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  • Fitbit really part app and part health tracker, but there is a cost to this one. We went with the Fitbit Zip, the company's most affordable device, $59.99 at most places or online. Fitbit Zip is basically
    Fitbit Zip is basically a high-tech pedometer.  Clip it on your clothes and wear it all day.  It tracks your steps and counts calories burned and then sends that data your smartphone or computer.
  • If you are running tomorrow -- take it easy on your feet today. There's a lot of focus on legs during marathon training, but the fitness experts at Sanford Health say your feet are just as important.
    If you are running tomorrow -- take it easy on your feet today. There's a lot of focus on legs during marathon training, but the fitness experts at Sanford Health say your feet are just as important.
  • A local family is proving anyone can take part in the Fargo Marathon events this weekend. A three year old girl, who was initially told she may not crawl and would likely never run, is set to rock the
    A local family is proving anyone can take part in the Fargo Marathon events this weekend. A three year old girl, who was initially told she may not crawl and would likely never run, is set to rock the
  • Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer  Reports checked out five: Nike Plus Kinect Training, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013,  Just Dance 4, U-F-C Trainer,
    Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer  Reports checked out five: Nike Plus Kinect Training, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013,  Just Dance 4, U-F-C Trainer,
  • The medals are out, the finish line is up and The Fargodome is looking more and more like marathon central. With The Fargo Marathon now just two days away several events are kicking off at the Fargodome
    The medals are out, the finish line is up and The Fargodome is looking more and more like marathon central.
  • Which came first... The chicken or the egg? You figure that out and then ask yourself this: Which came first the jogger or the juggler? NDSU freshman Ivan Schleppenbach will be joggling during the Fargo
    Which came first... The chicken or the egg? You figure that out and then ask yourself this: Which came first the jogger or the juggler? NDSU freshman Ivan Schleppenbach will be joggling during the Fargo
  • With the Fargo Marathon just four days away runners should be getting prepared for race day, no matter what event they're running in. Kendall Railing, with the sanford power center recommends the following
    With the Fargo Marathon just four days away runners should be getting prepared for race day, no matter what event they're running in.
  • The Fargodome is quickly becoming "Marathon Central" this week.  Fargo Marathon staff is moving into the dome ahead of this weekend's events. Youth run packet pick-ups are already underway at the dome.
    The Fargodome is quickly becoming "Marathon Central" this week.  Fargo Marathon staff is moving into the dome ahead of this weekend's events. Youth run packet pick-ups are already underway at the dome.
  • FARGO MARATHON MOBILE APP The Fargo Marathon has gone mobile! Download our free mobile app to register for races, look at course maps, find race info, get updates, and more! Available for Android and
    The Fargo Marathon has gone mobile! Download our free mobile app to register for races, look at course maps, find race info, get updates, and more! Available for Android and
  • It's a job that definitely has an odor, it's for anyone who's a germaphobe and deals with something we see everyday, just in a much larger form. The City of Moorhead water treatment facility collects,
    It's a job that definitely has an odor, it's not for anyone who's a germaphobe and deals with something we see everyday, just on a much larger scale.
  • Minnesota lawmakers are bearing down for the legislative session's homestretch. Monday marks one week until the mandatory adjournment deadline. The week was to start with another high-profile issue
    Minnesota lawmakers are bearing down for the legislative session's homestretch.  Monday marks one week until the mandatory adjournment deadline. 
  • This week we decided to use Lemon Wallet. Lemon Wallet allows you to create and store a digital copy of your wallet, credit cards, drivers license, insurance cards, even my Granite City Mug Club card. Just
    Lemon Wallet allows you to store a digital copy of all of your cards—ID, insurance, loyalty and payment cards—so you can access them whenever you need.
  • Dogs may have the title of man's best friend, but cat owners will disagree. Did you know your cat's lifestyle plays into his health care? Indoor and outdoor cats have different risk factors. Two vaccines
    Dogs may have the title of man's best friend, but cat owners will disagree. Did you know your cat's lifestyle plays into his health care? Indoor and outdoor cats have different risk factors. Two vaccines
  • We brush our teeth every day -- twice a day -- but what about our pets? Do you brush their teeth? Local vets say you should and say it's about more than just bad doggy breath. Two Rivers Veterinary Hospital
    We brush our teeth every day -- twice a day -- but what about our pets? Do you brush their teeth? Local vets say you should and say it's about more than just bad doggy breath. Two Rivers Veterinary Hospital
  • A major upgrade has just finished at the Red River Regional Dispatch Center in Fargo. Last Tuesday they began a complete overall of their dispatch center consoles that were about a decade old. The new
    A major upgrade has just finished at the Red River Regional Dispatch Center in Fargo. Last Tuesday they began a complete overall of their dispatch center consoles that were about a decade old. The new
  • New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says it was family -- not a possible presidential bid -- that convinced him to get weight loss surgery. Christie just revealed he had lap-band surgery in February. He
    New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says it was family -- not a possible presidential bid -- that convinced him to get weight loss surgery. Christie just revealed he had lap-band surgery in February. He
  • A frantic 911 call has led police to a house near downtown Cleveland, where three women who went missing a decade ago have been found.   Police Chief Michael McGrath says Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and
    A frantic 911 call has led police to a house near downtown Cleveland, where three women who went missing a decade ago have been found.   Police Chief Michael McGrath says Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and
  • It's not just people who put a little extra weight on over the winter. A lot of times our pets do too. The Valley Today is focusing on pet health this week. And, it appears the obesity epidemic is not
    It's not just people who put a little extra weight on over the winter. A lot of times our pets do too. The Valley Today is focusing on pet health this week. And, it appears the obesity epidemic is not
  • The annual spring cleanup week is underway in the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth and West Fargo, and will continue through Friday, May 10. Cleanup week is an opportunity for people to dispose of unwanted
    The annual spring cleanup week is underway in the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth and West Fargo, and will continue through Friday, May 10.
  • It's a job the requires a lot of walking, oversees over one million square feet of space and can interact with 20,000 people every day. It's the job of facitlies manager at the West Acres Shopping Center
    It's a job the requires a lot of walking, oversees over one million square feet of space and can interact with 20,000 people every day. It's the job of facitlies manager at the West Acres Shopping Center
  • Governor Jack Dalrymple has declared the first full week of May North Dakota Tourism Week. The governor says tourism is one of the state's leading industries and is an important part of the state's growing
    Governor Dalrymple says tourism week is a good opportunity to showcase the state and its people.
  • Not only do we have spring fever, but our pets do too.   Valley News Live visited with the vets at Two Rivers Veterinary Hospital in West Fargo to get a top 5 list for what pet owners need to know heading
    Not only do we have spring fever, but our pets do too.   Valley News Live visited with the vets at Two Rivers Veterinary Hospital in West Fargo to get a top 5 list for what pet owners need to know heading
  • With spring finally here people starting to work out outside again we decided to start with RunKeeper. To be fair, I've been using RunKeeper for about a year now and it's one of my favorites. Basically
    With spring finally here people starting to work out outside again we decided to start with RunKeeper.
  • Fargo Marathon organizers are inviting people to remember the tragedy of this year's Boston Marathon. "Fargo Loves Boston" wristbands are now available with proceeds going to help the marathon bombing
    Fargo Marathon organizers are inviting people to remember the tragedy of this year's Boston Marathon. "Fargo Loves Boston" wristbands are now available with proceeds going to help the marathon bombing
  • It's that time of the year for bumpy roads, as potholes make themselves known throughout the valley. The City of Fargo has their overnight crews working to patch potholes and keep up with the high demand.
