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Oak-killing disease spreading north in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Foresters and landowners are concerned that a disease that kills oak trees is spreading farther north in Minnesota. Oak wilt was been around for decades and has been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties, but the Minnesota…

Cass Lake man killed in drive-by shooting at party

CASS LAKE, Minn. - Cass County sheriff’s officials say one person has died after being struck by gunfire at an outdoor house party. A drive-by shooting happened at a residence in Cass Lake shortly before 3 a.m. Monday. Deputies arrived…

Air Force plans training exercise over Northern Plains

BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Air Force is planning a massive training exercise over the Northern Plains states. The maneuvers are set for July 19-23 over the Powder River Training Complex. The training area is the largest in the continental…

Man killed by officer in Olivia was 32-year-old father

OLIVIA, Minn. - Friends and family have identified the man who was fatally shot by a police officer over the weekend in western Minnesota. A cousin, Jessica Laro, identified him as 32-year-old Ricardo Torres Jr. He was shot in alley…

Fireworks keep Fargo Police & Fire busy overnight

Fargo, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Fireworks calls have kept the Fargo Fire and Police Departments busy on the 4th of July. Firefighters responded to 15 fires. At least 12 of the fires were fireworks-related.  Two fires were grass fires; three fires…

Drought may be driving up North Dakota pelican population

BISMARCK, N.D. - Abnormally dry weather may have helped boost the number of American white pelicans nesting in north-central North Dakota, considered North America’s largest refuge for the big-billed birds. Results of an aerial survey show 16,600 pelicans nesting at…

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