Williston, North Dakota Local News, Weather, & Sports - KXNet - Bismarck/Minot/Williston/Dickinson

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

Fatal Accident Video included

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A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life.  More>>

Missing Man Case Now Homicide Video included

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The case of a missing Williston-area rancher is now officially a murder investigation. The state medical examiner confirmed Thursday that a body found Tuesday morning southeast of Williston is Jack Sjol. The More>>

Gas Prices Jump Video included

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Gas prices are on the rise and they have been shooting up quickly across North Dakota this week. Today several gas stations around Minot were bumping up the price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline to four More>>

Koeser Reaction to USGS Projections Video included

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New estimates that there is twice as much oil waiting to be recovered in the Williston Basin are cause for a bright economic outlook in Williston. The assessment placed the estimate at 7.4 billion barrels More>>

Oil Patch Cleanup Continues Video included

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Oil and gas companies are making an effort to clean up the streets, one patch at a time. Today was Tioga's turn to get cleaned up. Pick Up the Patch is a program started by the North Dakota Petroleum More>>

Radioactive Waste Meeting Planned Video included

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Radioactive material is being dumped illegally in North Dakota. That's what the head of the Dakota Resource Council says. Don Morrison says the naturally-occurring radioactive materials from oil wells More>>

Senior Hip Day Video included

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Were you a part of "senior skip day" at your high school? At Minot High School, they don't have such a thing - they have "senior HIP day." And the hip seniors were having some fun outside the classroom More>>

Business - MAY 16 Video included

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Northwest Tire has called Minot home for more than two decades...and now that home is growing. This location right next to the current Northwest Tire will more than double the footprint of the business. More>>

Student Spotlight: Trinity Christian Video included

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She's interested in chemical engineering in her future. And she's at the top of her class at Trinity Christian School in Williston. Let's meet Jasmine Kreft in our Student Spotlight. (Jasmine Kreft, 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>>

Missing Rancher Body ID'd - Suspect Charged With Murder Video included

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The case of a missing Williston-area rancher is now officially a murder investigation. The state medical examiner confirmed Thursday that a body found Tuesday morning southeast of Williston is Jack Sjol. The More>>

Gas Prices Jump

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Gas prices are on the rise and they have been shooting up quickly across North Dakota this week. Today several gas stations around Minot were bumping up the price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline to four More>>

Oil Estimate to Push Williston Further Video included

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New estimates that there is twice as much oil waiting to be recovered in the Williston Basin are cause for a bright economic outlook in Williston. The assessment placed the estimate at 7.4 million barrels More>>

Grano Bridge Closed for Repairs Video included

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Emergency bridge repairs done after the 2011 flood didn't hold up in Grano. The Grano Bridge along County Road 26 is closed for a new round of emergency repairs. Renville County Emergency Manager Kristy More>>

Meeting Set on Radioactive Waste Video included

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Radioactive material is being dumped illegally in North Dakota. That's what the head of the Dakota Resource Council says. Don Morrison says the naturally-occurring radioactive materials from oil wells More>>

Senior "Hip" Day Video included

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Were you a part of "senior skip day" at your high school? At Minot High School, they don't have such a thing - they have "senior HIP day." And the hip seniors were having some fun outside the classroom More>>

Business Beat 5/16 Video included

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Northwest Tire has called Minot home for more than two decades...and now that home is growing. This location right next to the current Northwest Tire will more than double the footprint of the business. More>>

Student Spotlight: Trinity Christian Video included

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She's interested in chemical engineering in her future. And she's at the top of her class at Trinity Christian School in Williston. Let's meet Jasmine Kreft in our Student Spotlight. (Jasmine Kreft, More>>

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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:45:24 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:42:32 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:39:29 GMT
    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
    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
  • Sports

  • 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
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:37:55 GMT
    Sports 5-20
    Sports 5-20

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