    It's that time of the year for bumpy roads, as potholes make themselves known throughout the valley. The City of Fargo has their overnight crews working to patch potholes and keep up with the high demand.
  • The countdown to the Fargo Marathon is on.  We're under a month away from race day. Full marathoners should have their longest runs behind them, while half marathoners may just have one or two more long
    The countdown to the Fargo Marathon is on.  We're under a month away from race day. Full marathoners should have their longest runs behind them, while half marathoners may just have one or two more long
  • Veterans Boulevard is closed this morning as construction begins to widen an improve the roadway. The closure will start at 32nd Ave. South - 36th Ave. South. Once the school year is over in West Fargo
    Veterans Boulevard is closed this morning as construction begins to widen an improve the roadway. The closure will start at 32nd Ave. South - 36th Ave. South. Once the school year is over in West Fargo
  • If you have friends or family running in the Fargo Marathon -- you might want to cut them a break right now. Fargo Marathon Director Mark Knutson says the last few weeks leading up to race day "can be
    If you have friends or family running in the Fargo Marathon -- you might want to cut them a break right now. Fargo Marathon Director Mark Knutson says the last few weeks leading up to race day "can be
  • "Cinco de Mayo" is right around the corner, so how do you like your Mexican food? A new "Zagat" survey of nearly 2,000 people finds 41% of us like it "hot". And, we like it a lot. More than half of those
    "Cinco de Mayo" is right around the corner, so how do you like your Mexican food?
  • The Red River at Fargo is expected to crest sometime tomorrow morning at around 35.5 feet, a crest that most recently lowered from 37 feet. Currently the Red River has struggled to get past 33 feet but
    The Red River at Fargo is expected to crest sometime tomorrow morning at around 35.5 feet, a crest that most recently was lowered from 37 feet.
  • Crews work round the clock this weekend to finish the final and one of the largest dikes in this 2013 flood fight. Around 28,000 cubic yards if clay were used from tow different Fargo barrow sites to
    Crews worked round the clock this weekend to finish the final and one of the largest dikes in this 2013 flood fight.
  • One type of plastic surgery has strong-armed its way into one of the fastest growing surgical enhancements in the past decade. And, the highly-fit of Hollywood may be the inspiration.   Credit may also
    One type of plastic surgery has strong-armed its way into one of the fastest growing surgical enhancements in the past decade. And, the highly-fit of Hollywood may be the inspiration.   Credit may also
  • Sanford Health in Fargo just added five webcams to its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).   NICU staff say it helps parents stay connected with their babies, when they are forced to stay in the hospital
    Sanford Health in Fargo just added five webcams to its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).   NICU staff say it helps parents stay connected with their babies, when they are forced to stay in the hospital
  • Minnesota's Senate is gearing up for debate on a plan to repeal the longstanding sales tax exemption on clothes. The Senate convenes Monday afternoon to take up its tax bill. In addition to a new clothing
    In addition to a new clothing tax, the Senate Tax Bill raises income taxes on the state's highest earners.
  • The number of deer gun hunting licenses that will be made available in North Dakota this year likely will be the lowest in three decades. Game and Fish Department Wildlife Chief Randy Kreil says the
    Game and Fish Department Wildlife Chief Randy Kreil says the agency is proposing 59,500 licenses, a drop of 5,800 from last year and the lowest number since 1982.
  • The search for a missing Minnesota woman has moved to the Mississippi river. Authorities combed the river Thursday in the search of Kira Trevino.  And, volunteer searchers announced a $1,000 reward for
    The search for a missing Minnesota woman has moved to the Mississippi river. Authorities combed the river Thursday in the search of Kira Trevino.  And, volunteer searchers announced a $1,000 reward for
  • The surviving Boston Marathon bombings suspect has been released from a civilian hospital and transferred to a federal medical detention center in central Massachusetts. The U.S. Marshals Service said
    The surviving Boston Marathon bombings suspect has been released from a civilian hospital and transferred to a federal medical detention center in central Massachusetts. The U.S. Marshals Service said
  • Demolition began last Thursday on eight homes in the Oakcreek subdivision that sit directly on the infamous drain 27. In an effort to protect the entire subdivision The City of Fargo offered to buy out
    Demolition began last Thursday on eight homes in the Oakcreek subdivision that sit directly on the infamous drain 27. In an effort to protect the entire subdivision The City of Fargo offered to buy out
  • Cracked iPhone screen? There's an app for that! Well, not exactly. But there are online videos on how to fix a broken screen and move on! Consumer Reports wanted to know how easy—or tough—the repair is.
    Cracked iPhone screen? There's an app for that! Well, not exactly. But there are online videos on how to fix a broken screen and move on! Consumer Reports wanted to know how easy—or tough—the repair is.
  • Major brain surgery without any major scars. It sounds hard to believe, but it's true.
    Major brain surgery without any major scars. It sounds hard to believe, but it's true.
  • Cass County officials are starting their 3rd day of distributing sandbags and building clay dikes and levees in parts of the county. Even with the possibility of a lower river crest prediction than initially
    Cass County officials are starting their 3rd day of distributing sandbags and building clay dikes and levees in parts of the county. Even with the possibility of a lower river crest prediction than initially
  • The North Dakota National Guard has joined the flood fight in Fargo, which is now running 24/7. About 80 solider's are manning various traffic control points on 12 hour shifts as crews dig and move clay.
    The North Dakota National Guard has joined the flood fight in Fargo, which is now running 24/7. About 80 soldiers are manning various traffic control points on 12 hour shifts as crews dig and move clay.
  • The promise of warmer weather within the week has motorcycle enthusiasts itching to pull out their bikes. Motorcycles offer an exhilarating riding experience and can deliver impressive fuel savings.
    The promise of warmer weather within the week has motorcycle enthusiasts itching to pull out their bikes. Motorcycles offer an exhilarating riding experience and can deliver impressive fuel savings.
  • Starting today the City of Fargo will begin construction of more than 19 miles of levee protection to a level of 43 feet. A total of 40.34 miles of levees will be used in the 2013 flood fight, the city
    Starting today the City of Fargo will begin construction of more than 19 miles of levee protection to a level of 43 feet. A total of 40.34 miles of levees will be used in the 2013 flood fight, the city
  • You've washed the blinds, put away the winter coats and organized a yard sale. Now it's time to do some internal spring cleaning. Follow these seven steps, and you'll be ready for a healthy and happy season. Reorganize
    You've washed the blinds, put away the winter coats and organized a yard sale. Now it's time to do some internal spring cleaning.
  • One day after the release of a new flood outlook showing the potential for the Red River to crest at record-breaking levels, flood preparations are stepping into overdrive.
    One day after the release of a new flood outlook showing the potential for the Red River to crest at record-breaking levels, flood preparations are stepping into overdrive.
  • If you haven't given someone a "high-five" already today, you should. Its National "High-Five" Day. To celebrate the day, Dakota Medical Foundation is partnering with Lend A Hand. Asking anyone to
    If you haven't given someone a high five already today, you should. Its National "High-Five" Day.
  • The City of Fargo plans to widen a portion of 25th St. South from 17th Ave. - 23rd Ave. South, pending approval from the city commission. The proposal comes after a corridor study conducted in the are
    The City of Fargo plans to widen a portion of 25th St. South from 17th Ave. - 23rd Ave. South, pending approval from the city commission.
  • Fargo Police are investigating a sexual assault that happened on Wednesday.  They were called around midnight and are not releasing much information right now, but police do say no arrests have been made.
    Fargo Police are investigating a sexual assault that happened on Wednesday.  They were called around midnight and are not releasing much information right now, but police do say no arrests have been made.
