Current Stories | September 27, 2012 | Watch full show

Serious swimmers | Brian Gendreau reporting

Flood season in the Red River valley can be a dangerous time to use the river for recreation. But what happens during the summer months when the river is calm? One group of individuals took to the riverbanks to find out. This river holds many things: drinking water for the surrounding communities, opportunities for angling and on this particular morning, something else.

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Dogs may increase work place productivity| Cecilie Engeseth reporting

Mother's Day is a time when we show appreciation for our mothers.  But for some, this appreciation is shown and communicated on a daily basis.


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Recent grads may move to North Dakota | Ali Strand reporting

As college graduation approaches, students look for their next step, a job.  However it may not be as easy to start that dream career as it once was.


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Fantasy Football | Brian Gendreau reporting

For centuries- Sundays have been celebrated as a day of rest.   Today we profile an activity that takes place on the couch on Sundays but includes a generous dose of excitement.


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Flag waver for life | Cory Robertson reporting

As long as there are cars, there will be races. Today we spend a day in the life of someone who keeps a close eye on the racetrack. Clouds of dirt rise in the air; the smell of motor oil fills the nostrils. This must be race night.

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Personable pastor helps keep pews full | Averi Haugesag reporting

Many rural churches are watching their congregations shrink. Much of the young rural population moves to urban centers. One man helps his church keep the congregation coming.

 


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Your Thoughts: Creative punishment-is it effective? | Averi Haugesag reporting

A judge ruled to cut back on community service if the teen convicted of cutting a little girls hair agreed to cut her own hair. Your thoughts on the effectiveness of these “shameful” rulings.

 

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Pumpkin patch problem | Stephanie Waldref reporting

After a long summer, fall is finally here. And that means ghosts, skeletons, and most importantly, pumpkins are right around the corner. But the weather can affect how these round, orange, Halloween staples grow.

 

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Discussing the impact of dry conditions | Mark Ewens

Weather is changing.  Mark Ewens from the National Weather Service dedicates a majority of his time to learning about dry and wet cycles in order to help inform the public about what kind of climate conditions to expect in the future.

 


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He races 100 miles on foot | David Uhlir, Ultramarathon Runner

David Uhlir is an avid runner. He has been very active throughout his whole life; playing different sports in high school and recently starting his running career. This past summer he participated in an ultra-marathon which is a 100 mile race. The passion he has for running is far greater than all the sacrifices he has to take.. Ultra marathoner talks about his motivation to run five hours a day.

 

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Omega Blocking Pattern | Stephanie Waldref anchoring

Learn why some certain weather conditions are sticking around in areas longer than normal.

 

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Devastating landslides in China kill 10 | Stephanie Waldref anchoring

Rescuers are still searching for 14 people who remain missing after the massive mudslide.

 

 

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