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Screening is Encouraged during PTSD Awareness Month

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The Veterans Affairs Clinic in Fargo has been working on their outreach across the state, they want more soldiers to get screened, but can't force it either. More>>

Bull Ends up in Swimming Pool near Linton

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We all know it's hot outside--but one herd bull decides to take a dip in the pool. This bull got out and fell into the neighbors pool about 24 miles west of Linton. The owners say they walked him over More>>

ND National Guard Employees Facing Furloughs in July

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Federal budget cuts are about to sting some North Dakotans. More than six-hundred North Dakota National Guard employees face a twenty-percent pay cut for three months. The employees are mostly military More>>

ND Trails Conference

North Dakota has some of the nicest trails in the state. And those who take advantage of them came together at the 2nd Annual North Dakota Trails Conference. The group is talking ideas and opportunities More>>

Social Connection: Connecting Kids With Their Community

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Kids get the opportunity to play with their food.

This month a new program called "Social Connection," is giving kids the chance to get involved with their community and spend time outdoors.
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Video Technology Brings Military Families Together

Face to face communication technology has grown throughout the years. And another group will benefit from its use. A new Military Family Contact program is being launched. Thirty-eight libraries in More>>

4-H Camp Renovation

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After more than 1/2 a century the 4-H camp near Washburn is getting a make-over. This session lawmakers approved almost $1 million to renovate the 4-H Camp.  Those state funds will be matched with $950,000 More>>

Confirmed Sighting of Missing Teen in Bismarck

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Dickinson police say there has been a confirmed sighting of a missing teen in Bismarck. 15-year-old Edward Martin Stubbs is not believed to be in danger. He moved to Dickinson from Texas to work with More>>

City And County Ready Waterfront -- Should History Repeat Video included

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Some history is worth repeating -- not so, when it comes to 2011 and historic water. In recent memory, the Mighty Missouri has raged -- in 2009, and again, in 2011.  Both times, she unleashed her fury More>>

Mandan Votes To Bump Worker Pay

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The City of Mandan took steps tonight to stop the bleeding -- when it comes to losing their employees to higher paying jobs across the River. Beginning July 1st, adjustments will be made so that minimum More>>

Legacy High Students and Parents Attend Informational Meeting

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Students and Parents are learning about Bismarck's new high school. More>>

Small Town Gets Spattered With Big Amounts of Hail Video included

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It's hard to believe that mid-June, residents would need to pull out their snow shovels to clean up from a storm, but that's exactly what happened Monday night in Napoleon. More>>

Mosquito Count Normal For This Time of Year

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All the rain we've received isn't attracting more mosquitoes yet this year.


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BSC Ranked in Top Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

Online college programs are known for their convenience and flexibility. Bismarck State College made the national ranks for a program it offers. U.S. News and World Report evaluated several factors to More>>

BSC Ranked in Top Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

Online college programs are known for their convenience and flexibility. Bismarck State College made the national ranks for a program it offers. U.S. News and World Report evaluated several factors to More>>

Dickinson Police Ask for Help Locating Missing Teen

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Dickinson police are asking for your help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy. Edward Martin Stubbs walked away from a construction site around noon Monday. Stubbs was working a drywall job with relatives. More>>

Breathing Life into the Underwood Quonset Movie Theater

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A once small town theater is getting a makeover. The Northern Expressions Arts Council in Underwood is renovating this Quonset style theater. Tyler Demars who works on economic development in Underwood More>>

Belfield Police Search for Armed Suspect

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Belfield Police are asking for your help in finding this suspect. These pictures taken from surveillance video help identify a man Belfield Police are searching for. Sargeant Travis Carlson says early More>>

Residents Concerned About Oilfield Waste Being Dumped In McLean County Video included

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Frustrated residents voice their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood. More>>

Motorcyclists Gear Up For 'Ride to Work Day' Video included

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The North Dakota DOT and Abate of North Dakota are promoting the 22nd annual ride to work day--by encouraging safety on and around two wheels. More>>

Officers Hand Out "Tickets" for Helmets

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Kids get "tickets" for free ice cream if "caught" wearing their bike helmets. More>>

Authorities Investigate Burglaries at Three Farmsteads

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Burleigh County authorities are investigating three burglaries of rural farmsteads. Authorities believe they are all connected. They happened in the northeast part of the county between Wednesday and More>>

Saddle Up for Mounted Shooting Video included

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Mounted shooting is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the nation, and aims to give cowboys, cowgirls, and little wranglers a chance to see the best shots in the west. More>>

Growers Get Ready for Farmers Market Video included

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A cool, rainy spring has made a slow start to the growing season. Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin visits with one grower about the challenges of getting produce ready for market. From the strawberries to the More>>

Be On The Lookout For -- But Don't Disturb -- ND's Wildlife

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It's that time of year.  From baby birds to baby deer, there's hardly anything more adorable. This is also the time of year when people stop by the State Wildlife Division attempting to deliver baby More>>

Dads Enjoy a Round of Golf on Father's Day Video included

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Duane Houdek got a new set of clubs for Father's Day.  He is out with his son Ben and a close family friend to enjoy the holiday testing out his new Father's Day present. More>>

Dash or Dye 5K Color Run Video included

Five K outdoor races for various causes are often popular in the spring and summer time. The Dash or Dye event paints a new picture--of how you can donate and help others. Stephanie Scheurer takes us More>>

Community Honors Flag Day Video included

It's National Flag Day. Businesses and residents in the community are encouraged to fly their flags. Stephanie Scheurer shows us those expressing their patriotism by honoring this holiday. The saying, More>>

Sanford Helicopter Takes Off From Bismarck Video included

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A new helicopter will be flying the skies of western North Dakota.



