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Peace Gardens Restoration

Peace Garden Restoration Video included

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2012 marked 200 years of peace between Canada and the US. In honor of this, the International Peace Garden decided to replicate the "Hands of Peace" sculpture that deteriorated years ago. In 1975, the More>>

Boston Marathon Runner from Williston

Boston Marathon Runner from Williston Video included

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After six months of training, Williston resident Mark Amondson took on what was supposed to be the race of a lifetime on April 15, 2013. Shortly after crossing the finish line, the experience changed More>>

Student Spotlight: Medicine Lake

Student Spotlight: Medicine Lake Video included

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Time for tonight's Student Spotlight, we're in Medicine Lake, Montana to meet Emerson Engstrom. (Emerson Engstrom, Medicine Lake Graduate) "I like the school and attending here because it's small and More>>

Pink Golfers Turn Out For A Good Cause Video included

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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 More>>

"March Against Monsanto" Rallies at ND Capitol Video included

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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 More>>

66,000 Pink & Blue Flags Adorn Capitol Lawn Video included

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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 More>>

Students "Hug" Their School Goodbye

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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 More>>

Around Town -- May 24, 2013 Video included

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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 More>>

North Dakota Tourette Syndrome Awareness Walk Video included

Earlier this year, Melanie and Shannon Lennie of Mandan started North Dakota's first support group for families affected by Tourette Syndrome. In this interview from KX News at 5:00 with Marci Narum, Melanie More>>

Preparing for Memorial Day Video included

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45 acres of well manicured lawn. Due to the rain, Rosehill Memorial Park staff had little more than two days to prepare for this year's Memorial Day celebration. Jennifer Thorgramson tells us how the More>>

New Judges To Help With Caseload Video included

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New judgeships funded by the 2013 legislature are quickly being brought online in northwest North Dakota. Lawmakers approved two new judgeships in the Northwest District - one was "chambered" in Williston More>>

Family of Valedictorians Video included

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Graduation day is coming this weekend for many high school seniors in the region. At Harvey, the class of 2013 is led by Todd Selzler. He's the valedictorian this year. And, as Jim Olson reports, he's More>>

Wee Links Set to Open Saturday Video included

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Tomorrow is a big day for golf in the Magic City -- or more specifically, young golfers. Just in time for the end of the school year the Jack Hoeven Wee Links golf course is set to re-open following a More>>

Student Spotlight: DL-B Video included

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He has plans to become a doctor. Let's meet Andrew Flick, the top graduate at Des Lacs Burlington High School in tonight's Student Spotlight. (Andrew Flick, Des Lacs-Burlington Graduate) "I think I did More>>

Beary Tweet and Tasty along I-94 Video included

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Finding a place to eat in a small town can be tough. Especially in a town of fewer than 800. While many small town restaurants and bakeries have closed their doors-- the town of Steele keeps things cooking... More>>

An Unwelcome Visitor to North Dakota -- May Soon Arrive Video included

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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 More>>

Church-To-Child Care Conversion Blocked Video included

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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 More>>

Population Estimates for Minot Video included

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60-thousand people... That's what a new study suggests could be the population in Minot by 2017. The Impact Assessment Group compiled a study that combines 'permanent population' numbers - that were More>>

Busy Construction Season Video included

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Get ready to dodge orange cones and detour signs throughout the city of Minot this spring and summer... It is set to be the busiest season ever for construction around town...and it has already started. Perry More>>

Last Day of School Video included

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A year of sharpening pencils, reading books, and doing homework has come to an end. Today was the last day of school,and it was filled with excitement and sorrow for many students at Sunny Side Elementary, More>>

Mohall Pharmacy Using Tele-Conference Video included

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A trip to the pharmacy became a bit more 'technical' in Mohall this spring. Main Street's White Drug lost a pharmacy tech in April, which left staff to get creative with convenience. Prescriptions are More>>

