TODD KURTZ
Wilkin County decides to replace retiring deputy despite tough budget
(WDAY TV) - Commissioners in Wilkin County have been faced with making some difficult cuts in the last year, but they've decided safety of the people living in the county is something that will keep a job alive.By Todd Kurtz , November 20, 2009
Man charged with shooting a Mahnomen County Deputy wants his trial moved
Mahnomen, Minn. (WDAY TV) - The man charged with pulling the trigger in the shooting of a Mahnomen County Deputy, says he can't get a fair trial. Thomas Fairbanks wants the trial to be held somewhere else.
By Todd Kurtz , November 16, 2009
Stolen truck found submerged in the Red River
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A bizarre find near the Red River in Fargo sent emergency crews into a panic this morning. Someone noticed tire tracks going into the water, but no one could be found. It turns out that authorities found something that may now solve a crime.
By Todd Kurtz , November 15, 2009
Learning real world skills while helping those in need
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Students from NDSU are getting a life lesson about volunteering and helping people in need. At the same time, they're getting the skills they'll eventually need in the real world. Freedom by Design is a group made up of architecture students. Its goal is to find people in the Fargo area with disabilities or financial problems.
By Todd Kurtz , November 14, 2009
Bobcat to open new site in January
Wahpeton, ND (WDAY TV) - A large number of jobs will be coming to the southern valley. Bobcat will be opening a new site this January and the buzz of those job openings is receiving a lot of attention.
By Todd Kurtz , November 10, 2009
Candidates for Minnesota Governor debate in Moorhead
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - People in Minnesota had a chance to hear from their possible next Governor at a debate in Moorhead. The 7th Congressional District DFL party hosted the open meeting with nearly all the democratic candidates. The panel answered questions from voters and taxpayers.
By Todd Kurtz , November 08, 2009
Wahpeton businesses join forces for a good cause
Wahpeton, ND (WDAY TV) - Some children in the southern valley will now have more people to look up to. A fairly new effort with small businesses in Wahpeton joined forces to make money and spend it on a good cause.By Todd Kurtz , November 07, 2009
Man charged in death of 2-month-old Fargo child
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Cass County authorities have charged a man with manslaughter in the weekend death of a 2-month-old girl, saying he got drunk and passed out on top of the child while he was babysitting.
November 02, 2009
City officials expect strong turnout for election
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - It's not a big ticket election but some hot topics will be on tomorrows ballot in Moorhead. Moorhead city officials are expecting a strong turnout for tomorrow’s election.
By Todd Kurtz , November 02, 2009
Murder suspect has an extensive history of felonies
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - There is new information about the suspect in the murder of south Fargo Dentist, Philip Gattuso. Michael Nakvinda of Oklahoma City has an extensive history of felonies dating back years. The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to a rash of 1993 home invasions.
By Todd Kurtz , November 01, 2009
Moorhead deciding on adopting a domestic partner registry
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Moorhead could soon be adopting a domestic partner registry. This would allow same sex and different sex couples who are in long term committed relationships to receive a certificate as registered domestic partners.
By Todd Kurtz , October 27, 2009
A Jamestown church looks for the source of carbon monoxide leak
Jamestown, ND (WDAY TV) - An update tonight on the carbon monoxide scare at a Jamestown church. 30-people were exposed, 5 needed treatment in the Twin Cities, all 5 are now back home. Now church leaders from First Congregational Church are trying to find answers.
By Todd Kurtz , October 26, 2009
Small group of investors rally to save bowling alley
Valley City, ND (WDAY TV) - The leagues are continuing in Valley City after its only bowling alley nearly closed, leaving some people with few choices. Bowlers could travel out of town to bowl a frame or put their money together to buy the building and keep the strikes coming!
By Todd Kurtz , October 25, 2009
Young adults raise their voices for a better environment
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Fargo is 1 of 6 spots across the country hosting a Power Shift Summit this weekend. It's aimed for young adults to come together, and raise their voices for a better environment.By Todd Kurtz , October 24, 2009
FEMA policy could make or break flood protection plan
Valley City, ND (WDAY TV) - Valley City is trying to keep its head above water. The city is fighting a FEMA policy; a rule that could make or break the city's permanent flood protection plan. This empty lot was once a line of homes, all of them were bought out by FEMA.By Todd Kurtz , October 23, 2009
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