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Pop-Up Restaurant Offers Food, Even Dessert Draped in Cheetos

You can order Cheetos crusted fried pickles, Cheetos meatballs and spicy Cheetos nachos

THE BUZZ — It’s Alison’s worst nightmare…come true. But Cheetos fans everywhere could be instantly put in celebration mode once they get a load of this pop-up restaurant. The Spotted Cheetah in New York is serving up nothing but food and dessert draped in Cheetos. You can order Cheetos crusted fried pickles, Cheetos meatballs and spicy Cheetos nachos. There are…

Starbucks Unveils New Horchata Frappuccino

Horchata is a milk drink made popular in Mexico and Central America and it is spiced with cinnamon and vanilla

  NATIONAL — If you missed out on Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino, then you’ll want to make sure to check out their new creation. Starbucks has begun selling their Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino in their shops across the country and Canada. Horchata is a milk drink made popular in Mexico and Central America and it is spiced with cinnamon and vanilla….

North Dakota’s Early Canada Goose Hunting Set to Open August 15th

Hunters are limited to 15 birds daily and only 45 may be in possession

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota’s early Canada goose hunting season is set to open August 15th and has the same requirements as last year. The state Game and Fish Department says the season goes until September 15, except for the Missouri River Zone, when the season ends September 7th. Hunters are limited to 15 birds daily and only 45 may…

Donors Give $6 Million to Planned Parenthood in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

The organization says the donation comes just in time for a project to expand and update at least 19 health care clinics throughout the three states

  MINNESOTA — Donors who wish to stay anonymous have gifted more than $6 million to Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The organization says the donation comes just in time for a project to expand and update at least 19 health care clinics throughout the three states. They say one of their Minneapolis clinics serves at least…

Jeffs’ Attorney Wants Charges Separated from Fraud Case

The prosecution said they have no comment at this time

  SOUTH DAKOTA — Lyle Jeffs, one of the polygamist leaders accused of food stamp fraud, is asking a court to separate charges he obtained when he was on the run. Jeffs was facing fraud and money laundering charges when he fled his home confinement in June 2016. He was later caught in South Dakota in June of 2017, which…

Governor Dayton Declaring Disasters in Clay, Becker and Norman Counties

Clay County had over $200,000 in damage from storms in June

  MINNESOTA — Governor Dayton is declaring a disaster in Clay, Becker and Norman counties after severe weather has left areas of widespread damage. Tornadoes, hail and heavy rain on July 11th and 12th left damage throughout the counties, especially in Ulen and Detroit Lakes. Buildings in the city, including the school, had damage. City officials say some of the…

North Dakota Expanding Hay Donation Lottery

The first lottery drawing will be in September

  NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota is expanding its hay donation lottery to ranchers struggling with the drought in surrounding states. The lottery is now open to producers in South Dakota and Montana. NDSU, the state Ag Department and Ag Community Relief set up a site on the college campus to accept hay donations that will be given to producers…

Governor Burgum Requesting Federal Help for Drought Relief

The governor said nearly 95 percent of the state is being impacted by drought conditions

  BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Burgum is asking for help on the federal level due to the severe drought conditions throughout the state. He is asking for a presidential disaster declaration through the regional FEMA office and would allow individual and direct federal assistance. Gov. Burgum is also asking for staff from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and other federal…

Money Talk: Stock Market

Nine days of highs. What does it mean for the future?

Stock watchers are wondering what the nine days of highs mean for the future of trading and investments. Is it time for a correction of the highs, or are we looking at more of the same?  And what do both scenarios mean for dealing with our 401ks? Paul Meyers, Financial Adviser at Legacy Wealth Management, sat down with Emily Welker…

Circumcision Protesters on a Midwest Tour Line 13th Avenue in Fargo

Circumcision protestors are on a 17 city tour and made a stop in Fargo on 13th Ave

FARGO, ND — Protesters took to 13th Avenue in Fargo, hoping to spread the word about the harmful effects of circumcision. The organization ‘Bloodstained Men’ and their supporters took their signs to the streets as they protested the dangers of circumcision procedures. They are on their 17 city tour stopping all over including Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Protesters…