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Man Facing Charges After Punching Police Horse in Minneapolis

It's not the sort of crime anyone really expects. KMSP Reporter Jack Highberger has more from Minneapolis

November 3, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS — A 22-year-old man is facing charges of assault after police say he attacked one of their own over the weekend. “For someone to actually come up and strike one of our horses is fairly rare,” said Officer Corey Schmidt, who is with the Minneapolis Police Department. It’s not the sort of crime anyone really expects, but in downtown…

First West Nile Animal Case Confirmed in Minnesota

Minnesota has documented 23 human cases this year

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — The Board of Animal Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in a Minnesota horse in more than a year. It was diagnosed in a 33-year-old American quarter horse in the northwestern town of Euclid in Polk County. The mare had poor coordination and weak hind legs when seen by a veterinarian October 9,…

The North Dakota Horse Park is Getting Back to the Races

Friday night racing comes back to the horse park in Fargo

July 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Friday night racing has returned to the North Dakota Horse Park and that means a special crew will make an appearance. The eight-day race meet will stretch across three weekends starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15th. The Budweiser Clydesdales will return on July 22nd and Horse Park officials said they are excited for the team to…

Celebrating Independence Day at Bonanzaville

This event includes a parade, shows put on by the volunteers, and a look at some of Bonanzaville's oldest buildings

July 4, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Celebrating America’s birthday requires taking a look back at our country’s rich history. Much of that history can be admired at Bonanzaville’s all-day Fourth of July event. This event includes a parade, shows put on by the volunteers, and a look at some of Bonanzaville’s oldest buildings. The historic museum complex is giving people the chance…

State Sen. Mathern Says ND Insurance Reserve Fund Won’t Pay Millions in Claim

Bala is now owed over $13 million in taxes collected by the state

March 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

COURTESY: KFGO FARGO, N.D. — A state senator from Fargo says the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund will not pay a claim to Susan Bala. She is the founder of a former horse racing betting company in Fargo whose conviction for illegal gambling was overturned. Bala is now owed over $13 million in taxes collected by the state. State Sen….

Woman Dies After Fall From A Horse

Sheriff's officials say 48-year-old Kirsten Laney of Underwood was riding with a friend in the woods near her home when her horse suddenly spooked.

March 17, 2017

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UNDERWOOD, Minn. – A woman has died after falling from a horse in Otter Tail County. Sheriff’s officials say 48-year-old Kirsten Laney of Underwood was riding with a friend in the woods near her home when her horse suddenly spooked. Laney suffered a fatal head injury after falling from the horse Wednesday afternoon. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: Death, horse, kirsten…

Judge: North Dakota Owes Former Owner of Fargo Horse Betting Business $13 Million

The former owner of a horse betting business is owed $13 million after her conviction for illegal gambling was overturned

March 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

COURTESY: KFGO NORTH DAKOTA — Susan Bala has a big check coming to her from the state of North Dakota. The former owner of a horse betting business is owed $13 million after her conviction for illegal gambling was overturned. A federal bankruptcy judge ruled the state must refund Bala the money it collected for taxes. The founder of Racing…

Developers Transforming a 100-Year-Old Horse Stable into a Restaurant

A historic horse stable in the downtown Fargo area is turning into a resturant

January 31, 2017

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A former horse stable in downtown Fargo that is more than a century old is to be redeveloped into a restaurant after getting a tax break. The two story wooden structure was built for horses used by a construction company between 1905 and 1910. It’s attached to the back of the Prairie Roots Co-Op building. The restaurant, which is not…