats and rodents, in multiple neighborhoods throughout the city. It is the City of Crookston’s goal to balance the health, safety, and welfare needs of its residents and...
Minnesota Twins Legend Stands Alone in Baseball History as He Enters Hall of Fame
As Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer gets set to enter the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, it's a good reminder that he stands alone in baseball history with regards to this great statistic.
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