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  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:44 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:44:25 GMT
    Red Cross Executive Director Allan McGeough says his life has gotten much better in the past month.Not only has the Red Cross rebuilt it's flooded offices, but Allan and his wife have returned to a re-built
    Red Cross Executive Director Allan McGeough says his life has gotten much better in the past month.Not only has the Red Cross rebuilt it's flooded offices, but Allan and his wife have returned to a re-built
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:43 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:43:37 GMT
    Flood damage at traffic intersections has caused months of uneasy wait where traffic signals flash red, but that wait will soon be over.Repairs for valley intersections have taken longer from the start
    Flood damage at traffic intersections has caused months of uneasy wait where traffic signals flash red, but that wait will soon be over.Repairs for valley intersections have taken longer from the start
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:42:53 GMT
    A Minot woman who has become known for her promotion of the community and its activities turned 100 today.Arlene Saugstad came out to the KX Noon Show today to let us honor her on her big day.She says
    A Minot woman who has become known for her promotion of the community and its activities turned 100 today.Arlene Saugstad came out to the KX Noon Show today to let us honor her on her big day.She says
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:42:16 GMT
    The 2012 Top Law enforcement officer was named this afternoon at the annual Respect for Law Luncheon.Officer Jessica Mosman was presented with the Officer of the Year Award.Mosman has been with the Minot
    The 2012 Top Law enforcement officer was named this afternoon at the annual Respect for Law Luncheon.Officer Jessica Mosman was presented with the Officer of the Year Award.Mosman has been with the Minot
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:41 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:41:21 GMT
    A program designed to allow horses to help kids and adults is ready to kick off the 2012 year.It is called the Serenity Therapeutic Equine Program -- or STEP for short.STEP is a non-profit organization
    A program designed to allow horses to help kids and adults is ready to kick off the 2012 year.It is called the Serenity Therapeutic Equine Program -- or STEP for short.STEP is a non-profit organization
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:40:49 GMT
    (Ron Offutt / RDO Founder) "It doesn't get any higher in Moleene, Illinois than who's here today. So Sam, chairman of John Deere, would you come say a few words to this great team, because we are proud
    (Ron Offutt / RDO Founder) "It doesn't get any higher in Moleene, Illinois than who's here today. So Sam, chairman of John Deere, would you come say a few words to this great team, because we are proud
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:40:09 GMT
    22 students are graduating from Minot High School with perfect grade point averages this year.In tonight's Student Spotlight, we'll meet two of them - the two who will be delivering commencement addresses
    22 students are graduating from Minot High School with perfect grade point averages this year.In tonight's Student Spotlight, we'll meet two of them - the two who will be delivering commencement addresses
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:53 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:53:27 GMT
    Minot Man ArrestedMinot Man Arr
    Minot Man ArrestedMinot Man Arr
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:35 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:35:59 GMT
    North Dakota is officially the nation's second-leading oil producer.The state recently passed Alaska and now trails only Texas.Officials say North Dakota oil drillers pumped 17.8 million barrels in March
    North Dakota is officially the nation's second-leading oil producer.The state recently passed Alaska and now trails only Texas.Officials say North Dakota oil drillers pumped 17.8 million barrels in March
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:33 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:33:20 GMT
    A water project that promises to deliver high-quality water to about a dozen communities in western North Dakota is one year old.And it's supporters say it's setting the standard for high-speed delivery
    A water project that promises to deliver high-quality water to about a dozen communities in western North Dakota is one year old.And it's supporters say it's setting the standard for high-speed delivery
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:28 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:28:55 GMT
    When will flood victims in Ward County get their buyout money?The question asked today by Ward County Commissioner Carrol Erickson was simple...the answer was anything but.Ward County has come to the agreement
    When will flood victims in Ward County get their buyout money?The question asked today by Ward County Commissioner Carrol Erickson was simple...the answer was anything but.Ward County has come to the agreement
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:25 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:25:48 GMT
    The first people to see the wall of water that was the crest of the Mouse River last year came within a few inches of keeping their house dry.But the record flood has chased them from their riverside location.In
    The first people to see the wall of water that was the crest of the Mouse River last year came within a few inches of keeping their house dry.But the record flood has chased them from their riverside location.In
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:17 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:17:31 GMT