Business Beat Video included

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4 Bears Casino and Lodge is marking two decades of operation this summer just west of New Town...and what better way to celebrate than to improve on the facility?! They have done just that, with the opening More>>

Student Spotlight: Culbertson Video included

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Several high schools held graduation last weekend - and that includes Culbertson, Montana. But we still have time to meet the top graduate from Culbertson - here's Nathan Hackley in tonight's Student More>>

Rice Bowl Named Top 100 Chinese Restaurant In Country Video included

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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 More>>

Highway Patrol Boosts Presence in Watford City

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Seven new Highway Patrol Troopers graduate from Law Enforcement Training Academy More>>

Getting Your Permit Before Tree Planting Video included

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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 More>>

Sex Offender Charged with Sex Crime Involving 15 Year Old

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Registered Sex Offender Charged with Additional Sex Crime More>>

Remembering Tyler Orgaard and Darren Linde Video included

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Sgt. First Class Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were killed last December when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle.

Tonight family and friends are remembering those soldiers as their names are placed on the Fallen Soldiers Memorial.
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Police Chase Leads to Vehicle Rollover Video included

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There was a high speed chase and a vehicle roll-over on Highway 2 this afternoon. According to police reports, an officer attempted to pull over a stolen pick-up on east Burdick near Roosevelt Park Zoo More>>

Helping Tornado Victims Video included

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Two Minot residents are doing their part to help aid victims of the Moore, Oklahoma disaster and now they are asking you to do what you can. There will be a trailer in the Watne Realty parking until 9 More>>

Gas Spike Hits Tourism Video included

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The price of a gallon of gas has skyrocketed the last few days around the region -- north of four dollars a gallon for regular unleaded. The given reason for the spike? Refinery issues causing a noticeable More>>

50 State Volunteer Video included

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All across America, there are opportunities to help those in need. Our region knows that firsthand seeing the response nationwide after the flood disaster of two years ago -- and we will see it again More>>

Student Spotlight: Bottineau

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He has plans to work on Wall Street someday. Let's meet Joey Hackman - one of the top students in the class of 2013 at Bottineau High School in tonight's Student Spotlight. (Joey Hackman, Bottineau Senior) More>>

North Dakota Amber Alert System Tested

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North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today.  Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota.  The goal is to ensure coordination with local More>>

New Transportation Head At The Helm

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A new transportation head steps into the driver's seat.   Governor Jack Dalrymple appoints Grant Levi as the Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation.  He has more than 30 years with More>>

27th Annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering Video included

Celebrate the western way of life at the annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering this weekend in Medora. Gathering founder, Bill Lowman explains how it came to be, and the highlights of this weekend's e More>>

Mandan Senior Surprised With Inspiration Award Video included

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Born with cerebral palsy, Michael Kaip is the founder of Dreams in Motion, an organization that allows athletes of all abilities to compete in all sports. More>>

Ranchers Enjoying the Rain Video included

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After a record setting rain that lasted nearly 4 days the sun is finally shining and many farmers and ranchers are smiling. Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you out to the green pastures near Tappen. The More>>

Construction Along Highway 22 Video included

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Highway 22 north of Dickinson is another project construction crews are busy with.

Last summer 22 was made into a four lane highway from Dickinson up to the county line.
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Toward Safer Highways Video included

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It's a record year for road construction in North Dakota. The Department of Transportation reports there will be almost 900 million dollars spent on highway work - up from 590 million dollars last year. And More>>

Weather Slows Highway Construction Video included

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Nearly four inches of rain put a temporary halt to work on the 55th street bypass project on Minot's east edge. The two year construction project is expected to come to a close in July. In the meantime, More>>

Rice Lake Rises After Rains Video included

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Rice Lake residents are facing a rising lake and flooding for a fourth straight year now. With over 4 inches since Saturday, the lake has risen quite significantly. Portions of roadway surrounding Rice More>>

