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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Sign-up sessions are being held for North Dakota Medicare recipients who have or want prescription drug coverage. Insurance Commissioner [[kxtopic:adam-hamm:t[Adam Hamm]:t]] says some of the plans are changing and recipients will need to know if

Combine fires more common this fall

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

North Dakota sunflower farmers are facing not only wet harvest conditions, they're also dealing with more combine fires. Larry Neubauer (NEW'-bow-er), who farms near Bottineau, says combine fires have been more of a problem this fall because of

Region 6 Volleyball

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT

A berth into next week's state volleyball tournament was on the line tonight at the Minot Audtitorium as the Kenmare Honkers squared off with Our Redeemer's. The Honkers were looking to repeat their title from last year. REGION 6 VOLLEYBALL TMT.-MINOT

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:53:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Class A East Region Quarterfinal Grand Forks Red River def. Grand Forks Central, 25-15, 25-19, 25-18 Class B Region 6 Third Place Velva def. Bottineau, 25-15, 27-25, 25-15 Championship Kenmare def.

Oil fire north of Bottineau under control

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Officials say an oil fire in southwestern Manitoba, near the North Dakota border, is under control. The blaze was reported at a storage structure owned by Calgary-based EOG Resources Canada near the community of Waskada, about 20 miles north of

Flu Shot Schedule

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Alysia There are several flu shot clinics scheduled in the area over the next several days. Thursday, flu clinics are in Stanley from 2-7, and in Towner from 3-5. Friday, people in the Williston area will be able to get flu shots. The Upper Missouri Di

Fighting Sioux Court Case

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:42:00 GMT

The North Dakota Fighting Sioux nickname will remain so until after a December 9th hearing. Judge Michael Sturdevant of Bottineau barred the state Board of Higher Education from doing away with the nickname. Monday's order was in response to a lawsuit

Tuesday's Scores

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Class B Region 6 Semifinal Kenmare def. Bottineau, 25-14, 25-8, 25-15 Minot Our Redeemer's def. Velva, 12-25, 25-18, 25-22, 16-25, 15-10 (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reser

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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMT

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order that bars the state Board of Higher Education from retiring the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname until after a hearing next month. Judge Michael Sturdevant of Bottineau ruled in a l

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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

A judge is barring the state Board of Higher Education from doing away with the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname until after a Dec. 9 hearing. Monday's order from Judge Michael Sturdevant of Bottineau is in response to a laws

Order bars retiring nickname until after hearing

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Nov 9 Bottineau Winter Wonderland

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Flu Shot Schedule

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:37:00 GMT

There are several flu vaccination clinics in the area over the next several days. On Tuesday, vaccinations will be distributed in Bottineau from 3-5 at St. Andrews Hospital. And on Friday, November 6th, flu vaccine will be available in Mohall at the Ren

Flu Shot Schedule

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Vaccine Clinics Scheduled

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT

The demand for flu shots continues across the nation - and the supply of vaccine is still stretched thin. But there are several flu vaccination clinics in the area over the next several days. The next clinic in Minot is tomorrow when flu mist will be av

Dist. 12 Volleyball

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:52:00 GMT

The district 12 volleyball tournament kicks off tomorrow at the Our Redeemer's gymnasium. The Lady Knights come in seeded 2nd in the tournament and will meet up with MLS in opening round play. The Lady Knights are hoping to continue their good late se

More Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:25:00 GMT

More flu clinics have been scheduled around the region by First District Health Unit, and today's malfunction will not prevent those from taking place. These clinics will distribute free vaccinations against H1N1 to children 6 months to 4 years old. The

Lady Lions Host Lady Knights

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:52:00 GMT

The Minot Ryan Lady Lions played their final regular season game tonight as they hosted cross town rival Our Redeemer's. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: VELVA DES LACS-BURLINGTON MINOT RYAN OUR REDEEMER'S STANLEY 3 DIVIDE COUNTY 0 LANGDON 3 BOTTINEAU