  • Keeping floors and carpets clean is a job in and of itself. But if you've got a pet that sheds a lot, you have a bigger challenge. Consumer Reports' latest tests show some vacuums do a great job picking
    Keeping floors and carpets clean is a job in and of itself. But if you've got a pet that sheds a lot, you have a bigger challenge. Consumer Reports' latest tests show some vacuums do a great job picking
  • Fargo Marathon Director, Mark Knutson says they may take extra steps to ensure security at this year's events after the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Knutson says protecting events like a marathon is
    Fargo Marathon Director, Mark Knutson says they may take extra steps to ensure security at this year's events after the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Knutson says protecting events like a marathon is
  • From the List Experts at BuzzFeed Shave precious minutes off your morning routine with these handy tips. You might even be on time for once. 1. Make oatmeal with your Keurig machine. If you own a Keurig
    Shave precious minutes off your morning routine with these handy tips. You might even be on time for once.
  • With more than 400,000 ATM's nationwide -- getting cash has never been so convenient. However, you might want to think twice before making your next transaction. A new report released by the government
    With more than 400,000 ATM's nationwide -- getting cash has never been so convenient. However, you might want to think twice before making your next transaction. A new report released by the government
  • A worker at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been charged with stealing shotguns, revolvers and other weapons from the checked luggage of passengers who had connections through the busy
    A worker at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been charged with stealing shotguns, revolvers and other weapons from the checked luggage of passengers who had connections through the busy
  • Car manufacturers are expected to sell 15 million new cars and trucks this year, according to the forecasting firm R.L. Polk and Company. Buying a car is a big investment. And Consumer Reports finds a
    Car manufacturers are expected to sell 15 million new cars and trucks this year, according to the forecasting firm R.L. Polk and Company. Buying a car is a big investment. And Consumer Reports finds a
  • It's a place Fargo has become fmailer with over the years, "Sandbag Central," and it's now open once again as Fargo and Cass County gear up to make 1,000,000 sandbags. Three spider machines, 7,500 tons
    It's a place Fargo has become familiar with over the years, "Sandbag Central," and it's now open once again as Fargo and Cass County gear up to make 1,000,000 sandbags. Three spider machines, 7,500 tons
  • According to the American Heart Association adults are spending more time at work than ever before. An unfortunate side effect is that, as a nation, we're becoming more inactive. This is a problem
    This morning on the Valley Today, Kyle and Lisa talked about some easy ways to get motivated and get moving.
  • This is a great time of year to buy a big-screen TV. Whether your television is brand new or you've had it for awhile, you want the picture to dazzle. There are professionals you can hire to calibrate
    This is a great time of year to buy a big-screen TV. Whether your television is brand new or you've had it for awhile, you want the picture to dazzle. There are professionals you can hire to calibrate
  • Both the City of Fargo and The County of Cass will hold "soft openings" for their Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) today. The EOC is the designated command center where department heads from the County
    Both The City of Fargo and The County of Cass will hold "soft openings" for their Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) today. The EOC is the designated command center where department heads from the County
  • You are invited to attend the following meetings to learn more about flood protection plans in individual neighborhoods and around city drains. Please attend the meeting relevant to your neighborhood. April
    You are invited to attend the meetings to learn more about flood protection plans in individual neighborhoods and around city drains.
  • A medical examiner's report says a Minnesota mother killed her two young children before taking her own life. Sherburne County sheriff's officials say autopsies determined the deaths of 7-year-old Josephine
    Autopsies determined the deaths of 7-year-old Josephine Shields and her 6-year-old brother Nolan are due to drowning and that their mother, Stephanie Shields, likely committed suicide.
  • Cranes and other heavy equipment have been called in to help clean up a coal train derailment in north Fargo. Six cars came off the track around midnight Thursday morning. The cars did not tip, but they
    Cranes and other heavy equipment have been called in to help clean up a coal train derailment in Fargo. Six cars came off the track around midnight Thursday morning. The cars did not tip, but they
  • In Wednesday's Healthier Me, birds aren't the ones that nest -- pregnant women also prepare a nest.
    In Wednesday's Healthier Me, birds aren't the ones that nest -- pregnant women also prepare a nest.
  • It's like a pub crawl, but instead of going bar to bar and trying new drinks. You travel restaurant to restaurant and try new dishes. Tonight marks the first ever Dischcrawl debuting in Downtown Fargo
    It's like a pub crawl, but instead of going bar to bar and trying new drinks. You travel restaurant to restaurant and try new dishes. Tonight marks the first ever Dischcrawl debuting in Downtown Fargo
  • New restaurant regulations that were supposed to require chains with more than 20 locations to list calorie counts on their menus are stalled. But many restaurants have already started disclosing that
    New restaurant regulations that were supposed to require chains with more than 20 locations to list calorie counts on their menus are stalled. But many restaurants have already started disclosing that
  • How did we get along before cell phones? They've become part of everyday life. But that doesn't mean we're happy about the cost! Consumer Reports says a new service provider, Republic, is offering an unlimited
    How did we get along before cell phones? They've become part of everyday life. But that doesn't mean we're happy about the cost! Consumer Reports says a new service provider, Republic, is offering an unlimited
  • Italy's highest criminal court on Tuesday overturned Amanda Knox's acquittal in the slaying of her British roommate and ordered a new trial, prolonging a case that has become a cause celebre in the United
    Italy's highest criminal court on Tuesday overturned Amanda Knox's acquittal in the slaying of her British roommate and ordered a new trial, prolonging a case that has become
  • The campaign of former presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann is reportedly under investigation by an ethics panel on Capitol Hill. One aide to the campaign claims Bachman illegally used money from her
    The campaign of former presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann is reportedly under investigation by an ethics panel on Capitol Hill. One aide to the campaign claims Bachman illegally used money from her
  • Employees of CVS Caremark who use company health insurance must report their weight, body fat, and other medical information... or pay higher insurance premiums.
    Employees of CVS Caremark who use company health insurance must report their weight, body fat, and other medical information... or pay higher insurance premiums.
  • It's an equation developed by the NDSU Statistics Department that can predict the game winner in this years NCAA Tournament. The Equation below can help you determine a winner while the game is being played.
    It's an equation developed by the NDSU Statistics Department that can predict the game winner in this years NCAA Tournament. The Equation below can help you determine a winner while the game is being played.
  • It may a day full of wind chills and ten foot snow piles, but it's still the first official day of spring on the calendar. If you're itching to put that green thumb to work and start digging in the dirt
    It may be a day full of wind chills and ten foot snow piles, but it's still the first official day of spring on the calendar. If you're itching to put that green thumb to work and start digging in the dirt
  • You may not think of it, but the leading cause of in home deaths is poisoning. Poison control centers across the country take in an estimated two million calls for help every year. This week marks national
    You may not think of it, but the leading cause of in home deaths is poisoning. Poison control centers across the country take in an estimated two million calls for help every year. This week marks national
  • Fargo Firefighters and Xcel Energy are on the scene of a gas leak in south Fargo. People in an office building at 3310 Feichner Drive noticed a gas and called the fire department. Fire officials tell
    Fargo Firefighters and Xcel Energy are on the scene of a gas leak in south Fargo.
