Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2010 KXNet.com1800Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514223http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514223<p> Officials with the [[kxtopic:army:t[Army]:t]] Corps of Engineers are beginning field work this week to estimate the volume of water that will move down from the Jamestown and Pipestem dams this spring. [[kxtopic:stutsman-county-nd:t[Stutsman Cou</p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513837http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513837<p> 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</p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513766http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513766<p> Officials with the Army Corps of Engineers are beginning field work this week to estimate the volume of water that will move down from the Jamestown and Pipestem dams this spring. Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist says that only </p>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=494173http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=494173<p> North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is one of 13 Republican attorneys general who wants federal health care legislation stripped of a provision that favors the state of Nebraska. The language exempts Nebraska from paying for expanded M</p>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=493696http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=493696<p> A mid-January completion date is slated for a $45 million pipeline that will feed North Dakota natural gas into an existing line that moves the gas to Chicago. Justin Kringstad, director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, says the Prairie R</p>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=493622http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=493622<p> An attorney general's opinion appears to deflate Stutsman County's proposal to collect fines from a county ordinance setting load limits on roads. Wayne Stenehjem's opinion says the county can enact the ordinance but any fine money has to go to </p>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=484803http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=484803<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Grafton 62, Four Winds 59 New Town 69, Divide County 61 North Border 65, Central Valley 54 St. John 51, Maddock 19 Towner-Granville-Upham 71, Surrey 44 Wells County 51, Minnewaukan/Leeds 40 </p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468974http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468974<p> Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and North Dakota higher education officials are discussing how to respond to a judge's order that bars a change in the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. Stenehjem said he talked over the issue</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468887http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468887<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/12/tbn_7_2009-11-12-newsNoon-4012812501157429004.jpg"/>A bull elk was illegally shot in Stutsman County over the weekend. North Dakota Game and Fish Department district game warden James Myhre is asking for your help. Myhre said a 6x6 bull elk was shot Saturday, Nov. 7 three miles west and two miles s<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 04:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468760http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468760<p> The state Game and Fish Department says a bull elk was illegally shot south of Woodworth, in Stutsman County. District game warden James Myhre is investigating. He said the elk is believed to have been shot sometime Saturday morning, just southw</p>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=457184http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=457184<p> Prosecutors have rested their case against a woman charged with manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter. Stevie Buckley's trial began Tuesday. The 18-year-old Buckley is charged in the Feb. 4 death of her 6-month-old daughter, Kyra, who</p>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456934http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456934<p> Health officials say the number of confirmed flu cases in North Dakota has more than doubled over the past week to about 1,200. They say most of them likely are the swine flu or the new H1N1 strain. A state epidemiologist says some schools reported a</p>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456856http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456856<p> A Jamestown attorney has been chosen for a new state district judgeship. Gov. John Hoeven on Wednesday appointed Thomas Merrick to the job. Merrick becomes one of the seven judges in the Southeast Judicial District. The district covers 11 </p>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=455228http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=455228<p> The Army Corps of Engineers has identified 14 flood control options in the Fargo-Moorhead area, ranging from levees and flood walls to ditches. To win federal approval, the benefit to taxpayers must be greater than the cost. The corps is outlini</p>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=455070http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=455070<p> Both Jamestown and Valley City battled sewer problems during last spring's flooding. Work is now going on in both cities to address sewer issues. A committee of Jamestown and Stutsman County officials has begun tackling the city's sanitary sewer</p>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453732http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453732<p> An early shot of winter in North Dakota has contributed to at least three fatalities. The Highway Patrol says a father and son from Mission, Texas, who were working in the oil field died Wednesday after their pickup truck rolled in the ditch on </p>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453580http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453580<p> An early shot of winter in North Dakota has contributed to at least three fatalities. The Highway Patrol says a father and son from Mission, Texas, who were working in the oil field died yesterday after their pickup truck rolled in the ditch on </p>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453458http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453458<p> An early shot of winter in North Dakota has contributed to at least three fatalities. The Highway Patrol says two men from Mission, Texas, who were working in the oil field died Wednesday after their pickup truck rolled in the ditch on icy U.S. </p>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:50:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453397http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=453397<p> The Highway Patrol says a car collided with a pickup on a road covered with slush and snow in central North Dakota, killing the car's driver. The name of the 48-year-old woman was not immediately released. Authorities said the pickup driver an</p>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=440135http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=440135<p> An analyst says the South Korea-based parent company of Bobcat Co., has been hurt by a global economic slump and by debt it took on when it purchased Bobcat two years ago. Bobcat has announced plans to close its Bismarck plant by the end of the year.</p>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=439973http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=439973<p> A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Montana has died in a crash in western North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol said the man was traveling southbound on state Highway 68 near Alexander about 4:25 p.m. Saturday when he collided with farm e</p>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:25:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=439898http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=439898<p> Stutsman County officials are considering more security at the county courthouse. Suggestions include adding windows between public and staff areas in parts of the courthouse and installing &quot;panic buttons&quot; at desks to alert authorities to proble</p>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=429647http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=429647<p> Firefighters have been battling a blaze at the Cavendish Farms french fry plant just east of Jamestown. Officials say no one was hurt. The fire was reported about 1:30 this afternoon. Black smoke was spotted coming out of the building's vents.