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Choosing the right LSESU society for your career
LSESU’s societies do more than complement your studies, they help you find your direction. Global Master’s in Management student Deon highlights four career paths and the societies that help shape them. When you arrive at LSE’s Department of Management, you’re not just signing up for lectures, you’re stepping into an ecosystem of over 250 LSESU societies designed to help you discover and pursue the career that excites you. If unsure about your career direction, you’re not alone.
Washington can provide a variety of public schools that address diverse student needs | Opinion
Artist J. Hukee assists Avanti High School junior Nico Kalama-Arch with setting her newly created printing block onto the printing press at the Olympia Knitting Mills last March. The class is part of the Avanti High School ACE (Apprenticeships for the Creative Economy) pilot program where artists work with students in an internship setting. Olympia’s Avanti is rated as one of the state’s top 10 alternative high schools.
Washington can provide a variety of public schools that address diverse student needs | Opinion Original
We continue to hear people calling for the expansion of charter schools in Washington state. This shows a lack of knowledge about school law and organization in our state. Public school districts here operate schools that would be called charter schools in many other states. They are innovative, specialized, funded and governed by locally elected school boards. State law allows for virtually any kind of school that is approved by a local school board or group of school boards.
Dangerous mosquitoes infest northern Victoria - InSight+
A structured diagnostic approach is required when assessing for Japanese encephalitis virus in patients with encephalitis. A medical education article published today in The Medical Journal of Australia states that Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) risks becoming an ongoing seasonal challenge in some parts of Australia. The article by Dr Sarah Allen and colleagues states that the virus is likely to persist in mainland Australia.
Beat the bite: three states on alert for mosquito borne viruses - InSight+
Warmer temperatures and wet weather have prompted three health services to issue mosquito alerts across south-eastern Australia, writes Sam Hunt … General practitioners in regional New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia are being encouraged to look out for the symptoms of mosquito borne illnesses in patients, following a recent ‘explosion’ in the number of virus-carrying mosquitos detected.
Meet the sentinel chickens protecting towns from harmful mosquitoes - InSight+
Flocks of chickens – stationed across New South Wales – are the local health district’s secret weapon in preventing the spread of dangerous mosquito-borne viruses on the rise across the state. NSW Health’s sentinel chicken program has been almost doubled as the threat of mosquito-borne viruses looms large in the state’s Riverina, the Southern Tablelands and along the Murray River.
Pandemic preparedness: Doherty researchers urge ‘ahead of the curve’ thinking - InSight+
All Australian governments need to improve their pandemic planning to avoid setbacks faced by researchers examining the early spread of COVID-19. A study from the Doherty Institute has found Australia must improve its pandemic preparedness, following an evaluation of research conducted at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I was put in a Dingy Cell with Five Criminals,” Payal Rohatgi
On Tuesday evening, Payal Rohatgi and her husband Sangram Singh breathed a sigh of relief after Payal, incarcerated in Bundi for her remarks about the Gandhi-Nehru family, was released on bail. Speaking to me soon after being released, Payal sounded shaken. “I’m still numb with disbelief. How can this happen? What did I do? I am just so so relieved to be out of that ordeal. I was whisked away by the Rajasthan police from Ahmedabad as soon as they realized I had applied for bail.
Arjun Kapoor shares a throwback picture from a wedding with Anil Kapoor and it will leave you shook!
Arjun Kapoor is pretty active on social media and is known to share throwback images from his childhood and ‘FUBU’ days.
Sanford Health invests in German hospital
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sanford Health has made its first investment in an international hospital. The health system's German subsidiary has acquired a minority interest in ISAR Klinik II AG, which includes a hospital in Munich, Germany. Sanford Health CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft says the investment is a significant step in its goal to advance health care around the world. Krabbenhoft says the hospital's ground-breaking procedures and medical technology are well-known.
Fargo businessman found guilty of misdemeanor in undercover sex sting
FARGO (KFGO) - The Chief Executive Officer and President of Don's Car Washes in Fargo has been found guilty of hiring someone for sex. The charge is a Class B misdemeanor. Dan Durr was found not guilty by a Cass County District Coury jury of a felony charge of patronizing a minor for commercial sexual activity. Durr was arrested in a police sting called "Guardian Angel" last March. Police had placed ads on mobile apps. and on-line websites. When the men showed up a hotel, they were arrested.
Grand Forks woman sentenced in drug conspiracy killing
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A Grand Forks woman who killed a man over a drug deal has been sentenced to serve 30 years in prison. Thirty-two-year-old Krystal Feist pleaded guilty in February to charges including murder in furtherance of a drug trafficking conspiracy. Authorities say she shot 24-year-old Austin Forsman in March 2016 while Forsman sat in a vehicle at a Grand Forks truck stop. U.S. Attorney Chris Myers says Feist was sentenced Tuesday.