  • When's the last time you bought something and it wasn't what you thought it was going to be? Judging from all the complaints Consumer Reports receives, it probably wasn't all that long ago. Subway has
    When's the last time you bought something and it wasn't what you thought it was going to be? Judging from all the complaints Consumer Reports receives, it probably wasn't all that long ago. Subway has
  • Olympic and World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods have confirmed on their Facebook pages that they are more than Facebook Friends. Vonn says she and Woods are dating and that their "relationship
    Olympic and World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods have confirmed on their Facebook pages that they are more than Facebook Friends. Vonn says she and Woods are dating and that their "relationship
  • The latest buzzword in grocery stores is "antioxidants." These days you see it on all kinds of products. Consumer Reports looks beyond the hype to find out what you really need to know about antioxidants. You
    The latest buzzword in grocery stores is "antioxidants." These days you see it on all kinds of products. Consumer Reports looks beyond the hype to find out what you really need to know about antioxidants. You
  • With your busy daily schedule it can be hard to find time or motivation to head to the gym, or maybe you don't want to buy a gym membership. Whatever the reason, you don't have to miss out on a workout
    With your busy daily schedule it can be hard to find time or motivation to head to the gym, or maybe you don't want to buy a gym membership. Whatever the reason, you don't have to miss out on a workout
  • A St. Paul man is in jail in connection with his wife's disappearance. Police say the Jeffery Trevino was arrested after evidence at the couple's home showed a crime had been committed. Kira Trevino
    A prayer vigil is planned in Wisconsin for a missing woman whose husband is accused of killing her in Minnesota.
  • The state highway patrol in northeast Ohio says eight teenagers involved in a deadly crash took an SUV without permission and were speeding before the vehicle slammed into a guardrail and flipped over
    Authorities say the speeding sport utility vehicle with eight teenagers inside that crashed into a guardrail Sunday morning and flipped over into a swampy pond in northeast Ohio was taken without permission.
  • Thanks to an $80,000 donation from Sanford Health, the Red River Dispatch Center in Fargo was able to upgrade their Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Protocol cards to a state of the art digital system.
    Thanks to an $80,000 donation from Sanford Health, the Red River Dispatch Center in Fargo was able to upgrade their Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Protocol cards to a state of the art digital system.
  • It's a royal secret, but the Duchess of Cambridge may have inadvertently dropped a hint about the gender of the baby she and Prince William are expecting. When a wellwisher gave the former Kate Middleton
    It's a royal secret, but the Duchess of Cambridge may have inadvertently dropped a hint about the gender of the baby she and Prince William are expecting. When a wellwisher gave the former Kate Middleton
  • With Fargo bringing in a current snowfall total of 40.3 inches this winter and a current snow depth of 13 inches, all that snow has to go somewhere. Fargo Public Works has the task of storing it before
    With Fargo bringing in a current snowfall total of 40.3 inches this winter and a current snow depth of 13 inches, all that snow has to go somewhere. Fargo Public Works has the task of storing it before
  • VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota Winter Show is beginning its annual run in Valley City. The state's longest-running agricultural show is in its 76th year. It runs from Tuesday through Sunday.
    North Dakota's longest-running agricultural show begins its six-day run today in Valley City.
  • Enjoy the warmer temperatures this weekend, because Sunday and Monday could be bringing snow across a large portion of the state. National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Abeling says a large, low-pressure

    Enjoy the warmer temperatures this weekend, because Sunday and Monday could be bringing 6-12 inches of snow across a large portion of the area.

  • A large sinkhole opened under the bedroom of a house near Tampa, trapping a 34-year-old man in the rubble. The home collapsed late Thursday in a Brandon neighborhood. By early Friday, Hillsborough County
    A large sinkhole opened under the bedroom of a house near Tampa, trapping a 34-year-old man in the rubble. The home collapsed late Thursday in a Brandon neighborhood. By early Friday, Hillsborough County
  • A Fargo man is in jail this morning after police say he threatened his family with a gun and a knife. Twenty-two-year-old Ty Hongerholt of south Fargo was arrested for terrorizing. Police say he barricaded
    A Fargo man is in jail this morning after police say he threatened his family with a gun and a knife.
  • A quick spin around the Valley News Live newsroom found several people with an obsession for "As Seen On TV" products. We were able to collect dozens of items. Wednesday on The Valley Today, we'll talk
    A quick spin around the Valley News Live newsroom found several people with an obsession for "As Seen On TV" products. We were able to collect dozens of items. Wednesday on The Valley Today, we'll talk
  • A Fertile, Minnesota, man was killed in a 2-vehicle accident just before 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The State Patrol has not released his name yet, pending notification of relatives.
    A Fertile, Minnesota teen was killed in a 2-vehicle accident just before 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The State Patrol has identified him as 16-year-old Cody Christianson.
  • You can never have enough good auto technicians, that's what Dennis Miller, an automotive instructor at M-State Moorhead, says. Starting tomorrow Miller, along with his colleagues and students will host
    You can never have enough good auto technicians, that's what Dennis Miller, an automotive instructor at M-State Moorhead, says. Starting tomorrow Miller, along with his colleagues and students will host
  • It's been around since the 1940's, but now it's gaining popularity in the Fargo area. Hot Yoga or it's traditional name Bikram, yoga. The yoga is preformed much like regular yoga, however in a heated
    It's been around since the 1940's, but now it's gaining popularity in the Fargo area. Hot Yoga or it's traditional name Bikram, yoga. The yoga is preformed much like regular yoga, however in a heated
  • It's called the Wax Vac, it's suppose to clear your ear's of any oily greasy wax build up. So we took it to Dr. Megan Bolda, an audiologist at Sanford Health. Bolda, took a first look at the Wax Vac and
    It's called the Wax Vac, it's suppose to clear your ear's of any oily greasy wax build up. So we took it to Dr. Megan Bolda, an audiologist at Sanford Health. Bolda, took a first look at the Wax Vac and
  • PERSONAL TRAINERS AND AEROBICS INSTRUCTORS ARE OBVIOUS MOTIVATORS AT THE GYM... BUT MOTIVATIONAL PEOPLE CAN SHOW UP IN UNLIKELY POSITIONS TOO. IN THIS MORNING'S MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY... WE'RE MEETING A
    Personal trainers and aerobics instructors are obvious motivators at the gym, but motivational people can show up in unlikely places.  June Johnson is 80 years old and rarely misses aerobics class
  • The Academy Awards for best actor and actress this year go to Daniel Day-Lewis for "Lincoln" and Jennifer Lawrence for "Silver Linings Playbook." The supporting-acting prizes awarded Sunday night went
    The Academy Awards for best actor and actress this year go to Daniel Day-Lewis for "Lincoln" and Jennifer Lawrence for "Silver Linings Playbook." The supporting-acting prizes awarded Sunday night went
  • You hear about them everywhere -- superfoods. They are natural and nutrient dense, packing a punch and promising health and wellness in a tiny pill. "I have been taking supplements for years," Houstonian
    You hear about them everywhere -- superfoods. They are natural and nutrient dense, packing a punch and promising health and wellness in a tiny pill.
  • Gangnam what? A new dance craze has swept the globe and that includes the Valley News Live studio!
    Viral videos are hits on the Web, and now they can help propel a song to the top of the Billboard charts.
  • PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after model Reeva Steenkamp was shot inside the Olympic athlete's home in South Africa. Police said a 26-year-old
    Double-amputee track star Oscar Pistorius will be allowed to go free as he awaits trial in the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend. A magistrate in South Africa granted $113,000 bail Friday morning after four days of arguments from prosecutors and defense lawyers.
  • After a season of liquor sales at TCF Bank Stadium, a state lawmaker wants to allow hockey and basketball fans at the University of Minnesota to buy beer and wine. Rep. Dan Schoen, a Democrat from suburban
    After a season of liquor sales at TCF Bank Stadium, a state lawmaker wants to allow hockey and basketball fans at the University of Minnesota to buy beer and wine. Rep. Dan Schoen, a Democrat from suburban
  • Two people were killed in a helicopter crash in Oklahoma City Friday morning. The emergency medical services authority said one person was transported to the hospital The Fire Chief also said one person
    Authorities say a medical helicopter has crashed in Oklahoma City, killing two people and injuring a third.
