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Heart EOH

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:27:00 GMT

Statistics tell us that heart disease is by far the number one killer of women. February is heart month and tonight, Carla Burbidge brings us one story of survival in this week's Eye on Health. Nobody wants to have a heart attack, but when you are st

Fatal Accident Outside W. of Berthold

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:27:00 GMT

A Minot man was killed in a rollover accident outside of Berthold yesterday afternoon. Highway Patrol officers say the 45-year-old man was traveling westbound on Highway 2 about 5 miles west of Berthold when the vehicle drifted over the fogline, swerved,

Broadway Accident

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:29:00 GMT

Four people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on South Broadway in Minot this morning. Minot Police say a small pickup driven by 46-year-old Tim Dignan of Kenmare was turning left from 20th onto Broadway when it hit a car driven by 24-year-old Bryan

Minot Stabbing

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:59:00 GMT

The search is on for a woman who stabbed a man at a Minot hotel last night. Minot Police report the 26-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, was stabbed several times in the incident. Police say they were told the victim and another man we

Eye on Health - Blue Distinction

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Trinity's Joint Replacement Center is relatively new...but it now has a very nice award to hang on the wall... The state's largest health insurance company has recognized the center for the care it provides patients. Perry Olson tells us more about the

Minot Stabbing

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:47:00 GMT

A twenty-six-year old man was stabbed last night in Minot. Police were called to Trinity Hospital ER after the man arrived at the hospital seeking medical attention for injuries determined to be caused by stabbing. An investigation led to a search warra

Childrens Library Fundraiser

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:09:00 GMT

In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, it's nice to be able to take a break once in awhile. That's exactly what one local reading council was offering parents and children today at Minot's Barnes & Noble Bookstore. The North Central Reading C

Man Arrested After Stabbing in Grenora

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:17:00 GMT

A Grenora man is charged with stabbing two people yesterday, leaving one in critical condition. The Williams County Sheriff's Office says 46-year-old Elzie Hall stabbed the two men at a home in Grenora on Tuesday. One of the victims Carlos Pedrasa

Eye on Health - Dragon Speak

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:06:00 GMT

There is a dragon helping doctors at Trinity Hospital get their work done... Dragon Speak to be more precise. It is a new method of dictation that doctors are using that speeds up the process letting doctors see more patients. Perry Olson shows us w

Eye on Health - Cleaning Changes

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

When you check into any hospital, you trust your room is clean. But at Trinity Health, it is now cleaner than ever before. Perry Olson shows us why in this week's Eye on Health. Could this new microfiber mop really make a big difference at Trinity Hos

Accidents

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT

A twenty-three-year-old woman died after her car collided with an SUV last night. The crash took place on U.S. Highway 85 near Grassy Butte shortly before eight p.m. The Highway Patrol has not released the identity of the victim. The SUV driver and

House Crash Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:42:00 GMT

The woman who crashed into a Minot house Sunday night trapping a 15 year old under her car has pleaded guilty to drunken driving and other charges. 21-year-old Willie Jo Starr of Minot will have to serve at least 90 days in jail because the crash caused

Sleeping Teen Hurt By Drunk Driver

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT

A late night accident sends one Minot girl to the hospital and another to jail. Police report just before midnight a vehicle smashed into a home at 1500 20th Avenue northwest... Here was the scene this morning. The Cadalac went through a bedroom wi

Trinity Gift Delivery

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Current restrictions in hospitals across the country are keeping many visitors out, for fear of spreading illness. At Minot's Trinity Hospital, bringing flowers in-person may not always be possible, but as Dan Erdmann reports, there's another option avai

Trinity Maintains Visitor Policy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:24:00 GMT

The number of comfirmed flu cases in North Dakota is nearing 25-hundred. The State Health Department reports 2,475 confirmed flu cases this season - almost all of them are believed to be H1N1. That's about one thousand more cases than were found in the

Trinity Battles Flu

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT

The high number of flu cases throughout the state has been keeping many employees home over the past few weeks, making it harder for many businesses to operate. But what happens when the place you go for treatment is experiencing those very same problems

Teen Injured Walking To School

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:22:00 GMT

A fifteen year old Minot boy was injured this morning on his way to school when he was struck by a car on Burdick Expressway. The incident happened here where amber warning lights warn drivers of people crossing. We told you a few years ago about s