October 21 Dakota College & Bottineau Programs

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:54:00 GMT

Flu Shot Schedule

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT

About 150 North Dakotans who received vaccinations against H1N1 flu will have to be re-vaccinated. The Health Department is now dealing with the problem. Officials say they received about 11-hundred doses of the vaccine that - they now know - may have

Flu Clinic Schedule

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Today's H1N1 flu clinic was the only one scheduled in Minot for now - more will be announced when more vaccine arrives. But there are H1N1 flu shot clinics this week across the region. Here's the schedule, including a reminder we're displaying schedules

Lady Lions Host Bison

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT

On the girls basketball court tonight the Minot Ryan Lady Lions stepped out of district play as they hosted Hazen. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: VELVA BOTTINEAU MINOT RYAN HAZEN SAWYER GLENBURN TGU ANAMOOSE/DRAKE ROLLA/RL NORTH STAR WELLS COUNTY ROLETTE/WOL

NAWS Pump Station Nearly Complete

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:16:00 GMT

It's been more than a year since work began on the Northwest Area Water Supply Project pumping station in Minot, and now it appears the end is in sight. Recently, Dan Erdmann toured the new facility to see how millions of gallons of water will make it to

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Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Horse owners and sellers say prices for the animals have plummeted due to an oversupply. Larry Schnell, who manages Stockmen's Livestock Exchange in Dickinson, holds two or three horse sales a year, totaling more than 500 horses. He says prices

Turtle Mountains Scenic Byway taking shape

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:10:00 GMT

Backers of the Turtle Mountains Scenic Byway project say it's slowly taking shape as a tourism route. State Highway 43 through Rolette and Bottineau counties was designated as a scenic byway more than 10 years ago. Mae Streich of Bottineau

AA - Close Up Game

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Our KX Close-Up game takes us to Herb Parker stadium where Minot Ryan hosted Beulah in "AA" west region play. The Lions were coming off of a 2 point win over Carrington last week and with a win tonight would move closer to clinching a playoff berth. "AA

Lady Knights Host Lakers

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:54:00 GMT

The Our Redeemer's Lady Knights volleyball team was at home tonight as they hosted Des Lacs-Burlington in district play. Tonight's game was a good warmup for both teams who will compete in the Laker Invitational tomorrow. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: GLENBURN

MSU Volleyball

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:53:00 GMT

The Minot State women's volleyball team was at home tonight as they hosted Dickinson State in DAC play. The Lady Blue Hawks came in tied for 3rd in conference play while the Lady Beavers were looking for their first win of the season. DAC VOLLEYBALL: MI

Lions Host Miners

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Fresh off of a 2 point win over Carrington, the Minot Ryan Lions football team can move closer to a playoff berth when they host Beulah on Friday in west region play. The Lions are 3-1 in the region and Friday's game will be the team's last regular season

AA

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:04:00 GMT

In "AA" football action tonight, the Minot Ryan Lions were at home as they hosted Carrington in west region play. Both teams were tied for 2nd in the region with the winner to have the inside track to a playoff berth. "AA" FOOTBALL: MINOT RYAN CARRINGTON

Majettes Host Blue Jays

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:48:00 GMT

The Minot High girls volleyball team was at home for the second time this week as they hosted Jamestown tonight. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: MINOT HIGH JAMESTOWN FULL CG CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: SURREY 0 DES LACS-BURLINGTON 3 MINOT RYAN 0 BERTHOLD 3 OUR

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Bottineau def. Towner-Granville-Upham, 26-24, 25-23, 25-17 Carrington def. Lakota, 25-18, 25-17, 25-18 Dickinson def. Bismarck St. Mary's, 25-16, 25-16, 25-14 Kenmare def. Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, 2

Lions Prepare For Cards

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:23:00 GMT

The Minot Ryan Lions football team returns home this weekend when they host Carrington in west region play. The Lions are coming off of a 15-8 win over Bottineau last week and are 2-1 in region play. The team will have another change at quarterback after

Lady Lions Host Panthers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:00 GMT

