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Minot, N.D. (AP) Federal prosecutors say a Mandaree man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed three people near New Town last year. Randolph Lone Fight was charged with involuntary manslaughter after the October 2008 crash on state Highway 23 in McKenzie County.

Bismarck, N.D. (AP) North Dakota regulators have delayed a decision on an Otter Tail Power rate settlement. Members of the state Public Service Commission say they have questions about setting aside ratepayer dollars for a proposed economic development fund. They have asked for more information on the use of the money.

Information from: KCND-FM, http://www.prairiepublic.org BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) The chancellor of the North Dakota University System says he's willing to grant the Standing Rock Sioux tribe 30 more days to consider the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo. Saturday is the deadline for Standing Rock leaders to weigh in on the debate. Some tribal members want to put the issue to a vote.

Information from: KCND-FM, http://www.prairiepublic.org Fargo, N.D. (AP) The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has conducted two compliance checks this month after zebra mussels were found in western Minnesota lakes this fall. Harmful vegetation was found on the equipment of out-of-state hunters at the Devils Lake checkpoint. No problems were found during a check at the Interstate 94 Oriska rest stop.

Information from: KFGO-AM, http://kfgo.com (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 10-28-09 1615CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list