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Thompson Square Open Up About Staying True to Themselves With New Music
Thompson Square is heading back to country radio with their new single “Without You,” which marks a new chapter in the story of the husband and wife duo. Known for their hits “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” and “If I Didn’t Have You,” Thompson Square has signed a new record deal with Quartz Hill Records and is ready to get back to business after a five-year hiatus to focus on their family.
LISTEN: 25 Songs You Didn't Know David Lee Murphy Wrote
When you hear the name David Lee Murphy, the first thing to pop into your mind might be his 1994 country hit "Dust on the Bottle." That track was the fourth single from Murphy's debut album Out With a Bang and became one of the most recognizable country hits from the 1990s. That record's title track and the anthemic, honky tonkin' tune "Party Crowd" also found success on the country charts and helped to plant Murphy firmly in the genre as a lasting talent.
LISTEN: 25 Songs You Didn't Know David Lee Murphy Wrote
When you hear the name David Lee Murphy, the first thing to pop into your mind might be his 1994 country hit "Dust on the Bottle." That track was the fourth single from Murphy's debut album Out With a Bang and became one of the most recognizable country hits from the 1990s. That record's title track and the anthemic, honky tonkin' tune "Party Crowd" also found success on the country charts and helped to plant Murphy firmly in the genre as a lasting talent.
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State Police investigate St Joseph County B & E's
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police is looking into a series of recent burglaries in St. Joseph County. Troopers say the breaking and entering's took place in the 61000 block of Bass Lane between October 22 and October 25, 2017. A prying instrument was used to break into the front and rear doors. Multiple items were stolen but the crooks didn't stop there as troopers say property was damaged as well.
In light of NYC attack, how good is Lyft background check?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Just how good is a background check for a Lyft driver? The New York Times reports that suspected New York City truck terrorist Sayfullo Saipov passed an Uber driver background test in New Jersey. In light of the attack and Lyft--an Uber-like service--coming to Sioux Falls--we've asked Mayor Mike Huether, Councilor Christine Erickson and Police Chief Matt Burn whether they think Lyft's background check gives citizens enough protection.
Amazon's second HQ not coming to SD
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- The state of South Dakota has bowed out in the race to bring home Amazon's second corporate headquarters. The New York Times reports that SD is one of seven US states that did not submit bids for the honors of hosting the online retailer's second home. North Dakota, Montana, Vermont, Wyoming, Hawaii, and Arkansas were the others. All other US States submitted at least one bid. A handful of bids were also received from Mexico and Canada as well.
Jake Teaches Us About Fire Safety
Jake and his 'Dad' Michael stopped by to tell us about fire safety. In particular they told us about an important Fire Safety event that is happening next Saturday, October 28th at Lowes in Portage. Click on othe audio link to learn more.
Former legislator says GEAR UP scandal historically bad
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- While most of the media coverage about the GEAR UP scandal centers around the deaths of the Westerhuis family and the stolen millions, what's often forgotten about are the supposed benefactors of the program. The program that was supposed to help South Dakota's Native American youth prepare for and go to college.
Couple charged after raid on their home
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO AM/FM) -- A husband and wife have been arrested and arraigned on obstruction charges but more are expected after a search of their home and property near Battle Creek. 40-year-old John Neal has been charged with stealing electric power from Consumers Energy. Both he and his wife, 24-year-old Ashley Neal are charged with obstructing police. Deputies found a number of stolen laptops, gift cards, generators and cable stolen from Utility substations at their home on Beadle Lake Road.
State Senate meddles in local enhancement funds
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Senate has approved a bill that would give charter schools a share of regional enhancement millage funds in the future. Six counties have the locally approved funding, including Kalamazoo, Muskegon and Kent Counties in West Michigan. Backers of the legislation say it’s not fair they are being shut out.
He wants to know what you think
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) -- Lt. Governor Brian Calley will bring his traveling “All Voices, All in” roadshow to Kalamazoo next week, as he continues to take the pulse of the state on a possible campaign for Governor. So far the reaction of the state has been lukewarm at best. Polls show Attorney General Bill Schuette with a huge double digit lead over Calley and all other announced and potential candidates, among Republican primary voters.
WMU Grad in on the hunt for the Kilonova
Story of a global scientific effort to respond to out of this world alarms, to see matter being created, if only from the back row of the auditorium. (Youtube) KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University says one of their recent grads, Ian Brown finds himself on the cutting edge of astrophysics, on one of the teams monitoring the kilonova, a breakthrough event in the scientific world that is answering a lot of questions that until now were just theories.
