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Breckenridge family battles flood waters after ice jam
Breckenridge, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A family near Breckenridge is already battling flood waters. The day started for them with only thoughts of what could come, and within minutes their fears became reality.
March 14, 2010
Small number of college students take advantage of gift cards
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Moorhead has 100 thousand dollars set aside to help the flood fight. The city dipped into the account to offer gift cards for college students helping to sandbag. The weeklong incentive started today and is yet to really strike an interest on campuses.
March 08, 2010
I-Phone application named after famous golfer
(WDAY TV) - As if it couldn't get worse for Tiger Woods, he now has an Apple I-Phone application named after him. The program is called "Tiger-Text". It allows people to send messages that will automatically delete, taking away the chance for someone to show it to a media outlet, girlfriend, or someone else you don't want to see it.March 02, 2010
Wilkin County begins clearing ditches to help rural drainage
Breckenridge, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Wilkin County is spending nearly 900 thousand dollars to clean ditches in hopes of helping the rural drainage. Landowners will pick up part of the tab and they say it's worth the price to lessen overland flooding and lost crops year after year. But communities to the north worry that faster moving water will mean worse flooding downstream.
March 01, 2010
Police continue to investigate suspicious shooting death
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Fergus Falls Police and the B-C-A continue to investigate the suspicious death of a 29-year-old woman killed by a gunshot wound. Police say one other person was at the scene when the gun went off, but how it happened or who pulled the trigger isn't known.
February 28, 2010
Second Chance Coalition helps ex-offenders fit back in
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Committing a crime can hurt someone long after serving jail time. Ex-offenders have a hard time getting jobs and places to stay. The Second Chance Coalition is trying to knock down those barriers.February 26, 2010
Credit card act to help customers make smarter choices
(WDAY TV) - If you carry a credit card, you will be noticing changes. The "card act" went into effect today. It puts restrictions on card companies and is designed to help customers make smarter choices, but like most laws it's not bulletproof.February 22, 2010
Ice build-up on the Red River is causing concern
Breckenridge, Minn. (WDAY TV) - People in the southern valley have a potentially dangerous problem staring them down. Ice has built up more than usual on the Red River and its causing concern. Ice chunks can catch on to one another and build up like a wall that can raise the river level 3 to 4 feet in a couple hours.
February 21, 2010
Town hall meetings held to keep homeowners informed
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and FEMA are teaming up to hold town hall meetings throughout North Dakota. It’s an outreach and education effort to help homeowners plan for spring flooding.February 20, 2010
City of Lisbon declares state of emergency
Lisbon, ND (WDAY TV) - The city of Lisbon still has people out of their homes from the 2009 flood. Now after the Weather Services flood prediction for this spring, Lisbon has declared a state of emergency.February 19, 2010
Counterfeit money surfaces in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police are looking into several reports of counterfeit money, and say they have made one arrest. Authorities say there have been eight reports this month of bogus $20, $50 and $100 bills being passed at fast food restaurants, bars and liquor stores.
February 16, 2010
West Fargo officials get prepared for flood related issues
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - West Fargo officials say they're ready to battle any flood problems they face this spring. They're already making plans to be prepared for any ice jams or other problems on the Sheyenne and they're making it a lot easier for you to stay informed on it all and eliminate any rumors.
February 16, 2010
Congressman Collin Peterson says work on the farm bill to start early
Ada, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Farmers in the northern valley had an ideal chance to have their voices heard. They had a chance to express concerns directly to the agriculture chairman of the U.S. House at an open meeting in Ada and find out why the word "reconciliation" could play a big role in their futures.February 15, 2010
Medical staff returns home from Haiti
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A group of medical staff arrived in Fargo after spending about a week helping children affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Meritcare had a team of four fly down: A family physician, a physical therapist and two nurses. The group worked in Barahona in the Dominican, about 30 miles from Haiti.
February 14, 2010
Fargo woman makes Prom a reality for some
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A Fargo woman is making prom a reality for some teenagers, by collecting dresses for high school girls, who might not otherwise be able to afford the big event. Today, those lucky girls got to pick out, try on, and take home their dresses; a proud moment for them.February 13, 2010
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