Trinity Closing Parshall Clinic

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Trinity Health announced today that it is closing the Trinity Community Clinic in Parshall starting July. The plan is to consolidate the operations of that clinic to the clinic 19 miles away, in New More>>

MSU Centennial Website Online Video included

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The 2013 graduating class at Minot State University has walked the halls as students for the final time. Which rings in MSU's centennial year. MSU instructors Mark Timbrook and Jonathan Wagner have compiled More>>

Property Tax Relief For Three New Mandan Projects Gets Thumbs Up

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Two new businesses and an apartment building want to come to Mandan.   But there are strings attached.   They all want property tax relief. Some say it's unfair to existing businesses and it deprives More>>

Student Spotlight: Rolette Video included

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Graduation day is this Saturday in Rolette. So let's meet the top student in the senior class this year. Here's Alexa Martinson in our Student Spotlight. (Alexa Martinson, Rolette Senior) "I really More>>

Oklahoma Native Checks on Her Home State From Mandan Video included

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An Oklahoma woman now living in Mandan says news clips of the devastation in her home state have been hard to watch, but she is glued to her facebook finding out how friends and family are doing. More>>

Fertilizer Rush is On Video included

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While the rain has slowed planting for at least a few days--this spring has been one of the busiest for both farmers and fertilizer dealers. Everyone getting to the field at the same time has dealers scrambling More>>

ND Construction Season to Also Help Non-Oil Roads Video included

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ND Department of Transportation to spend $220 million in non-oil county on 200 road projects. More>>

Truck Hauling Oversized Load Strikes Overpass

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A truck hauling an oversized load was struck an overpass east of Bismarck this morning. ND Highway Patrol Lt. Norm Ruud says the DOT is on scene inspecting the bridge structure. Traffic was reduced to More>>

Dangers of Driving on Flooded Roads Video included

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When a flooded road is closed, it forces drivers to take an alternate route, but if you see water rushing over a road and it's open, what do you do? More>>

Water In Basements Is Keeping Cleaning Companies Busy Video included

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Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements. More>>

No Charges Yet in Accident Video included

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The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring More>>

Rain Problems Adding Up Video included

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A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been More>>

State Park Low on Water Video included

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The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left More>>

Bus Fire Video included

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A bus traveling from Montana to Minnesota caught fire near Williston last night, forcing the passengers to scramble to safety. A company official says the Jefferson Lines bus had 20 people on board when More>>

Student Spotlight: Bishop Ryan Video included

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Caps and gowns were the order of the day yesterday at Bishop Ryan High School. But before we send the grads off, we want to introduce you to the valedictorians of the class. Here are Abbey Steckler and More>>

Fatal Crash Near Carpio

IDs in Carpio Crash

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A head-on collision near Carpio left no survivors Sunday afternoon.

40-year-old John Ozbolt of Tallahassee was driving a pickup truck that was passing a semi on Highway 52.
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Rain Beneficial to Oliver County Video included

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Sarah Gustin's interview with Oliver County Extension Agent, Rick Schmidt on rainfall.  More>>

Radioactive Waste

Radioactive Waste

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With the oil industry being a large part of North Dakota living, dumping the radioactive waste has become an issue. Members of the newly formed Energy Industry Waste Coalition, or EIWC, met today to discuss More>>

Eye on Health: Skin Cancer

Eye on Health: Skin Cancer Video included

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As we begin to enjoy the warmer weather, it's a good time to remind you about the sun's radiation --- and the most common cancer. Carla Burbidge has the story in this week's Eye on Health. Sunscreen More>>

Student Spotlight: Dunseith

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Time to meet our featured high school senior of the day in our Student Spotlight. Tonight we go to Dunseith to meet Lucas Belgrade - the top senior for 2013. (Lucas Belgrade, Dunseith Senior) "I'd have More>>