Sanford Health is launching a new Air Ambulance service.
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ND Oil Production Steady in April

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500 wells waiting for hydraulic fracturing in ND.  More>>

Old Fashioned Tractors Take to the Highway

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12th Annual Tractor Trek in Bismarck More>>

Huge Tower Moved from Minnesota to Beulah

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Something two-thirds as tall as the capitol is on it's way to Beulah. This tower is on the move from Minnesota. The huge piece of equipment is for the anhydrous ammonia facility at the Great Plains Synfuels More>>

Around Town -- June 14, 2003 Video included

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High-tech vision solutions, authentic food and jobs -- lots of jobs.  All in this week's "Around Town." Mandan gets a new store dedicated to the visually-impaired.  Low Vision Products and Training More>>

10 Year Old Boy Killed in Bike-Vehicle Crash in Hettinger

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10 year old Hettinger boy dies after being hit by van Wednesday evening.  More>>

Federal Authorities Investigating Toddler Death

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FBI investigating death of toddler on Spirit Lake Reservation. More>>

North Dakota State Penitentiary Nears Completion Video included

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For more than three years the North Dakota State Penitentiary has been under construction. In less than a month inmates will be moved into the new part, which will help relieve some pressure at the Prison. Jon More>>

6th Annual Downtowners' Rip Roarin' Ribfest In Full Swing Video included

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The smell is in the air -- ribbers and rib samplers are everywhere.  The 6th Annual Downtowners' Rip Roarin' Ribfest is in full swing.  KX caught up with last year's rib champ, Dennis Carrino, who had More>>

Two Men Arrested in Bismarck for Human Trafficking

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Bismarck Police arrest two men for human trafficking, and one of them is a sports writer for a North Dakota paper.   As part of an ongoing investigation, Bismarck Police officers arrested Aaron Collins More>>

Portables Accommodate Space for Schools

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As Bismarck continues to grow, so does the need for more space in schools. Four new portables are placed at the Career Academy on the BSC campus. Future Legacy High School students will use them for More>>

AARC Honors Lifesaver

It's been nearly two years since Bismarck Police Sergeant Steven Kenner was killed while responding to a domestic assault. Since that day in July of 2011, Kenner's legacy has lived on, inspiring fellow More>>

Lincoln Oakes Nursery Tree Sale

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Whether you are in the market for one or hundreds of seedlings--Lincoln Oakes Nursery has a tree for you. This is only the second time in history that the 50 plus year old nursery has opened their inventory More>>

Authorities Arrest Man who Robbed Dickinson Pharmacy

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A man who robbed a Dickinson pharmacy Wednesday afternoon is behind bars. Officers arrested 30 year old Joshua Hunt early this morning at a Dickinson truck stop east of town. Hunt is accused of robbing More>>

Six New Priests Being Ordained In Bismarck Diocese

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The Bismarck Catholic Diocese will soon have six new Priests.

Tomorrow six men will be ordained at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.
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Semi Rollover On I-94 Video included

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Traffic was at a standstill for more than an hour this afternoon on interstate 94 near Bismarck.

A semi was traveling eastbound on I-94 near mile marker 168, when it crossed the median and overturned into the westbound lanes of traffic.
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  • Bismarck/Mandan

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:24:33 GMT
    June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. The disorder affects thousands of combat veterans every year, many of whom never seek out help. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs,
    The Veterans Affairs Clinic in Fargo has been working on their outreach across the state, they want more soldiers to get screened, but can't force it either.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:46:21 GMT
    We all know it's hot outside--but one herd bull decides to take a dip in the pool. This bull got out and fell into the neighbors pool about 24 miles west of Linton. The owners say they walked him over
    We all know it's hot outside--but one herd bull decides to take a dip in the pool. This bull got out and fell into the neighbors pool about 24 miles west of Linton. The owners say they walked him over
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:36:42 GMT
    Federal budget cuts are about to sting some North Dakotans. More than six-hundred North Dakota National Guard employees face a twenty-percent pay cut for three months. The employees are mostly military
    Federal budget cuts are about to sting some North Dakotans. More than six-hundred North Dakota National Guard employees face a twenty-percent pay cut for three months. The employees are mostly military
  • Bismarck/Dickinson Sports

  • When you think of father/son sports tandems you think of names like Ken Griffey or Dale Earnhardt.    Throughout sports Dads have an impact on the activities their kids take part in-- and at Dacotah
    When you think of father/son sports tandems you think of names like Ken Griffey or Dale Earnhardt.    Throughout sports Dads have an impact on the activities their kids take part in-- and at Dacotah
  • BASEBALLLEGION BCHRIS WENZEL MEMORIALCHAMPIONSHIPSENATORS  3REPS  13LEGION AGOVS 10ABERDEEN, SD 6HUNTER WALSH NAMED MVP
    BASEBALLLEGION BCHRIS WENZEL MEMORIALCHAMPIONSHIPSENATORS  3REPS  13LEGION AGOVS 10ABERDEEN, SD 6HUNTER WALSH NAMED MVP
  • In the 4 by 1 mile relay the Bismarck team made up of Dylan Werner Matt Gotta Preston Lerew and anchored by Jake Leingang finished 6th with a time of 17 minutes 24 point 91 seconds just over 8 seconds
    In the 4 by 1 mile relay the Bismarck team made up of Dylan Werner Matt Gotta Preston Lerew and anchored by Jake Leingang finished 6th with a time of 17 minutes 24 point 91 seconds just over 8 seconds
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