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

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT

State Sen. Aaron Krauter has resigned from the Legislature, six weeks after he was named as North Dakota director of the federal Farm Service Agency. The 53-year-old Krauter is a former Senate Democratic floor leader. He was known as one of the Legis

Baby born in car in hospital parking lot

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:11:00 GMT

She almost made it to the hospital. Jennie Goodwin's new baby was not due for another week. On Monday morning, she realized Molly was not about to wait. Goodwin lives at the [[kxtopic:minot-air-force-base:t[Minot Air Force Base]:t]] and her

Crash Victims Identified

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Officials have released the identity of two women killed in a two-vehicle crash yesterday near New Town. Killed were 25-year-old Trivian Rush of Minot and 27-year-old Vikilynn Standish of Bismarck. They were in a car driven by Rush that crossed the cent

Eye on Health - New Faces at Local Hospital

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:14:00 GMT

There will be plenty of new faces making the rounds at Trinity Health in Minot. In this week's Eye on Health, Perry Olson tells us about the additions coming to the local hospital. The population here at Trinity Hospital in Minot is growing...not

Fatal Accident West of New Town

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:14:00 GMT

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an accident just west of New Town Sunday morning killed a Minot woman and Bismarck woman and injured two others. Just before 10 am, a 2000 Saturn SL-1 was headed east on North Dakota 23 toward New Town when it crossed

Nursing Home Closing

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:33:00 GMT

A decision to close Kenmare's Trinity Community Nursing Home came as a shock to many residents and employees today, but administrators say very few changes will result from the closure. After struggling to maintain funding for the 12-bed facility, lead

Select Inn Aggravated Assault

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Minot Police arrested a man last night on charges of aggravated assault. Just after 4 am, Minot Central Dispatch received a call from a female reporting that someone was trying to kill her. Officers responded to the Select Inn, where they determined a fe

City Council

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:59:00 GMT

The administrator of Manor Care says the number one complaint he receives is a lack of parking at his nursing home facility. Manor Care is located on Main Street - south of Trinity Hospital. At tonight's City Council meeting, the administrator of Manor

Eye on Health - Building Hope Event

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Last week a tradition was carried on in Minot. The annual 'Building Hope' brunch and fundraising golf tournament put the spotlight on cancer and the women who have...beat it...lost the fight with it...or are battling it now. (Perry Olson - KX News)

Fatal Motorcylce Accident

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:29:00 GMT

A crash involving a Jeep and a motorcycle killed one man early this morning. Officers at the Minot Police Department say 18-year-old passenger Victor Mercado of Schertz, Texas was pronounced dead at Trinity Hospital. The driver of the motorcycle, 19-yea

Fatal Motorcylce Accident

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:24:00 GMT

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Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:01:00 GMT

A man who eluded authorities for 18 months on charges of bilking investors out of millions of dollars is asking to be released before his trial. Neville Solomon has pleaded not guilty in federal court to four counts, including wire fraud and con

Texan killed in Minot cycle crash

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:20:00 GMT

Police say a motorcycle struck the back of a sport utility vehicle in Minot, killing a motorcycle passenger after he and the driver were thrown off. Police say 18-year-old Victor Mercado of Schertz, Texas, was pronounced dead at Minot's Trinity

Lifeguard Hurt in Fall at Roosevelt Park Pool

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT

A Minot woman went flying off the waterslide at Roosevelt Park Pool last night. It was a fall that landed the lifeguard in the hospital. 22-year-old lifeguard Rachelle Brockell was sliding down the large slide after the pool had closed last night at abo

Woman dies after SUV goes into river

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Officials say a woman has died of injuries after her sport utility vehicle crashed in Williams County and went into the Little Muddy River. Officials say 55-year-old Faith Finneman of Williston died Tuesday at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Th

Fatal Accident Near Williston

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT

A Williston woman has died of injuries suffered when her SUV crashed along a Williams County road Monday. Officials say 55-year-old Faith Finneman died Tuesday at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Finneman's SUV went into the Little Muddy River along county

Elevator Injury

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:37:00 GMT

A 32-year old man was injured in an accident at the Plaza-Makoti Equity Elevator yesterday afternoon. Ward County officials say the man slipped into a conveyor at the Makoti business and suffered injuries to his legs. The man was taken by ambulance to T

