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  • 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,
  • Friday, May 17 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:00:02 GMT
    A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life. I do have to warn you that some of these images may be disturbing....... Authorities
    A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life. 
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:02:36 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:58:30 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:51:50 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:47:50 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:45:14 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:42:31 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:39:32 GMT
    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.
    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.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:35:32 GMT
    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,
    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,
  • 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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:36:39 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:36:16 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:35:28 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:34:26 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:33:37 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:32:47 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:31:47 GMT
    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.
    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.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:30:55 GMT
    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,
    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,
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:27:20 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:24:21 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:21:27 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:18:44 GMT
    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
    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
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:15:25 GMT
    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
    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
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  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:28:48 GMT
    A truck hauling an oversized load was struck an overpass east of Bismarck this morning. ND Highway Patrol Lt. Norm Ruud says the DOT is on scene inspecting the bridge structure. Traffic was reduced to
    A truck hauling an oversized load was struck an overpass east of Bismarck this morning. ND Highway Patrol Lt. Norm Ruud says the DOT is on scene inspecting the bridge structure. Traffic was reduced to
  • 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
  • Friday, May 17 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:00:02 GMT
    A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life. I do have to warn you that some of these images may be disturbing....... Authorities
    A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life. 
  • U.S. & World News

  • When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...
    Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration...
    Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters...
  • Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspect
    The lawyer for the family of missing Utah woman Susan Powell said Tuesday that even as local police close the active part of their investigation into her disappearance, federal authorities continue to review the case - a...

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