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Reece Barnhardt Becomes 3-Time NCAA Wrestling All-American & Academic Star at UMary
Reece Barnhardt, the first University of Mary wrestler to receive NCAA Division II Academic All-America® recognition, claimed a spot on the 2023-24 Academic All-America® Men's At-Large 3rd Team. Barnhardt, with a 3.61 GPA in Respiratory Therapy, is a three-time NCAA wrestling All-American finishing 4th in the 2024 NCAA Division II national championships.
Kindred EMS Considers New Approach to Staffing Issues
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - For years, emergency services in Kindred relied on volunteer EMTs to properly staff ambulances and respond to calls. As of late, though, that method has become untenable. Rather than give up -- or switch to an entirely different and potentially economically unsustainable model --...
More mosquito spraying planned for Cass County
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Cass County Vector Control has multiple mosquito spraying operations planned this week. They scheduled truck mounted spraying for elevated mosquito nuisance for rural cities and subdivisions in Cass County on Wednesday, June 17, after 8:00 p.m. And they have aerial spraying for elevated mosquito nuisance in the cities of Fargo and West Fargo on Thursday, July 18, 2024, after 8:30 p.m.
DSU Foundation asking city for $2 million for ag building
DICKINSON, ND (KXNET) — DSU leaders are making plans for the future of the campus, and they’re asking Dickinson city leaders for $2 million. Ty Orton with the DSU Heritage Foundation appeared before the city commission with a request to renovate and expand their ag building. The plan is a $25-million project, which Orton says […]
Former Fighting Hawk Ludvig Persson signs in Sweden
Former Fighting Hawks goaltender Ludvig Persson has signed a one-year deal with Brynas IF in the SHL, it was announced Monday. View the original article to see embedded media. A product of Goteborg, Sweden, Persson spent this past season playing for North Dakota, posting a 21-11-2 record to go along with a 2.52 GAA and a .904 SV%. Before joining the Fighting Hawks, Persson spent three seasons with Miami (Ohio). Over the course of his four-year NCAA career, Persson posted a 40-64-10 record, a 3.24 GAA and a .901 SV% in 116 appearances. Although he potentially could have gotten an...
Microsoft outage affecting South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Microsoft outage is affecting South Dakota. Dan Letellier with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport said Delta and United Flights are delayed. He recommends travelers check their airline website for updated flight information. The Rapid City Regional Airport said on its X account, that...
Tribal representation low at first Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council meeting
The newly created Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council held its first meeting Thursday to discuss South Dakota’s foster care process and how to improve communication and collaboration between the state and tribal governments. The Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem approved legislation earlier this year establishing the advisory council to address the overrepresentation of Native American […] The post Tribal representation low at first Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council meeting appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Pollock, SD dairy facility to close
POLLOCK, S.D. (KFYR) - A Pollock, South Dakota, dairy ingredient facility is closing. Kim O’Brien with the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said the plant is closing effective Aug. 30. A statement from the DFA said: “After a careful analysis of new demand and current supply dynamics and as...
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
Noise complaint and strawberry plant cause argument in Fargo neighborhood
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Police say strawberry plants on an individual’s property caused a dispute between two neighbors in Fargo. On Monday, July 15, around 6:20 a.m., Fargo Police were called to the 1300 block of 16 1/2 St. S. for reports of a disturbance between neighbors.
UPDATE: Williams County Vector Control District to spray for mosquitos in Williston, Watford City
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - UPDATE (7/17/24 at 12:20 p.m.): Due to aircraft issues, the Williams County Vector Control District will be spraying instead of the Air Force Reserve. County officials say they will spray in Williston on Wednesday and Watford City on Thursday. ORIGINAL STORY (7/17/24 at 10:15 a.m.): Military...
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