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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

Student Spotlight: Dunseith Video included

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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>>

Hoofin' it for a Cure

Hoofin' it for a Cure Video included

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Hundreds of people from all over the country came together today to ride horses for cancer. The fifth annual "Hoofin' it For a Cure" fundraiser was held today in Roseglen. The idea came when Rosedale More>>

Sports 5-18

Sports 5-18 Video included

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Student Spotlight: St. John

Student Spotlight: St. John Video included

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He has hopes of becoming a doctor someday. Let's meet Seth Brien the top graduate at St. John High School in tonight's Student Spotlight. (Seth Brien, St. John Senior) "It's a small community so there's More>>

Coming Soon, "Alex Town": Helping Kids Heal Video included

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A local health care provider says if you're a child and you have to be in the hospital, your stay should be as fun as possible.   "Take a big breath.  Go.  Good job." They're any hospital's smallest More>>

Daily Horse Race Betting Comes to Town Video included

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Everyday, around the world, there's a horse race somewhere.  Now, a few local bar owners bring the excitement of live betting and today's Preakness to town.     Newly-installed kiosks allowed customers More>>

Bismarck Police Investigate Report of Missing Person Video included

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According to the Bismarck police department, 18-year-old John Swain has not been heard from since last Saturday (May 11th). More>>

Accident Followup Video included

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Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident at the intersection where the Highway 2-52 and Highway 83 bypass come together west of Minot. Eight vehicles were involved resulting in one person More>>

Student Spotlight: Minot HS Video included

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Minot HS Student Spotlight More>>

Update On New Schools In Bismarck Video included

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School is just about out for the summer in Bismarck, but construction will continue to be in full swing, building three new schools. More>>

Lumberjacks Athlete Killed in Chicago Video included

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A Dakota College at Bottineau athlete was killed in a drive-by shooting in his native Chicago this week. 19-year-old Dashamone, or DeShaun, McCarty was riding in the back seat of a car with friends More>>

Jack Sjol Remembered Video included

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It was a tip from the public that led authorities to find the body of Williston rancher Jack Sjol. Family members say the caller sent investigators to this garbage pile southeast of Williston on Wednesday More>>

Arbor Day at Annie's House Video included

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A birthday is a time to remember those no longer with us. Ann Nelson's 'bucket list' inspired "Annie's House" at Bottineau Winter Park last fall --- and while trees were not on Ann's list, her mother More>>

Høstfest Tickets on Sale Video included

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Tickets were being gobbled up for Hostfest today faster then lutefisk disappears at the annual Scandinavian festival in Minot... Today was the official sale date for the Great Hall entertainment line-up, More>>

Around Town -- May 17, 2013 Video included

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A full-blown construction boom is underway in Dickinson -- in this week's "Around Town." All the way from Newport News, Virginia, comes Ferguson -- a wholesale plumbing and HVAC supplier serving construction More>>

Judge to Decide if Polygraph Exams Can Be Used in Synthetic Drug Case

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Case could be first to allow polygraph exams as evidence in trial.  More>>

Piglets Born South of Sterling Video included

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It's a farm animal you don't hear much about in western North Dakota. But Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin tracked some pigs down and takes you inside the pig barn for a peak at some of it's newest members. It's More>>

  • Minot/Williston News

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:40:08 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:39:12 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:35:18 GMT
    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,
    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,
  • Bismarck/Mandan News

  • 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
  • Local Sports

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:40:36 GMT
    Sports 5-23
    Sports 5-23
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:47:21 GMT
    Sports 5-22
    Sports 5-22
  • This week the University of Mary Track team is sending 9 athletes to the National meet in Pueblo, Colorado.That includes the fastest man at U Mary-- Tray Lide.Jon Schaeffer has more on what Lide has overcome
    This week the University of Mary Track team is sending 9 athletes to the National meet in Pueblo, Colorado.That includes the fastest man at U Mary-- Tray Lide.Jon Schaeffer has more on what Lide has overcome

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