Toddler Killed in Traffic Accident

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:22:00 GMT

A one-year-old child was killed in a traffic accident at Minot Air Force Base on Friday. The accident happened about 4-pm on Friday in the housing area of the base. The child was hit by a vehicle and died later at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Base offici

Birmingham man dead in shooting

Sun, 24 May 2009 17:48:00 GMT

A 22-year-old Birmingham man shot while sitting on a porch has died after surgery. Police said two men with rifles shot Earnest Lee Hamilton and another victim sitting on the porch around 4 p.m. Saturday. The victims were taken to Trinity H

Business Beat - May 14

Mon, 18 May 2009 03:29:00 GMT

Dreamland Homes is now in its new location, west of Minot on Highways 2 and 52. Owners are Al Gjerdy and Barb Kruse. They have been in business six years, and say the business has grown, they needed more room. They build and design manufactured and m

Fatal Accident

Sun, 17 May 2009 12:05:00 GMT

A Minot woman was killed this morning after an accident in Ward County. The Highway Patrol says 78-year-old passenger Ann Ruland was pronounced dead at the scene after the driver of another vehicle failed to stop at the intersection of state Highway 23 a

Fatal Accident

Sun, 17 May 2009 02:25:00 GMT

Body Found in River

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:37:00 GMT

The body of a man who jumped into the swollen Mouse River in Minot three weeks ago was found today. After nearly three weeks of searching, authorities have recovered the body of Ryan Eback. 27-year-old Ryan Eback jumped into the river on the morning of

Body Found in River

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:03:00 GMT

After nearly three weeks of searching, authorities have recovered the body of Ryan Eback. The 27-year-old jumped into the Mouse River on the morning of April 16th, while fleeing from the Highway Patrol. Police received a call at 11:16 this morning from

Trinity Fundraiser Ends Wednesday

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Don't know what to get mom for Mother's Day? Well, the Trinity Health Auxiliary may have your answer. Starting today, the group is sponsoring the "Masquerade Jewelry Show" in the Trinity Hospital skywalk. All of the jewelry you see here sells for only

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Mon, 04 May 2009 22:26:00 GMT

The 2009 North Dakota Legislature is over. And the 79-day session is the longest in modern state history. The final gavels fell in the House and Senate just after midnight. Lawmakers cheered, whooped and sang to herald the end of the session.

Authorities identify plane crash victims

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:03:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol has identified the two men killed after a small plane crash near Surrey. The patrol says the passenger, 46-year-old Robert Stauffer of Minot, was dead at the scene. The pilot, 43-year-old Ron Erickson of Esmond, died early thi

Plane crash kills two

Mon, 04 May 2009 07:05:00 GMT

Two men are dead following a plane crash near Minot. A Minot man was killed when a small plane crashed into a row of trees about four miles southeast of the Ward County community of Surrey. The Highway Patrol says the plane went down at ab

2 killed in plane crash near Surrey

Mon, 04 May 2009 05:05:00 GMT

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says two men were killed when a small plane crashed into a row of trees about four miles southeast of the Ward County community of Surrey. The Highway Patrol says the plane went down at about 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Sun, 03 May 2009 20:13:00 GMT

A man was killed when the small plane he was riding in crashed into a row of trees about four miles southeast of the Ward County community of Surrey. The Highway Patrol says the single-engine plane went down at about 6 p.m. last night. A 4

Minot man killed in plane crash near Surrey

Sun, 03 May 2009 19:24:00 GMT

A Minot man was killed when a small plane crashed into a row of trees about four miles southeast of the Ward County community of Surrey. The Highway Patrol says the plane went down at about 6 p.m. Sunday. A 47-year-old Minot man died in

Surrey Plane Crash

Sun, 03 May 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Clear blue skies are what most pilots hope for but tonight, May 3rd, those blue skies have turned gray. Just afer six o'clock the highway patrol responded to a plane crash southeast of Surrey. What they found was a small 2 seater airplane 4 miles southe

Trinity Names New CEO

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:09:00 GMT

Trinity Hospital in Minot has named a New President and CEO. John Kutch has been named as the person who will succeed Terry Hoff. An executive search committee selected Kutch from over 100 applicants. He is a health care executive with a diverse backg