Variability in the Fall Harvest
The challenges of the 2017 crop year are continuing right into the fall harvest. Weather has caused harvest delays and it looks like more than a few growers will be making corn silage into November. As for the corn for grain, variability is the key word with some acres recording yields of 200 plus bushels while others at half of that. Soils and crop agent Kevin Jarek gives us his assessment of not only the corn crop but soybeans and the alfalfa crops as well. Â Â
Focusing on Farm Safety, Harvest Time - All the Time
If you remember the old TV series Hill Street Blues, the shift Sargent would always end the sessions with the officers by saying: Be Careful Out There. Well that is great daily advice to farmers as well. Because even though safety measures have been initiated in and around the farm and on farm equipment, the farming industry continues to be one of America's most dangerous profession.
Controling Your Dairy Outlook
Although the class 3 futures market flirted with $17.00 a hundredweight milk, on the whole 2017 was another year of disappointing milk returns. While there are many things outside of a farmers control Gary Sipioski shared with me a message on what are the 100 little things producers can do to improve their bottom line. Â
Cheese Industry and Emphasis on Marketing
While attending World Dairy Expo I had the opportunity to speak time with John Umhoefer, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers. Umhoefer spent some time talking business and some of the challenges to price but then brought up a couple of key points about labor shortages impacting not only dairy farmers but processors as well. And talked about how important it is for dairy to do a better job in knowing their customer.
Wild Resume Homestand Tonight Against Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba- The Minnesota Wild resume their six-game homestand tonight against the Winnipeg Jets at the Xcel Energy Center.The team is 2-1 on the stand so far after Saturday's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. The Wild sit at 4-3-2 overall. The Jets are 5-3-2. The puck drops at 7 P-M tonight on 790 KFGO
Century holds off Davies with last second field goal.
Davies went in as the underdog and put up a dog fight they did. The Eagles held the lead and put up a great devinsive fight for most of the game even taking a 21-7 lead into the 4th quarter. Then Century turned it on to tie the game up with 4:51 left. Both teams had one last posession Davies and to put and century drove and killed the clock they took their final timeout with 2.3 seconds left. Thats when Austin Underhill came one and sunk the 37 yard field goal to advance Century to the Semi finals.
Lost Cat | Today's Froggy 99.9
Cookie is a grey and white long haired cat wearing a red collar. She is missing in the area by Bethany on south University. Please call 701-540-9031
Fun Easy Halloween Makeup
Halloween is coming and if you're still trying to figure out what you're going to be these easy makeup looks might help you.
Winter Style Hacks every girl should know
Everyone wants to be warm yet fashionable in the winter so here are some great tips to keep you looking great in the cold weather.
$11.4M project wrapping up on I-94 between Bismarck, Mandan
BISMARCK, N.D. - An $11.4 million construction project on Interstate 94 between Bismarck and Mandan is wrapping up. All four lanes of the interstate are expected to open sometime this week. The five-mile stretch of I-94 has been narrowed to two lanes since last spring, with reduced traffic speeds. The construction project included concrete and asphalt repairs and bridge work. Ninety percent of the project was federally funded, with the rest covered by the state.
Pence to visit Minot Air Force Base
MINOT, N.D. - Vice President Mike Pence is planning a visit to North Dakota. U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says Pence will visit Minot Air Force Base on Friday. Hoeven is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and co-chairman of the Senate Air Force Caucus. He and Pence will review the Minot base's nuclear missions.
Minot man gets 20 years for sexually abusing autistic boy
MINOT, N.D. (AP) - A Minot man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy who has a developmental disability and autism. Judge Stacy Louser sentenced 54-year-old Darrell Midkiff on Tuesday. The judge said she strongly opposed any possibility of early release for Midkiff. Prosecutors say the boy was playing with Midkiff's grandson at Midkiff's trailer in Minot last February when he was assaulted. Court documents say Midkiff's son called police to report the crime.
Coal-export terminal backer challenges state's permit denial
SEATTLE - A company proposing to build a large terminal in Washington state to export coal to Asia is challenging the state's decision to deny it a key permit. Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview on Tuesday appealed the permit decision to a state hearings board. It also sued the state Department of Ecology in Cowlitz County Superior Court. The company argues the agency denied the project a water quality permit for reason other than impacts related to water quality.
State extends deadlines for drought hay hauling aid program
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Drought-stricken North Dakota ranchers are being given more time to apply for state aid to help them pay the cost of hauling in hay to maintain their herds through the winter. The state Agriculture Department is extending the application deadline for the hay-hauling aid program from Nov. 3 to Nov. 13. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the program also will now reimburse eligible ranchers for hay transportation expenses incurred between June 1 and Nov. 6.