  • It seems the love we have for our tablets has no bounds. A survey by Logitech reveals there's some strong competition for your affection between your partner and your tablet when it's time to go to bed.
    It seems the love we have for our tablets has no bounds. A survey by Logitech reveals there's some strong competition for your affection between your partner and your tablet when it's time to go to bed.
  • We are not expecting a storm in the Red River Valley, but stormy weather just to the south of us is affecting flights in and out of Fargo.
    We are not expecting a storm in the Red River Valley, but stormy weather just to the south of us is affecting flights in and out of Fargo.
  • It's been a staple in Downtown Fargo for ten years now, opening in 2003 Nichole's Fine Pastry has been serving up decadent treats sure to please any sweet tooth. The staff at Nichole's woke up early
    It's been a staple in Downtown Fargo for ten years now, opening in 2003 Nichole's Fine Pastry has been serving up decadent treats sure to please any sweet tooth. The staff at Nichole's woke up early
  • A North Dakota man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for kicking another man in the head until he was bleeding and unconscious. Sha Littlewind of New Rockford pleaded guilty to attempted murder
    A North Dakota man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for kicking another man in the head until he was bleeding and unconscious. Sha Littlewind of New Rockford pleaded guilty to attempted murder
  • Now that North Dakota workplaces are legally smoke-free environments, the state Department of Health is reminding people that spit tobacco is not a safe alternative. Officials with the department's Tobacco
    Now that North Dakota workplaces are legally smoke-free environments, the state Department of Health is reminding people that spit tobacco is not a safe alternative. Officials with the department's Tobacco
  • Nike says it has suspended the contract of Oscar Pistorius. Pistorius, the first double-amputee runner to compete on the track at the Olympics, is facing a charge of premeditated murder in South Africa
    Nike says it has suspended the contract of Oscar Pistorius. Pistorius, the first double-amputee runner to compete on the track at the Olympics, is facing a charge of premeditated murder in South Africa
  • A dozen cattle were killed Wednesday morning when a barn started on fire in rural Hawley, MN. The barn was fully engulfed with livestock inside the barn when firefighters arrived around 4 am. 150 cattle
    Cold weather forced firefighters to call for backup in rural Hawley, MN Wednesday morning. The fire department's pumper truck froze up in the cold weather.
  • The United States Postal Service has been delivering mail in rain, snow and gloom of night for hundreds of years. Now it's hoping to bring you something to wear. On Tuesday, the cash-strapped agency
    The United States Postal Service has been delivering mail in rain, snow and gloom of night for hundreds of years. Now it's hoping to bring you something to wear. On Tuesday, the cash-strapped agency
  • Somebody hacked Burger King's Twitter account yesterday, posting obscene messages and changing its profile picture to a McDonald's logo. The tweets stopped after a little more than an hour. Burger King
    Somebody hacked Burger King's Twitter account yesterday, posting obscene messages and changing its profile picture to a McDonald's logo. The tweets stopped after a little more than an hour. Burger King
  • A woman was taken to jail after stabbing a man Tuesday morning. Fargo police say it was a domestic assault. The man and woman knew each other. The man refused medical attention. The incident happened
    A woman was taken to jail after stabbing a man Tuesday morning. Fargo police say it was a domestic assault. The man and woman knew each other. The man refused medical attention. The incident happened
  • The City of Grand Forks has opened the Alerus Center as an emergency shelter for motorists stranded by Monday's blizzard. The American Red Cross will be on scene to provide additional assistance. Anyone

     The City of Grand Forks has opened the Alerus Center as an emergency shelter for motorists stranded by Monday's blizzard. The American Red Cross will be on scene to provide additional assistance.

  • It's been nearly nine months but the wait is finally over, Courts Plus Community Fitness in South Fargo is now ready to show off it's brand new look. The facility underwent a complete facility re-model
    It's been nearly nine months but the wait is finally over, Courts Plus Community Fitness in South Fargo is now ready to show off it's brand new look. The facility underwent a complete facility re-model
  • It is time to start training. The Fargo Marathon is 90 days out, so the marathon director says now is the time to start preparing. There are several races available including the full marathon, half marathon,
    It is time to start training. The Fargo Marathon is 90 days out, so the marathon director says now is the time to start preparing. There are several races available including the full marathon, half marathon,
  • A man charged with slapping a toddler on a Minneapolis-to-Atlanta flight is out of a job, his former employer said Sunday. Joe Rickey Hundley, of Hayden, Idaho, is no longer an employee of AGC Aerospace
    A man charged with slapping a toddler on a Minneapolis-to-Atlanta flight is out of a job, his former employer said Sunday. Joe Rickey Hundley, of Hayden, Idaho, is no longer an employee of AGC Aerospace
  • It's a lot tougher to get a credit card these days, especially if you're going for your first one. Consumer Reports has advice on how young people can get a card without paying hefty fees. College student
    It's a lot tougher to get a credit card these days, especially if you're going for your first one. Consumer Reports has advice on how young people can get a card without paying hefty fees. College student
  • Perhaps there was one heartbreak too many for Mindy McCready. The former country star appears to have taken her own life Sunday afternoon in Heber Springs, Ark. Authorities say McCready died of an apparent
    Perhaps there was one heartbreak too many for Mindy McCready. The former country star appears to have taken her own life Sunday afternoon in Heber Springs, Ark. Authorities say McCready died of an apparent
  • Want to get your sweetheart an unusual gift this Valentine's Day? Consumer Reports says it might just be a box of chocolates! Ahhh, chocolate! Have you ever tried champagne truffles covered in rose petals?
    Want to get your sweetheart an unusual gift this Valentine's Day? Consumer Reports says it might just be a box of chocolates! Ahhh, chocolate! Have you ever tried champagne truffles covered in rose petals?
  • A woman from the valley will be at tonight's state of the union speech. North Dakota senator Heidi Heitkamp will bring Adrienne Linde from Devils Lake as her guest to the state of the union address. Senator
    A woman from the valley will be at tonight's state of the union speech. North Dakota senator Heidi Heitkamp will bring Adrienne Linde from Devils Lake as her guest to the state of the union address.
  • IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program. The IOC executive board decided Tuesday to retain modern pentathlon
    IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program. The IOC executive board decided Tuesday to retain modern pentathlon
  • Sargent Jessie Grabow gives us an update of the road conditions Monday morning Feb. 11, 2012.
    Sargent Jessie Grabow gives us an update of the road conditions Monday morning after the blizzard hit.
  • It hasn't happened in 600 years, but at the end of the month Pope Benedict will leave the papacy under his own power. The Vatican announced the pending resignation Monday morning. Reports quote the pope's
    It hasn't happened in 600 years, but at the end of the month Pope Benedict will leave the papacy under his own power. The Vatican announced the pending resignation Monday morning. Reports quote the pope's
  • Detroit Lakes is hosting Minnesota is home to polar fest - a celebration embracing the winter season starting today. The gates open at 9 a.m. and fishing begins at 12 p.m. The Polar Fest Plunge takes
    Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is home to Polar Fest - a celebration embracing the winter season starting Friday February 8, events run through Sunday February 17.
  • People who live near, work or go to school at MSUM or Concordia will tell you parking's the number one problem in those neighborhoods. And the Moorhead City Council wants to hear about it again. There's
    People who live near, work or go to school at MSUM or Concordia will tell you parking's the number one problem in those neighborhoods.
