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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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 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>>

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>>

Body Still Not Identified Video included

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A man whose body was found during a search near Williston yesterday died of a gunshot wound. That's what officials with the Williams County Sheriff's department said today, while they wait for word on More>>

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Video included

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Day after day law enforcement officers risk their lives to protect civilians. Today some of the finest law enforcement officers in Minot received some well earned recognition for a job well done. Officers More>>

Boys-Girls Ranch Receives Award Video included

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One organization is hoping to make Minot a healthier place to live and wants to reward those who are attempting to do the same. Minot Area Team Wellness presented its "Moving More, Eating Smarter" Award More>>

X Factor/ Anti-Bullying Campaign Video included

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A Westhope girl is in Denver right now, hoping her trip will make her famous across the nation. She's waiting for word about making the list of contestants for a talent show broadcast on Fox Television. Emily More>>

Student Spotlight: Plentywood Video included

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Tonight's Student Spotlight feature takes us to Montana to meet the top graduate from Plentywood High School. Here's Logan Tangedal. (Logan Tangedal, Plentywood Senior) "I've been involved in a lot of 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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Dunn County Close to Hiring New Sheriff Video included

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Dunn county is an area of oil country that is booming with truck traffic, oil production and road construction, but residents are currently without a sheriff. More>>

Mandan Park Board Makes Decision On Smoking In Parks Video included

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Smokers will still be allowed to light up at parks in Mandan. More>>

Dunn County Relies on Volunteers in High Fire Danger Video included

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Dunn County has been in a burn ban since May first, and the fire danger right now is higher than it's been all year. Ryan Hauck has been a volunteer firefighter for around seven years. He is also a full-time More>>

Firefighters Ready for Action Video included

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Two weeks after flooding was a problem for many people in the region, there's a new danger at the opposite end of the spectrum. Fire is now a major concern across the region. The reason is the rapid More>>

Military Heroes Honored Video included

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It was a bittersweet day for families who have lost loved ones fighting in the war on terror. The "Remembering Our Fallen" tour was in Minot today to honor members of the US armed forces who never returned More>>

Foundation Makes Large Donation Video included

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There have been substantial donations in the past, but today, the Minot Area Community Foundation hit a new high mark for dollars granted to a single project. The banner says it all -- 460-thousand dollars More>>

Stanley City Hall: Build or Repair Video included

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of the oil boom in Stanley, the city has found itself backed into a corner. City officials were mulling over the prospects of entering into an agreement to have a private More>>

Student Spotlight: ORCS Video included

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He plans to have a long career in the military. Let's meet Alex Schoenwald-Carton, the top graduate this year at Our Redeemer's Christian School in Minot in tonight's Student Spotlight. Alex Schoenwald-Carton, More>>

Soaking Up The Sun

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Summertime is finally here, at least it feels like it today.


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Farm Rescue in Washburn Video included

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2 horrific accidents this calving season send ambulance crews to the Washburn area. While Farm Rescue can't heal the bones those cows broke, they can plant a few seeds of hope for the spring.  Tonight More>>

Apartment Fire in South Bismarck Video included

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According to a firefighter, a neighbor alerted some of the occupants that there was smoke in the building, and everyone escaped safely before responders arrived. More>>

Eye on Health: Glaucoma

Eye on Health: Glaucoma Video included

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Eye Surgeons at Trinity Regional Eye Care have taken the lead on a new device used for glaucoma patients. In this week's Eye on Health, Carla Burbidge takes into the surgery room to tell us about it. More>>

Military Moms Say Goodbye to Soldiers Deploying to D.C. Video included

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The North Dakota Army National Guard soldiers will be protecting the airspace around the nation's capital. More>>

Mother's Day at the Dakota Zoo Video included

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Some of the main attractions include a dall sheep mom and her one day old baby.


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Logan Grass Fire

Logan Grass Fire

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State emergency-services officials are warning about a high fire danger for all of western and portions of central North Dakota. A fire weather watch is in effect for Monday, which means conditions could More>>

FEMA Housing Extension

FEMA Housing Extension

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Housing questions still loom over nearly 300 families living in temporary housing units provided by FEMA after the 2011 Mouse River Flood. It's been a long and bumpy road for many people --- but they More>>

Teacher Appreciation Doors

Teacher Appreciation Doors Video included

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The end of the school year is the perfect time to give teachers a little thank you for their hard work throughout the year. This year, Roosevelt School staff got a special surprise for National Teacher More>>

Student Spotlight: Mandaree

Student Spotlight: Mandaree Video included

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Time for tonight's Student Spotlight, where we meet top graduates from area high schools. This time we're in Mandaree to meet Elena Fragoza. (Elena Fragoza, Mandaree Senior) "My teacher Ms. Baker was More>>

Minot Resident Wins Burleigh County Cup 75-Mile Gravel Bike Race Video included

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The Second Annual Burleigh County Cup gravel bike race got off to a big start this morning at Eagle Park.  With over 80 racers, participants are nearly double over last year's event.  Competitors come More>>

Raising the Riverboat Video included

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Twice each decade something rather spectacular occurs under the Grant Marsh Bridge. "There's really very few people that can do it," says Tracy Potter, Director of Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation. She's More>>

  • Minot/Williston News

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:51:54 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:51:06 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:50:11 GMT
    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
    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
  • Bismarck/Mandan News

  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:54 GMT
    School is just about out for the summer in Bismarck, but construction will continue to be in full swing, building three new schools. Tonight we check in on each school, to see how the progress is coming
    School is just about out for the summer in Bismarck, but construction will continue to be in full swing, building three new schools.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:38:18 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:53:55 GMT
    Judge to decide if polygraph test results can be used in large synthetic drug case.
    Case could be first to allow polygraph exams as evidence in trial. 
  • Sports

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    Sports May 17th
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:52:24 GMT
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  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:06:43 GMT
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