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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Seven new Highway Patrol Troopers graduate from Law Enforcement Training Academy More>>
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>>
Registered Sex Offender Charged with Additional Sex Crime More>>
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. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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'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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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. More>>
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>>
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 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 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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 Department of Transportation to spend $220 million in non-oil county on 200 road projects. More>>
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>>
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>>
Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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. More>>
Sarah Gustin's interview with Oliver County Extension Agent, Rick Schmidt on rainfall. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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