Flooded Interstate Near Jamestown Video included

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Two westbound semi trailers were swept off the road and had to be pulled out early Sunday, and some eastbound vehicles were stranded until the water receded enough to let them proceed. More>>

Freedom Riders Support Family in Need Video included

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A freedom ride was canceled due to the rainy conditions, but a barbecue, silent auction and fundraiser for a family in need went on as scheduled. More>>

Emergency Preparedness in Church Video included

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Pastor Carr has been here for four years, and says recent events around the country led him to want this plan as part of their service. More>>

Church Youth Band Surprises Family With Donation Video included

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They are walking outside in the rain to drop off money raised for the Nelson family--who lost their home to a fire just down the road. More>>

County Applies For State Buyout Money

Ward County is putting in a request for 14.6 million dollars of state funds for buyouts of flooded property. Commissioners this morning received information on the request from Ryan Ackerman of Ackerman-Estvold More>>

FEMA Wants Ramstad Rebuilt in Current Location

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A plan to rebuild the flood-wrecked Ramstad Middle School on Minot's north hill is not winning support from FEMA. More>>

Canadian Water Releases Begin

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Significant water releases have begun from Rafferty and Alameda Reservoirs in Saskatchewan.
    The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority announced it began releases yesterday, in an effort to make space in the reservoir for potentially-high spring snow melt and runoff.
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  • Minot/Williston News

  • Peace Gardens Restoration

    Saturday, May 25 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:45:01 GMT
    2012 marked 200 years of peace between Canada and the US. In honor of this, the International Peace Garden decided to replicate the "Hands of Peace" sculpture that deteriorated years ago. In 1975, the
    2012 marked 200 years of peace between Canada and the US. In honor of this, the International Peace Garden decided to replicate the "Hands of Peace" sculpture that deteriorated years ago. In 1975, the
  • Boston Marathon Runner from Williston

    Saturday, May 25 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:43:34 GMT
    After six months of training, Williston resident Mark Amondson took on what was supposed to be the race of a lifetime on April 15, 2013. Shortly after crossing the finish line, the experience changed
    After six months of training, Williston resident Mark Amondson took on what was supposed to be the race of a lifetime on April 15, 2013. Shortly after crossing the finish line, the experience changed
  • Student Spotlight: Medicine Lake

    Saturday, May 25 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:41:53 GMT
    Time for tonight's Student Spotlight, we're in Medicine Lake, Montana to meet Emerson Engstrom. (Emerson Engstrom, Medicine Lake Graduate) "I like the school and attending here because it's small and
    Time for tonight's Student Spotlight, we're in Medicine Lake, Montana to meet Emerson Engstrom. (Emerson Engstrom, Medicine Lake Graduate) "I like the school and attending here because it's small and
  • Bismarck/Mandan News

  • 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
  • Local Sports

  • Jon Schaeffer brings you scores and highlights from State Track and Field Day 2, as well as State Tennis. West Region Baseball and Softball scores included.BASEBALLCLASS AWEST REGIONTOURNAMENTPLAY IN GAMEST.
    Jon Schaeffer brings you scores and highlights from State Track and Field Day 2, as well as State Tennis. West Region Baseball and Softball scores included.BASEBALLCLASS AWEST REGIONTOURNAMENTPLAY IN GAMEST.
  • TENNISGIRL'S STATE TENNISSINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPBAKKE 6  6MOE 4  4DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPBECK/ROLLER 0  3YUNKER/MARASINGHE  6  6
    TENNISGIRL'S STATE TENNISSINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPBAKKE 6  6MOE 4  4DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPBECK/ROLLER 0  3YUNKER/MARASINGHE  6  6
  • Bismarck high jumped out to an early lead in the Boys division of the State track and Field meet yesterday as they look to win their 10th straight team title.On the girls side-- Century established themselves
    Bismarck high jumped out to an early lead in the Boys division of the State track and Field meet yesterday as they look to win their 10th straight team title.On the girls side-- Century established themselves

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