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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

North Dakota Class B basketball polls

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT

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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

Bighorn sheep to be transplanted in badlands

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:33:00 GMT

North Dakota wildlife officials plan to capture and move as many as 15 bighorn sheep in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Game and Fish biologist Brett Wiedmann (WEED'-man) says the goal is to help stem disease among the growin

Class B Basketball

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:06:00 GMT

On the class "B" boys basketball courts tonight, the 8th ranked Minot Ryan Lions were at home as they hosted Kenmare in a district 12 matchup. CLASS "B" BOYS BASKETBALL: (8) MINOT RYAN KENMARE (LIONS HOST GLENBURN-FRIDAY) CLASS "B" BOYS BASKETBALL:

Class B Girls Basketball

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:14:00 GMT

The Minot Ryan Lady Lions were at home as they hosted the Des Lacs-Burlington Lady Lakers in a district 12 matchup. Tonight's game was the final district matchup for both teams with the district tournament just over a week away. CLASS "B" GIRLS BASKETBA

Monday's Scores

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Center-Stanton 64, Glen Ullin-Hebron 44 Edinburg-Valley 59, Rolette-Wolford 46 Grafton 50, Midway-Minto 47 Kenmare 49, Ray 47 Napoleon 80, Pingree/Buchanan-Kensal 41 New Town 68, Stanley 53

North Dakota Class B basketball polls

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT

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Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says a flood control plan favored by Fargo-area officials meets standards for federal funding. The Metro Flood Management Committee has said it prefers a 35,000-cubic-feet-per-second diversion on the North Dakota

Free tourism workshops taking place around ND

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:32:00 GMT

North Dakota Tourism officials are hosting workshops in communities around the state in February and March. The goal is to help those in the industry tap into state resources and meet others involved in tourism. Topics will include such thi

Closeup on Education

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:27:00 GMT

Students say learning about state government and being involved in our country's future are just two of the reasons they've traveled to the Capitol city this week. More than one hundred high school students and 20 teachers from all across North Dakota ar

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:32:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Beach 59, Ray 36 Bismarck High 57, Jamestown 44 Dakota Prairie 57, Griggs County Central 45 Kidder County 66, Central Prairie 59 Langdon 53, Minnewaukan/Leeds 37 Litchville-Marion/Montpelier

Symphony Student Concert

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:13:00 GMT

What had more than 15-hundred kids in Minot tapping their feet today? The music of some of history's greatest composers...played by some of the areas best musical talent. The Minot Symphony Orchestra held two concerts for kids from schools covering 11 di

North Dakota Class B basketball polls

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Storm Makes Travel Treacherous

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:09:00 GMT

A potent winter storm is socking in the region tonight. The last two days of freezing drizzle gave way to heavy wind driven snow this afternoon. The flakes started falling late this afternoon in north central North Dakota but quickly turned into an al

Lakers Host Aggies

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:14:00 GMT

On the class "B" wrestling mat tonight, the Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers were at home for the final time this season as they hosted Velva in a region 3 matchup. CLASS "B" WRESTLING: VELVA 49 DES LACS-BURLINGTON 21 WATFORD CITY 48 BEULAH 33 RUG

Tuesday's Scores

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:14:00 GMT

By The Associated Press Bottineau 87, Sawyer 44 Lakota/Adams-Edmore 61, Four Winds 57 New Rockford-Sheyenne 85, Midkota 48 Powers Lake/Wildrose-Alamo 70, Westby/Grenora 52 Ray 49, Tioga 33 Valley City 81, Litchville-Marion/Montpelie

Time Zone Debate

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:56:00 GMT

Does an hour make a difference to you? Good evening Tom Gerhardt, and I'm Lauren Kalberer.. You either live in central or mountain time... but some North Dakotans say it's time for a "time change". Reporter Amber Schatz does some time travel to find out

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:05:00 GMT

-BKHNorth Dakota Class B Polls The North Dakota Class B girls and boys basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes in parentheses, records, to

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:42:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Scranton 58, McIntosh-Isabel, S.D. 44 St. John 65, Rolla-Rock Lake 54 Staples-Motley, Minn. 81, Fargo Shanley 69 Civic Center Jamboree Linton 55, Dickinson Trinity 52 Super Saturday Mandaree 60

