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Animal Health Experts Say Low To No Risk Of Spreading Coronavirus To Pets

Experts, however, recommend not potentially exposing animals to the virus

FARGO, N.D. — Animal Experts in the valley are saying there is a low to no risk of the coronavirus spreading to your pets. Experts say according to the recent data from the CDC, that pets will not be negatively harmed by the virus or will spread. However experts recommend not potentially exposing animals to the virus. It’s also recommended…

Moorhead Hosts Annual Gun Show

This is the 5th year the group has held the show

MOORHEAD, MINN — Gordon Anderson or “Gordy” is a trucker and Federally Licensed gun seller in Detroit Lakes. “You know it’s fun if I had to make a living out of it. I would starve to death, but I just enjoy doing it,” Anderson said. He, like dozens of others, is setting up shop for the weekend at the Moorhead…

Essentia Holds Open House for New Equipment

Numerous items are available from wheelchairs to food pumps to custom prosthetics

FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health Medical Equipment and Supplies hosted an open house to showcase its products. Numerous items were available from wheelchairs to food pumps to custom prosthetics. Anyone in the community can purchase equipment from the facility, regardless of what provider they’re seeing. Guests could also tour the building, network with the medical supplies team, and see demonstrations of…

THE BUZZ: Little Debbie is a Real Debbie Downer? This One Takes the Cake, Debbie!

You can't get rid of a Nutty Buddy!

NATIONAL — We’ve heard of marketing ploys before by large corporations, but this one really takes the cake! It appears that the Little Debbie Corporation used their social media account to “hint” that they may be discontinuing one of four popular products forever! Users were asked to choose from Christmas Tree Cakes, Honey Buns, Oatmeal Creme Pies or a Nutty…

Walmart Parts Ways with Danskin Brand Products

The retail giant is cutting ties with Danskin brand products in their stores nationwide

  NATIONAL — Walmart is saying goodbye to one of the nation’s oldest dance and athletic brands. The retail giant is cutting ties with Danskin brand products in their stores nationwide. After Walmart officials made the announcement, Danskin’s parent company, Iconix Brand Group took a direct hit on Wall Street, with shares tumbling 62 percent. Danskin has been making products…

CenturyLink Ordered to Reform Billing Practices in Minnesota

A spokesman says the company is pleased it could work with Swanson's office to agree on the order

  MINNESOTA — CenturyLink has been ordered to reform its television and internet sales and billing practices. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit against the company in July for allegedly overbilling customers after quoting lower rates. A man from Blaine was quoted a base monthly rate of $39.97 for television service, but was charged a base rate of…

Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes Produce Items Being Recalled

Mann Packing, which is a leading vegetable supplier based in California, sells their products all across the country, including in supermarkets across the U.S. and Canada

  NATIONAL — Mann Packing is recalling several bags of mixed produce that may have been contaminated with listeria. The company, which is a leading vegetable supplier in California, sells their products all across the country, including in supermarkets across the U.S. and Canada. Mann Packing affects Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joes produce, including packaging under Archer Farms…

United Blood Services Sending Blood Products to Las Vegas

In Vegas, the community is lining up outside donation centers to give back

FARGO, ND — One of Fargo’s blood donation centers has a station in Las Vegas. United Blood Services officials say they’ve sent more than 200 blood products to victims of the mass shooting. In Vegas, the community is lining up outside donation centers to give back. Caroline McGuire tells us there were enough blood donations to help the more than…

Fargo Police Warn the Public About Suspicious Door-to Door Salesmen

Officers are advising people not to purchase products from the men

  FARGO, ND — Fargo police say two door-to-door salesmen have been trying to sell cleaning products without a transient merchant’s license. Police say the men are both African-American. One of them is about 40 years old with the last name “Jackson.” The second man is about 25-30 years old and says his name is Jerome. Officers are advising people…

CDC Issuing Brucellosis Warning to North Dakotan Consumers of Raw Milk Products from K-Bar Dairy

They are asking people who may have been in contact with these products to see a doctor and take antibiotics

  NORTH DAKOTA — The CDC is warning people in several states, including North Dakota, who may have consumed raw milk or raw milk products from a North Texas dairy farm. CDC officials are issuing a Brucellosis warning after two cows tested positive for the bacteria at the K-Bar Dairy in Paradise, Texas. They are warning consumers from North Dakota,…