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Garrison man sentenced in teen's death

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:23:00 GMT

A Garrison man has been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison in the death of a teenager on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation last winter. Acting U.S. Attorney Lynn Jordheim says 22-year-old Jesse McKenna will be on supervised release for three

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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:42:00 GMT

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Fargo Airport Threat - Reaction

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:53:00 GMT

The 2 men who's luggage was taken and searched by the bomb squad at Hector International over the weekend say it was a frustrating experience, that took way too long. Bismarck natives, Jesse Knutson and Chris Klein, are freelance photographers and video

Former Minot AFB man sentenced for child porn

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:36:00 GMT

A former airman at the Minot Air Force Base has been sentenced in federal court on a child pornography charge. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland says 26-year-old Brian Thoman must serve more than four years in prison. Thoman had pleaded guilty

GOP House Race Has Five Candidates

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

The race for the Republican endorsement for the US House has grown to five. J.D. Donaghe don-ah-gee of Kenmare and DuWayne Hendrickson of Minot are the latest entrants. They join Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer, former State Representative Rick

Training Emergency Responders

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Many times, when first responders head to a call, they're not sure quite what's ahead of them. But thanks to one course this week, some members of the team will be better prepared for a wide span of crisis scenarios. The Ward County Crisis Intervention T

Cold workers

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Workers outside get slapped with bitter cold. There's not a lot of love so far this February... for the severe cold outside. Reporter Amber Schatz bundles up... with you workers toughing it through the freezing temps. (WIND BLOWING/SNOW IN PARKING LO

FEMA in North Dakota

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Officials from the FEMA are on the job here this week... They are evaluating damage from the ice storm that hit the state late last month. The FEMA visit is the first step toward a presidential disaster declaration that would help communities, tribes

Animal tracking

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Ranchers are voicing their concerns. Now the government is listening. Many ranchers didn't like the direction the USDA was taking when developing a national identification system. Many concerns have been voiced regarding confidentiality, liability, co

Saints gear

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Black and gold are the new, hot colors of the season. Scheels Prolicensed Manager Josh Quellhorst says the New Orleans Saints aren't a team they normally carry. But he says when the Saints record hit 9-0 they started ordering t-shirts, hats and jerseys

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A check of the names of people who are owed refunds for excessive traffic fines in Fargo has turned up 118 people who owe child support totaling $1.3 million. Department of Human Services child support director Mike Schwindt says the agency will

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Police don't suspect foul play in the death of a 47-year-old woman found along a street in Rapid City. The woman is identified as Mary Fast Horse. Her death remains under investigation. DENVER (AP) South Dakota is getting $2 million to d

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:58:00 GMT

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

As much as 8 inches of snow could accumulate in southeastern North Dakota by tomorrow, with strong winds blowing it around. Wind chill advisories were posted for much of the Dakotas, with the combination of wind and low temperatures making it feel as

Former ND airport official gets prison for theft

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:17:00 GMT

A former chairman of the Tioga airport authority in northwestern North Dakota has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing more than $300,000. Eugene Knutson stole federal grants that were intended to pay for airport improvements and

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Snow and cold is socking parts of the Dakotas. The National Weather service said as much as 8 inches of snow could accumulate in northeastern South Dakota and southeastern North Dakota by Tuesday, with strong winds blowing it around. Icy r