Man charged in assault on Bismarck police officer
BISMARCK, ND (KFGO) - A Bismarck man has been charged with assault on a police officer and robbery after he attacked a Bismarck patrol officer at a motel. Donald Miller, 51, was shot in the stomach by the officer, who was responding to an unrelated call. Police say Miller was trying to steal the officer's car. He was tased before he was shot during a struggle. The officer was punched and his eyes were gouged. Miller is in a hospital after undergoing surgery.
Fargo pair alleges discrimination against Catholic Charities
FARGO, N.D. (Dave Kolpack/AP) -Â A North Dakota couple is suing Catholic Charities for $6.5 million, alleging that the group didn't allow them to adopt a girl because they were living together and hadn't gotten married yet. James and Tahnee Young, of Fargo, say they were matched up with a 15-year-old girl who was living in foster care five months before their July wedding date and had hoped to have the teen as a bridesmaid in the ceremony.
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.
Great Country 101.9 WDEZ
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.
Growing season goes on ice Monday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Cover those plants if you want them to still be alive on Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has posted a Freeze Warning for most of the Dakotas on Monday night. In Sioux Falls the overnight low is slated to hit 30, with upper 20's forecasted for areas from Mitchell to Madison and Aberdeen.
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.
Who said what in 2015 when Denny Deal announced?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Who said what about the Premier Center's siding settlement back when it was settled two years ago? The agreement is dated September 15, 2015. This is what the local media reported at the time after the City of Sioux Falls announced there was a settlement over the bent siding. Huether says city leaders will scrutinize the $1 million and use it wisely. City Finance Director Tracy Turbak says the extra cash may pay for other projects for the building.
Chocolate Beer Cupcakes
This month, I'm incorporating BEER into some of my recipes in honor of the Northeast Wisconsin Craft Beer Festival , presented by Festival Foods, October 7th. The recipe I borrowed this from calls for an Irish Stout, like Guinness, but I used a local craft brew instead. To round out the cupcakes, I'm giving a nod to all things Irish! It may not have Guinness, but I'm using Jameson Irish Whiskey and some Bailey's Irish Creme.
Smoked Beef Stew
What elevates ordinary beef stew to extraordinary? Add some glorious wood smoke! Here's a beef stew with smoked beef. Get your smoker up to temp, around 240°. Cube the beef into about 1 inch cubes. Place in a foil pan in a single layer, and pour in just enough beer for the bottom half of the meat to sit in it. Season the top layer with salt and pepper. Smoke on full smoke for 1 1/2 hours. In the meantime, add the other ingredients to a slow cooker with whatever beef stew seasonings you like to use.
Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
For Bake Someone's Day this week, I made some Apple Cheescake bars. The recipe was from one of those little cookbooks you find in line at the grocery store. It was called Fall Baking. In a large bowl, add the cookie mix and cut in the stick of butter using a pastry knife or two butter knives. Combine until the mixture is like coarse pebbles. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture, and press the rest into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Then let cool for about 20 minutes.
Brooks, Yearwood concerts years in the making for Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Denny Sanford Premier Center assistant GM Chris Semrau, who handles booking for the venue, will watch one of his first pet projects explode over the next two weeks. "I think the first call I made on my first day in Sioux Falls about 3 and a half years ago was to my friends in the Garth Brooks camp," said Semrau.
Kane Brown Coming Back To The District
KANE BROWN w/ Walker McGuire THE DISTRICT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 @ 8P VIP Doors 6p / GA Doors 7p Click HERE for ticket info Tickets $25.00 On-Sale: Sept 15 @ 10a CST
Arachnid Eradication
If you’ve checked out the outside of your home lately, you’ve undoubtedly noticed a sure sign of late summer/early fall…spider webs everywhere ! If you’re lucky, these nasties are staying outside, but they always seem to find a way in, don’t they? And nobody wants that. So how do you protect your home from invasion this time (or any time) of the year? Let’s start here: But if you treat those areas, aren’t you also taking care of the spiders? Not necessarily.
Top 15 Foods for Football Sunday!
Football season is back, which means delicious tailgate food! Even if you're not headed to the game there's no reason you can't enjoy the recipes right from the comfort of your own home! Is there a certain food you make for every game, do you switch it up, or do you just let others cook for you? Here are the top 15 foods to eat on Football Sunday (source --> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/football-... ) 15. Desserts 14. Pizza 13. Shrimp Cocktail 12. Veggie Platter 11. Chili 10.
