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Oklahoma Native Checks on Her Home State From Mandan

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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

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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>>

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>>

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>>

Bismarck Drivers React To Gas Prices Video included

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North Dakota drivers filling up are part of history. Gas prices hit a record high today.


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Smoke Free Playgrounds In Bismarck Video included

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Smokers will need to stay at least 20 feet from playgrounds in Bismarck, after the Bismarck Park board approves a request for smoke free playgrounds. More>>

Expert Says Refineries to Blame for High Gas Prices Video included

Gas prices hit a record in North Dakota in 2008, when the price for a gallon of gas was around four-dollars-and-8 cents. That record is in the dust. According to Gasbuddy.com, drivers at some stations More>>

Bismarck Woman Faces Down Breast Cancer Video included

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A double mastectomy -- when you don't even have cancer?  Actress Angelina Jolie shocked many this week by doing just that.  How common is this and how concerned should we be? "Emotionally, you face More>>

Gas Prices Expected to Hit Record Highs

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Gas prices increase .24 in two days.  More>>

Bismarck Attorney New State Labor Commissioner

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Governor Dalrymple appoints new Labor Commissioner More>>

Woman Reports Intruder in Her Bedroom

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A 22-year-old Bismarck woman says she woke to find an intruder kneeling by her bed Wednesday morning. The woman says her father and son were sleeping on a couch in the living room and had cracked open More>>

$500,000 Damage in Accidental Bismarck Apartment Fire Video included

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A nearly 100 year old Bismarck apartment building catches fire this morning forcing residents and several area businesses to evacuate. Workers welding pipe accidentally started the fire. More>>

Remembering North Dakota's Fallen Officers

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61 North Dakota law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice while on the job.

This afternoon those brave officers are remembered at a Peace Officer Memorial Service at the state Captiol.
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Attorney General Speaks About Lawsuit Challenging Abortion Law

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An abortion rights group says it has filed its first lawsuit challenging one fo the state's anti-abortion laws. More>>

Scandinavian Ritual Observed As Construction Milestone Reached in Dickinson

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Signing of the beam.  What does it mean?  Construction of the new Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic reaches a three-month milestone -- and a modern tradition is embraced.  Team members put Sharpies to More>>

200 Rigs Expected for Summer in ND

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Oil Production Continues to Set Records Despite March Weather More>>

Strong Argument for Wearing a Seatbelt

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Here's a crane holding up a several- thousand pound vehicle--by seat belt webbing material.  The display is easy for all drivers to see from a very busy 7th street in Bismarck.  The North Dakota Department of Transportation is also trying to veer young people into getting into the habit of buckling up early on. More>>

Apartment Fire Contained Downtown Video included

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Around 75 responders battled the flames coming from an apartment building, starting at around 10:30 Wednesday morning. More>>

Harmon Lake Residents Take On Industrial Development -- and Win Video included

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In 2009 Harmon Lake was filled north of Mandan and homes soon flooded the area.  Now, the future of development there is in the hands of the County Commission.  Businesses want to move in -- and homeowners More>>

Fire Burns Miles Of Land Near Temvik Video included

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A fire started by a tractor disc ends up burning miles of land near Temvik, south of Hazelton.


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  • Bismarck/Mandan

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:10:53 GMT
    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. "This
    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.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:10:43 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:31:25 GMT
    ND DOT road construction season to include 200 projects in eastern and central ND. 
    ND Department of Transportation to spend $220 million in non-oil county on 200 road projects.
  • Bismarck/Dickinson Sports

  • 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
  • SPORTS from May 18th, 2013.Lynx play in Bismarck, West Region Tennis, and Softball.BASKETBALLWNBAPRESEASONWASHINGTON  57MINNESOTA 74TENNISGIRL'S SINGLESWEST REGION CHAMPIONSHIPBAKKE    6  2   7OBERLANDER
    SPORTS from May 18th, 2013.Lynx play in Bismarck, West Region Tennis, and Softball.BASKETBALLWNBAPRESEASONWASHINGTON  57MINNESOTA 74TENNISGIRL'S SINGLESWEST REGION CHAMPIONSHIPBAKKE    6  2   7OBERLANDER
  • TRACK AND FIELDCLASS AWEST REGION MEETBOYS1. BISMARCK 2592. CENTURY  1723. DICKINSON  1074. MINOT 1035. JAMESTOWN 466. MANDAN 267. ST. MARY'S 208 WILLISTON  69 TURTLE MOUNTAIN  1GIRLS1. CENTURY 2632. BISMARCK
    TRACK AND FIELDCLASS AWEST REGION MEETBOYS1. BISMARCK 2592. CENTURY  1723. DICKINSON  1074. MINOT 1035. JAMESTOWN 466. MANDAN 267. ST. MARY'S 208 WILLISTON  69 TURTLE MOUNTAIN  1GIRLS1. CENTURY 2632. BISMARCK

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