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LIVE: Fans Ask The Questions For Bison Illustrated

The Magazine Asks NDSU's Athletic Director Reader-Submitted Questions

  Bison Illustrated editor Joe Kerlin joins Adam Ladwig to talk about Spotlight Media’s July magazines. Bison Illustrated features questions submitted my readers for NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen, like whether or not the Bison will jump to the FBS. Fargo Monthly goes to the dogs this month. The magazine features plenty of dogs available at local shelters, and places…

West Nile Discovered In Fargo

Cass County Vector Control Director Ben Prather says a small sample tested positive for West Nile.

The West Nile Virus has been identified in Fargo. Cass County Vector Control says the season’s first sign of disease carrying mosquitoes turned up in one of its traps along the Red River Corridor in north Fargo Thursday night. Director Ben Prather says a small sample tested positive for West Nile. That’s not uncommon except Prather says that it’s earlier…

Minnesota Lawmakers Talk Proposed Health Care Bill in Detroit Lakes

It's a campaign promise which is taking months to surface

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Minnesotans in Detroit Lakes are getting the chance to bring their health care reform concerns directly to the politicians. The leaders of our community involved with health care changes are hearing from the people. Democratic Representative Collin Peterson and other local health care leaders met with Minnesotans at the Holiday Inn by Highway 10. “I was…

West Fargo Family Grateful to Those Who Have Donated After Overnight Fire Destroys Their Home

A West Fargo Family seeks donations after their home was burned down

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo family of six has lost everything. They were able to escape their home overnight after fire broke out. “When I woke up and saw the flames last night it was terrifying,” said neighbor, Jerod Klabunde. West Fargo Firefighter Perry McClellan happened to be on his way home from another fire at about 1…

Blue Cross-Blue Shield Minnesota Drops Children’s Minnesota Hospital System

Parents of these and other delicate patients cringe at the thought of finding new doctors, now that the contract between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has expired. KMSP Fox 9's Leah Beno Reports from Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The dispute between Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Minnesota and Children’s Minnesota hospital systems has quickly become a blame game. Caught in the middle are the patients and their families, wondering if they will have to sacrifice more out of pocket expense when it comes to taking care of their loved ones. Among the specialties provided inside Children’s…

Vector Control Spraying for Mosquitoes in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead

Vector Control will be spraying areas in the metro to get rid of mosquitoes

WEST FARGO, ND — You might have noticed more pesky mosquitoes in your backyard. That’s why spraying is planned for tonight in the metro. According to Cass County Vector Control, there’s been an increase in nuisance mosquitoes over the last 48 hours. Starting at 8 p.m., there will be at least 27 pickups riding through Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and…

North Dakota Ranchers Dealing with Deadly Algae Killing Their Livestock

She says it finds its way in the animal's drinking water and can kill livestock within five minutes of it being consumed

NORTH DAKOTA — Livestock specialists say the drought conditions are causing the spread of a type of algae deadly to livestock. Miranda Meheen says cyanobacteria caused the death of at least six livestock animals in North Dakota. Many of these deaths go unreported. She says it finds its way in the animal’s drinking water and can kill livestock within five…

Minnesota Lawmakers for Gather Health Care Forum in Detroit Lakes

They are hoping to answer people's questions on the struggle over the GOP health care plan

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Representative Collin Peterson is one of the panelists answering questions about health care reform this evening. They’re getting to ready to have a forum with Minnesotans who may be feeling anxious about the future of their health care. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us live from Detroit Lakes with the latest. KVRR REPORTER NICK BROADWAY:  TJ, the…

West Fargo Family of Six Escapes Burning Home

Within minutes, firefighters arrived on scene and battled the blaze until about four this morning

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo family of six was able to escape after fire breaks out and flames fully engulf their house. As this house went up in flames this morning, neighbors say they’ve never seen anything so terrifying. West Fargo Firefighter Perry McClellan was on his way home at about 1 a.m. when he spotted flames coming from…

Man Under Arrest After Pulling Knife On Deputies, Kicking and Spitting

23-year old James CJ Decoteau is under arrest and jailed at the Cass County Courthouse.

CASS COUNTY, ND — A man was arrested for kicking and spitting on an unoccupied squad car in Casselton. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 23 year-old James “CJ” Decoteau just before midnight. They say he yelled obscenities and spit on the vehicle parked at the Casselton Law Enforcement Center. Decoteau pulled out a knife when deputies approached him but he…