Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2009 KXNet.com1800Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473814http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473814<p> Police say three college softball players who drowned when their sport utility vehicle went into a pond in a southwestern North Dakota pasture weren't trespassing on private property. Dickinson Police Lt. Rod Banyai (BAN'-yeye) says there were no sig</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473775http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473775<p> University of North Dakota Police Chief Duane Czapiewski (chuh-PESS'-kee) says an investigation into whether threats were made against leaders of the University Senate has been dropped. The faculty group supports a resolution calling for retirem</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473658http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473658<p> The Minn-Kota Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new director. Greg Voss, a Red Cross volunteer for many years, currently is executive director of the Andover (Minn.) YMCA Community Center. Andover is a Minneapolis suburb. Voss is t</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473657http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473657<p> The Minn-Kota Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new director. Greg Voss, a Red Cross volunteer for many years, currently is executive director of the Andover (Minn.) YMCA Community Center. Andover is a Minneapolis suburb. Voss is t</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473639http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473639<p> Police say three college softball players who drowned when their sport utility vehicle went into a pond in a southwestern North Dakota pasture were not trespassing on private property. Dickinson Police Lt. Rod Banyai (BAN'-yeye) says there were </p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473557http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473557<p> University of North Dakota police are investigating whether threats were made against leaders of the University Senate. The faculty group supports a resolution calling for retirement of the school's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo, which some f</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473464http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473464<p>By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Class A State Tournament First Round Bismarck Century def. Devils Lake, 25-21, 25-22, 25-16 Fargo North def. Bismarck High, 25-23, 27-25, 25-20 Fargo South def. Williston, 25-20, 25-13, 23-25, 25-23 </p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473374http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473374<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/19/tbn_4_2009-11-19-news6-4013512500000035310.jpg"/>A new generation of patriots are ready to take the front line.. On 9/11 some of these men and women heading to war were not able to drive, take a geometry class or even apply to college. Brad Feldman has the story of two soldiers preparing for thei<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473291http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473291<p> North Dakota's attorney general says the state will seek to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Spirit Lake Sioux tribal members who want the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname. The Board of Higher Education has said it will r</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:32:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473243http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473243<p> A woman has been sentenced to a month in jail for stealing more than $1,000 from a Grand Forks man in her care. Julie Amundson apologized in court Wednesday and told Judge Sonja Clapp she had no explanation for what she did. Amundson's att</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473163http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473163<p> The attorney for a Grand Forks woman accused of broadcasting pornography from the window of her home near an elementary school and assaulting a police officer is seeking a trial outside of Grand Forks County. Ted Sandberg says the allegations ag</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472994http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472994<p> The [[kxtopic:national-weather-service:t[National Weather Service]:t]] says late-fall rains in the [[kxtopic:red-river-valley:t[Red River Valley]:t]] have kept groundwater conditions overly wet heading into the winter, which could affect spring floodi</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472964http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472964<p> A University of North Dakota airplane made a safe emergency landing after oil blew onto the windshield during takeoff. University spokesman Juan Pedraza says the student and onboard flight instructor did not want to take any chances Wednesday a</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472944http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472944<p> The National Weather Service says late-fall rains in the Red River Valley have kept groundwater conditions overly wet heading into the winter, which could affect spring flooding. Forecasters say topsoil and subsoil conditions are similar to tho</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472917http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472917<p> The group that managed construction of a new president's house at North Dakota State University says it's waiting to hear about its proposal to cover cost overruns. The NDSU Development Foundation project was estimated to cost about $900,000, wh</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472744http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472744<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/18/tbn_3_2009-11-18-newsmin6-4013412502314829004.jpg"/>The North Dakota State Fair is only eight months away! Not exactly in the forefront of your mind I bet... But for those building the new grandstand on the fairgrounds, that firm deadline looms large. Perry Olson takes us there where work is progressi<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472638http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472638<p> Grand Forks County commissioners plan to adopt an official written flood policy before the next spring flooding threat. The policy will spell out what the county will provide to protect people's property. Information from: Grand Forks Heral</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472583http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472583<p> Grand Forks County commissioners plan to adopt an official written flood policy before the next spring flooding threat. The policy will spell out what the county will provide to protect people's property. Under an unofficial policy that ha</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472467http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472467<p> The state Health Department says North Dakota has its second flu death. Influenza surveillance coordinator Michelle Feist (FYST) says the victim was a woman over 60 in the northwestern part of the state who had an underlying medical