  • For the 13th year in a row the Cares for Kids Radiothon is underway at Sanford Children's in Fargo. Last year over 20,000 children relied on services from Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo.
    For the 13th year in a row the Cares for Kids Radiothon is underway at Sanford Children's in Fargo. Last year over 20,000 children relied on services from Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo.
  • Scottie dog has a new nemesis after Monopoly fans voted to add a cat to the game and eliminate the iron token. Toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced the changes Wednesday, hours after voting on Facebook closed,
    Scottie dog has a new nemesis after Monopoly fans voted to add a cat to the game and eliminate the iron token.
  • It's an exciting day out at Bonanzaville as the brand new Cass County Museum opens today. The mueuem focuses on three main time periods of Cass County life, from the Native American era in the 1500's to
    It's an exciting day out at Bonanzaville as the brand new Cass County Museum opens today. The mueuem focuses on three main time periods of Cass County life, from the Native American era in the 1500's to
  • The only livestock auction company in Minot is going out of business, though a co-owner still hopes it can reopen somewhere else under new ownership. Northern Livestock Auction has been a staple of the
    The only livestock auction company in Minot is going out of business, though a co-owner still hopes it can reopen somewhere else under new ownership.
  • A power outage in West Fargo leaves over two thousand people without power. We have been told the area is around 13th street South and 9th Street East. Crews have been notified and are out working
    Cass County Electric says an underground equipment failure knocked out the power in the area around 13th avenue south and 9th street east.
  • Car washes have evolved over the years, they're now more advanced and hi-tech then ever before. However you probably wouldn't even notice it just driving through. The brand new car wash at Rydell in
    Car washes have evolved over the years, they're now more advanced and hi-tech then ever before. However you probably wouldn't even notice it just driving through. The brand new car wash at Rydell, in
  • Today Feb. 1: National Wear Red Day, wear red to bring awareness to Women's Heart Heath In Fargo, employees from Sanford Health will be at Family Wellness, running for heart health today at 6 a.m. and
    Events to promote heart health, and other activities happening in the Valley this weekend.
  • The kids at Sanford Children's Hospital got a treat Friday morning as some special guests stopped by to say "hi." Drivers from this weekend's "Monster Jam" show handed out teddy bears and tickets to the
    Drivers from this weekend's "Monster Jam" show handed out teddy bears and tickets to the patients and families at Sanford Children's Hospital.
  • Millions of American's will watch the Super Bowl this weekend and millions will indulge in some tasty snacks. Even though those snacks may taste good, they're not the best for you. Bri Srnsky, a Sanford
    Millions of American's will watch the Super Bowl this weekend and millions will indulge in some tasty snacks. Even though those snacks may taste good, they're not the best for you. Bri Srnsky, a Sanford
  • In honor of Super Bowl week the Valley Today crew once again made their best dips for "Dip Bowl 2013." Thanks to the Fargo Fire Department for letting us borrow them for the tough task of judging all
    In honor of Super Bowl week the Valley Today crew once again made their best dips for "Dip Bowl 2013."
  • Wondering who's going to win Super Bowl 47? Well there's an equation that can actually predict the winner. Developed by NDSU Statistics Chair, Rhonda Megal, the equation focuses on three main features
    Wondering who's going to win Super Bowl 47? Well there's an equation that can actually predict the winner. Developed by NDSU Statistics Chair, Rhonda Megal, the equation focuses on three main factors
  • President Obama has scheduled a trip to Minneapolis next Monday. The White House confirmed the trip yesterday. No other details were immediately available. The President has unveiled major proposals
    President Obama has scheduled a trip to Minneapolis next Monday.
  • The entire Red River Valley is under a freezing rain advisory this morning, Jan. 28. Over the weekend there were several crashes on Interstate 94 in Southwestern North Dakota. And the Minnesota Department
     A winter storm watch is in effect for parts of the valley. Valley News Live has crews out around the region and the road conditions seem to be quickly deteriorating.
  • About 75,000 of these "perfect resistance" bands are being recalled. The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops and pose an injury risk to its user or anyone nearby. The bands, made by implus footcare,
    About 75,000 of these "perfect resistance" bands are being recalled.
  • Power crews in Ada, Minnesota are scrambling to get the power back on to half of the town.   School is canceled for Thursday.   Ada City Hall confirmed the power is out. The city has municipal power.   The
    The power has been restored to about 500 people who were without power in Ada, MN Thursday morning after a transformer explosion.
  • It was a very cold morning for more than 100 people in Grand Forks Thursday morning. Xcel Energy confirms 112 customers were without power for three hours.    The outage happened in the 17th avenue
    It was a very cold morning for more than 100 people in Grand Forks Thursday morning. Xcel Energy confirms 112 customers were without power for three hours.    The outage happened in the 17th avenue
  • The Fargo Police Department, with the assistance of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Cass County Sheriff's Department, is looking for a missing Fargo man. Thursday, authorities will be conducting an
    Local authorities are conducting an air search for a Fargo man who was last seen in early January.
  • A group of Minnesota sheriffs want to make it harder for those suffering from mental illness to obtain guns. Hennepin County Sheriff and the Carver County Sheriff and others, will hold a news conference
    A group of Minnesota sheriffs want to make it harder for those suffering from mental illness to obtain guns.
  • Are you looking for a job? Need a place to access job search related resources or search for jobs online? Applying for a job has changed dramatically in the last few years. So too, has the process of
    Are you looking for a job? Need a place to access job search related resources or search for jobs online? Applying for a job has changed dramatically in the last few years.
  • Need a little motivation to keep going to the gym? You might want to try a group fitness class.   Most classes last 30 to 60 minutes and instructors work to make that time fun. Classes offer social
    Need a little motivation to keep going to the gym? You might want to try a group fitness class.   Most classes last 30 to 60 minutes and instructors work to make that time fun. Classes offer social
  • Auditions for the 2013 Medora Musical will be held in Bismarck and the Fargo area this coming weekend, Jan. 26 and 27th. The auditions will be Saturday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck
    Auditions for the 2013 Medora Musical will be held in Bismarck and the Fargo area this coming weekend, Jan. 26 and 27th.
  • The economy doesn't have much spark these days. Middle-income Americans were reluctant to spend over the holidays, according to the Consumer Reports Index that's just out. And the Index finds the New Year
    The economy doesn't have much spark these days. Middle-income Americans were reluctant to spend over the holidays, according to the Consumer Reports Index that's just out. And the Index finds the New Year
  • If you are not ready to run, but walking is too boring, you might want Ellipticaltrainingmachinesarebecomingmorepopularandhaveintherecentpastgainedconsiderablyontreadmillseveninoverallsales.Theirp
    If you are not ready to run, but walking is too boring, you might want Ellipticaltrainingmachinesarebecomingmorepopularandhaveintherecentpastgainedconsiderablyontreadmillseveninoverallsales.Theirp
  • Target is recalling about 168,000 of these air misters after receiving reports of it shattering. One incident even involved lacerations. The hand-held devices are designed to spray a mist for personal
    Target is recalling about 168,000 of these air misters after receiving reports of it shattering. One incident even involved lacerations.
  • Teens can earn a chance to board Lady Gaga's Born Brave Bus when the singer's tour stops in St. Paul next month. The St. Paul Public Library is featuring A.S. King's book about bullying, war and family,
    Teens can earn a chance to board Lady Gaga's Born Brave Bus when the singer's tour stops in St. Paul next month.
  • Got a youngster at your house with a new Fargo Public Library card? Celebrate your new "My First Library Card" or your regular library card and create a fun and functional keychain at this open house-style
    Youngsters, ages 12 and under, are invited to stop by the downtown Main Library on Thursday, Jan. 17 anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to participate in the first keychain craft event session. 