Oil pipeline opponent uses 'necessity defense'...What is it?
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - An American Indian activist and former U.S. congressional candidate in North Dakota accused of inciting a riot during protests against the Dakota Access pipeline says he'll seek to present a "necessity defense." That's justifying a crime by arguing it prevented a greater harm. Chase Iron Eyes has pleaded not guilty to inciting a riot and criminal trespass. He could face more than five years in prison if convicted at trial in February.
Cass, NDHP to conduct checkpoint
FARGO (KFGO) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office is conducting a sobriety checkpoint between now and Monday Oct. 30. The location and when the checkpoint will be set up won't be released. Deputies will work with the state patrol in conducting the checkpoint.
Lidgerwood man arrested after setting crucifix on fire, leading police on chase
Lidgerwood, N.D. (KFGO) - A man considered dangerous is back in the State Hospital after his arrest in southeastern, North Dakota. Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Skroch of Lidgerwood was arrested after crashing a motorcycle in a wildlife preserve following a police chase that hit speeds of 85 miles-an-hour. Sargeant County Sheriff Travis Paeper says Skroch, who he believes has mental health issues, threatened a person at a church and started a crucifix on fire.
Fargo remodeling company closes abruptly
FARGO (KFGO) - A Fargo construction and remodeling company has closed suddenly leaving customers with unfinished work wondering where to turn. A notice on the door of "Studs to Rugs" on 51st Ave. S says the company is closed and all questions will be answered by its lawyer in the coming days. Studs to Rugs is owned by Tim Rosene. The company's website says he started the company in April 2008. Rosene had 17 full-time employees.
Mahnomen and Waubun school districts to partner varsity teams
MAHNOMEN, MINN. (KFGO) - One-time rivals in high school sports, The Mahnomen and Waubun high school's have agreed to co-op in all sports by the 2018-2019 school year. Mahnomen School Superintendent Jeff Bisek says the need for the co-op came about as the schools reviewed the shrinking number of students involved in varsity programs like football. Bisek some students as young as 8th grade were not participating in the skill building training they should have.
Gov. Burgum announces training for life-saving drug
BISMARCK - Gov. Doug Burgum says state health and law enforcement agencies are being trained to use medication that reverses effects of opioids like heroin and oxycodone. Burgum says a $2 million federal grant will be used for the training. Burgum last month signed an executive directed cabinet agencies to work with law enforcement and local and tribal governments to make naloxone available to first responders, community leaders and individual opioid users and their family members.
Metro COG study focuses on growing needs of 17th Ave. South
FARGO (KFGO) - The long-term outlook for one of Fargo's most heavily-traveled thoroughfares is under scrutiny. Metro COG is conducting a study to identify future needs and issues along 17th Ave. South. The street is one of a few arteries that stretch all the way from the Red River to West Fargo. Project engineer Mike Bittner says "every aspect of transportation" for 17th Ave. South is being examined. “It’s going through an identity crisis” Bittner said.
Task force named to study stalled Red River diversion plan
FARGO (AP) - The North Dakota and Minnesota governors have named members of a task force that will explore options for the stalled Red River diversion project. The group has eight members from each state and includes representatives from the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority and Richland-Wilkin Joint Powers Authority, which is suing to stop the project. The task force is co-chaired by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton. The group will give recommendations by Dec. 15.
North Dakota Game & Fish looking for zebra mussels
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Jessica Howell, the aquatic nuisance species coordinator for the North Dakota Game & Fish Department, says monthly sampling for zebra mussels' larvae in the Red River has turned up low numbers of the called veligers this summer.
Citizen complaints help drop traffic accident rate in north Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Traffic accidents are down significanly in one of the high citizen complaint area's of north Fargo. Sgt. Mark Lykken says those complaints are a big help in targeting patrol's with a high police presence. ? He says traffic accidents in area's north of 19th Avenue North are down 36-percent, year-to-date.? Another reminder. Lykken says to make sure to lock your vehicles and remove keys as the weather turns colder. He says vehicle thefts start spiking this time of year.
EVAC to call it quits
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - A volunteer, emergency response organization plans to call it quits. EVAC was founded in 1977 and has provided support throughout the Fargo area for everything from emergencies to managing traffic at big events like concerts, Bison games and the Fargo Marathon and as weather spotters. The non-profit relies on donations to operate.
Man accused of shooting at plane, facing attempted murder charge
CROOKSTON, MN (KFGO) - A Fertile man has been charged with attempted murder and assault after a pilot discovered a bullet hole in his small plane following a flight near Fertile last week. Chad Olson, 51, has been charged. The pilot told Polk County deputies that he heard something hit his airplane, but didn't discover the damage until the next day. There was a hole in the fuselage.
