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Drought Conditions Escalating Wildfires in North Dakota

  NORTH DAKOTA -- North Dakota's drought conditions are escalating wildfires throughout the state. Crews contained 70 percent of a major wild fire at the Little Missouri National Grassland in the west side of the state. Officials say the fire,…

Sanford AirMed Helicopter and Drone Nearly Collide

  SIOUX FALLS, SD -- The medical crew on board a Sanford AirMed helicopter says a drone nearly hit them while they were transporting a patient over central Sioux Falls. The medical crew says they were flying at about 700…

Several Towns in the Region Damaged in Tuesday's Severe Weather

REGIONAL -- A National Weather Service storm damage assessment team says Tuesday's severe weather in the northern and central parts of the Red River Valley produced at least three separate tornado tracks. Preliminary findings show EF-O damage between Larimore…

Clay County Fair Opens in Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, Minn. -- This is the week to get out and about with multiple fairs and activities throughout the region. The Clay County Fair is back for the season and the community…

Local Athletes Prep for FargoMania

FARGO, ND -- Several area athletes are prepping for FargoMania. It's an adapted fitness competition for individuals with disabilities. Disability is not synonymous with inability. That's what trainers at TNT Kid's Fitness and…

Two More Charged in Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Case

  BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. -- Two more Minnesota women face charges in a large Medicaid fraud case. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has filed a lawsuit against a Brooklyn Center woman and her daughter for bilking $929,000 in Medical Assistance…

North Dakota Senators Speak Out on New GOP Health Care Bill

  NATIONAL -- Republican Sen. John Hoeven says he needs more time to evaluate a revamped GOP health care bill. The reworked bill pushed by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell seeks conservative support by letting insurers sell low-premium policies with skimpy…

Drought in North Dakota Continues to Worsen

  NORTH DAKOTA -- Drought that is ravaging crops, pastures and hay land in North Dakota has worsened over the past week. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows nearly three-fourths of the state in some stage of drought, up…

Halstad, Ulen Cleaning Up After Strong Storms

MINNESOTA -- Many people in western Minnesota spent most of their day cleaning up after Monday's storms. Halstad woke up to down power lines, uprooted trees and busted sheds strewn across…

Gymboree to Close at West Acres

  FARGO, ND -- Another store is set to close in West Acres Mall. Gymboree is the latest store to announce its closure. The Gymboree Corp. plans to close 350 stores around the country. The children's store filed for Chapter…

Carson Wentz Announces Beginning of New Foundation

FARGO, ND -- Former NDSU superstar Carson Wentz isn't wasting any time when it comes to giving back to the community. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is underway with his AO1 Foundation. AO1 stands…

Minnesota Suing CenturyLink for Allegedly Overbilling Customers

  MINNESOTA -- Minnesota is suing CenturyLink for allegedly over billing customers after quoting lower rates. Attorney General Lori Swanson filed the lawsuit in Anoka County District Court. It argues that the Louisiana-based company has frequently charged people higher monthly…

Judge Jon Jensen Appointed to North Dakota Supreme Court

BISMARCK, ND -- Gov. Burgum has appointed Judge Jon Jensen to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Jensen will fill the vacancy left by Justice Carole Kapsner who is resigning on July 31 after serving on the bench since 1998. Jensen…

Fargo's Downtown Preparing for Street Fair

  FARGO, ND -- Broadway downtown is shut-down as vendors prepare for the 42nd Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair. The fair is a collection of arts, crafts and food from hundreds of vendors. It is one of Fargo's biggest events…

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