  • LifeFlight choppers are common, especially here in the Valley, but it can be a dangerous job.
    LifeFlight choppers are common, especially here in the Valley, but it can be a dangerous job.
  • The Grand Forks County Sheriffs Department is asking for your help locating a man with 9 outstanding misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. Authorities are looking for 25-year-old Dustin Cody Desjarlais. Desjarlais
    UPDATE: The Grand Forks County Sheriff's Department arrested 25-year-old Dustin Desjarlais on Tuesday after a someone left a tip about where he was.
  • A person familiar with the situation says Armstrong confessed to Oprah Winfrey during an interview Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France from 1999-2005.
    A person familiar with the situation says Armstrong confessed to Oprah Winfrey during an interview Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France from 1999-2005.
  • What do couples fight about the most? Money comes to mind — but wait! A just-released Consumer Reports ShopSmart survey finds almost 40% of couples fight more about messes!
    What do couples fight about the most? Money comes to mind — but wait! A just-released Consumer Reports ShopSmart survey finds almost 40% of couples fight more about messes!
  • The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has issued a statewide Travel Alert through Saturday morning ahead of what looks to be a big weekend storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued
    The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has issued a statewide Travel Alert through Saturday morning ahead of what looks to be a big weekend storm.
  • A police pursuit across thirty miles landed a man in jail this morning. A driver in Fargo broke a traffic violation and did not stop when pulled over. A pursuit followed but then was called off...some
    A man is in jail Friday morning after leading police on a chase at speeds as high as 80 mph.
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  • Our love affair with mobile devices grew tremendously this past holiday, but with it come some old headaches and potential dangers.
    Our love affair with mobile devices grew tremendously this past holiday, but with it come some old headaches and potential dangers.
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  • Magnets, iPod speakers, fine art: These are just some of the ways to reuse bottle caps. Say you had a big party, for instance a New Year's Eve party, and you are left with huge piles of empties to recycle.
    Say you had a big party and you have come into a wealth of bottle caps.  Now can make all kinds of DIY projects with them.
  • North Dakota's new smoking ban has taken effect. The state had a limited ban for seven years. The new law passed by voters a month ago expands the ban to bars, motels, private nursing homes, cabs and
    North Dakota's new smoking ban has taken effect. The state had a limited ban for seven years. The new law passed by voters a month ago expands the ban to bars, motels, private nursing homes, cabs and
  • Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but that doesn't mean holiday shoppers have missed the best deals of the season. There are a few other key dates to keep in mind. Millions have shopped, billions
    Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but that doesn't mean holiday shoppers have missed the best deals of the season.
  • Basketball players now have a chance to rate their performance and see how they compare to others. The Sanford Power Center in Fargo is now testing athletes to find their Sanford score. Developed in
    Basketball players now have a chance to rate their performance and see how they compare to others. The Sanford Power Center in Fargo is now testing athletes to find their Sanford score.
  • How do you stay healthy during the holidays? Sanford Health dietician Kristen Liebl has five steps to follow. (1)Keep Structured Meals and Snacks. According to Brain Wansink, author and researcher
    How do you stay healthy during the holidays? Sanford Health dietician Kristen Liebl has five steps to follow. (1)Keep Structured Meals and Snacks. According to Brain Wansink, author and researcher
  • Consumer Reports has just finished testing the iPhone 5. With 4G, it's now as fast as the fastest Android phones, but there are still plenty of differences. Here are the pros and cons of Apple versus
    Consumer Reports has just finished testing the iPhone 5. With 4G, it's now as fast as the fastest Android phones, but there are still plenty of differences. Here are the pros and cons of Apple versus
  • If you're looking to impress this thanksgiving but you're not a five star chef. No worries, we've got you covered. The chefs at Ushers House in Moorhead woke up early with the Valley Today this morning,
    If you're looking to impress this thanksgiving but you're not a five star chef. No worries, we've got you covered. The chefs at Ushers House in Moorhead woke up early with the Valley Today this morning, to share their expert culinary advice with the valley.
  • It's one of the tastiest ways to enjoy your turkey, however it's also the most dangerous. That's why the Fargo Department is discouraging the use of turkey fryers tomorrow. The Fargo Fire Department
    It's one of the tastiest ways to enjoy your turkey, however it's also the most dangerous. That's why the Fargo Department is discouraging the use of turkey fryers tomorrow.
  • They've filled the dome again for a sixth year, with hundreds of thousands of food items and they haven't even graduated high school yet. 60 plus schools make up the 2012 fill the dome effort, in hopes
    They've filled the dome again for a sixth year, with hundreds of thousands of food items and they haven't even graduated high school yet.
  • Black Friday shopping is always ripe with discounts, but not everything will be a good deal. Here are 10 things not worth buying this Black Friday. 1. Toys.  It may feel pretty good to get your shopping
    Black Friday shopping is always ripe with discounts, but not everything will be a good deal. Here are 10 things not worth buying this Black Friday.
  • It may not feel like it now, but winter will soon be here and if you don't have a survival kit now is the time to get one. Sgt. Jesse Grabow, with the Minnesota State Patrol reminds you should always
    It may not feel like it now, but winter will soon be here and if you don't have a survival kit now is the time to get one.
  • The NDSU Bison football team is in first place in the conference as they play their last regular season game on the road Saturday. There is a lot of talent on this year's team, but Coach Craig Bohl
    The NDSU Bison football team is in first place in the conference as they play their last regular season game on the road Saturday. There is a lot of talent on this year's team, but Coach Craig Bohl
  • Black Friday is a holiday for a lot of people. It's the big kickoff to the holiday shopping season and a lot of planning goes into finding the best deals. We want to help you plan your day, so we're
    Black Friday is a holiday for a lot of people. It's the big kickoff to the holiday shopping season and a lot of planning goes into finding the best deals. We want to help you plan your day, so we're
  • Moorhead police say a minor car accident overnight turned up two drunk drivers. Patrol officers came upon a 2-car crash on the southwest corner of the MSUM campus around 1:30 Friday morning, and became
    Moorhead police say a minor car accident overnight turned up two drunk drivers.
  • From Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity: What is Give to the Max Day: GiveMN.org mobilizes donors around the state of Minnesota and surrounding communities to help raise as much money as possible for
    Give to the Max Day mobilizes donors around the state of Minnesota and surrounding communities to help raise as much money as possible for Minnesota nonprofits
  • A man is in jail for reckless driving, and at least two homeowners are facing big clean-up jobs after the guy made a mess of their front yards early Thursday morning. It happened in south Fargo in the
    A man is in jail for reckless driving, and at least two homeowners are facing big clean-up jobs after the guy made a mess of their front yards early Thursday morning.
  • November is Diabetes Awareness Month and now is the perfect time to start a healthier lifestyle. Health experts say diabetes has become an epidemic and they want people to pay closer attention to
    November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to start a healthier lifestyle. Health experts say diabetes has become an epidemic and they want people to pay closer attention to
  • The economy may still be wavering, but not the banks. They're still sending consumers plenty of credit-card offers with enticing rewards, cash-back offers, and low interest rates. Consumer Reports just
    The economy may still be wavering, but not the banks. They're still sending consumers plenty of credit-card offers with enticing rewards, cash-back offers, and low interest rates. Consumer Reports just
  • Winter is fast approaching and even though you may be ready for the cold and icy roads, your car may need some help. Experts at Fargo Tire recommend a few simple steps to making sure your car can handle
    Winter is fast approaching and even though you may be ready for the cold and icy roads, your car may need some help.