Minot Juvenile Stabbed

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:54:00 GMT

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in northwest Minot today and a 41-year-old woman has been charged in the case. FULL CG Minot Police report the boy, whose name is not being released, was stabbed just before eleven this morning when an argument escalated. T

NICU Reunion Planned

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:38:00 GMT

The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion. With it usually comes a few days in the hosptial...then home to start a new chapter of life. That is how it works most of the time but for babies born too early or with health problems, it can be a different

Lab Accredited at Trinity Health

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Trinity Hospital's laboratory recently received a distinction that it has become accustomed to getting. Once again it received a full, two-year accreditation by the College of American Pathologists or CAP. How does that work? Every two years the lab is

Miracle at Miracle Mart

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:18:00 GMT

It's a scary feeling- not being able to breathe. Recently, a Minot man lived that reality and cheated death thanks to the help of two brave women. Although his mission was to buy groceries, what he received can't be contained in paper or plastic. Dan

Beating Leads to Arrests

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:24:00 GMT

A beating last night has left a Makoti man in the hospital. Minot police were called out to the 500 block of east Central Avenue just after ten. There they arrested 21 year-old Shaun Aho from Minot and 22 year-old Derrik Riebling for aggravated assault.

Altru Hospital reports baby boom

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:25:00 GMT

Altru Hospital reports a record 1,571 babies born last year. Officials at the Grand Forks hospital say the total is up 3.5 percent from 2007. It includes 21 sets of twins and two sets of triplets. The state Healthcare Association says only

Births up 10 percent at Minot's Trinity Hospital

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:27:00 GMT

Minot's Trinity Hospital reports 1,421 births last year, up 10 percent from 2007, with 30 sets of twins. Deb McAvoy manages Trinity's Family Birth Center and Pediatrics unit. She says every day last year was "busy, busy, busy." The 30 sets of

Year in Review, Part 1

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:29:00 GMT

Tonight, December 29th, we begin our annual look at the top local news stories of the year. Over the next several nights, we'll remember what was making news in 2008. First off, we recap the biggest stories of January and February. The year began wit

Year in Review, Part 1

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:45:00 GMT

Tonight we begin our annual look at the top local news stories of the year. Over the next several nights, we'll remember what was making news in 2008. To start we recap the biggest stories of January and February. Jim Olson reports. The year began wi

Year in Review, Part 1

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Eye on Health - Equipment Upgrade

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:29:00 GMT

Trinity Hospital added a new level to the electronic record system called eCare this week. On Tuesday, a big change happened...mainly affecting doctors...but patients too. Perry Olson tells us about it in this week's Eye on Health. As a patient, you mi

Fatal in Crosby

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:32:00 GMT

The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a 33-year old woman killed in a car accident near Crosby yesterday morning. Mandy Lynn Nelson of Crosby was driving east on highway 5 when her vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Semi w

Fatal in Crosby

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Crosby woman killed in carsemi crash

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:45:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a car crossed the center line of a highway east of Crosby, struck a semitrailer and went into the ditch, killing the car's driver. The patrol says 33-year-old Mandy Nelson of Crosby was pronounced dead at a Crosby hospita

Rugby hospital plans dialysis unit

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:48:00 GMT

Rugby's Heart of America Medical Center is planning a kidney dialysis unit. CEO Jerry Jurena says the medical center is getting help from Trinity Hospital in Minot with preparing a budget for the unit, which would cost at least $300,000. T

Minot's Trinity Hospital looking for space

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:25:00 GMT

Minot's Trinity Hospital is running out of room. The hospital has seen record numbers of babies on its obstetrics floor. Nurse manager Deb McAvoy says expanded OB and neonatal services are needed, and officials are looking at options. More

Eye on Health - Storm Problems

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:55:00 GMT

When weather like we experienced at the end of last week moves in it can cancel school and close businesses. But one business cannot close, a hospital. So how does everyone get there, staff and patients? Perry Olson shows us in Eye on Health. When

Trinity's Need For Space

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Yesterday we saw just how busy life on the OB floor at Trinity Hospital has become. Trouble is...that isn't the only area of the hospital that needs more room. Perry Olson explores what might be happening down the line to relieve the pressure. 2008 b