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Bismarck Will Continue To Grow

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There are no signs of Bismarck's growth slowing down anytime soon.

Tonight the public is invited to listen in on the Capitol City's growth management plan.
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Rural Flood Protection Options Video included

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People living in rural areas along the Mouse River in North Dakota now have a flood protection plan to consider. The engineering team designing flood protection has released a report focusing on areas More>>

New Schools Coming Together Video included

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Summer vacation is well underway for students in the Minot Public System. That means work on the many schools is kicking into high gear now to be ready for the resumption of class in a few months. Numerous More>>

County Building Plans Finalized Video included

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The Ward County building is one step closer to breaking ground after today. Two major topics of concern at the Ward County Commissioners meeting were the building plan and parking. Three options have More>>

MSU President's Staff Rebuttal Video included

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Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani. The evaluation was made public in a blog earlier More>>

United Way Collecting for Babies Video included

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Members of Live United are asking you to join them in a one of a kind baby shower. The Minot Souris Valley branch is hosting a Community Shower, and they are asking for a number of items ranging from More>>

"It's Not Just A Matter Of Flipping A Switch" -- Teachers Learn The ABCs Of Energy Production Video included

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Teachers turn students today and, as it turns out, learn a little something along the way. The Antelope Valley Station has cranked out electricity since the 1980s, and in the process, educated thousands More>>

Screening is Encouraged during PTSD Awareness Month Video included

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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 Video included

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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>>

Burlington Development Taking Shape Video included

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The flood of 2011 was devastating for the town of Burlington. But now, two years after the water started rushing over dikes and into a large part of the town, the effort to recover is hitting a new pace. Jim More>>

MSU President Criticized by Shirvani Video included

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Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani. Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because More>>

Radioactive Waste Plan Draws Comment

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Frustrated residents of McLean County voiced their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood. Great River Energy is asking for a permit from McClean County to dispose of oil field waste. And 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>>

Volunteer of the Month Video included

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Time is money. But for a special few, there is something much greater than financial gain. Volunteers are all around us and tonight, we're starting a special feature to focus on a 'Volunteer of the Month.' Volunteer More>>

Planning the River Valley's Future Video included

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Residents of flooded residential areas throughout Minot have pretty similar ideas about what they want their neighborhoods to look like in the future. That's what consultants with Stantec say about the 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>>

MSU President Criticized By Shirvani

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Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani.Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because 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>>

Crash Injures Crop Duster Pilot

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The pilot of a crop dusting plane was injured when his small plane crashed west of Minot Air Force Base Sunday. And it was nearly two hours until he was discovered by a fellow crop duster. The Highway More>>

Drowning Victim Identified

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The person who died in a canoeing accident at Lake Metigoshe this weekend was an airman from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base. Base officials said today said 29 year old Tech. Sgt. Jason Mower More>>

Landowners Learn Water Rights

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Farmers and ranchers dealing with very wet conditions have some options for draining some of the water that's sitting on their land. That was the idea behind a seminar called "Doing Water Right" today More>>

Burlington FEMA Site Closed

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Two of the three groups sites established by FEMA to provide housing to flood victims in 2011 have now closed. The site at 42nd Street Northeast closed earlier this year. And today, the site at Burlington More>>

Building Hope Against Cancer

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Cancer is not only devastating to those who are diagnosed with it, but family and friends as well. Speaker and Author Dave Balch Ball'- supported his wife through four successful battles with breast cancer. 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>>

Lake Metigoshe Drowning

Lake Metigoshe Drowning

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One person has died in a boating accident at Lake Metigoshe. Bottineau County Sheriff Steve Watson says the accident occurred near Lake Metigoshe State Park Saturday evening. A canoe capsized during More>>

North Dakota Homeless Rising

North Dakota Homeless Rising

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The number of homeless in the state are on the rise throughout the state. This according to the Director of North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People, Michael Carbone. 2,069 homeless people were counted More>>

Father's Day

Father's Day Video included

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Today is the day we thank our dad's for everything they do for us. There are big Father's Day Celebrations going on all over America today, but sometimes all it takes is to hear your child say they appreciate More>>

Dakota Chamber Music Performance

Dakota Chamber Music Performance Video included

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This week celebrated the 17th annual Dakota Chamber Music workshop at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall in Minot. For the past 16 years the DCM has only accepted string instrument auditions, but this year that changed. Wind More>>

Kids Fitness EOH

Kids Fitness EOH Video included

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It is never to soon to instill a love of physical activity in our kids. In this week's Eye on Health, Carla Burbidge takes us to a new program for children at Ask Fitness in Minot. When the class begins, More>>

