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DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) Family members and teammates of three Dickinson State University softball players threw roses and softballs into the pond where the students were found dead inside their Jeep. The group of about 30 people who gathered today also tried to get some sense of what happened. Authorities say it appears the women were stargazing when their vehicle slid into the water.

Bismarck, N.D. (AP) State health officials are reporting 2,475 confirmed cases of the Flu in North Dakota, up nearly 900 from last week. The state's influenza surveillance coordinator, Michelle Feist, says most of the cases likely are swine flu, or the new H1N1 strain.

Information from: Bismarck Tribune, http://www.bismarcktribune.com BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Brian Kalk predicts renewed interest in railroads. Kalk points to investor Warren Buffett as an example. Kalk says Buffett must see an opportunity if his company is willing to put up $34 billion for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad North Dakota's largest rail shipper.

Information from: KXPO-AM Fargo, N.D. (AP) Fargo police say a 66-year-old man was arrested yesterday for allegedly exposing himself to students who were on a bus for students with disabilities. Darreld Calvin Olander of Fargo faces a felony charge. The alleged offense occurred on the property of a Discovery School, and Olander worked for Valley Bus as an aide.

Information from: KVLY-TV, http://kvlytv11.com (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-04-09 1604CST | save this article / add to your favorites list