Travis Skonseng
Travis grew up in Wahpeton, ND. He attended NDSU for Business and Psychology. After graduating, he went back to school at MSUM for a broadcasting degree. Travis started at WDAY in May 2008. Prior to joining the WDAY team, he worked at the FOX News Station in Fargo for 4.5 years. There he did everything from behind the scenes work to fill in weather to weekend anchoring. Travis has won North Dakota and Minnesota Associated Press awards for reporting. He co-anchors First News and reports during the week. Please feel free to drop an email with story ideas.Contact
Fargo couple to challenge North Dakota's gay marriage law
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - After years of legal wrangling, the controversial law banning gay couples from marrying is about to be challenged in North Dakota. Two Fargo men will make history trying to become the state's first married gay couple.WDAY, 02/08/2012
Budget cuts could end some missions at Fargo Air Base
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A big blow to the base in Fargo. We are learning a new mission for the North Dakota Air National Guard could be over before it begins. The shocking news comes as Congress takes steps to balance the constrained budget.WDAY, 02/03/2012
Disturbing game of "Rape Tag" has school administrators taking action
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A disturbing game at recess is capturing the attention of administrators, parents, and children. It's called rape tag. The New Ulm school district says some students were playing it during a recent recess.WDAY, 02/02/2012
Ulen-Hitterdal leaders agree to partial activites consolidation with Norman County East
Ulen, MN (WDAY TV) - A controversial consolidation in two small Minnesota school districts is closer to becoming reality, this fall. Ulen-Hitterdal school leaders overwhelmingly agree to pair some athletic and extra-curriculars with Norman County East.WDAY, 02/01/2012
Ruling will allow medication-aided abortions to continue Fargo
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A Cass County district judge declares a restraining order will stay in effect, allowing abortions by drugs to continue - for now. The sudden decision comes as a clinic challenges a controversial North Dakota law; that law making some abortions illegal.WDAY, 01/27/2012
New Minnesota bill aims to protect prosecutors
Moorhead, MN (WDAY TV) - It is a controversy sparking concern: Should county prosecutors be allowed to carry guns in courthouses? Minnesota lawmakers just passed that proposal, but the draft is dividing defenders.WDAY, 01/26/2012
NDSU student searches for answers after hit and run
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - An avid bicyclist is taking his terrifying account of a bizarre crash on city streets to the public, in hopes of solving the case. The young man escaped injury after being run down biking Sunday.WDAY, 01/25/2012
City of Fargo to consider two law changes
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Some minor tweaks proposed to Fargo city law could mean major changes for gun owners and teen drivers City leaders are looking at updating laws, some to fit state rules.WDAY, 01/20/2012
Gabbard makes return to home court one year after collapse
Perham, MN (WDAY TV) - A somber moment marking the game that will forever replay in the minds of many people; the collapse of Perham's Zach Gabbard. The high school basketball player returned to his home court, ironically, taking on the team he took on that fateful January night.WDAY, 01/19/2012
10 Years Later: Couple recalls horrors of Minot train derailment
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A decade ago an unimaginable tragedy struck the city of Minot. A train derailed, sending a deadly chemical into homes, as people slept. The wounds are still fresh for many victims of the horrific crash that stunned the state.WDAY, 01/18/2012
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