Maddock

Oldest Minnesotan celebrates 112th birthday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Lillian Moran turned 112-years-old in March, but Eventide held off her celebration as she fought COVID-19 at the time. She celebrated her special day singing songs with family, friends and sharing her birthday cake. She was asked the million-dollar question; what is the secret to a long life? “Keep breathing,” Lillian said. Her sense of humor…

Raccoon Euthanized After Being Brought Into Bar Tests Negative for Rabies

MADDOCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — The raccoon that was brought into a bar in Maddock, North Dakota igniting a warning from the state health department, has tested negative for rabies. Authorities say 38-year-old Erin Christensen brought the animal into the bar on September 6 during happy hour to show to customers. That prompted the health department to issue a warning asking…

Woman Who Brought Raccoon Into Bar, Arrested For Lying To Officers

MADDOCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A woman who brought a raccoon into a bar in Maddock, North Dakota last week has been arrested following an investigation. Benson County Sheriff’s Office took 38-year-old Erin Christensen into custody Wednesday after executing numerous search warrants in Maddock. Christensen is accused of giving false information to law enforcement, tampering with evidence and illegally having a…

Warning of possible rabies exposure after raccoon gets brought into Maddock bar

The raccoon was in the bar on Tuesday, September 6th

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A raccoon was brought into a North Dakota bar and now Health and Human Services is warning people of a potential rabies exposure. The raccoon was brought into the Maddock Bar on Tuesday. HHS says if you were bitten or had contact with the animal’s saliva, you should talk to a health care provider. Amanda Bakken,…