Friday's Scores

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:07:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Dunseith 82, Sawyer 43 Rolette-Wolford 66, Langdon 59 Watford City 77, North Shore 37 GIRLS BASKETBALL Burke County 53, Trenton 39 Central Valley 43, May Port CG 38 Glen Ullin-Hebron 48, Mot

North Dakota Class B basketball polls

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Watford City Chief Retiring

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:35:00 GMT

He's been in charge of Watford City's police force for more than three decades, but Daryl Vance is retiring soon. Vance began his law enforcement career with the Williams County Sheriff's department. He took a job as a patrol officer in Watford City in

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Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:48:00 GMT

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a Wing woman is dead following a rollover crash two miles east of Bismarck. A news release issued by the patrol says the driver of a westbound vehicle on Interstate 94 lost control and slid through a median

Longtime ND police chief retiring

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:35:00 GMT

Longtime Watford City Police Chief Daryl Vance is retiring. Vance says he is stepping down March 15 after 35 years in the post for health reasons. Vance began his law enforcement career working part time for the Williams County Sheriff's O

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:56:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Beach 66, Mott-Regent 57 Bismarck High 75, Berthold 37 Carrington 62, Litchville-Marion/Montpelier 31 Climax/Fisher, Minn. 60, Central Valley 52 Hillsboro 80, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 68, OT K

Friday's Scores

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:14:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Breckenridge, Minn. 65, West Fargo 48 Minot Bishop Ryan 62, Westhope-Newburg 21 Northwood-Hatton 59, Central Valley 36 Rolette-Wolford 69, St. John 46 Towner-Granville-Upham 65, Velva 55 Watf

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Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:53:00 GMT

A man has been charged in an August armed robbery at the Town and Country Credit Union in West Fargo. A federal indictment charging Matthew Becker with bank robbery and aiding and abetting was unsealed yesterday. The amount of money taken has not bee

Mandan, Watford City coaches honored

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Mandan track coach Mike Kuhn and Watford City coach Dave Dougherty are being honored. The two have been selected by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association executive committee for induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches

North Dakota Class B basketball polls

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:37:00 GMT

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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:56:00 GMT

Officials issue travel alert for western ND

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMT

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued a travel alert for the western third of the state. The department is warning of winds, blowing snow and reduced visibility in areas near Dickinson, Beach, Bowman, Hettinger, Watford City,

Monday's Scores

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:35:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 68, Griggs County Central 56 Litchville-Marion/Montpelier 58, Lisbon 51 Maple Valley 52, Richland 47 Warwick 60, Dakota Prairie 43 Watford City 58, New Town 52 Wells C

North Dakota Class B basketball polls

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:22:00 GMT

This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes in parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking. Boy

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:46:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Bemidji, Minn. 78, Grand Forks Red River 74 Bismarck Century 64, Williston 56 Carrington 54, Lakota/Adams-Edmore 44 Edgeley-Kulm 72, Napoleon 59 Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 76, Milnor 55 New Sal

Lions Host Wolves

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:07:00 GMT

On the class "B" boys basketball court tonight, the Minot Ryan Lions were at home for the second time this season hosting 10th rated Watford City. CLASS "B" BOYS BASKETBALL: (10) WATFORD CITY MINOT RYAN GARRISON UNDERWOOD

ND Class B basketball polls

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:15:00 GMT

The North Dakota Class B girls and boys basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes in parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking.

