John Salling
Reporter
Bismarck
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Hey everybody, I’m John Salling.
I grew up in a military family, but I spent most of my life right here in North Dakota. I couldn’t be happier to be back in Minot and close to home.
I attended Bishop Ryan High School in town (Go Lions!), and then on to the University of Mary in Bismarck. I graduated with a degree in Mass Communications after discovering a passion for entertaining people and making them laugh. I performing in a few college plays and hosted a monthly talent night on campus.
I started work at KFYR while still attending school and after graduation. I’ve covered local government, the oil industry, homelessness, and the lives of my fellow North Dakotans. With a few years under my belt I transferred north to KMOT Minot to continue working in this great state.
When not reporting I can be found reading and spending time with friends.
If you have a news tip or story ideas, please feel free to email me at john.salling@gray.tv
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Most run-ins with a game warden involve checking hunting and fishing licenses, and counting harvested animals.
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Saturday is the last day for the North Dakota State Fair. As things wind down Your News Leader asks what’s your favorite memory from the week?
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Seniors had free admission, along with a banquet in the state fair center.
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Each individual demonstrated a different style of dance while the master of ceremonies explained the significance and history of the outfits and styles.
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An event at the North Dakota State Fair is helping future rodeo stars get a leg up on the competition and a chance to show off their skills.
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The military and their families got some appreciation at the fair Tuesday with a free meal. The picnic ran until 1 p.m. Tuesday with a concert by some members of the Air National Guard Band.
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The Bredahl family has been raising sheep for five generations, and showing their livestock at the fair in Minot since 1970.
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Every day of the North Dakota State Fair, ambulance crews are on standby to respond to health issues that might crop up.
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Coming off of the national spotlight on America's Got Talent, some furry friends are in Minot at the state fair showing off what adopted dogs are capable of.
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More deer tags are available this year, which North Dakota Game and Fish staff say reflects an increase in the population.
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Henry Blakes headed to the food stands on opening day of the North Dakota State Fair to get a taste of some delicious treats!
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Last year during the pandemic a lot of businesses suffered without shows, fairs, and exhibitions.
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Fairgoers were hitting the main drag of the fairgrounds on opening day and we wanted to know what they thought.
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Youth baseball teams from across the Peace Garden State are in Velva this week for the Cal Ripken 12 and under tournament.
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One of the tankers being hauled by a semi rolled off the westbound side of Highway 52 around 1:15 Thursday afternoon near the Flying J truck stop.
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The North Dakota Department of Transportation tries to look ahead 25 years through the Transportation Connection long-term plan, and study what we’ll need for state infrastructure.
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iCan Bike camp is helping those with disabilities learn how to ride a bike this week in Minot.
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The Four Bears Bridge is a pivotal part of transportation across western North Dakota.
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While you can still order a tag at your local store, it now gets mailed from the Game and Fish office in Bismarck, instead of being available over the counter.
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Hundreds of people hit the Roosevelt Park Pool in Minot Monday to beat the heat.
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The dry weather is cutting back expectations for North Dakota’s corn crop and farmer Paul Thomas says he expects it to get worse.
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With the money from a recent grant, the pantry bought a pair of walk-in freezers to hold even more food and give it some much-needed space.
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Park District staff are reaching out to people about what they want to see for new indoor facilities or programs, and what kind of activities they’d like to see brought to Minot.
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The North Dakota Department of Health released some guidelines for people to follow at county fairs, petting zoos and really any other place that people and animals cross paths.
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Wings and Wheels will be on the tarmac Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at the Dakota Territory Air Museum.
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Despite recent rains, North Dakota’s ranchers continue to face challenges with the dry conditions.
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Landowners in rural North Dakota are running out of time to post their land electronically this year.
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You have the opportunity to help teach kids with disabilities how to ride a bike at iCan Bike camp in Minot later this month.
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An executive order signed by President Joe Biden on Friday is meant to improve the market for ag producers nationwide, including those in North Dakota.
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They add the lakes are also an important asset for state tourism.
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The dump is open from 7a.m. – 5:30p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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The wheat season is moving along, and farmers near Minot said they could be combining in about a month.
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Minot hopes to offer a curbside recycling program to residents in the next couple of years.
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Minot leadership gave the green light Tuesday to a program aimed at beautifying downtown storefronts.
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The facility is planned to be built out at the city landfill and will allow the Magic City to offer a curbside recycling program.
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The Minot City Council struck down a proposed study to find a new location for the landfill somewhere within 20 miles of the city.
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Handler Erik Laudenschlager recently resigned from the police force, and the dog has already served six years of what would’ve likely been a seven-year career.
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Much of their work happens during construction, making sure that the building is safe from the planning phase through construction.
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Nonprofits like United Way were a big help during the recovery from the 2011 flooding.
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Crews battled grass fire south of Minot Friday morning by Bell Elementary School and East Side Estates.
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Leadership with Underwood Public Schools were concerned for the future of the district when it was announced the plant may close last year.
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Rainbow Energy Center announced Wednesday they had come to an agreement to purchase Coal Creek Power Station from Great River Energy.
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The drought has hit North Dakota farmers, and those that didn’t get the right amount of rain at the right time are seeing negative effects in the fields.
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Millions in federal money are being matched by the state to improve the roadway.
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Minot State University’s Dr. Steven Shirley was elected vice chair of the NCAA Division II President’s Council.
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The project is expected to wrap up in the fall and cost more than $2 million.