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LIVE: Snow Danger At Home

It's snow joke.

As if it’s not tough enough to survive out in the elements in our extreme snow, ice and cold temperatures, now you need to worry about the conditions it’s creating inside your home, too. We’re talking about snow buildup on the Morning Show, and to do it, we invited Lars Knobloch of Nordic Home Inspections to sit down live in…

Three People Diagnosed With Legionnaire’s Disease Linked to Casselton Hotel

The three people became sick between last July and January, and all three reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton.

CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota health officials say three people have contracted Legionnaire’s disease linked to a hotel water park in Casselton. The three people became sick between last July and January, and all three reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton. The Health Department says anyone who spent time at the hotel this month and…

Jussie Smollett Removed From Final Two Episodes of “Empire”

Police say he faked a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago because he was unhappy with his salary and wanted to promote his career.

CHICAGO (AP) _ The producers of the TV show “Empire” say Jussie Smollett’s character will be removed from the final two episodes of this season. The announcement Friday comes after Smollett was charged with felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report. Police say he faked a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago because he was unhappy with his…

Duke the Dog, Mayor of Cormorant Village, Has Died

A post on Facebook by Karen Nelson, his "adopted" mother, says Duke "went to doggie heaven yesterday and will be greatly missed."

CORMORANT VILLAGE, MINN. (KFGO) – Duke the dog, who made national news for being elected ceremonial mayor of Cormorant Village in the Becker County has died. A post on Facebook by Karen Nelson, his “adopted” mother, says Duke “went to doggie heaven yesterday and will be greatly missed.” Duke, a Great Pyrenees, 13-years old, more than 90 years old in…

Getting By With a Little Help From Her Friends; Rock and Roll Fan Battles Autoimmune Disease

"But the one I need for Ankylosing Spondylitis to slow it down, is the cosentyx, and that is $6,000 a month"

FARGO, N.D. — A proud Fargo rock fan says good friends and music can help you get through some of life’s toughest battles. Take a look at how her friends are combining some of her favorite things to take one burden off her shoulders. Since she was a teenager, Shannon Neece has been misdiagnosed. It wasn’t until recently, she is…

Liberty Middle School Students Test Projects to Put Out Kitchen Fires

They tested three materials: sand, baking soda, and salt

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Seventh graders at Liberty Middle School are putting their fire-fighting projects to the test. They had an assignment to pick a project that would help solve a problem in the community. “We decided to do kitchen fires because we know it’s a serious problem not just here, but everywhere,” Jackson Windle said. They tested three materials to…

Former NDSU & MSUM Athletes Bring Rise Training and Fitness to Moorhead

There are two programs: adult fitness and athlete performance

MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you want to spice up your fitness routine, there’s a new fitness center in town. Rise Training and Fitness celebrated its grand opening. It offers two main programs: one focusing on adult fitness and one on athlete performance. Workouts center around cardio circuits and strength training. Rise was started by former Bison Running Back Chase Morlock and…

Searching for Stability: Farmers Discuss Impact of New Farm Bill

Growers say the new bill should help younger people get into farming

FARGO, N.D. — With tariffs and falling commodity prices, 2018 proved to be a tough year for farmers across North Dakota. As they get ready for a new year, farmers say the new Farm Bill will give them a cushion to stay afloat economically. “We’ve got a five–year program so we can make plans you can make plans and have stability….

Tow Drivers, Operators Ask Public to Give Them More Space on Side of the Roads

You can get fined $50 in North Dakota and $100 in Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. — We’re all used to slower work days every once in awhile but in the towing industry, that doesn’t really exist during the winter. “It’s exciting. I get to go to a big accident scene and then you get to clean everything up, fix everything. It’s kind of an adrenaline rush and being around all of it, it’s…

“If the Dress Fits” Gives Away Free Prom Dresses at MSUM

High school students can bring their student ID's and pick a dress out for free on Saturday or Sunday at MSUM

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Leave your wallets at home because a free prom dress event is coming to Moorhead. The “If the Dress Fits” event has over five hundred donated prom dresses up for grabs at this weekend’s event. High school students can bring their student ID and pick a dress out for free. Dress sizes range from 0 to 22….