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Hello, Ska! Chahinkapa Zoo Acquires White Bison

Ska is named for the Native American word for white

September 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WAHPETON, ND — The Chahinkapa Zoo has acquired a white bison from a ranch in Selfridge. The yearling has been named “Ska” and weighs between 600 and 700 pounds. Ska is named for the Native American word for white. The animal is considered spiritually significant in several Native American religions. The zoo curator says Ska is unique because he’s…

People of Buffalo Asking Supreme Court to Reconsider Approval of Hog Farm

The state Supreme Court approved the company's $15 million Hog Farm which would be built about a mile from Buffalo

September 16, 2017

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BUFFALO, ND — Landowners in Buffalo are asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider their approval of a hog farm. “What bothers me the most is they didn’t do their homework,” said Lee Frasse, who lives in Buffalo. “If this was supposed to be a great thing, why didn’t they come out publicly and talk about it? They had to…

CDC Issuing Brucellosis Warning to North Dakotan Consumers of Raw Milk Products from K-Bar Dairy

They are asking people who may have been in contact with these products to see a doctor and take antibiotics

September 16, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — The CDC is warning people in several states, including North Dakota, who may have consumed raw milk or raw milk products from a North Texas dairy farm. CDC officials are issuing a Brucellosis warning after two cows tested positive for the bacteria at the K-Bar Dairy in Paradise, Texas. They are warning consumers from North Dakota,…

Senator Franken Introduces New Legislation to Help Rural Communities in Minnesota

Franken said that every day the nation's farmers have our backs and he believes we need to have theirs as well.

September 14, 2017

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MINNESOTA — A new package of legislation has been introduced by Senator Al Franken that supports farmers, producers and rural businesses in Minnesota. This proposed change would help them deploy more renewable energy projects and cut energy costs. Sen. Franken said that every day the nation’s farmers have our backs and he believes we need to have theirs as well….

Pet Connection: Meet Sylvia

An all-black cat who's as sweet as Halloween candy.

September 14, 2017

Emily Welker,

Just as the fall colors start to show themselves and we all start thinking about Halloween on the horizon, a black cat turns up who’s as sweet as a piece of Halloween candy. Sylvia’s a mixed-breed cat barely more than a kitten, with a silky medium-length coat the color of a swirl of black licorice. Her personality is sugar-sweet too,…

Senator Heitkamp Announces Re-Election Bid for 2018

Heitkamp made the announcement early this morning on her brother Joel Heitkamp's radio show

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Senator Heidi Heitkamp is officially seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate. Heitkamp made the announcement early this morning on her brother Joel Heitkamp’s radio show. Sen. Heidi Heiktamp has already spent nearly five years in the U.S. Senate and she wants to continue to serve the people of North Dakota. She is preparing to jump head first…

Gottenborg Apple Orchard: Apple Picking Season is Upon Us

Gottenborg Apple Orchard in Audubon Offers Public Apple Picking Until October

September 13, 2017

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AUDUBON, Minn. — There’s nothing better this time of year than biting into a nice crisp apple that was just picked from the orchard. Although fall is just a week away, it’s never too early to go apple picking. Gottenborg Apple Orchard has been welcoming folks for weeks. “That’s the most common question,” said owner David Gottenborg. “‘Can you be…

Bobcat Employees Practice the “Doosan Way” Helping Out at Farm in the Dell

The mission at Farm in the Dell is to transform disabilities into abilities

September 13, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Doosan Bobcat North America employees are volunteering in their second ‘Doosan Days of Community Service.’ More than 70 Doosan Bobcat employees are volunteering in the metro for different non–profit organizations. This initiative emphasizes the ‘Doosan Way’, focusing on community and social responsibility in their daily lives. “That they care enough about the community to let their employees…

The Big Iron Farm Show is Back in West Fargo

Big Iron has been the premier farm equipment show of the Midwest since 1980

September 12, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND— Big Iron has been the premier farm equipment show of the Midwest since 1980 and it is back at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. The three-day celebration has more than 900 exhibits and booths, as well as educational programs that provide insight on various topics. Some are here to see the latest agricultural…

Bank of North Dakota Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans to Drought-Stricken Producers

The loan program is aimed at helping ranchers rebuild breeding stock and to pay for feed to sustain herd levels

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — The Bank of North Dakota may be making low-interest disaster loans available to ranchers dealing with drought. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring estimates that North Dakota cattle ranchers have sold off about 100,000 animals in recent months due to drought. The loan program is aimed at helping ranchers rebuild breeding stock and to pay for feed to…