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Moorhead School Board’s Newest Member Thanks Supporters

she will begin her position on the moorhead school board at the end of the month

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kara Gloe says she’s glad all the work has paid off after winning her seat on the Moorhead School Board. Gloe came out on top out of a field of 13 candidates for the one year term on the board. She says her family was a huge help because her daughters went door to door with her to…

Indoor Workouts to Get Your Blood Flowing

YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Give At Home Workout Tips

REGIONAL — If this weather gives you a lack of motivation to travel to the gym, we have some tips from the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties on how to work out at home. They say devoting 15 to 30 a minutes a day circuit training will keep you healthy. The five primary workouts you should focus on are…

Minnesota Senate May be Growing Desperate as Operating Budget Remains Uncertain

Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the House and Senate's $130 million budget this spring amid a dispute over tax breaks and other measures

  ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Senate may furlough staff and stop cutting checks as soon as December if the courts don’t restore their operating budget. Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the House and Senate’s $130 million budget this spring amid a dispute over tax breaks and other measures. It sparked a legal battle that is now before the state…

Minnesota Deer Hunters Register Nearly 70,000 Deer

The total harvest last year was about 173,000

  MINNESOTA — Minnesota hunters registered about the same number of deer during the first two days of the season as last year. The DNR says of the nearly 71,00 deer registered, 57 percent were bucks compared with 67 percent during the first weekend of the hunt last year. The agency predicts about 200,000 deer will be taken during this…

West Fargo Bridge Undergoing Damage Assessments After Crash

WEST FARGO, ND — Damage assessments are under way after a truck hit a railroad overpass in West Fargo. The crash happened this morning on Center Street, just north of Main Avenue. No serious injuries were reported, but the truck driver may have struck his head on the windshield. The truck was heavily damaged. Categories: Business, Crime, Local News, News…

Altru Health System to Build “21st Century Hospital”

The specifics of the new hospital are still being determined

  GRAND FORKS, ND — Altru Health System is making a major investment in new facilities and new technologies in Grand Forks. They have announced plans to invest over $250 million for what they call a “brand new 21st century hospital”, expand clinic services and cutting-edge surgical and emergency services. The president of Altru, Dr. Eric Lunn, said the structural…

Flu Season Snapshot

We talked with local health care leaders about what we're up against this year.

  Numbers show that only 46.9% of us 6 months old and older in North Dakota got their flu shot last year.  Brenton Nesemeier, an epidemiologist with the North Dakota State Department of Health, talked with the Morning Show’s live in-studio about why getting your flu shot is so critical for the flu season that’s already underway. Categories: Business, Community,…

Fergus Falls City Officials Working to Keep Target Location Open

the store is supposed to close this february

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — As we reported last night, Target in Fergus Falls will close nest year. City officials and members of the community are working to keep the doors from shutting on February 3. Marilyn Olhoft drives 40 miles to get to the nearest Target. Now that the retail chain is closing its Fergus Falls location, she’ll have to…

National and Local Advocates of Planned Parenthood Host Progress on the Prairie Event

Defunding programs and removing access could change the future of millions

FARGO, ND — Advocates of Planned Parenthood gathered downtown to show their support for the organization at their annual Progress on the Prairie event. Former Senator Olympia Snowe says possible changes to Planned Parenthood from the new administration could affect thousands. “‘Where will I get my birth control if you’re not here? What happens if you close your doors?’” asked…

Now May be the Time to Book that Winter Getaway

Travel Agents say November and December are the most common months for airlines to promote deals that get you more bang for your buck

FARGO, N.D. — You may have noticed a handful of promotions from airlines announcing discounted getaways. This is no accident. Local travel agents say this winter, there are some key reasons why these airlines are pushing vacations. If you’re looking to escape the snow, now might be the best time to plan for some fun in the sun. Travel agents…