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High algae levels shut down Bismarck park

2 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Visitors hoping to swim at McDowell Dam Recreation Area this week were met with warning signs. The city closed the beach due to high levels of blue-green algae. The closure came after routine testing showed elevated levels of cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae. While it might look harmless, this kind of algae can release toxins that pose serious health risks to both people and pets.
PTSD treatment that avoids talk therapy, now available

3 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — It is a treatment designed to help people manage PTSD without medication or traditional talk therapy. Evolve Mental Health in Bismarck is the first in the region to offer Prism, a noninvasive, FDA-approved technology that uses real-time brainwave monitoring to help patients regulate emotional responses tied to trauma. At Evolve Mental Health, psychiatric nurse practitioner Tiffany Melberg says she first learned about Prism at a national conference.
Dermatologists warn of increased skin cancer risk as summer begins

3 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Summer officially starts this week, and with it comes a sharp rise in sunburns, sun damage, and skin cancer risks. Doctors across the country are reminding people that UV rays are stronger now, and even short periods in the sun without protection can lead to lasting damage. It’s not just about using sunscreen at the beach or pool. Experts say everyday exposure like running errands or walking the dog, adds up.
Congresswoman Fedorchak speaks out after Minnesota killing

3 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — After the shocking killing of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, one new member of Congress is speaking out, saying this tragedy should force lawmakers to take threats more seriously. From Washington to the Midwest, the double homicide of Melissa and Mark Hortman has left elected officials rattled. The couple was shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park, Minnesota home early Saturday morning.
Casino trains staff to spot trafficking

4 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

FORT YATES, ND (KXNET) — It’s not something you expect to hear about at a casino, but for staff at Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, learning how to spot the signs of human trafficking is now part of the job. On Wednesday, more than 100 employees gathered for a mandatory training focused on identifying human trafficking, recognizing reasonable suspicion, and understanding how opioid addiction is often tied in.
Hundreds of health workers gathered in the Capitol city

5 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The people you count on during a medical emergency or for everyday care in rural areas are learning new ways this week to do their jobs even better. More than 250 health professionals and students from across the state are in Bismarck for the 40th annual North Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health. The event brings together doctors, nurses, public health staff, and students to take part in hands-on training and to share ideas that they can bring back home.
'One Big Beautiful Bill' could cut taxes by $1,600, Fedorchak says

5 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak says the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could put more money in North Dakotans’ pockets, cut wasteful spending, and support the state’s farmers, all while reducing the national deficit. “This isn’t just about big numbers in Washington,” Fedorchak said in an interview at KX News.
Every two days, another motorcycle crashes in North Dakota

5 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — As the weather warms up, motorcycle traffic is picking up across the state, and so are the crashes. The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is urging both drivers and riders to be more alert on the road. Motorcycle safety becomes a serious issue during the summer months, especially in North Dakota, where the riding season is short — about four months out of the year. But in that time, crashes happen fast and often.
Permit clears way for anti-ice sidewalk

6 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Slipping on ice might be the last thing on your mind as we head into summer, but at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck, they are thinking ahead. After several slips near the church last winter, the parish applied for a permit to install heated sidewalks, and the city has approved it. Each year, nearly one million Americans slip on ice. Around 17,000 of those falls are fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Scammers target grads with fake job offers

6 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — It looks like the perfect first job: work from home, set your own hours, make great money. But for some recent grads, that offer leads to payment requests, stolen identities, and no job at all. As graduation season brings thousands of new job seekers into the market, law enforcement is warning about a rise in online job scams. Many of these scams are designed to look like legitimate remote opportunities, and they’re often aimed at people just starting their careers.