condition. </p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472446http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472446<p> Job Service North Dakota says it has begun accepting applications for the latest extension of unemployment benefits. The federal government earlier this month approved the extension for almost 2 million people out of work nearly a year or more. </p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472384http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472384<p> North Dakota tight end Marcus Tibesar will not play in the season finale after breaking his leg in last Saturday's game against UC Davis. The senior captain initially thought he sprained his ankle and kept playing. He discovered on Sunday that h</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472222http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472222<p>By The Associated Press GIRLS HOCKEY East Grand Forks 3, Thief River Falls 2 Rochester Mayo 5, Owatonna 3 (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-17-09 2101CST </p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472029http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472029<p> Minnesota's Jeff Tow-Arnett could return to the lineup for the final regular season game of the year against Iowa. Coach Tim Brewster says the senior center has had a &quot;miraculous&quot; recovery from the broken leg he suffered Oct. 3 against Wisconsin. The</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472027http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472027<p> Minnesota's Jeff Tow-Arnett could return to the lineup for the final regular season game of the year against Iowa. Coach Tim Brewster says the senior center has had a &quot;miraculous&quot; recovery from the broken leg he suffered Oct. 3 against Wisconsin. The</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472023http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472023<p> Minnesota's Jeff Tow-Arnett could return to the lineup for the final regular season game of the year against Iowa. Coach Tim Brewster says the senior center has had a &quot;miraculous&quot; recovery from the broken leg he suffered Oct. 3 against Wisconsin. The</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471978http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471978<p> Tougher rules and stricter penalties have not eliminated dangerous hits from behind in college hockey. University of North Dakota captain Chay Genoway was hit by St. Cloud State forward Aaron Marvin last Friday night. UND says he is out indefi</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471733http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471733<p> A Grand Forks woman who police said was breast-feeding her baby and holding the infant upside down while drunk last February has been sentenced to three more months in jail for slashing a tire on an acquaintance's pickup truck. Twenty-seven-year</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471156http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471156<p> 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</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471149http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471149<p> Grand Forks police say a two-car derailment blocked traffic in part of the city heading east on U.S. Highway 2. Police said the grain cars came off the tracks about 10;30 a.m. Monday, but did not tip or spill, and no one was hurt. </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471140http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471140<p> A University of North Dakota student is learning on the road. Julie Hjelle of Lankin is getting her online degree while working as a truck driver. The 39-year-old Hjelle works three nights a week driving a FedEx route between Grand Forks, </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471041http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471041<p> The federal Agriculture Department's Rural Utilities Service is holding public hearings this week on Minnkota Power Cooperative's proposal for a power line from Center to Grand Forks. Minnkota wants to build a 260-mile transmission line to deliv</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470987http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470987<p> Northern Canola Growers Association director Barry Coleman says the industry is looking for permanent federal funds to pay for canola breeders and technicians. North Dakota State University breeders say new varieties that might be commercially availa</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470905http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470905<p> The canola industry plans to seek more federal research dollars next year to capitalize on the industry's potential. Northern Canola Growers Association director Barry Coleman says money through the U.S. Department of Agriculture must be acquire</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470779http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470779<p> The days are numbered for the little red school house in north-central North Dakota. After years of discussion, the board that oversees Eureka School has decided to close the tiny school north of Minot. Eureka School has just five students </p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470648http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470648<p> County officials think the state should be in charge of delivering social services and they are asking legislators to study the idea. The North Dakota County Commission Association is seeking a two-year study starting in 2011. Its resoluti</p>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:19:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470553http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470553<p> An eastern North Dakota man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a string of burglaries, terrorizing and other charges. Steven Svir of Arvilla had pleaded guilty to burglary, theft of property, preventing arrest, harboring a runaway m</p>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470502http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470502<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/14/tbn_17_2009-11-14-newsmin6-4013174557870435308.jpg"/>Today was the 2nd day of the Girls State Swimming and Diving meet in Grand Forks. <br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470331http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470331<p> Officials say the number of gas flares burning in North Dakota's oil patch is dropping. A year ago, almost one-third of natural gas that came to the surface in North Dakota went up in smoke as an unmarketable byproduct of oil production. The 26 </p>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470079http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470079<p> Records still are falling for Minot senior Dagny Knutson. Results from the North Dakota state girls swim meet show Knutson set two national records during Friday's preliminaries in Grand Forks. Knutson swam the 200-yard individual medley i</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470024http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470024<p> The attorney for the former owner of a Fargo simulcast horse racing company whose conviction for