On the class "B" volleyball courts tonight, the Minot Ryan Lady Lions were at home as they hosted Glenburn. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: OUR REDEEMER'S 3 BERTHOLD 0 MINOT RYAN GLENBURN KENMARE 3 SURREY 0 DES LACS-BURLINGTON MLS TGU 0 NEWBURG-WEST

'Day of Caring' From the Lumberjacks

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:16:00 GMT

They have won the last three National Junior College Hockey National Championships...but the Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks still know where their bread is buttered! The Jacks take pride in their success on the ice and in the community as well

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Bottineau def. Anamoose/Drake, 25-15, 25-18, 25-14 Carrington def. Wells County, 25-14, 25-16, 25-20 Edinburg-Valley def. Drayton-St. Thomas, 25-18, 25-10, 25-17 Flasher def. Shiloh Christian, 25-18,

Business Beat - September 24th

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:00 GMT

A new magazine in the Minot area will make its debut this weekend. Patron on Line it's called, and the owner and publisher is Paul Lee. Lee is a native of the area but has lived in various parts of the country working in higher education and media. For

Ryan Football Preview

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:22:00 GMT

The Minot Ryan Lions football team travels to Bottineau on Friday for their 3rd west region game of the season. The Lions were shutout 12-0 last week by 3rd rated Dickinson and carry a 1-1 record into Friday's matchup. The Braves come in at 1-2 in the

Eye on Agriculture - Cover Crops

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:22:00 GMT

It's a concept that is growing in popularity within the agriculture industry in western and central North Dakota. It molds farming practices with ranching and providing a healthy benefit for both farm fields and livestock herds. (Bruce Knudson, Farms Ne

Lions Host Knights

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT

On the class "B" volleyball court tonight, the Minot Ryan Lady Lions were at home as they hosted Our Redeemer's in a district matchup. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: MINOT RYAN 0 OUR REDEEMER'S 3 DES LACS-BURLINGTON 0 KENMARE 3 SURREY MLS SAWYER 0

AA Football

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:59:00 GMT

In class "AA" football action tonight the Minot Ryan Lions were at home as they hosted 3rd ranked Dickinson Trinity in west region play. Both teams came in with 1-0 region records with the winner to stay on top of the region standings. It was also homecom

Teen Maze Sends Clear Message

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:39:00 GMT

When it comes to real-life decisions, the option of a re-do seldom exists. Luckily, one local organization is giving teens the opportunity to see the consequences of their actions before they make them. The "Be Amazed- TEEN MAZE" gathers professionals

Tuesday's Scores

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:14:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Carrington def. Anamoose/Drake, 25-13, 25-9, 25-16 Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page def. Dakota Prairie, 25-13, 26-24, 8-25, 25-21 Grand Forks Red River def. Wahpeton, 25-16, 25-12, 25-10 Harvey def. Towner-

Monday's Scores

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:14:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Bottineau def. Sawyer, 25-17, 25-14, 25-10 Kidder County def. Central Prairie, 25-14, 25-22, 25-19 (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 09-14-09 2105CDT

Aggies Host Mavericks

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:14:00 GMT

On the class "B" volleyball courts tonight the Velva Aggies were at home as they hosted MLS. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: VELVA MLS OUR REDEEMER'S HAZEN SURREY ANAMOOSE/DRAKE GLENBURN GARRISON STANLEY BERTHOLD BOTTINEAU KENMARE TGU NORTH STAR ROLLA/RL

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:35:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Beulah def. Washburn, 25-6, 25-7, 25-22 Central Prairie def. Pingree/Buchanan-Kensal, 20-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-16, 15-12 Dakota Prairie def. Lakota, 14-25, 25-16, 24-26, 25-17, 15-13 Ellendale def. E

Tuesday's Scores

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Bismarck Century def. Bismarck High, 21-25, 25-14, 25-14, 18-25, 15-4 Burke County def. Powers Lake, 25-6, 25-20, 25-19 Ellendale def. Central Prairie, 25-19, 25-13, 25-23 Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran d

Magicians Host Knights

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Welcome to another week of Friday Night Football Frenzy. We begin in the class "AAA" division where it was a battle of ranked teams as 3rd rated Minot High hosted 4th ranked Grand Forks. The Magicians were coming off of a season opening win over Jamestown

