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LIVE: Turning to Tutors

Parents were already looking for any little bit of help they could get -- and then the pandemic hit the six-month mark.

August 21, 2020

Emily Welker,

There may be a run on tutoring services this morning from parents struggling with a return to remote learning as the school year gears up again. While some districts are sending the kids back into the classroom, most have revealed backup plans that include hybrid and all-online classes as coronavirus cases fail to come down significantly across the U-S and…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Peekaboo

Surprise! It's a chinchilla.

August 20, 2020

Emily Welker,

You may not realize this, but Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue covers pretty much every animal out there. In addition to their ever-expanding assortment of homeless and abandoned tortoises, iguanas, ball pythons and Nile monitors, they also handle some pretty fluffy characters too. When it comes to care for pets, turns out “exotics” means pretty much anything that isn’t…

Minnesota Turkey Growers Asking For COVID-19 Relief Funding

The turkey industry supports 26-thousand jobs in Minnesota bringing in more than 800 million dollars in economic activity.

August 19, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Minnesota turkey growers and producers are feeling the sting as COVID-19 is causing producers to slow down production. “It’s been a challenge. It’s added costs to our situation, and in our case as a grower co-op, it’s the independent growers that are affected because they own the plant,” Former Chairman of the National Turkey Federation John Burkel said….

Two RDO Equipment Co. Vice Presidents Killed in South Dakota Crash

The crash happened on US Highway 12, five miles west of Groton, South Dakota

August 19, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

GROTON, S.D. — Two RDO vice presidents are dead after crashing into a dump truck in eastern South Dakota. The crash happening Tuesday afternoon around 2:30 on US Highway 12 about five miles west of Groton. According to RDO Equipment Company, Mark Kreps and Steve Connelly were killed. They were both 54-years-old. According to South Dakota Highway Patrol, the dump…

Moorhead’s Haunted Corn Maze won’t scare people this year

August 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn – A 20-year tradition of fright is taking this year off due to coronavirus concerns. Operators of the Haunted Corn Maze in Moorhead say the safest decision this year would be to not open to the public this fall. After reviewing the guidelines they figured that they didn’t have a way to safely and honestly adhere with recommendations….

FMWF Chamber encourages inclusivity through virtual education series

August 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MINN. – A new virtual education series aims to educate businesses on building inclusive and equitable workplaces. The six part series from The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce includes topics on addressing biases in the workplace, dealing with many different cultures, and building a successful and diverse place to work. The events are entirely virtual and you…

Hawley Man Re-Creates 19th Century Forge For Building Viking Age Tools

Swenson is working with researchers to help recreate tools from the late viking age based on archaeological finds from Scandinavia.

August 16, 2020

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HAWLEY, Minn. — “This is Goose Prairie Forge; it’s a working blacksmith shop that tries to recreate the time period of about 1885 to 1910,” Goose Prairie Forge Founder Doug Swenson said. Doug Swenson, a physical therapist, doubles as a Blacksmith. He got the design for his shop through interviews with retired blacksmiths around the region, which helped…

Xcel Power Crews Work Around Fargo To Restore Power

Large amounts of standing water slows down the process as crews have to navigate safely.

August 14, 2020

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FARGO,N.D. — Flooded roads and dozens of businesses being left in dark have Xcel Energy crews busy. Including 19 Street North near the Fargodome. “Lighting and that storm coming through, kind of what we saw is about seven to eight thousand customers out,” Account Manager For Xcel Energy Shawn Paschke said. Multiple downed power lines were caused by either fallen…

Rough Cut Social promises tons of excitement during grand opening

August 14, 2020

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FARGO, ND – A new venue in downtown Fargo is opening its doors for all types of excitement, including ax throwing. Those at Rough Cut Social say the spot is an entertainment destination for groups of all sizes and ages, and they offer more than just ax throwing. Hammerschlagen, bean bags, giant Jenga, and other games are available for both…

Minnesota Department Of Agriculture Gives Out Thousands In Grants For Meat Processing Plants

The grant gives producers up to five thousand dollars to offset the costs of adding coolers, refrigeration units, slaughter and processing equipment.

August 14, 2020

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DETROIT LAKES, MINN. –The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is giving out thousands in grant money to meat processing plants across the state. Those receiving the money include businesses in Pelican Rapids, Perham, Barnesville and New York Mills. The grant gives producers up to five thousand dollars to offset the costs of adding coolers, refrigeration units, slaughter and processing equipment. The…