REPORTER STORIES
Crystal, ND flooding prompts voluntary evacuation
The rain keeps falling as residents of Crystal, North Dakota battle the worst flood they've seen since 2004. The situation in Crystal has become so dire that Mayor Larry McCullum ordered a voluntary evacuation for those who live on the west side of the town.
By Victor Correa , May 20, 2013
Spirit Lake petition petition numbers reevaluated
Petitioners trying to remove Spirit Lake tribal chairman Roger Yankton say they don't need as many signatures to validate their petition as originally thought. They're planning to take their case to the Spirit Lake election board when they turn the petition in.
By Adam Ladwig , May 20, 2013
Crossing the Border: Keeping border crossing traffic running smoothly
As many 2,500 Canadian cars cross the border at the Pembina border crossing on a busy weekend day. Field officers at the port of entry do what they can to make sure things go as smoothly as possible to avoid long wait times.
By David Schwab , May 20, 2013
Flipside of the Flood: Lake Region farms reborn as campgrounds
The rise of Devils Lake has swallowed hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, crushing the livelihoods of those affected. But some former farming families have switched gears, turning the lake from damaging to dollar signs.
By Adam Ladwig , May 17, 2013
Authorities reassess search strategy for Walsh County man
After nearly three weeks of searching for 55-year-old Guy Miller, the rescue efforts on the Forest River may be changing. Grand Forks County Water Rescue has had divers in the water every day since Miller's disappearance but on Sunday the team will reassess their strategy.
By Victor Correa , May 17, 2013
Hundreds flock to University Station for cheap gas
With gas prices soaring above four dollars a gallon in the Midwest, a local station offers some relief.
By Kayla Strayer , May 17, 2013
Powerball jackpot reaches $600 million
The Powerball jackpot reaches a new high of 600 million dollars. Lottery officials expect this number to continue soaring before the drawing Saturday night.
By Kayla Strayer , May 17, 2013
Off the Beaten Path: Fishing rod and gear prep part two
Spotty reports are filtering in from last weekend's Minnesota fishing opener, mostly because ice covered lakes kept many at home. There's still plenty of time to get your gear ready for what should be a red-hot bite once the season gets going!
By Rob Hudson , May 16, 2013
Proposed MN liquor tax increase could harm local businesses
Minnesota's current legislative session may result in a 600 percent alcohol tax increase. Beer, wine and spirit taxes could be raised, but while this may not pose many problems to restaurants and bars in central Minnesota border cities like East Grand Forks will take a hit.
By Victor Correa , May 16, 2013
Altru provides faster access to EKG monitoring
New EKG monitors at Altru are helping with heart patient turnaround. EKG monitors find the causes of heart problems, and the new ones at Altru help get patients through the hospital process quicker.
By Victor Correa , May 16, 2013
Flipside of the Flood: Better fishing, better business
The effects of the 20-year Devils Lake flood have been well documented. Much of it negative, but some changes have meant big business for the local economy.
By Adam Ladwig , May 16, 2013
MN gas prices exceed highest average, ND follows suit
Gas prices in Minnesota have now reached the highest average ever at $3.99 a gallon. Economists say North Dakota will also top its record high of $4.08 a gallon within a few days.
By Kayla Strayer , May 16, 2013
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