Mustangs Host Trojans

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:06:00 GMT

The high school volleyball season moved into full swing tonight. In Surrey the Mustangs played host to Turtle Lake-Mercer. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: SURREY TL-M CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: MLS BURKE CENTRAL KENMARE RAY MINOT RYAN WASHBURN OUR REDEMER'S VELVA

Towner State Nursery has new manager

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:14:00 GMT

North Dakota's Towner State Nursery has a new manager for the first time in nearly 40 years. Jeff Smette (SMET'-ee) this summer succeeded Roy Laframboise, who died late last year of Lou Gehrig's disease. Laframboise had been the manager since 19

Bottineau Football

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:23:00 GMT

This year's Bottineau football team is hoping to get to the level they reached last year. 35 players are out for this year's team under the direction of Rob Bedlion. The Braves went 6-4 last year that included a postseason playoff appearance. The Braves

Dakota College at Bottineau is official

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:49:00 GMT

With the turn of the calendar to August, Minot State University-Bottineau has officially become Dakota College at Bottineau. The school has adopted a new logo that depicts evergreen trees and a pathway that could be leading into the Turtle Mount

Bottineau Chautauqua

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:36:00 GMT

Some important persons from American history are coming to life this week in Bottineau. A Chautauqua event called "Lincoln, Land, and Liberty" continues through tomorrow night. Chautauqua presenters are portraying Abraham Lincoln and other characters

Section 5 Tmt.

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:14:00 GMT

The section 5 baseball tournament continued today in Surrey. In winners bracket play the host team Blue Sox met up with top seeded Velva. SECTION 5 LEGION BASEBALL TMT.-SURREY-WINNERS BRACKET: SURREY 4 VELVA POST #39 8 (5) LOSER OUT GAMES: MI

Section 5 Tmt.

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:14:00 GMT

The section 5 baseball tournament moved into its second day of play today in Surrey. In winners bracket play tonight, the Minot Metros squared off with top seeded Velva. SECTION 5 LEGION BASEBALL TMT.-SURREY-WINNERS BRACKET: MINOT METROS 10 VELVA PO

Local Man Convicted of Sex Crimes

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:17:00 GMT

A Bottineau man faces up to 40 years in prison after being convicted of two sex crimes by a federal jury in Minot. 33-year-old Darren Henry was found guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor, and possession of materials related to sexual exploitation of

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Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:13:00 GMT

A Fargo abortion clinic is suing to block a new state law that requires the clinic to give women the chance to view ultrasounds 24 hours before getting an abortion. The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights says it filed the lawsuit on b

Man convicted of child sex crimes

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:09:00 GMT

A federal jury has convicted a Bottineau man of child sex crimes. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says 33-year-old Darren Henry engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor female for 10 months last year and had numerous pictures on his computer of

Karaoke Singer

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:23:00 GMT

What started off as a hobby turned into a business and now a once in a lifetime opportunity for a local Karaoke Singer. Chris Rogers, from Douglas North Dakota is set to open for Toby Keith at WE-FEST this August. Shaun Sipma caught up with Chris on the

ND Business Gems - Sund Mfg.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:23:00 GMT

America has been losing jobs in the manufacturing industry for years. So it's perhaps surprising to find a manufacturing plant in a tiny North Dakota town that continues to succeed - decades after it was established. In the final report of his series on

89-Year-Old Needlepoint Master

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Art is typically a very broad term. It can come in many different forms through a variety of methods. One Bottineau man has proven that fact because his paintbrush is a needle and thread. Dan Erdmann has his story. (Dan Erdmann, KX News) It's been sa

Peltier

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Bottineau girls basketball player Kelsey Peltier is planning to play at NDSU making her the first freshman recruit from the state for the Lady Bison in 7 years. As a junior last year, Peltier averaged 10 points and almost 4 rebounds a game for the Sta

