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Schawbe Becoming Big Time Bat in NDSU Baseball’s Line-Up

The Thompson native is third on the team in RBI's and batting average

FARGO, N.D. — For just the fourth time in program history, North Dakota ]State baseball has put up 22 wins through the first 30 games. That mark has propelled them to first place in the Summit League through the first four conference series. Everything is coming together for the Bison. The offense has produced a .274 batting average good for…

UND Football Sees Positives in COVID Layoff as Team Returns to Game Action

Fighting Hawks play first game since March 20th Saturday at Youngstown State

GRAND FORKS,  N.D. — North Dakota football returns to the field Saturday for the first time since March 20th with their last three games were affected by COVID. With the layoff comes an important task: beat Youngstown state and a share of the conference title is theirs. The Fighting Hawks will be back at full strength come Tuesday’s practice. Sunday…

NDSU Football Not Taking SDSU’s Month Long Layoff For Granted

Dakota Marker will be Jackrabbits first game since March 20th

FARGO, N.D. — Not only is it Dakota Marker week for North Dakota State football, their conference title streak is on the line as a win over South Dakota State would give them a 10th consecutive Missouri Valley Football Title. The Bison and jackrabbits head into the game with different situations. NDSU is coming off a win where the offense…

Brooklyn Center Police Officer who shot Daunte Wright identified

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) – The police officer who shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte White in Brooklyn Center Sunday afternoon was identified as Kim Potter by the Minnesota BCA Monday night. In a release, the BCA said Potter has been with the Brooklyn Center Police Department for 26 years. She has been placed under standard administrative leave. Bodycam footage released Monday showed…

Twins, Timberwolves and Wild cancel Monday games after police shooting

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Timberwolves have postponed their games scheduled for Monday because of safety concerns following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in a nearby suburb. The Red Sox and Twins were scheduled for a four-game series beginning Monday afternoon at Target Field. There was no word yet about rescheduling or the…

State Troopers and DNR Conservation Officers at minimum staffing levels in rural MN

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Operation Safety Net has reached phase three early during the Derek Chauvin trial. Law enforcement says the decision was made after the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. That means changes for state troopers and DNR conservation officers in our area. “While we still have state troopers working across all of Minnesota, and conservation…

Body Cam video released: Brooklyn Park Police Chief believes officer meant to use Taser and not handgun

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The police chief in a Minneapolis suburb where a Black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop said Monday that he believes the officer who fired intended to use a Taser, not a handgun. Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon described the shooting as “an accidental discharge.” The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was investigating….

LIVE: Paycheck Protection Loan Program Extended

Loans Designed To Help Businesses Struggling During Pandemic

Small business owners have extra time to apply for forgivable loans to help pay employees during the pandemic. The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program loan deadline was extended from March 31st to May 31st. The loans require no repayment for 24 weeks, plus 10 months from when the loans are distributed. Business owners have until then to apply for…

Judge refuses to sequester jury in George Floyd murder case

MINNEAPOLIS – The judge in the George Floyd murder case has refused a defense request to sequester the jury, the morning after the death of a Black man during a traffic stop triggered unrest in a suburb just outside Minneapolis. The request came from the attorney for former Officer Derek Chauvin. He argued Monday that the jurors could be influenced…

Social Distancing: Would You Pick Up A Used Face Mask?

We have your answers

  Friday, I asked you a question that really only makes sense in the context of this global pandemic. Would you pick up a reusable face mask and keep it for yourself? I came across that conundrum when I found a fun mask lying in my driveway that I liked. See, it’s Yosemite Sam. I did wash it twice before…