    For the first time since the flood, residents received keys to the new and improved Chateau Apartments this morning. The complex first suffered water from the flood last summer, then fire damage this past
    For the first time since the flood, residents received keys to the new and improved Chateau Apartments this morning. The complex first suffered water from the flood last summer, then fire damage this past
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:10 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:10:52 GMT
    More homes will be coming to Williston -- and shovels hit the ground this morning to make them a reality. Homes for thousands of people and retail and commercial space for many companies took a step toward
    More homes will be coming to Williston -- and shovels hit the ground this morning to make them a reality. Homes for thousands of people and retail and commercial space for many companies took a step toward
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:07 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:07:22 GMT
    She loves music and hopes to get into medical school.Let's meet the top graduate from New Town.It's Kassidy Brenna in tonight's Student Spotlight.(Kassidy Brenna, New Town Senior) "I like the small size
    She loves music and hopes to get into medical school.Let's meet the top graduate from New Town.It's Kassidy Brenna in tonight's Student Spotlight.(Kassidy Brenna, New Town Senior) "I like the small size
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:23 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:23:53 GMT
    The final flood debris pickup for the city of Minot has been set for early July.Public Works Director Dan Joan-uh-son Jonasson says the crews will be contracted to pick up the debris from July 2nd through
    The final flood debris pickup for the city of Minot has been set for early July.Public Works Director Dan Joan-uh-son Jonasson says the crews will be contracted to pick up the debris from July 2nd through
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:33 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:33:00 GMT
    Eye on Fitness 5/15 - Stair Exercises
    Eye on Fitness 5/15 - Stair Exercises
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:32 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:32:29 GMT
    Noon Show 5/15 - Dream Girls USA
    Noon Show 5/15 - Dream Girls USA
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:32 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:32:03 GMT
    Noon Show 5/15 - Farmers Union
    Noon Show 5/15 - Farmers Union
  • Monday, May 14 2012 11:36 PM EDT2012-05-15 03:36:58 GMT
    Recovery is a work in progress, not only for the Mouse River valley, but for Ward County.Nearly one year later, a high water table continues to play a role in future decisions.Governor Jack Dalrymple toured
    Recovery is a work in progress, not only for the Mouse River valley, but for Ward County.Nearly one year later, a high water table continues to play a role in future decisions.Governor Jack Dalrymple toured
  • Monday, May 14 2012 10:48 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:48:24 GMT
    A 55 year old New Town area man died as a result of a jet ski accident this weekend near Van Hook.The Mountrail County Sheriff's Department reports that the man, who had a woman passenger, tried to make
    A 55 year old New Town area man died as a result of a jet ski accident this weekend near Van Hook.The Mountrail County Sheriff's Department reports that the man, who had a woman passenger, tried to make
  • Monday, May 14 2012 10:41 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:41:11 GMT
    The 2011 flood came roaring out of Canada in mid-June.And one of the first places it hit in the US was Mouse River Park - not too many miles south of the border.In tonight's edition of Rebuilding the Valley,
    The 2011 flood came roaring out of Canada in mid-June.And one of the first places it hit in the US was Mouse River Park - not too many miles south of the border.In tonight's edition of Rebuilding the Valley,
  • Monday, May 14 2012 10:34 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:34:38 GMT
    The school year is coming to a close for many schools this week...but the work might just be beginning for many superintendents in western North Dakota.A ballooning population is translating into many
    The school year is coming to a close for many schools this week...but the work might just be beginning for many superintendents in western North Dakota.A ballooning population is translating into many
  • Monday, May 14 2012 10:11 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:11:29 GMT
    Headed to the polls to vote next month?Those in Cass County might have to check the mirror before heading out.An official in the state's largest county says that voters who come to cast a ballot in June
    Headed to the polls to vote next month?Those in Cass County might have to check the mirror before heading out.An official in the state's largest county says that voters who come to cast a ballot in June
  • Monday, May 14 2012 10:07 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:07:48 GMT
    Oil has turned small towns into boom towns across western North Dakota.Tonight, we continue our series of reports on towns that have been changed drastically by the oil boom.This time, Jordan Pederson
    Oil has turned small towns into boom towns across western North Dakota.Tonight, we continue our series of reports on towns that have been changed drastically by the oil boom.This time, Jordan Pederson
  • Monday, May 14 2012 3:52 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:52:49 GMT
    Noon Show 5/14 - Foster Care Month
    Noon Show 5/14 - Foster Care Month
  • Monday, May 14 2012 3:52 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:52:22 GMT
    Noon Show 5/14 - Mouse River Players
    Noon Show 5/14 - Mouse River Players
  • Eye on Health: Celebrating Nurses

