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Mandan family vacationing in Canada’s Jasper National Park forced to evacuate before wildfire reached the town
JASPER, Alberta (KFYR) - North Dakota has been experiencing wildfire smoke for the past week, but imagine being closer to the fires. A local family was vacationing in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park when multiple wildfires sent around 25,000 visitors and residents fleeing Monday night. Erica and Corey...
SWAT Team snipers must always be ready
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The standard issue firearm for WEST Dakota SWAT snipers is a Bergara .308 rifle. These rifles are equipped for day and night observation and magnification, and when able, snipers will use a platform to help stabilize their shot. While a tactical advantage is important, controlled breathing...
Boats line up early for Cats Incredible
(KNOX) – Dozens of anglers lined up at 6:30 this morning to back their boats into the Red River for the 2024 Cats Incredible fishing tournament in East Grand Forks. Tournament director Paul Hansen told KNOX that more than 65 teams are signed up for two days of trolling for catfish.
BestReviews: Back-to-school essentials
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Pencils, folders, clothing, and tech — we are talking about back-to-school shopping. Olivia Horton and Jacob Palmer have the top products to start the new school year off right from Consumer Resource, BestReviews. Want to shop for the best products at the best prices?...
Check out the Blue Angels’ performances as they fly through the metro this weekend during Fargo Airsho
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Fargo Airsho is this weekend and you might have heard or seen that the Blue Angels are already in town and doing some practice runs. They will headline the airshow on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. daily. You will see the Blue Angels flying six,...
STAR Fund Grant For New Meg-A-Latte Distribution Center
The Williston STAR Fund will contribute up to $57,500 to the project through the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program. This grant will cover costs for the purchase, insulation, windows, office buildout, electrical work, plumbing, landscaping, and garage doors. The distribution center will enable Meg-A-Latte to wholesale their products to their...
Dog dies after appointment at Fargo pet groomer
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - According to Prairie Dog Daycare, a dog has died just hours after her grooming appointment. Prairie Dog released information about the dog’s death to their Facebook page, which happened on Wednesday, July 24. They say just after 2:30 p.m., the dog arrived at...
Dickinson State ‘likely’ to have nursing faculty for fall semester, new administrators say
DICKINSON, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – The new administrators of the Dickinson State University nursing program said Thursday it is “very likely” that faculty will be in place to teach classes by the start of the fall semester on Aug. 26. Nursing program administrators from Mayville State...
Trollwood cancels two shows due to high winds
FARGO, ND — The Trollwood Performing Arts School cancelled theater performances Thursday and Friday night because of weather forecasts calling for high winds in the area. A message posted to the group’s Facebook page says “high winds forecasted by the National Weather Service pose a significant threat to our students and staff.” Ticket holders for both the Thursday and Friday performances of The Addams Family will be allowed to rebook a seat for the one remaining performance on Saturday, July 27th. We’re told ticket holders for the Thursday or Friday performance will receive an email with instructions on how to rebook their tickets.
FURRY FRIDAY: Meet Jersey the dog
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — It was a warm day to have such a warm furry companion come by with his new friend. Julie Schirado of Furry Friends Rockin Rescue dropped by the studio to introduce her new furry friends, Jersey. She told the story of when they found him, Jersey had almost no fur and needed urgent medical care. After some time and lots of love, he’s now on the road to being fostered or adopted by someone looking to add to their home.
Bismarck City Commission Approves 2025 Budget
(Bismarck, ND) — The Bismarck City Commission has approved next year’s budget, without any opposition and without a tax increase. The preliminary budget is roughly 404-million dollars, and the city finance director says property tax rates haven’t increased and will maintain the same mil levy. That mil level could actually decrease depending on how much Burleigh County contributes to public health. City commissioners are expected to give the budget a final approval in September.
Teens drive farm safety home at NDSU camp
BISMARCK, N.D. – At NDSU Extension’s Farm Safety Camp in Bismarck, teenager Henry Serr hooks up the PTO shaft that attaches a mini baler to a tractor, as Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator, guides him. Teen Zander Eisenbarth looks on, listening to instructions as he awaits his turn.
Home-Based Businesses Win Relief From Regulators
Recent years have seen a renewed surge in new small business start-ups after decades of slowing entrepreneurialism. Spurred by pandemic-era closures of large employers and in need of side hustles in the era of a higher cost of living, Americans are eager once again to be their own bosses. Standing in the way, though, are local regulations that often make it difficult to launch businesses out of private homes, where most startups are born. Fortunately, some localities are slowly getting out of the way.
NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR: National Aunt and Uncle’s Day
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — Aunts and uncles often play a unique and cherished role in our lives, offering support, wisdom, and a different perspective. In many cultures, they are considered second parents, holding a special place of honor. They are deeply involved in the upbringing of their nieces and nephews, reinforcing family bonds and traditions. […]
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