Friday's Scores

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:14:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Barnes County North 49, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 47 Berthold 75, Garrison 36 Langdon 56, Rugby 42 New Salem 78, Underwood 47 Watford City 60, Ray 41 GIRLS BASKETBALL Beach 90, Standing Rock 6

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:45:00 GMT

By The Associated Press GIRLS BASKETBALL Grant County 45, Mott-Regent 30 Griggs County Central 56, Midkota 41 Hankinson 64, Park Christian (Moorhead), Minn. 37 Hettinger 84, Glen Ullin-Hebron 55 Lake Park-Audubon, Minn. 61, Northern Ca

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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has announced that a White Sulphur Springs soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom has died of noncombat related injuries. The DOD says Pfc. Michael A. Rogers died Friday at Forward Operating Base Hammer, eas

Montana man killed in ND crash

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a Sidney, Mont., man died in a rollover crash in northwest North Dakota's McKenzie County. The name of the 30-year-old victim of the crash about 10 p.m. Sunday was not immediately released. Authorities say the man

Montana man killed in ND crash

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Otter Tail Power Co.'s North Dakota customers will be paying slightly lower rates under a settlement of an electric rate case. The utility's 57,000 North Dakota electric customers also will be getting a small refund, with interest, for overpayin

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:47:00 GMT

The North Dakota Class A all-state [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] team, as selected by the state's coaches. First-team offense QB Trey Jacobson, [[kxtopic:watford-city-nd:t[Watford City]:t]], and Jon Mack, [[kxtopic:velva-nd:t[Velva]:t]];

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT

The state [[kxtopic:nd-game-and-fish-department:t[Game and Fish Department]:t]] says some national wildlife refuges in North Dakota are now open to late-season upland game bird hunting. Arrowwood, Audubon, Des Lacs, J. Clark Salyer, Lake Alice, L

Public wildlife meetings begin

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department this week is starting its annual fall advisory board meetings. The public meetings held in the spring and fall give state residents an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of

Kids Need Flu Shot Booster

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMT

The number of flu cases in the state grew at its slowest rate in a month last week. The State Health Department reports 184 new cases in the past week. Despite the slower growth, the season-to-date total is now 3,149 - nearly double the number reported

VELVA FB

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT

The Velva Aggies are set to take on the Langdon Cardinals Friday in the Fargodome. Aggies coach Larry Sandy is going for his eighth state title and is sticking with the same game plan that has worked up to this point. (LARRY SANDY)" I think you

Velva Preview

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT

Eight football teams are left to fight for four State titles, and one of the surprises has to be the Velva Aggies in 1A. Despite their unbeaten record, Larry Sandy's squad wasn't expected to knock off Watford City in the semifinals...but they did... and

Movie for Veterans

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT

He's worked with stars like Mariah Carey and Adrian Peterson. But the subject of North Dakota native Cody Shimek's latest project hold a special place in his heart. Shimek put together a one hour film on World War II veteran's from his home

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Class B District 15 Region Qualifier Parshall-White Shield def. Trenton, 25-20, 25-21, 23-25, 28-26 Trinity Christian def. New Town, 25-11, 25-11, 25-19 Championship Stanley def. Watford City, 15-25,

Watford City Preview

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

The high school football playoffs move into their semi-final round this weekend and in the class "A" division, it's a battle of unbeatens in one semi-finals as the Watford City Wolves travel to Velva to take on the Velva Aggies. The two teams haven't fa

Velva Football Preview

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT

The 2nd ranked Velva Aggies will be at home for the final time this season when they host top rated Watford City in the semi-finals of the class "A" football playoffs. Both teams come in undefeated on the year and have a rich tradition of playoff success.

Cougars Prepare For Cardinals

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT

The state high school football playoffs move into their semi-final round across the state this weekend. On the class "A" level, the North Prairie Cougars will be on the road when they travel to Langdon to take on the Cardinals. The teams met just a couple

Watford Class A

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:23:00 GMT

In another Class A quarterfinal matchup we head down to Watford City where the Undefeated and defending state AA champion Watford City Wolves and Fred Fridley play host to last years 9 man runner up Williams County Firestorm. The Firestorm come into the

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL 9-Man Quarterfinal Hankinson-Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah 55, South Border 36 Parshall-White Shield 14, Wells County 13 Towner-Granville-Upham 26, Central McLean 20 Class 1A Quarterfinal Langdon-Munic

Watford City Football

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:38:00 GMT

In Class A football Quarterfinals tomorrow the Watford City Wolves are at home taking on the Williams County Firestorm. Last year the Wolves won the AA State Championship while the Firestorm were runner up in the 9 man title game. Wolves coach Fred Fr