illegal gambling was overturned says prosecutors built their case on fabricated evidence. Former Racing Services owner Susan Bala is suing Attorney </p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469942http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469942<p> David Toews scored two goals and Ben Blood had two assists as North Dakota beat St. Cloud State 4-2 Friday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Brad Eidness made 21 saves for the Fighting Sioux (7-1-1, 5-1-1), who withstood a second-per</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469939http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469939<p> David Toews scored two goals and Ben Blood had two assists as North Dakota beat St. Cloud State 4-2 Friday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Brad Eidness made 21 saves for the Fighting Sioux (7-1-1, 5-1-1), who withstood a second-per</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469785http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469785<p> North Dakota states swim meet At Hyslop Pool, Grand Forks Friday's preliminaries Top 8 200 freestyle Ali Church, GF Central, 1:52.96; 2. Kalee Kemmesat, Bismarck Century, 1:54.25; 3. Kelsey Richels, Wahpeton, 1:54.25; 4. Madison Porte</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469778http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469778<p> The University of North Dakota could clinch the Great West Conference football championship with a Saturday win at UC Davis. It's a long trip, made easier by a chartered plane. The Great West Conference has only five football teams, but the</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469757http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469757<p> Minot senior Dagny Knutson has been competing in swimming meets around the world, and she's off to London for another meet in a few weeks. But first, there's the state swimming meet in Grand Forks this weekend. And Knutson says she wants to end </p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469520http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469520<p> A house on Reeves Drive in Grand Forks has more than a century worth of stories to tell. The house with the big yard was built around 1901 from a mail-order architectural plan. The family of actress Jane Russell once lived there. Brent Kre</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469360http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469360<p> Court records show that authorities in Oklahoma recovered an apparently bloody hammer from the stolen Porsche of a North Dakota dentist authorities believe was killed in a murder-for-hire scheme. The hammer was found on Nov. 2 on the passenger-s</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469283http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469283<p> Eastern [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] is unseasonably warm. The [[kxtopic:national-weather-service:t[National Weather Service]:t]] says both Fargo and Grand Forks had record minimum temperatures on Thursday. The minimum tempera</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:20:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469153http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469153<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/12/tbn_7_2009-11-12-news10-4012812501157426706.jpg"/>Emmons and Mercer County officials testify before Senator Byron Dorgan. The Senate hearing examines the available options that both Counties may have to prevent future flooding. The Corp of Engineers and the State Water Commission are evaluat<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469098http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469098<p>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.</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469074http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469074<p> The University of North Dakota and the Ralph Engelstad Arena say they will enforce a new fan code of conduct that bans offensive messages on signs or clothing and includes a help line to report bad behavior during men's hockey games. The rules </p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469066http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469066<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/12/tbn_18_2009-11-12-newsmin6-4012812501157435306.jpg"/>The state girls swim meet takes place this weekend and for Minot swimmer Dagny Knutson it brings to end a fantastic career at the high school level before moving on to the national and world stage. Her accomplishments are something the school has never se<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469065http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469065<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/12/tbn_14_2009-11-12-newsmin6-4012812501157435301.jpg"/>Its been quite awhile since this project began, but the Pizza Ranch near Walmart is set to open to the public, Monday the 16th. Pizza Ranch is a franchise with restaurants in nine states. It's famous for its buffet, which includes pizza and chicken. I<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468792http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468792<p> Cirrus Aircraft says it has laid off 58 production employees to put itself in a better position for next year. The airplane maker said 32 workers were cut in Grand Forks and 26 at its headquarters in Duluth, Minn. It says the cuts put its total</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468732http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468732<p> An Air Force assistant secretary is visiting the Grand Forks Air Force Base. The base says Daniel Ginsberg, an assistant secretary for manpower and reserve affairs, wants to hear from the airmen and take a look at programs offered on the base. </p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468710http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468710<p> The wife of a deputy sheriff in northwestern Minnesota's Roseau County was treated in Grand Forks for a gunshot wound suffered in a hunting-related accident. Chief Deputy Terry Bandemer says 27-year-old Michelle Cossentine was struck in the thig</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468708http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468708<p> The wife of a deputy sheriff in northwestern Minnesota's Roseau County was treated in Grand Forks for a gunshot wound suffered in a hunting-related accident. Chief Deputy Terry Bandemer says 27-year-old Michelle Cossentine was struck in the thig</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468658http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468658<p> Cirrus Aircraft says it laid off 58 production employees to better position itself for next year. The airplane maker said 32 workers were cut in Grand Forks and 26 at its headquarters in Duluth, Minn. It said the cuts put its total work force at</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468656http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468656<p> Cirrus Aircraft says it laid off 58 production employees to better position itself for next year. The airplane maker said 32 workers were cut in Grand Forks and 26 at its headquarters in Duluth, Minn. It said the cuts put its total work force