    Sunday, May 13 2012 9:20 PM EDT2012-05-14 01:20:16 GMT
    The first week in May every year is set aside as Nursing Week.  In this week's Eye on Health, Carla Burbidge tells us about this demanding, challenging, yet rewarding career.Emergency Room Doctor Dr. R.
    The first week in May every year is set aside as Nursing Week.  In this week's Eye on Health, Carla Burbidge tells us about this demanding, challenging, yet rewarding career.Emergency Room Doctor Dr. R.
  • Companions for Children

    Sunday, May 13 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-05-14 01:17:16 GMT
    If you've ever considered mentoring a child...Now is the time to get involved. Companions for Children is a local non-profit volunteer organization that provides children from a single-parent household
    If you've ever considered mentoring a child...Now is the time to get involved. Companions for Children is a local non-profit volunteer organization that provides children from a single-parent household
  • Proving Pasture Damage

    Sunday, May 13 2012 9:16 PM EDT2012-05-14 01:16:39 GMT
    Towner-area farmers and ranchers who suffered damage to their pastures and farm land are being asked to document their losses soon.Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring says the loss information will help secure
    Towner-area farmers and ranchers who suffered damage to their pastures and farm land are being asked to document their losses soon.Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring says the loss information will help secure
  • Debris Pickup Options

    Sunday, May 13 2012 9:14 PM EDT2012-05-14 01:14:53 GMT
    Flood debris removal will continue in the Magic City.The City of Minot has earned an extension on a FEMA-approved contract for two more rounds of debris pickup.The first pass will take place after Memorial
    Flood debris removal will continue in the Magic City.The City of Minot has earned an extension on a FEMA-approved contract for two more rounds of debris pickup.The first pass will take place after Memorial
  • Rebuilding the Valley: Moving Back

    Sunday, May 13 2012 9:14 PM EDT2012-05-14 01:14:00 GMT
    The 2011 Mouse River flood left many homeowners in a similar boat.Families returned to living rooms of mud and became familiar with terms of demolition.As time went on, stages of recovery became staggered.Tonight
    The 2011 Mouse River flood left many homeowners in a similar boat.Families returned to living rooms of mud and became familiar with terms of demolition.As time went on, stages of recovery became staggered.Tonight
  • Student Spotlight - Culbertson

    Saturday, May 12 2012 10:37 PM EDT2012-05-13 02:37:22 GMT
    Our Student Spotlight shines on a young woman who may be a civil rights attorney some day.Let's meet Bailey Nickoloff in Culbertson, Montana.(Bailey Nickoloff, Culbertson Senior) "I've loved a lot of things
    Our Student Spotlight shines on a young woman who may be a civil rights attorney some day.Let's meet Bailey Nickoloff in Culbertson, Montana.(Bailey Nickoloff, Culbertson Senior) "I've loved a lot of things
  • Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch

    Saturday, May 12 2012 10:36 PM EDT2012-05-13 02:36:33 GMT
    Today was a beautiful day to be outside. The perfect weather for theDakota Boys and Girls Ranch annual BLT Day. BLT Day is a way to open up the ranch to the community and celebrate what they have to offer.
    Today was a beautiful day to be outside. The perfect weather for theDakota Boys and Girls Ranch annual BLT Day. BLT Day is a way to open up the ranch to the community and celebrate what they have to offer.
  • First Lady Encourages Summer Reading

    Saturday, May 12 2012 10:35 PM EDT2012-05-13 02:35:21 GMT
    The school year is wrapping up this month...time for kids to forget about learning, right?!?Well of course not...and especially not to forget about reading through the summer months.In Minot this week
    The school year is wrapping up this month...time for kids to forget about learning, right?!?Well of course not...and especially not to forget about reading through the summer months.In Minot this week
  • Rebuilding the Valley: Hope Village Ribbon Cutting

