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Now most of us go to work everyday and sit behind a desk. And that's not helping our waistlines at all. But here's something that could help us all going to work and getting a work out at your computer.

Have you ever been in disagreement with your co-workers over office temperatures with it being either too cold or too hot? Syracuse University and the Center for Excellence are testing out a new climate control system for the work place. NewsChannel 9's Jeff Kulikowsky shows us what it is all about.

Thursday's weather had many East County fire departments preparing for possible fire risks.

When you think of KXMB, images of the news anchors or even the weather team might come to mind. But the truth is, behind the scenes, there's lots of talent. One of those talented individuals is Chris Dasinger. And lately, he's been getting some attention. Here's the story... Troll 2 is a Film you may have never heard of. It's a cult classic horror movie they play late somtimes. But the film has lots fans, even outside the United States. Enough fans that the creators decided to throw a film short competition in honor of the original film. This is where Chris Dasinger come in. Chris is a college student and part time camera operator at KXMB. He likes working at KXMB but his ultimate goal is to be a professional filmmaker. Chris,I hope to be a director one day. I'm in film school at Moorehead State University. And I plan on doing horror, violent drama, wierd stuff in general. When Chris heard about the Troll 2 contest, he decided to give his skills a test and enter the film competition. With a shoestring budget and the help of his friends, chris made a shot film called Ogre. Chris, I submitted a film called Ogre. It's basically a reimagining of Troll 2's plot. And what do you know? Chris won. Chris, I really wasn't sure on how well it would be received. I mean there were some really good ones. And I was really suprised we actually won. Part of the prize was flying Chris and his monster out to Utah to receive his award. An experience Chris will never forget... Chris, But the best part is that they asked us to bring our monster down there and after they screened Ogre, they whipped up a tarp and they had the Ogre standing underneath it. And the host walked up to it with his microphone and said 'How does it feel to be here?' and all that. And it puked for everybody. It was just so cool, not only to hear my film getting a lot of laughs but the monster itself I made. Chris, Sometimes I go and question whether I want to go ahead and be a filmmaker, but I was standing inside the Ogre and animating it while the Ogre was being screened and hearing everyone laugh. It was just so cool. I told myself I need to be a filmmaker. Hollywood might be a long way from North Dakota, but just know there's talent right around the corner. And, if Chris has his way, you'll be seeing his films on the big screen someday. For KX News, I'm Matt Stano. Chris says he's already planning another project. But if you'd like to see his horror film, go to youtube.com and type in Troll 2 Fan Film.

Healthcare professionals at Jefferson Regional Medical Center are firm believers that Automated External Defibrillators save lives and they have the evidence to prove it.

You've heard of pre-employment drug tests for illegal drugs, but one Ohio hospital wants to stop hiring smokers.

The Nursing Department Chair at Minot State University is getting ready to do her part to help Americans live healthier lives. Kelly Buettner-Schmidt has received the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fellowship. The foundation has been aroundfor 35 years and is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives. As a recipient of the fellowship award Buettner-Schmidt will work to get her PhD in the policy side of nursing. All of her tuition and travel to the University of New Mexico will be paid for by the foundation for the next few years so that she and other nurses will become more involved in policy making and healthcare... (Kelly Buettner-Schmidt, MSU Nursing Chair) Nurses have a broad background in health and direct patient care so they are really perfect to be sitting at the table saying what are the policies this state or nation should pass or consider to improve the health of the United States. Buettner-Schmidt began her studies at the University of New Mexico in August of 2007.

Getting work done despite 100+ temperatures

Police say it was more than just padding his resume.

Program hopes to help find doctors who want to work in rural communities.

Many young boys dream of being a firefighter. For some, this dream continues into young adulthood. Brad Feldman shows us a local fire department helping teens live out their dream. (Sound - axing the roof) It might not be the real thing... but for one of these firefighters its as close as he will get for at least two years. (Devon Beehler/ Jr. Firefighter) My dad was a firefighter and I always wanted to be one since I was younger. Devon Beehler is the first junior firefighter in the Mandan Fire Department. It's a program open to boys and girls between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. (Steve Nardello/ Mandan Fire Chief) We found that ussually at that young age they get so involved in the fire department that they stay with it for the rest of their lives. Nardello knows this first hand. He started as a junior firefighter in New Jersey when he was sixteen. Today, he watches his newest member get the training he needs to be a successful firefighter. (Sound) But once Beehler leaves the training ground for the real incident...he plays more of a background role. Junior firefighters are not allowed to enter hazardous situations. (Devon Beehler/ Jr. Firefighter) I cant handle any power tools but I can get used hand tools. But I get them ready for other firefighters to use and I get to see how they are used properly. (Steve Nardello/ Mandan Fire Chief) They would be getting us additional air bottles, helping us replace out air bottles, stretching hose lines and gather tools for us. Beehler knows he still plays an important role on the scene of a fire. But he cant wait for the day when he can join his fellow firefighters in the heat of a burning building. Brad Feldman KX news Beehler says he wants to go to school and study fire science and get his hazmat certification. When he graduates he wants to become a full-time firefighter.

Now producers can keep track of some of their problems...by going online. The first sunflower MOTH map is available for farmers on the National Sunflower Association website. A group of volunteers from south Texas to Manitoba are monitoring sunflower moth traps on a weekly basis. Larry Kleingartner with the national sunflower association says the Banded Moth has been spotted in North Dakota already this year. And he says one moth larvae damages about seven seeds. (Larry Kleingartner / National Sunflower Association) These insects are very cylical. Sometimes we see them and the next year we are all set for them, and nobody home. And so it is really a matter of getting farmers and crop scouts and county agents an indication are these insects are out there, and they have emerged and you need to scout. The map is updated on a weekly basis. And can be found on the National Sunflower Association's website.

Firefighters, Emergency Management Warn About Fire Danger

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