at</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468605http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468605<p> Veterans groups in North Dakota are coping with dwindling numbers. Steve Hoikkala, an Army National Guard staff sergeant, is the quartermaster for the Fargo Veterans of Foreign Wars post. He's also coordinator for eastern North Dakota military f</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468491http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468491<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/11/tbn_20_2009-11-11-newsmin6-4012712502314829005.jpg"/> The Minot High girls swim team will be aiming for a 7th straight state title this weekend in Grand Forks. The team is coming off of a disappointing runnerup finish at the west region meet last week. This year's state meet could be one of the most ba<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468403http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468403<p> Brett Favre says his pulled groin will be fine. The Minnesota Vikings didn't play last week, giving the quarterback time to heal. He got hurt during practice two weeks ago and aggravated the injury in pregame warmups at Green Bay on Nov. 1. </p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468399http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468399<p> Brett Favre says his pulled groin will be fine. The Minnesota Vikings didn't play last week, giving the quarterback time to heal. He got hurt during practice two weeks ago and aggravated the injury in pregame warmups at Green Bay on Nov. 1. </p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468398http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468398<p> A medical staff chief at the Grand Forks Air Force Base is believed to be the oldest active-duty airman in the Air Force. Lt. Col. Daniel Kulund, who is 68, has invented a physical exercise regimen that could become part of a national Air Force </p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468396http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468396<p> Brett Favre says his pulled groin will be fine. The Minnesota Vikings didn't play last week, giving the quarterback time to heal. He got hurt during practice two weeks ago and aggravated the injury in pregame warmups at Green Bay on Nov. 1. </p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468251http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468251<p> The number of confirmed flu cases in North Dakota is nearing the 3,000 mark. The state Health Department reports 2,965 cases of the flu this week, with a majority of those the swine flu, or H1N1 strain. Health officials say more than 2,100 </p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468238http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468238<p> A spokesman for the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline says its construction in North Dakota is nearly finished and the company plans to start filling the 30-inch pipeline with heavy crude oil before the end of the year. Spokesman Jeff Rauh said fill</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468144http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468144<p> A former University of North Dakota football player accused of assaulting four men on campus has pleaded guilty. Twenty-year-old Brad Kelley could face more than 10 years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 13 on two counts of aggravated assaul</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468143http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468143<p> A former University of North Dakota football player accused of assaulting four men on campus has pleaded guilty. Twenty-year-old Brad Kelley could face more than 10 years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 13 on two counts of aggravated assaul</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468124http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468124<p> Foster care caseworkers are required by federal law have monthly face-to-face contact with young people in the program. That can mean a lot of traveling for caseworkers like Jacki Lund. The Grand Forks County social worker recently drove a</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467835http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467835<p> The president of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education says a judge's order on the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname is &quot;bizarre.&quot; Northeast District Judge Michael Sturdevant has barred the board from changing the nickname be</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467699http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467699<p> A former supervisor at a regional human service center has pleaded not guilty to charges that she forged prescriptions to get painkillers. Tami Byzewski (beh-ZES'-kee) is charged with two counts of illegally obtaining a controlled substance. </p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467694http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467694<p> A former supervisor at a regional human service center has pleaded not guilty to charges that she forged prescriptions to get painkillers. Tami Byzewski (beh-ZES'-kee) is charged with two counts of illegally obtaining a controlled substance. </p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467638http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467638<p> The director of the University of North Dakota's Bureau of Business and Economic Research predicts flat holiday sales this year despite strengths in the state economy. Economist David Flynn said the numbers could be influenced by how hard retail</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467543http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467543<p> 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</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467470http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467470<p> 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</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467423http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467423<p> 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</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467348http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467348<p> The chancellor of North Dakota's university system has asked Standing Rock Sioux tribal Chairman Charles Murphy to meet with him to talk about the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. Chancellor William Goetz, in a letter to Mur</p>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466869http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466869<p> A Belcourt man says his son is still &quot;pretty scared&quot; after being wounded in last week's shooting spree at a Texas Army base. Patrick Blue III is a sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division. The 23-year-old was hit in his side by bullet fragments. He </p>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466744http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466744<p> A Belcourt man says his son is still &quot;pretty scared&quot; after being wounded in last week's shooting spree at a Texas Army base. Patrick Blue Jr. said Sunday that his son Patrick Blue III is doing fine physically but remains shaken up by Thursday's </p>