Region seeing invasion of Painted Ladies
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - If you noticed lots of butterflies lately, you're not alone. Looking similar, but slightly muted in color and smaller than Monarch Butterflies. Alex Knudson, in the NDSU Entomology Department says they are called Painted Ladies, related to Monarch's, in the same filiy but another species that uses different hosts.
Wahpeton mayor dealing with cancer resigns
WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) - Battling cancer, Wahpeton Mayor Meryl Hansey has resigned. The 81-year-old Hansey stepped away from the post due to his illness in June. Hansey served as a city council member for decades before elected as mayor three years ago. Council President Steve Dale has been acting mayor since June. City residents have 15 days to file a petition calling for a special election.
"World's largest French fry feed" in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, N.D. (KFGO) - Over two and a half tons of french fries will be consumed Thursday evening at the "World's Largest French Fry Feed" in Grand Forks. The feed is part of the 52nd Potato Bowl week activities. In addition to free fries, the feed will feature live entertainment, meet and greet with University of North Dakota football players and staff, and a french fry eating contest.
Crockpot Lasagna
1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp Italian Seasoning salt/pepper 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed 16 oz bowtie pasta (cooked) 1/2 c parmesan Cheese, shredded 1 1/2 c mozzarella brown grown beef w onion and garlic.... .put in crock pot and add sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Cook for 6 to 7 hours on low add the last 4 ingrediants during last 30 minutes of cooking and turn crock pot on high.
Cheeseburger Turnovers
Back to School, Back to regular dinners, back to NOT having a clue what to make for dinner...night after night after night... Well Ive discovered Cheesburger Turnovers..YUM 3/4 lb. ground beef salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. FRENCH'S® Classic Yellow Mustard 3 Tbsp. FRENCH'S® Tomato Ketchup 2 sheets puff pastry dough 18 slices American cheese 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 18 hamburger pickle rounds 1 egg, beaten Pre heat oven to 400 degrees.....
North Dakota farmers make progress on small grains harvest
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota farmers are making good progress on the small grains harvest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says rainfall was limited and temperatures averaged slightly above normal across North Dakota last week. Farmers had 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil remains dry, with more than half of topsoil moisture supplies rated short or very short. North Dakota's winter wheat harvest is 95 percent complete and 1 percent planted.
Wednesday is deadline to apply for fall wild turkey licenses
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota hunters who still need a license for the fall wild turkey season are running out of time. Wednesday is the application deadline set by the state Game and Fish Department. The agency made 3,505 hunting licenses available for this year's fall turkey season. Hunters must apply online or over the phone. A service fee is added for phone applications. Only North Dakota residents can apply in the first license lottery.
North Dakota Dem earns some Trump backers by leaning GOP
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is the only statewide-elected Democrat in heavily Republican North Dakota, where President Donald Trump rolled to a win last year. The GOP is optimistic about knocking out the senator in next year's midterm elections. Yet Heitkamp hardly resembles many of her hard-charging, Trump-resisting Democratic colleagues in Washington. She welcomed word of Trump's planned visit to the state on Wednesday.
Heitkamp, Cramer plan to join Trump in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Both Democratic U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer say they'll join President Donald Trump in North Dakota unless there are important votes in Congress. Trump is to speak in Mandan about tax reform on Wednesday. Heitkamp spokeswoman Julia Krieger says the senator plans to travel with Trump on Air Force One.
The “Single Greatest Misconception About iOS”
Last week, while asking an unrelated question about my iPhone, I learned that I had a lot of apps open in the background. Open? Yeah, I guess you have to physically close apps when you are done with them. Simply clicking the “home” button doesn’t do it. Who knew? Well, I guess a lot of people knew. According to those with whom I spoke, I was killing my battery life and my iPhone performance by keeping all of these apps open in the background. So how do you close them?
GOP "Straw Poll" winners: Jackley and Johnson
HURON, S.D. (KELO.com) -- If staw could vote, Marty Jackley would be the Republican nominee for governor and Dusty Johnson would be the GOP nominee for the U.S. House. The state Republican Party held a "staw poll" during the run of the State Fair at their booth.