  • From MSUM: In honor of Veteran's Day, MSUM took a look into the history of their World War I memorial. The stained glass windows hanging in the Livingston Lord Library are a staple on MSUM's campus.
    In honor of Veteran's Day, MSUM took a look into the history of their World War I memorial. The stained glass windows hanging in the Livingston Lord Library are a staple on MSUM's campus. However, most people probably don't know why they are there.
  • The North Dakota countryside will be dotted with orange as hunters take to the field for the opener of the deer gun season.    The season opens at noon Friday and runs through Nov. 25. Hunters in some
    The North Dakota countryside will be dotted with orange as hunters take to the field for the opener of the deer gun season.
  • This weekend's game is the ninth time NDSU and SDSU have met for the Dakota Marker. The Bison and Jackrabbits are currently tied for first-place in the Missouri Valley football conference with identical
    This weekend's game is the ninth time NDSU and SDSU have met for the Dakota Marker. The Bison and Jackrabbits are currently tied for first-place in the Missouri Valley football conference with identical
  • Let's get a look at this Week's Valley's Most Wanted: Jason Nathanial Murray. He's wanted for a probation violation for a theft charge (Felony).Murray is 36-year-old, 5'10" and 175 pounds.  If you have
    Let's get a look at this Week's Valley's Most Wanted: Jason Nathanial Murray. He's wanted for a probation violation for a theft charge (Felony).Murray is 36-year-old, 5'10" and 175 pounds.  If you have
  • Grand Forks police are looking into whether a medical condition may have caused a woman to crash her car into a pond Thursday morning. They say a 30-year-old woman was driving near Choice Fitness Center
    A Grand Forks woman was pulled from the water by three people who saw her crash her car into a pond.
  • A family member says the young boy who died along with his father and another man in a southern Minnesota crash was heading home to North Dakota after brain cancer surgery.    Jack and Mardee Reich were
    A family member says the young boy who died along with his father and another man in a southern Minnesota crash was heading home to North Dakota after brain cancer surgery.
  • The 2012 Holiday Homes of Hope Tour starts this weekend, featuring professionally decorated homes with proceeds benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota (CFA). This is the third year CFA
    The 2012 Holiday Homes of Hope Tour starts this weekend, featuring professionally decorated homes with proceeds benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota.
  • Hunting safety is a priority this time of the year. Minnesota's deer season opened last weekend... And north dakota hunters are preparing for their opener on friday. No one wants to hear about an accidental
    The guns are sighted in, trucks packed up and hunters are dressed in blaze orange, but are their hearts ready for the hunt?
  • The North Dakota State University athletic department is sponsoring a tailgating contest prior to this weekend's football game with South Dakota State. The seventh annual tailgating extravaganza will
    The North Dakota State University athletic department is sponsoring a tailgating contest prior to this weekend's football game with South Dakota State. The seventh annual tailgating extravaganza will
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    Main Avenue in West Fargo is officially re-opening Monday morning and will be a cone-free zone.
  • Deer opener is practically it's own holiday in the valley and Minnesota hunters get the chance to go first starting tomorrow. Experts from Scheels joined The Valley Today this morning to make sure you're
    Deer opener is practically it's own holiday in the valley and Minnesota hunters get the chance to go first starting Saturday.
  • It's finally time to reclaim that hour of sleep you lost last spring. Most of the country will turn back the clocks this weekend for the annual shift back to standard time. The majority of folks
    It's finally time to reclaim that hour of sleep you lost last spring. Most of the country will turn back the clocks this weekend for the annual shift back to standard time. The majority of folks
  • Congratulations going out to Valley Today Anchor Kyle Bosch, who's "Bison Helmet" pumpkin won this year's Change for Charity Celebrity Pumpkin contest at West Acres. With West Acres match, Kyle's pumpkin
    With West Acres match, Kyle's pumpkin raised $177.46 for the Great Plains Food Bank BackPack Program!
  • WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October and hiring was stronger over the previous two months than first thought. The unemployment rate inched up to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent in
    U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October and hiring was stronger over the previous two months than first thought.
  • Police are working on tracking down this week's Valley's Most Wanted: Daniel Joe Wieland. the 35-year old is 6 feet tall and 220 pounds, he's wanted for theft of property over $10,000. If you have any
    Police are working on tracking down this week's Valley's Most Wanted: Daniel Joe Wieland.
  • The annual Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase is kicking off in Grand Forks this weekend. This years show features 152 booths and run's both Saturday and Sunday at the Alerus Center. If you cant make the
    The annual Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase is kicking off in Grand Forks this weekend. This years show features 152 booths and run's both Saturday and Sunday at the Alerus Center. If you cant make the
  • The Clay County Jail was packed early Thursday morning, after a Halloween party in Moorhead that police say got out of control. Many partygoers apparently fled when officers arrived around midnight after
    The Clay County Jail was packed early Thursday morning, after a Halloween party in Moorhead that police say got out of control.
  • A woman is being treated for life-threatening injuries this morning after being hit by a car late last night. It happened in the 3900 block of 32nd Avenue South around midnight. Police say the area has
    A woman is being treated for life-threatening injuries this morning after being hit by a car late last night in south Fargo.
  • Halloween brings out stories and tales of haunted buildings and ghosts, and that can leave sleepless for nights. But what if these stories are real? The Valley Today's John Trierweiler spent Tuesday night
    Halloween brings out stories and tales of haunted buildings and ghosts, and that can leave sleepless for nights. But what if these stories are real?
  • A man has been arrested after landing two people in the emergency room from an overnight assault. Police say Clinton Corry was arrested after an incident at 527 7th Street South in Moorhead. According
    A man has been arrested after landing two people in the emergency room from an overnight assault.
  • This week is National Fire Prevention week, and all week we'll be sharing some helpful tips and reminders to help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.Tip #1: Using a non-combustible ashtray.Firefighters
    This week is National Fire Prevention week, and all week we'll be sharing some helpful tips and reminders to help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.Tip #1: Using a non-combustible ashtray.Firefighters
  • A South Dakota inmate has been executed for the 1990 rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl who disappeared after leaving her home to buy sugar for lemonade. Sixty-year-old Donald Moeller received a
    A South Dakota inmate has been executed for the 1990 rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl who disappeared after leaving her home to buy sugar for lemonade. Sixty-year-old Donald Moeller received a
  • The meat scientists at NDSU are opening the doors of their meat lab to the public today. Visitors will have a unique chance to ask the experts questions, try some samples and learn how to pick and cook
    The meat scientists at NDSU are opening the doors of their meat lab to the public today. Visitors will have a unique chance to ask the experts questions, try some samples and learn how to pick and cook
  • Local News

  • DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Duluth police are looking for a 12-year-old boy. According to a police news release, Lyrik James was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday afternoon at Lincoln
    Minn. (AP) - Duluth police say they've found a 12-year-old boy who was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday at Lincoln Park Middle School.
  • A 10 year-old boy is lucky to only have a few scrapes after he was hit by a car while riding his bike. It happened late this afternoon just off of 32nd Avenue and 18th Street in South Fargo. Neighbors
    A 10 year-old boy is lucky to only have a few scrapes after he was hit by a car while riding his bike. It happened late this afternoon just off of 32nd Avenue and 18th Street in South Fargo. Neighbors
  • All the rain is causing a big hassle for drivers near Jamestown, ND. Part of I-94 is shut down Sunday night because of water flowing over the roads after the area got a little over 2 inches of rain. The
    All the rain is causing a big hassle for drivers near Jamestown, ND. Part of I-94 is shut down Sunday night because of water flowing over the roads after the area got a little over 2 inches of rain. The
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