A Bismarck skunk causes a problem -- but not the kind you think.
Bismarck Police Department says a skunk was found inside a Bismarck Expressway business. Workers there had to kill the animal.
"There was a skunk in the Bismarck area that did expose an individual to possible rabies. The skunk was able to be tested for rabies and it ended up being positive. So that individual is being treated by his health care provider," says Alicia Lepp, Epidemiologist, North Dakota Department of Health.
So far this year, eight animals in North Dakota have tested positive for rabies -- five were skunks. This time last year, 31 animals tested positive. The North Dakota Department of Health says this year's numbers are considered normal.
If you are bitten or exposed, the Health Department says to seek medical attention immediately. You should also vaccinate pets.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:01:02 GMT
It's for a serious cause, but the approach is anything but. Organizers refer to it as "the wackiest golf tournament in town." Everybody wears pink and golfs -- sort of. The Volkowitsch Golf Open kicks
It's for a serious cause, but the approach is anything but. Organizers refer to it as "the wackiest golf tournament in town." Everybody wears pink and golfs -- sort of. The Volkowitsch Golf Open kicks
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:57:57 GMT
Protestors rally nationwide against food giant Monsanto. They say the company's genetically-modified foods -- or GMOs -- can lead to serious health issues. Earlier this year, a 2013 appropriations
Protestors rally nationwide against food giant Monsanto. They say the company's genetically-modified foods -- or GMOs -- can lead to serious health issues. Earlier this year, a 2013 appropriations
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:49:41 GMT
A sea of pink and blue flags are on display at the State Capitol -- 66,000 flags in all. Volunteers say 66,000 is an important number representing roughly ten percent of North Dakota's population. They
A sea of pink and blue flags are on display at the State Capitol -- 66,000 flags in all. Volunteers say 66,000 is an important number representing roughly ten percent of North Dakota's population. They
Friday, May 24 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:01:01 GMT
It's a bittersweet time for children anxious for Summer, when they also know they're leaving behind their elementary school -- for good. Today is the last day of school for these kids -- and the last
It's a bittersweet time for children anxious for Summer, when they also know they're leaving behind their elementary school -- for good. Today is the last day of school for these kids -- and the last
Friday, May 24 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:57:59 GMT
Mandan's getting pizza and Bismarck has new glasses. This and more in today's "Around Town." In just a few weeks, Little Caesars will break ground at Sixth and Third in Mandan -- right next to Spirit
Mandan's getting pizza and Bismarck has new glasses. This and more in today's "Around Town." In just a few weeks, Little Caesars will break ground at Sixth and Third in Mandan -- right next to Spirit
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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