Friday night gunfire hits residence in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO.com) – Sioux Fall Police are investigating an incident where gunshots hit a residence in Southwest Sioux Falls Friday night. Sioux Falls Police Department responded to an apartment complex near W 43rd Street and S. Westport Avenue. Multiple residents had called 911 to report hearing people fighting and what they believed to be gunshots. Once officers arrived on scene they located evidence that the structure had been hit with a gunshot.
Northbound I-29 repair work in Sioux Falls begins Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin repairing the northbound lanes on Interstate 29 from 12th Street (Exit 79) to Madison Street (Exit 81) in Sioux Falls. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in a 1 ½ mile segment to complete the repairs. Two lanes for through traffic will be maintained with the use of lane shifts prior to the work zone.
South Dakota man sentenced in North Dakota cattle theft
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A South Dakota man has pleaded guilty in a cattle theft case in North Dakota. The North Dakota Stockmen's Association says Jeffrey Fix, of Watertown, South Dakota was accused of failing to pay a Fordville family for three purebred cows and a purebred bull in 2015. He faced a felony theft charge because the value of the animals surpassed $10,000.
Pipeline developer seeks to resolve state probes
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The company that built the four-state Dakota Access pipeline is negotiating with North Dakota regulators to try to resolve all investigations into potential wrongdoing. The state Public Service Commission two weeks ago offered a settlement of allegations that Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners improperly reported the discovery of American Indian artifacts during construction.
Scandinavian art classes to be offered at festival in Minot
MINOT, N.D. (AP) - Scandinavian folk art classes will be offered during the annual Norsk Hostfest at the State Fairgrounds in Minot. Early registration is now being taken for Hostfest University. Chairwoman Candi Helseth says people who sign up with early registration will get $20 off the price of admission to the fest on the day they attend their class. This is the third year that Helseth will oversee the Hostfest University classes.
Charges: Fargo woman's story on baby changed
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Prosecutors in North Dakota say a woman charged in the disappearance of a pregnant woman admitted taking advantage of the woman in an attempt to get her baby. But charges filed Monday against Brooke Lynn Crews and her boyfriend, William Hoehn, don't shed any light on how 22-year-old Savanna Greywind died. Her body was found Sunday night in the Red River near Fargo.
Clean It, Restore It, Polish It
Wood furniture, wood tables, wood cabinets – you invest a lot into your wood…you want to keep it looking good. But wood is fickle – in doing your best to care for it, you can sometimes do more harm than good, and once it’s damaged, getting it back is tough. If you’ve got some beat up wood or if you just want to care for your wood so it doesn’t reach that point, here’s a great recipe that will help you clean, restore and polish your wood.
Classic Romesco Sauce
This is a classic European sauce, that is very robust - especially with the roasted Veggies! It uses an old fashioned thickening agent... Bread and nuts. Soak the ancho pepper in hot water for 30 minutes, then remove and dry with paper towel. Save the soaking liquid. Preheat the grill and set up for direct grilling over medium high heat. Toast the nuts in a frying pan over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep sure they brown evenly. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Minot flood risk map may be reconsidered
MINOT, N.D. (AP) - The Souris River Joint Board has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to review the preliminary flood risk map for Minot. Board members say the failure to consider the operations of Canadian dams in the development of the flood risk map has wrongly placed at least 1,000 structures in the 100-year flood plain.
2-vehicle crash in Ward County kills 1, injures 5 more
MAKOTI, N.D. (AP) - A two-vehicle crash in Ward County killed one person and injured five more. The Highway Patrol says a car driven by 49-year-old David Whitetail, of White Shield, failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of state Highway 23 and a county road about 6:15 p.m. Monday. The car collided with a pickup truck. Whitetail died at the scene about a mile north of Makoti. Three teenage passengers in his car and the two adult occupants of the truck suffered unspecified injuries.
Mackinac Island Fudge
This is a take on the world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge. Charli sent me this recipe and said I had to make it if I wanted to impress her... Challenge Accepted! Mix these ingredients in a heavy sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir continuously for 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly. While it cools whisk these ingredients together... Pour the liquid into the bowl and beat with an electric mixer until thick and smooth.
Stenehjem: County was right to withhold DAPL protest images
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota attorney general says Morton County did not violate the state's open records law when it refused to release information related to the Dakota Access pipeline protest. Benjamin Stoll asked for the opinion after being turned down on his request for video and photographs taken by law enforcement during a protest near a bridge on state Highway 1806 on Nov. 21.
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