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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:14:33 GMT
It's small but destructive -- and it comes to America courtesy of Asia. The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic wood-boring beetle currently making it's way across the U.S. to North Dakota. Believed to
It's small but destructive -- and it comes to America courtesy of Asia. The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic wood-boring beetle currently making it's way across the U.S. to North Dakota. Believed to
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:57:30 GMT
Daycare goes down. A Bismarck neighborhood rallies to block a church from converting to a childcare center. "We do recognize that there is a shortage of daycare in the community," says Kim Lee, Bismarck
Daycare goes down. A Bismarck neighborhood rallies to block a church from converting to a childcare center. "We do recognize that there is a shortage of daycare in the community," says Kim Lee, Bismarck
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:27:13 GMT
If you're hungry for Chinese Food, there's only a handful of places to choose from in Bismarck/Mandan. But one downtown restaurant in Mandan seems to be attracting a lot of regular customers, and those
If you're hungry for Chinese Food, there's only a handful of places to choose from in Bismarck/Mandan. But one downtown restaurant in Mandan seems to be attracting a lot of regular customers, and those
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:01:28 GMT
The number of trees in Bismarck is multiplying almost as fast as the number of new faces. The city is helping some homeowners pay for those trees. Reporter Sarah Gustin has the story. A quick stroll and
The number of trees in Bismarck is multiplying almost as fast as the number of new faces. The city is helping some homeowners pay for those trees. Reporter Sarah Gustin has the story. A quick stroll and
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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