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Sanford Health Receives High Ratings in the Dakotas
FARGO, N.D. —For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 ranked Sanford Medical Center Fargo the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota and Sanford USD Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in South Dakota. The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings...
Phenomenist Michael Mezmer brings magic to the State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Swallowing razor blades and catching bullets are some of the cutting-edge magic tricks and illusions brought to the State Fair this year. Award-winning magician and phenomenist Michael Mezmer has performed all over the world and even with Michael Jackson. He also performs at Universal Studios and...
Bakken Bombers Cornhole Tournament comes to state fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The Bakken Bombers Cornhole Tournament made its debut at the North Dakota State Fair on Thursday at West Park. The tournament featured 13 two-person teams in a double-elimination bracket. John Jacklin spoke with organizer Chris Husted live during the competition during First News at Noon. This...
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...
Bismarck’s April Lund – Born To Run – VERY FAST
Here is the thing about April Lund... ..doesn't matter what she just recently conquered, if you ever get a chance to meet this humble and polite Bismarck speedster, she will first ask how YOU are doing. Then maybe ten minutes later she will casually mention that she just broke yet another American record. She is gracious and extremely fast. Check out what she posted the other day on Facebook.
“I’m going to save their lives:” Local shelter takes in 7 of 11 dogs facing euthanasia
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Homeward Animal Shelter is still looking for help after they took in 7 of 11 dogs that were all facing euthanasia following being rescued from the Spirit Lake Reservation. Earlier this week, the shelter posted on social media saying they recently recieved a desparate...
Heat Advisory Today: Heat Indexes Near 100
Heat advisories are in place through this afternoon until 9:00 PM CT this evening. High temperatures will rise into the 90s today with humid conditions (Dewpoints new 70 degrees) Heat indexes will increase to near 100 degrees this afternoon. Thankfully there is a stiff wind between 15-30+ mph from the south or it would feel even warmer.
Pet Connection: Live: Meet Kiwi
FARGO — Are you ready for a little spot of sunshine in your life?. Kiwi’s the sun conure’s ready to bring it. As you can see, sun conures are beautiful birds with affectionate, gentle personalities. CAARE Avian Rescue volunteers aren’t sure whether Kiwi is a boy or...
Highlights: Kindred, Valley City, Wahpeton, and West Fargo Legion teams advance in Division tournament
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The East Division tournament continued for out Class A Legion Baseball teams on Thursday with the Quarterfinal round of the main bracket. The second and third seed Wahpeton and and West Fargo Aces will meet in the next round, while Kindred and Valley City also advanced.
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