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The Big Iron Farm Show is Back in West Fargo

Big Iron has been the premier farm equipment show of the Midwest since 1980

September 12, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND— Big Iron has been the premier farm equipment show of the Midwest since 1980 and it is back at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. The three-day celebration has more than 900 exhibits and booths, as well as educational programs that provide insight on various topics. Some are here to see the latest agricultural…

Fire Investigators Release Cause Behind Fire that Destroyed Popular Battle Lake Business

Fire crews were called in just before 3 a.m. but the flames were already through the roof

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BATTLE LAKE, Minn. — The cause of the fire at a popular restaurant near Battle Lake has been ruled “accidental”. The State Fire Marshal says a dropped or discarded lit cigarette ignited combustible material under a ramp on the east side of Elmer’s Texas Bar-B-Q. The owner, Rodger Heaton, lived in the basement of the business and was able to…

Family of Justine Damond Says They are Still Waiting for Justice

This statement came shortly after state investigators announced they have forwarded the case to prosecutors for possible charges

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It’s been nearly two months since an Australian woman was shot by a Minneapolis police officer and her family is still waiting for justice. Justine Damond’s fiancé Don Damond says “the wait continues for Justine’s family and me.” This statement came shortly after state investigators announced they have forwarded the case to prosecutors for possible charges….

Massive Fatberg Takes Over London’s Sewer System

British engineers said it will take three weeks to remove the 820 foot long blob that weighs in at about 130 tons

September 12, 2017

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LONDON — Fatberg. That’s the name given to the congealed lump of diapers and wet wipes that are clogging London’s sewer system. This is one of the largest Fatbergs ever found. British engineers said it will take three weeks to remove the 820 foot long blob that weighs in at about 130 tons. Workers use high-powered jet hoses to break…

Bank of North Dakota Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans to Drought-Stricken Producers

The loan program is aimed at helping ranchers rebuild breeding stock and to pay for feed to sustain herd levels

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — The Bank of North Dakota may be making low-interest disaster loans available to ranchers dealing with drought. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring estimates that North Dakota cattle ranchers have sold off about 100,000 animals in recent months due to drought. The loan program is aimed at helping ranchers rebuild breeding stock and to pay for feed to…

Midco is Bringing Wi-Fi to Downtown Fargo…P.S. It’s Free!

In nine to ten weeks, people will be able to access the public Wi–Fi on Broadway and some of the side streets

September 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Trying to upload a new photo or access social media apps will no longer be a problem in downtown Fargo. On Monday night, city leaders agreed to new rules allowing Midco to set up free Wi–Fi downtown. In nearly 10 weeks, people will be able to access the public Wi–Fi on Broadway and some of the side…

Groundbreaking of New NDSU Dorm Named in Honor of Professor

Construction on NDSU's Newest Dorm Began, Named in Honor of Catherine Cater

September 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — People came together at the NDSU campus for a groundbreaking of a new dorm building. The dorm is named in honor of Catherine Cater, a beloved teacher and mentor to students of NDSU for generations. The site is located just south of the RedHawks Stadium and 15th Avenue North and will house sophomore students. One of the…

Sky Fitness: A Workout Where You Can Embrace Your Inner Child

The workout is all done on a trampoline and helps exercise many muscles you normally don't use

September 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Sky Fitness is making working out fun again. The Sky Fit program is a 30 minute, high-intensity workout program on a trampoline. MPX Fitness partnered with Sky Zone to start the program, which helps people work all the muscle groups they might not normally use in other physical activities. Some are saying the program makes them feel like…

Despite Drought Conditions, Small Grain Harvest Wrapping Up in North Dakota

Barley is 96 percent harvested, near last year's pace of 98 percent

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — The small grain harvest is wrapping up across much of North Dakota. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop report says the spring wheat harvest is 94 percent complete. That’s on pace with last year but ahead of the five-year average of 84 percent. Barley is 96 percent harvested, near last year’s pace of 98 percent….

Dump Truck Causes Massive Power Outage in Jamestown Area

Two severed lines came to rest across both lanes of traffic

September 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — Otter Tail Power Company spent the afternoon working on a massive power outage involving a major transmission line north of Jamestown. Areas affected by the outage included Gackle, Streeter, Eldridge, Windsor, Medina and Montpelier. Otter Tail Power Company says the outage was caused by a dump truck that hit one of the transmission lines on Highway 52….