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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:40:08 GMT
    60-thousand people... That's what a new study suggests could be the population in Minot by 2017. The Impact Assessment Group compiled a study that combines 'permanent population' numbers - that were
    60-thousand people... That's what a new study suggests could be the population in Minot by 2017. The Impact Assessment Group compiled a study that combines 'permanent population' numbers - that were
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:39:12 GMT
    Get ready to dodge orange cones and detour signs throughout the city of Minot this spring and summer... It is set to be the busiest season ever for construction around town...and it has already started. Perry
    Get ready to dodge orange cones and detour signs throughout the city of Minot this spring and summer... It is set to be the busiest season ever for construction around town...and it has already started. Perry
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:35:18 GMT
    A year of sharpening pencils, reading books, and doing homework has come to an end. Today was the last day of school,and it was filled with excitement and sorrow for many students at Sunny Side Elementary,
    A year of sharpening pencils, reading books, and doing homework has come to an end. Today was the last day of school,and it was filled with excitement and sorrow for many students at Sunny Side Elementary,
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:34:07 GMT
    A trip to the pharmacy became a bit more 'technical' in Mohall this spring. Main Street's White Drug lost a pharmacy tech in April, which left staff to get creative with convenience. Prescriptions are
    A trip to the pharmacy became a bit more 'technical' in Mohall this spring. Main Street's White Drug lost a pharmacy tech in April, which left staff to get creative with convenience. Prescriptions are
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:33:08 GMT
    4 Bears Casino and Lodge is marking two decades of operation this summer just west of New Town...and what better way to celebrate than to improve on the facility?! They have done just that, with the opening
    4 Bears Casino and Lodge is marking two decades of operation this summer just west of New Town...and what better way to celebrate than to improve on the facility?! They have done just that, with the opening
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:31:46 GMT
    Several high schools held graduation last weekend - and that includes Culbertson, Montana. But we still have time to meet the top graduate from Culbertson - here's Nathan Hackley in tonight's Student
    Several high schools held graduation last weekend - and that includes Culbertson, Montana. But we still have time to meet the top graduate from Culbertson - here's Nathan Hackley in tonight's Student
  • 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
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:27:30 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:26:24 GMT
    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)
    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)
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:36:34 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:33:03 GMT
    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,
    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,
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:29:53 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:27:55 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:25:29 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:13:56 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:22:53 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:21:15 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:19:40 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:53 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:03 GMT
    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
    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
  • Fatal Crash Near Carpio

    Monday, May 20 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:57:07 GMT
    A head-on collision near Carpio left no survivors this afternoon. A 40-year-old male from Florida driving a pickup truck was passing a semi on Highway 52. He struck a second pickup truck head on ---
    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.
  • Radioactive Waste

    Sunday, May 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:44:58 GMT
    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
    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
  • Eye on Health: Skin Cancer

    Sunday, May 19 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:40:36 GMT
    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
    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
  • Student Spotlight: Dunseith

    Sunday, May 19 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:39:17 GMT
    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
    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
  • Hoofin' it for a Cure

    Saturday, May 18 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:50:04 GMT
    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
    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
  • Sports 5-18

    Saturday, May 18 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:48:24 GMT
    Sports 5-18
    Sports 5-18
  • Student Spotlight: St. John

    Saturday, May 18 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:47:21 GMT
    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
    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
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:18:57 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
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:16:23 GMT
    Minot HS Student Spotlight
    Minot HS Student Spotlight
  • 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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:47:47 GMT
    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
    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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:46:31 GMT
    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,
    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,
  • Ward County is putting in a request for 14.6 million dollars of state funds for buyouts of flooded property. Commissioners this morning received information on the request from Ryan Ackerman of Ackerman-Estvold

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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
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