Millions of Birds Die During Two Years of Bird Flu
One-fourth of America’s bird flu losses during outbreaks beginning in early 2022 were recorded during the final quarter of 2023. USDA data says that’s when the disease staged a resurgence. Approximately 20.9 million birds were culled in
Wild Take Down Blue Jackets
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Marcus Johansson scored the game-tying goal with 90 seconds left in
NFL Playoff Matchups Set
(Undated) — The NFL playoff field is officially set. The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers each earned first-round byes after securing the top seeds in the AFC and NFC conferences. In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills
The Latest on NFL Head Coach Firings
Atlanta Falcons Fire Arthur Smith (Undated) — The Falcons are wasting no time on Black Monday after firing head coach Arthur Smith. Atlanta finished 7-and-10 for the third straight season under Smith, after he was hired on
Michigan Faces Washington In CFP National Championship Game
(Houston, TX) — A new college football national champion will be crowned in Houston on Monday night. The Michigan Wolverines are set to face the Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at NRG
ABC’s ’20/20′ To Air Episode On Dru Sjodin Murder
(Grand Forks, ND) — ABC’s long-running true crime show ’20/20′ will air an episode covering the notorious murder of Dru Sjodin. The young U-N-D student was abducted from the parking lot of the Columbia Mall in Grand
Fargo Woman Who Slapped Baby Spared Jail Time
(Fargo, ND) — A Fargo woman who slapped a two-month-old baby and sent a video of the abuse to the child’s father has been spared jail time. Stacy Bellecourt was arrested last July, and the baby’s father
Farmer Pleads Guilty To Crop Insurance Fraud
(Washburn, ND) — A Washburn farmer accused of crop insurance fraud has pleaded guilty to all charges against him. Authorities say Kent Pfaff provided false information to crop insurance companies and the U.S. Agriculture Department to receive
Young People’s Concert In Minot Next Month
(Minot, ND) — The Minot Symphony Orchestra will perform their annual Young People’s Concert next month. The concert gives kids a chance to participate by performing with musicians. The Minot Symphony’s executive director says almost 2-thousand fourth
BNSF Railroad Bridge Construction Begins This Summer
(Bismarck, ND) — Railroad company officials say construction of the new BNSF rail bridge between Mandan and Bismarck will ramp up this summer. Crews will build bridge piers along the banks of the river, and some parts