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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:23:55 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:22:53 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:20:15 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:16:38 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:12:02 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:19:08 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:19:26 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:05:08 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:04:11 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:02:50 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:01:53 GMT
    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.
    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.
  • Lake Metigoshe Drowning

    Sunday, June 16 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:54:04 GMT
    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
    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
  • North Dakota Homeless Rising

    Sunday, June 16 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:51:35 GMT
    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
    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
  • Father's Day

    Sunday, June 16 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:49:46 GMT
    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
    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
  • Dakota Chamber Music Performance

    Sunday, June 16 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:48:37 GMT
    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
    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
  • Kids Fitness EOH

    Sunday, June 16 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:46:38 GMT
    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,
    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,
  • Dadfest

    Saturday, June 15 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:00:47 GMT
    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
    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
  • Rice Lake Meeting

    Saturday, June 15 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:57:42 GMT
    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
    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
  • Change in Judicial Districts

    Saturday, June 15 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:54:55 GMT
    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
    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
  • Nola Biker Ride

    Saturday, June 15 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:53:05 GMT
    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
    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
  • Williston Drug Dog

    Saturday, June 15 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:50:44 GMT
    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
    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
  • Hope Village Concert

    Saturday, June 15 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:48:34 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:24:25 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:21:08 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:17:21 GMT
    '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
    '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
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:14:20 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:11:39 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:43:47 GMT
    North Dakota is open for business. The newest campaign for the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce has stirred some controversy in neighboring states, but Chief Executive Andy Peterson says the
    North Dakota is open for business. The newest campaign for the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce has stirred some controversy in neighboring states, but Chief Executive Andy Peterson says the
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:42:29 GMT
    Too much water nearly everywhere. That's the soggy underlying issue for many farmers across our region this year. On average only about 55 to 60 percent of the acres were seeded this year by producers. To
    Too much water nearly everywhere. That's the soggy underlying issue for many farmers across our region this year. On average only about 55 to 60 percent of the acres were seeded this year by producers. To
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:41:32 GMT
    The wet weeks of late May and early June put a stop to plenty of outdoor activity -- be it putting seed in the ground, working in your garden...or working in a garden that is much, much bigger. At the
    The wet weeks of late May and early June put a stop to plenty of outdoor activity -- be it putting seed in the ground, working in your garden...or working in a garden that is much, much bigger. At the
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:40:06 GMT
    Minot is one of the first places in the country that you can see Shrek the Musical! The play was released for amateur production the first week of June, making Minot State University Summer Theater center
    Minot is one of the first places in the country that you can see Shrek the Musical! The play was released for amateur production the first week of June, making Minot State University Summer Theater center
  • 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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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:19:08 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:21:20 GMT
    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
    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
  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:05:08 GMT
    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
    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
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