Bottineau guard headed for N Dakota St

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:44:00 GMT

Bottineau guard Kelsey Peltier is planning to play basketball at North Dakota State. It would make her NDSU's first freshman woman recruit from the state in seven years. As a junior last year, the 5-foot-7 Peltier averaged 10 points and almost f

Bottineau school preparing for name change

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:46:00 GMT

Minot State University-Bottineau is preparing for Aug. 1, when the school will officially be known as Dakota College at Bottineau. Lawmakers and the state Board of Higher Education earlier this year approved the name change to help give the scho

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Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:41:00 GMT

Increased activity in North Dakota's oil patch means an increase in the need for housing. Fargo-based Lutheran Social Services Housing will build one of two housing projects scheduled for construction in the McKenzie County community of Watford City.

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Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:15:00 GMT

Less than three years ago, officials in Bismarck held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Home Depot's 102,700-square-foot building center. Now, the store's closed and vacant, leaving a big orange empty eyesore on the outskirts of town. Other ci

Solar greenhouse planned in Carpio to help MSUBottineau students,...

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:15:00 GMT

A solar-powered greenhouse being planned in Carpio not only will produce organic plants and vegetables it also will provide research for students and faculty members at Minot State University-Bottineau. The school's Entrepreneurial Center for H

On the Road for Bottineau Basketball

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:09:00 GMT

Off season training is becoming more and more important and for one basketball squad, its important enough to come from hours away for year round competition. Tia Streeter has more. " (TIA STREETER) A hundred and 90 miles seperates Bottineau from Bisma

BurlingtonBaseballPreview

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:32:00 GMT

The Burlington baseball tournament kicks off tomorrow with the first game starting at NOON. Four teams in this years tournament including Burlington, Makoti, Garrison, and Watford City. The Bulldogs are coming off of a loss last night to Bottineau

Bulldogs At Home

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:08:00 GMT

The Burlington Bulldogs were at home for a second straight night as they hosted Bottineau tonight. The Bulldogs were coming off of a sweep at the hands of Cando last night. CLASS "B" BASEBALL: BURLINGTON 1 BOTTINEAU 12 (5) MINOT METROS ROLETTE

Metros Host Bulldogs

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:21:00 GMT

The Minot Metros took advantage of near perfect weather conditions tonight as they hosted Burlington in a section 5 matchup. The Metros took the opener 11-1 pulling their section record to within a game of the .500 mark. We pick up action in game 2. CL

Bottineauarea family finds rare grouse nest

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Biologists say finding a ruffed grouse nest is rare even when the grouse have radio tracking collars. But a Bottineau-area family found one on their property. Lucy Rosatti says she and one of the family dogs made the rare discovery last month

Bottineau Quasquicentennial

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:29:00 GMT

Over the past few days, residents and visitors of Bottineau have been celebrating 125 years of history. Today's events included a parade, a car show, and a street dance tonight. Many have come for fellowship and a good time, but the main purpose is to c

Bottineau Quasquicentennial

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:24:00 GMT

Bike the Border Begins

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:44:00 GMT

50 miles may not seem like a very far distance when you're traveling by car, but pedalling the entire journey can be quite an undertaking. That hasn't stopped dozens of cyclists from participating in the annual "Bike the Border" tour. Over a three-day

Heavy Rains Cause Troubles

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:44:00 GMT

Torrential rainfall throughout north central North Dakota added up to around 6 inches for some areas of the Turtle Mountains. It also led to the closure of one of the area's busiest roadways. North Dakota Highway 5, which runs between Bottineau and Duns

Heavy rain leads to road closure

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:14:00 GMT

North Dakota transportation officials have reopened state Highway 5 between Bottineau and Dunseith after shutting it down because of flooding. The highway was closed after heavy rain Thursday night led to water on the roadway. Storms have

Bottineau Ready to Celebrate 125th

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT

AlysiaSummer is always a popular time for centennial celebrations, which of course are 100 year anniversaries. JimBut do you know what a 125-year anniversary is called? Over the next few days, Bottineau County residents will be more than happy to tell

June 17 Bottineau

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:27:00 GMT

June 16th Bottineau 125th

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:58:00 GMT