Dadfest

Dadfest Video included

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Father's Day may not be until tomorrow but that's not stopping the congregation of First Assembly of God from saying thank you to dad's in the community. As they have for many years, the church hosted More>>

Rice Lake Meeting

Rice Lake Meeting Video included

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Major topic of discussion was the flooding of the lake and how it should be handled. Rice Lake saw severe flooding last month because of the unexpected rainfall throughout the month of May. Many homes More>>

Change in Judicial Districts

Change in Judicial Districts

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A change may be in the works to ration out the workload for judicial districts throughout the state. There are seven judicial districts. Some of those districts are responsible for as many as 12 counties More>>

Nola Biker Ride

Nola Biker Ride Video included

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Today's weather made for a great day to take the chopper out for a spin. Some biker's in Minot not only went for a long ride but they raised money for the homeless in the process. Riding for the Homeless More>>

Williston Drug Dog

Williston Drug Dog Video included

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It's been a little over a year since the Williston Police Department's K-9 unit has been in service and its paying dividends. The unit assisted in 131 arrests, searched 95 vehicles, and went to 18 school More>>

Hope Village Concert

Hope Village Concert Video included

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There are many ways to say thank you, it can be spoken, written or in the case of last night: performed. Local Minot musicians said thanks to volunteers at Hope Village. Several area groups performed 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>>

Joint Chiefs of Staff To Visit MAFB Video included

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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is slated to visit the Minot Air Force Base on Monday. Officials says the purpose of the visit is for Army General Martin Dempsey to meet with airmen and their More>>

Darling Releases Increase Video included

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Rain has given way to some nice weather the last few days...but for another reminder that we are in a very wet cycle, all you have to do is look at the current releases from the Lake Darling Dam. Last More>>

Zoo Additions Continue Video included

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'The zoo is back, 100 percent.' That's according to Roosevelt Park Zoo Director David Merritt today --- now that the giraffes and big cats are back. Merritt says a zoo is always changing, but he says More>>

Cactus Collection at the Peace Gardens Video included

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If you think that the International Peace Garden is only a summer time destination, think again. Take a walk through the Interpretive Center Conservatory where a collection of more than 6,000 cacti and More>>

Business Beat Video included

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Get ready for a new commercial hotspot in the city of Minot -- or maybe an expanded one. Southgate Crossing will be home to Cashwise Foods, PetCo...and Gordmans that has announced it will be opening on 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>>

  • Minot/Williston News

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:29:20 GMT
    People living in rural areas along the Mouse River in North Dakota now have a flood protection plan to consider. The engineering team designing flood protection has released a report focusing on areas
    People living in rural areas along the Mouse River in North Dakota now have a flood protection plan to consider. The engineering team designing flood protection has released a report focusing on areas
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:26:19 GMT
    Summer vacation is well underway for students in the Minot Public System. That means work on the many schools is kicking into high gear now to be ready for the resumption of class in a few months. Numerous
    Summer vacation is well underway for students in the Minot Public System. That means work on the many schools is kicking into high gear now to be ready for the resumption of class in a few months. Numerous
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:23:49 GMT
    The Ward County building is one step closer to breaking ground after today. Two major topics of concern at the Ward County Commissioners meeting were the building plan and parking. Three options have
    The Ward County building is one step closer to breaking ground after today. Two major topics of concern at the Ward County Commissioners meeting were the building plan and parking. Three options have
  • Bismarck/Mandan News

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:29:28 GMT
    There are no signs of Bismarck's growth slowing down anytime soon. Tonight the public is invited to listen in on the Capitol City's growth management plan. Since the last time the growth plan was updated
    There are no signs of Bismarck's growth slowing down anytime soon.

    Tonight the public is invited to listen in on the Capitol City's growth management plan.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:04:43 GMT
    Teachers turn students today and, as it turns out, learn a little something along the way. The Antelope Valley Station has cranked out electricity since the 1980s, and in the process, educated thousands
    Teachers turn students today and, as it turns out, learn a little something along the way. The Antelope Valley Station has cranked out electricity since the 1980s, and in the process, educated thousands
  • 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.
  • U.S. & World News

  • By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
    By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
  • HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy.
    James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.
  • The Afghan Taliban say they are ready to hand over a U.S. soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison.
    The Afghan Taliban are ready to free a U.S. army soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay as a conciliatory gesture, a senior spokesman for the group said...
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