South Dakota high school cancels homecoming following racist incident
STURGIS, S.D.- The Surgis Brown High School will forfeit its homecoming football game and cancel its dance and parade after the words "Go back to the Rez" were painted on a car. School officials are investigating after photos posted on social media showed students destroying the car. Sturgis Brown was scheduled to play Pine Ridge School, from the nearby Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Friday night. The school board voted to cancel all remaining homecoming activities as a result of the incident .
Closed-door meeting may have violated Fargo library policy
FARGO (KFGO) - The division commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a closed-door meeting with members of the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority and elected officials to talk about the stalled flood control project. Maj. Gen. Richard Kaiser's visit to Fargo came after a federal judge stopped work on the Red River diversion until it gets the necessary permits from Minnesota. Kaiser said afterward that the corps can modify the design of the $2.2 billion project, but wouldn't be specific.
Goodell memo urges NFL owners to resolve National Anthem controversy
NEW YORK - NFL owners will meet next week to consider changes to a game manual that says players ''should'' stand during the national anthem, a guideline that the league has left to the discretion of players who kneeled in larger numbers after criticism from President Donald Trump. Commissioner Roger Goodell told club executives Tuesday in a memo obtained by The Associated Press that the anthem issue is dividing the league from its fans.
Keep the Roll | Today's Froggy 99.9
Here is the easiest way to use your vacuum hose to suck out the lint trap of your dryer. It’s also a great way to extend the hose for easy under-the-appliance and behind-the-appliance cleaning, getting up into the ceiling angles, or reaching higher points on the exterior of your home. When your paper towel is exhausted, don’t pitch the roll. Secure the roll to the end of your vacuum hose using a thick rubber band or tape or via whatever means you have on hand.
Minot father gets time served for neglecting daughter
MINOT, N.D. (AP) - A Minot father has been sentenced to time already served and probation for leaving his young daughter alone in a car behind his apartment building last April while he was intoxicated. Thirty-six-year-old Craig Cadotte pleaded guilty to felony child neglect. Judge Todd Cresap gave Cadotte a suspended one year sentence, except for the seven days he's already served in jail. Cadotte will also be on probation for two years.
Political watchdog group launches web ad to stop TIF tax breaks
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - A conservative political watchdog group has launched a web ad and video which a spokesman says is designed to educate Fargo taxpayers about the high cost and ineffective use of tax increment financing, or TIFs. Jason Flohrs, Executive Director of the North Dakota Chapter of Americans For Prosperity says Fargo families are being taken advantage of by the TIFs that rely on tax dollars that go toward "padding the bottom line of private businesses." He says the tax breaks are...
Vehicle hits teen, then building in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, N.D. (KFGO) - A 17-year-old was injured after a driver lost control of his vehicle and hit then teen before crashing into a Little Caesars in Grand Forks Thursday night. The Grand Forks Police Department says the driver's foot slipped off the brake and hit the gas which caused the vehicle to jump the curb, hit the teen and then strike the building. The teen was taken to Altru Hospital with a minor injury. The driver, Ihsan Inad of Grand Forks, was cited for care required.
Federal legislation named for Fargo homicide victim
WASHINGTON - Federal legislation aimed at protecting Native American women and girls from violence, abduction and human trafficking is named for Savanna Greywind, the pregnant Fargo woman who was killed and whose baby was taken. U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp introduced Savanna's Act Thursday in Washington. The legislation would improve tribal access to certain federal crime information databases. Heitkamp says that access will help solve crimes and develop prevention strategies.
Woman Shares "Feeling Sexy" Video and Wiped Out!!
There's no better feeling then feeling self confident and sexy!! Twitter is going nuts over this hilarious video of an author in London who felt like sharing her sexy moment and then wiped out!! VIDEO
Watch This Guy Nail Every Accent
Funny, my favorite is New York.
Man killed in collision in Crookston
CROOKSTON, MN (KFGO) - An East Grand Forks man is dead after a car-semi collision in Crookston. The state patrol says the crash happened just before 5 a.m. Tues. at the junction of Hwys. 2 and 75. The driver of the car, who was killed, failed to yield at the intersection. The name of the 59 year-old man hasn't been released. The semi driver was taken to Riverview Health in Crookston.
Minot real estate broke shot in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - A former UND baseball and football player, Andrew Gudmunson of Minot, is among the more than 500 people injured in Sun. night’s Las Vegas shooting. He is a real estate broker in Minot. His employer posted on Facebook that Gudmunson is out of surgery, and has opened his eyes and wiggled his toes. The post says the doctors are very optimistic that he will be fine.
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