    Saturday, May 12 2012 10:33 PM EDT2012-05-13 02:33:15 GMT
    Hope Village officially opens today with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting.Continuing our Rebuilding the Valley series, the volunteer village hopes to bring an extra boost of manpower to the
    Hope Village officially opens today with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting.Continuing our Rebuilding the Valley series, the volunteer village hopes to bring an extra boost of manpower to the
  • Friday, May 11 2012 10:02 PM EDT2012-05-12 02:02:46 GMT
    The flood has left thousands of people without permanent homes. But imagine losing more than one residence to the high water.In tonight's edition of "Rebuilding the Valley" Jordan Pederson tells us about
    The flood has left thousands of people without permanent homes. But imagine losing more than one residence to the high water.In tonight's edition of "Rebuilding the Valley" Jordan Pederson tells us about
  • Friday, May 11 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-05-12 02:00:18 GMT
    Be curious about the possibilities that are out there.That was the focus of the commencement address at Minot State University today.Commencement keynote speaker Amy Leonard hoped to inspire graduates
    Be curious about the possibilities that are out there.That was the focus of the commencement address at Minot State University today.Commencement keynote speaker Amy Leonard hoped to inspire graduates
  • Friday, May 11 2012 9:57 PM EDT2012-05-12 01:57:17 GMT
    More than 790 undergraduate and graduate students were eligible to walk through today's commencement ceremony at Minot State University.Jennifer Thorgramson introduces us to a handful of them on graduation
    More than 790 undergraduate and graduate students were eligible to walk through today's commencement ceremony at Minot State University.Jennifer Thorgramson introduces us to a handful of them on graduation
  • Friday, May 11 2012 9:54 PM EDT2012-05-12 01:54:32 GMT
    Members of the Three Affiliated Tribes are earning more than 18 million dollars a month from oil-related royalties.That's what an official from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Energy and
    Members of the Three Affiliated Tribes are earning more than 18 million dollars a month from oil-related royalties.That's what an official from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Energy and
  • Friday, May 11 2012 9:36 PM EDT2012-05-12 01:36:55 GMT
    Time for tonight's Student Spotlight - where we meet a top graduate at a local high school.This time we go to St. John to meet the valedictorian - Callie Sivertson.(Callie Sivertson, St. John Senior) "What
    Time for tonight's Student Spotlight - where we meet a top graduate at a local high school.This time we go to St. John to meet the valedictorian - Callie Sivertson.(Callie Sivertson, St. John Senior) "What
  • Friday, May 11 2012 4:04 PM EDT2012-05-11 20:04:24 GMT
    Noon Show 5/11 - Summer of Hope Concert
    Noon Show 5/11 - Summer of Hope Concert
  • Friday, May 11 2012 4:03 PM EDT2012-05-11 20:03:35 GMT
    Noon Show 5/11 - Postal Flood Drive
    Noon Show 5/11 - Postal Flood Drive
  • Friday, May 11 2012 3:56 PM EDT2012-05-11 19:56:15 GMT
    Eye on Fitness 5/10 - Pushups on Stairs
    Eye on Fitness 5/10 - Pushups on Stairs
  • Friday, May 11 2012 3:55 PM EDT2012-05-11 19:55:39 GMT
    Noon Show 5/10 - Ballet Performance
    Noon Show 5/10 - Ballet Performance
  • Friday, May 11 2012 3:55 PM EDT2012-05-11 19:55:29 GMT
    Noon Show 5/10 - Walk Minot
    Noon Show 5/10 - Walk Minot
  • Friday, May 11 2012 3:45 PM EDT2012-05-11 19:45:31 GMT
    Noon Show 5/09 - Surrey Seniors
    Noon Show 5/09 - Surrey Seniors
  • Friday, May 11 2012 3:44 PM EDT2012-05-11 19:44:48 GMT
    Noon Show 5/09 - Author of Flood Book
    Noon Show 5/09 - Author of Flood Book
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 10:03 PM EDT2012-05-11 02:03:36 GMT
    One year ago this week - the Mouse River Valley in the US was experiencing very high water - record levels in some places - as a record snow pack was finishing its melt.Still, the emergency levees were
    One year ago this week - the Mouse River Valley in the US was experiencing very high water - record levels in some places - as a record snow pack was finishing its melt.Still, the emergency levees were
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 10:03 PM EDT2012-05-11 02:03:17 GMT
    Rebuild, replace and possibly remove.Those are all options that are playing out for one business that had several of its facilities flooded in the Mouse River Valley last summer.Tonight in our rebuilding
    Rebuild, replace and possibly remove.Those are all options that are playing out for one business that had several of its facilities flooded in the Mouse River Valley last summer.Tonight in our rebuilding
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 9:55 PM EDT2012-05-11 01:55:04 GMT
    A shooting in Williston has sent one man to a Minot hospital.Police report officers responded to a call near Williston State College this morning and found a man who had multiple gunshot wounds.The identity
    A shooting in Williston has sent one man to a Minot hospital.Police report officers responded to a call near Williston State College this morning and found a man who had multiple gunshot wounds.The identity
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 9:48 PM EDT2012-05-11 01:48:12 GMT
    The city of Williston is expanding to the west. Nestled amongst the industrial parks that skirt the city, Sand Creek Town Centre will cater to the quality of life aspect of the community.Two plots of fifty
    The city of Williston is expanding to the west. Nestled amongst the industrial parks that skirt the city, Sand Creek Town Centre will cater to the quality of life aspect of the community.Two plots of fifty
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 9:39 PM EDT2012-05-11 01:39:48 GMT
    On the recently extended segment of 20th Avenue SE, a new hotel is taking shape.  This area -- very near Kroll's Diner will soon be home to the Noble Inn.  This is an artist's rendition of what the extended
    On the recently extended segment of 20th Avenue SE, a new hotel is taking shape.  This area -- very near Kroll's Diner will soon be home to the Noble Inn.  This is an artist's rendition of what the extended
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 9:37 PM EDT2012-05-11 01:37:42 GMT
    In tonight's Student Spotlight we head to Montana to meet the co-valedictorians at Plentywood High School.Here are Hannah Friedrich and Caitlan Stadstad.(Caitlan Stadstad, Plentywood Senior) "I like how
    In tonight's Student Spotlight we head to Montana to meet the co-valedictorians at Plentywood High School.Here are Hannah Friedrich and Caitlan Stadstad.(Caitlan Stadstad, Plentywood Senior) "I like how

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