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Remembering Ed Schultz: Local Broadcast Legend Who Made it National

From local play–by–play and sports shows to national politics, commentary and his very own prime time show

July 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – After passing away at the age of 64, people are remembering local broadcast legend, Ed Schultz for his unique personality and success. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen joins us live to tell us about his journey from co–workers and people from the community. This radio building off of 25th street in Fargo is where Ed Schultz’s once small broadcast…

Minnesota Teacher Killed By Falling Ice In Alaska

Brittany Boegel was killed Wednesday after old avalanche debris collapsed on her during a hike

July 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ALASKA — A Minnesota 6th Grade STEM teacher was killed by falling ice in Alaska. 32-year-old Brittany Boegel was killed yesterday after old avalanche debris collapsed on her during a hike on Byron Glacier in Portage Valley. Off-duty nurses in the area attempted to revive her but were unsuccessful. A six year old boy and an adult male were also…

Governor Dayton Issues Emergency Order For Counties Dealing With Severe Weather

Leaders Will Tour Storm Damage On Friday

July 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Friday, Governor Mark Dayton. U.S. Senator Tina Smith, and U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson will visit communities in southwestern Minnesota to assess damage caused by recent severe weather. Visits will include the City of Slayton, the City of Walnut Grove, the City of Balaton, and surrounding communities. Governor Dayton has signed Emergency Executive Order 18-11, proclaiming…

Tea & Crepe Gives the Scoop on Thai Ice Cream Rolls

Are you in the mood for ice cream? Thai ice cream that is.

July 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.–Are you in the mood for ice cream? Thai ice cream that is. Tea & Crepe makes Thai ice cream rolls, a common street food in Thailand. This type of ice cream is rolled out over a negative twenty degree surface, allowing the ice cream mixture to be ready to eat within ninety seconds. A part-owner of Tea &…

Dr. James Carlson Fargo Public Library Hosts Baby Rhyme Time

Babies and their guardians are spending some time together singing and telling stories

July 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.–Babies and their guardians are spending some time together singing and telling stories. Baby Rhyme Time at Carlson happens twice a month at the Fargo Public Library. Babies from birth to 18-months-old are invited to sing along and listen to stories. This year-round event is in effort to introduce early literacy to babies. “The children really enjoy it,” Dr….

Health Department Issues Warning About Blue-Green Algae

Ingesting the affected water can make you sick and it can also be deadly

July 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s Health Department is warning people to avoid blue-green algae. Hot summer weather contributes to the production of the algae in bodies of water. Ingesting the affected water can make you sick and it can also be deadly. The same goes for your pets. There’s no known antidote for toxins blue-green algae can produce. Avoid water…

Not Many Missing Pets Reported to Metro Law Enforcement

Homeward Animal Shelter Only Recovered A Couple Dogs Found on the Streets

July 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Even with fireworks bursting in the air throughout the Fourth of July, animal agencies across the metro did not scoop up many missing pets wandering the streets. Staff from the Homeward Animal Shelter reported lower than average recovery totals for stray animals on Wednesday. Fargo Police says that there were no calls made concerning animals that ran away…

Reward Offered For Information About Murder Of Hibbing Business Owner

Brian Nelson was stabbed and found dead in his house behind his store, The Bottle Shop

July 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Brian NelsonHIBBING, Minn. — A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in the death of a northern Minnesota man. It was last July in Hibbing when 60-year-old Brian Nelson was stabbed and found dead in his house behind his store, The Bottle Shop. Authorities have made no arrests despite an extensive investigation. Police believe Nelson was killed sometime between…

Sandy’s Run By West Fargo Officers Interrupted By “Cop Lip Sync” Challenge

Police departments across the country are challenging each other in an online lip sync battle

July 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

West Fargo Police DepartmentWEST FARGO, N.D. — Challenge accepted in West Fargo. Police departments across the country are challenging each other in an online lip sync battle. The dispatch call went out: “Attention all units, attention all units respond to the lip sync challenge. Attention all West Fargo units is there anyone available to respond?” In the social media video,…

Senators Hoeven and Thune Travel To Moscow

They were there this week to meet with the Russian Foreign Minister

July 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Sen. Richard Shelby, Sen. John Thune & Sen. John Hoeven In MoscowMOSCOW, RUSSIA — North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and South Dakota Senator John Thune were members of an all-Republican congressional delegation who traveled to Moscow. They were there this week to meet with the Russian Foreign Minister. The meeting comes two weeks ahead of the planned summit between President…