Watford City Football

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:23:00 GMT

HARVEYFB

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:52:00 GMT

The class "A" football playoffs move into their quarterfinal round this Saturday. In Velva the 2nd ranked and undefeated Aggies will meet up with Harvey in a re-match of last year's semi-final game. The Hornets are the two time state champions but it was

Velva Football Preview

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:24:00 GMT

The class "A" football playoffs move into their quarterfinal round this weekend. In Velva it's a rematch again between the 2nd ranked and undefeated Aggies and the Harvey Hornets. The teams met a couple of weeks ago in the final game of the regular season

Kidder County Headed for Round Two

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:59:00 GMT

It came down to the last minute in the postseason opener, but Kidder County survived with a 2-point win... and for their efforts, they've earned a trip to Wyndmere-Lidgerwood for the second round of the Class 9-Man playoffs. The Pirates have two goals

Woodchucks Gear Up For Trojans

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT

The 9 man football playoffs move into their 2nd round tomorrow across the state. The St. John Woodchucks were just a yard away from reaching the Dakota Bowl last year and will meet up with Central McLean. The Woodchucks haven't loss since the second g

Lakers Prepare For Wolves

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:18:00 GMT

The Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers football team will hit the road Saturday when they travel to number 1 ranked and undefeated Watford City in class "A" football playoff action. The Lakers come in as the 4th seed out of region 3 and are meeting up with a Wolv

Lakers Prepare For Wolves

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:23:00 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

Lady Lakers Host Mustangs

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:59:00 GMT

On the girls volleyball courts tonight, the Des Lacs Burlington Lady Lakers were at home as they hosted Surrey. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: VELVA 3 WELLS COUNTY 1 DES LACS-BURLINGTON 3 SURREY 0 RUGBY 3 SAWYER 0 TL-M 3 UNDERWOOD 1 GARRISO

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

ND football polls

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:23:00 GMT

By The Associated Press The Class AAA and Class AA football polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. First-place votes are in parentheses, followed by records, total points and last week's rank

Minot's new energy park gets tenant

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Minot's new energy park has its first tenant. Badlands PowerFuels, a transportation company that specializes in moving drilling fluids and crude oil, is buying 20 acres the largest of seven lots in Minot's Energy Park West. Owner Mark John

H1N1 Flu Shots Begin Next Week

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Vaccinations against the H1N1 flu will be available in North Dakota next week. Up to now, any vaccinations for what's known as Swine Flu have been given to health care workers. But the state is expecting more than 12-thousand doses of H1N1 vaccine next

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

ND Class A, 9man football polls

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:43:00 GMT

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Saturday's Scores

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Beach Tournament Pool Play Pool A Grant County def. Scranton, 14-20, 20-16 Heart River def. Grant County, 20-10, 20-18 Heart River def. Scranton, 20-13, 20-12 Heart River def. Wibaux, Mont., 20-6,

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

Food Pantry

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:02:00 GMT

It's difficult to imagine...coming home to an empty dinner table. Luckily there are organizations helping to make sure no one goes hungry. Today, the Great Plains Food Bank is announcing a new program aimed at "bringing" food closer to those

ND Class A, 9man football polls

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has outlined changes it will make after insurance examiners found excessive expenses paid with policyholders' dollars. Commissioner Adam Hamm ordered the state's dominant insurer to make changes last month

Fatal Accident Near Watford City

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:17:00 GMT

One person died and another was injured in a roll-over accident last night... It happened just after 6:30, south of Watford City on highway 85. The Highway Patrol said 31-year-old Benjamin Cotton of Reynolds was driving a pickup towing a car on a traile

2nd mountain lion killed in western ND

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:16:00 GMT

A second mountain lion has been killed this fall in western [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]. State [[kxtopic:nd-game-and-fish-department:t[Game and Fish Department]:t]] biologist Stephanie Tucker says the cat was killed Saturday by a h

Man killed in ND pickup rollover

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Authorities say a pickup towing a car on a trailer overturned in a ditch south of Watford City, killing the driver. The Highway Patrol said 31-year-old Benjamin Cotton of Reynolds lost control of the vehicle shortly after 6:30 p.m., Sunday, on