MINNESOTA — The Board of Animal Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in a Minnesota horse in more than a year. It was diagnosed in a 33-year-old American quarter horse in the northwestern town of Euclid in Polk County. The mare had poor coordination and weak hind legs when seen by a veterinarian October 9,…
FARGO, ND — As the cold months approach us, it’s time to prepare your lawn if you haven’t already done so. Winterizing your lawn is very important. Baker Nursery in Fargo recommends mowing leaves into your grass. “They’ll mulch down into the soil layer, they’ll help retain moisture over the winter and then they’ll also act as a weed barrier…
WEST FARGO, ND — Xcel Energy has announced that they are partnering with Wanzek Construction of West Fargo in hopes of bringing jobs and economic development to the community. Their new project will include the construction of Foxtail Wind Farm in Dickey County, North Dakota and the Freeborn Wind Farm in Iowa and parts of Minnesota. The projects total 350…
NORTH DAKOTA — Drought-stricken North Dakota ranchers are being given more time to apply for state aid. The money will help them pay the cost of hauling in hay to maintain their herds through the winter. The state Agriculture Department is extending the application deadline for the hay-hauling aid program from November 3 to the 13. The program also…
FARGO, ND — The new Flood Diversion task force met for the first time at the Fargodome to discuss their ideas and concerns with the project. Although no decisions were made, Governor Burgum and Governor Dayton say it was crucial to start in the right direction. Sixteen people with different flood experiences have been chosen to create a solution for…
NATIONAL — Mann Packing is recalling several bags of mixed produce that may have been contaminated with listeria. The company, which is a leading vegetable supplier in California, sells their products all across the country, including in supermarkets across the U.S. and Canada. Mann Packing affects Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joes produce, including packaging under Archer Farms…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congressman Collin Peterson are meeting with farmers, business owners and community leaders from across Minnesota to hear their opinions on the proposed Farm Bill. The proposal supports rural development projects, conservation programs, the agriculture industry and the Rural Energy for America program. Peterson says he wants to hear from those the bill impacts…
FARGO, ND — Fargo Davies High School students are out of the classroom and are learning a thing or two about flying gourds. The pumpkin launch is all about getting students out of the classroom and into real-world experience. The field at Davies High School was filled with pumpkins, but their purpose wasn’t for decoration. “Students were assigned to make…
NORTH DAKOTA — Despite severe drought conditions, North Dakota’s wine industry rapidly continues to grow. Wine industry officials in the state say North Dakota’s warmer climate these past months have allowed the cold-climate grapes to ripen faster. While the state’s grapes are naturally more acidic the warm weather and fast ripening made the fruit sweeter and more wine was…
FARGO, ND — Governor Burgum and Governor Dayton have announced the members who make up the task force created to work on creating balance with Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project. The New Task Force will be co-chaired by the governors, and will include eight members from each state. North Dakota members include the Cass County Engineer, a Fargo business leader,…
