Jack Sand News Today

Viewers' heads might have been spinning when WDAY became ABC and KVLY (then KTHI) became NBC on Aug. 22, 1983, but broadcasting in North Dakota would never be the same.

It was back in June of 1953 that the test pattern came off the screen, and we said "Good evening. Welcome to WDAY."

Shaw mourns the loss of Jack Sand, celebrates the success of a former KVRR intern, and shares concerns about Minnesota child abuse sentencing guidelines.

Shaw mourns the loss of Jack Sand, celebrates the success of a former KVRR intern, and shares concerns about Minnesota child abuse sentencing guidelines.

Shaw mourns the loss of Jack Sand, celebrates the success of a former KVRR intern, and shares concerns about Minnesota child abuse sentencing guidelines.

Shaw mourns the loss of Jack Sand, celebrates the success of a former KVRR intern, and shares concerns about Minnesota child abuse sentencing guidelines.

Sand was a longtime weatherman and host of Santas Toyland at WDAY in Fargo.

Jack Sand passed over the weekend at the age of 82, following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. His family and friends say he wanted nothing more than to make people smile and laugh.

The iconic local TV personality died last week, but he left his mark on my career, Forum columnist Tracy Briggs says.

The iconic local TV personality died last week, but he left his mark on my career, Forum columnist Tracy Briggs says.