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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>>

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>>

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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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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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:01:01 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:57:59 GMT
    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
    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
  • 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
    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
  • Bismarck/Dickinson Sports

  • WDA Baseball: SemifinalsMinot  4Dickinson  5Jamestown  0BHS   1
    WDA Baseball: SemifinalsMinot  4Dickinson  5Jamestown  0BHS   1
  • State Tennis SemifinalsSt. Mary's  2West Fargo 3
    State Tennis SemifinalsSt. Mary's  2West Fargo 3
  • 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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