</p>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=429548http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=429548<p> Firefighters have been battling a blaze at the Cavendish Farms french fry plant just east of Jamestown. Officials say no one was hurt. The fire was reported about 1:30 this afternoon. Black smoke was spotted coming out of the building's vents.</p>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=428746http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=428746<p> Federal officials have released their final environmental impact statement on a proposed Fort Berthold reservation oil refinery, saying they prefer having a wastewater treatment plant built at the refinery site near Makoti. Officials of the Three Aff</p>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=428564http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=428564<p> An Oakes man faces charges in the February rapes of three people under age 15. Nineteen-year-old Lane Olson was charged in Dickey County Court with three counts of gross sexual imposition. He's being held in the Stutsman County jail on $2,000 ba</p>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=423222http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=423222<p> As Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health prepares to merge with Fargo, N.D.-based MeritCare, it also is seeking to offer health insurance in North Dakota. Sanford has requested permission from the state Insurance Department. Insurance Commissio</p>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=423150http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=423150<p> A South Dakota man died when he fell while working on an Interstate 94 overpass construction project near Medina, in southeastern North Dakota. Stutsman County Sheriff Dave Orr says 59-year-old Carl Jensen of Bruce, S.D., was laying a tarp over </p>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=423149http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=423149<p> A South Dakota man died when he fell while working on an Interstate 94 overpass construction project near Medina, in southeastern North Dakota. Stutsman County Sheriff Dave Orr says 59-year-old Carl Jensen of Bruce, S.D., was laying a tarp over </p>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=421041http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=421041<p> Severe thunderstorms gave people in Wells and Sheridan counties an early morning wake-up call. The storms brought winds clocked at 60 mph and scattered hail around the towns of Harvey, Selz, and Martin on Friday. Uprooted trees damaged buil</p>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=418834http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=418834<p> A spokesman for the National Audubon Society says the group is reviewing a lawsuit filed by the state that claims part of its bird sanctuary in central North Dakota was acquired illegally. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has sued the society in</p>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=418525http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=418525<p> North Dakota's attorney general says part of an Audubon Society bird sanctuary in central North Dakota was illegally acquired and has to be sold. Attorney General Stenehjem is suing the National Audubon Society in state court in Stutsman County.</p>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=401527http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=401527<p> Heavy rain has hit parts of western, central and southeastern North Dakota, including Bismarck and Jamestown, leading to flooding warnings for small streams, underpasses and other low areas. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory f</p>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=393881http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=393881<p> Associated Press North Dakota Daybook for Saturday, June 20. NORTH DAKOTA AP Members: The following events are listed for your planning purposes. Listing does not indicate AP coverage. Scheduled events are subject to change. Co</p>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:58:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=386672http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=386672<p> A Bismarck man has been cited for allegedly driving drunk with his 4-year-old grandson in the car. Fifty-three-year-old William Ladeaux was stopped for a traffic violation early Thursday afternoon. Police say his blood alcohol content was more t</p>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=386632http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=386632<p> Authorities say no foul play is suspected in the death of a rural Woodworth woman who went missing. Family of 58-year-old Geraldine Kaseman reported her missing Friday morning. Stutsman County Sheriff David Orr says Kaseman's body was found shor</p>Fri, 29 May 2009 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=382827http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=382827<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/5/29/tbn_22_2009-5-29-newsmin6-3996112500000035308.jpg"/>The flood of 2009 is far from over for people in Jamestown. But in the meantime state tournaments are schedule to take place there. Tonight Brad Feldman reports on how the city is preparing for the battle of the best while still recovering from their wa<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:09:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=382260http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=382260<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/5/28/tbn_4_2009-5-28-news6-3996012500000035309.jpg"/> It's the climax of the sports season...the state golf tournement. A three day event where one team leaves with the title of champion. However, it's not just teams hoping to win big. Brad Feldman shows you how one host city is preparing for the be<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=376743http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=376743<p> The city of Jamestown has come up with a voluntary sanitary sewer usage program. The sewer system is being taxed because of groundwater infiltration, and officials are trying to prevent sewer failure. They already have asked residents to cu</p>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=367631http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=367631<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/4/27/tbn_20_2009-4-27-news10-3992912500000014509.jpg"/>JAMESTOWN IS STILL BATTLING HIGH FLOOD WATERS.. AND WATER IS EXPECTED TO PRESS HARD AGAINST DIKES IN TOWN FOR ANOTHER THREE WEEKS. TONIGHT WE GET A FIRST LOOK AT THE FLOOD WATERS FROM THE SKY, AND HOW IT'S EFFECTING THE REGION.... FROM REPORTER STEPHANI<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=358793http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=358793<p> Residents in four northwestern Minnesota counties affected by flooding on the Red River are now eligible for federal assistance for housing and other needs. Gov. Tim Pawlenty says Friday that the major disaster declaration signed by President Ba</p>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=358790http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=358790<p> Officials say water from west of Jamestown moved in overnight, flooding at least four homes outside city limits and covering roads. The flooded homes are along a frontage road north of Interstate 94. Stutsman County emergency manager Jerry Bergq</p>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=358676http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=358676<p> Officials say water from west of Jamestown moved in overnight, flooding at least four homes outside city limits and covering roads. The flooded homes are along a frontage road north of Interstate 94. Stutsman County emergency manager Jerry Bergq</p>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=357405http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=357405<p> BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven was in Valley City and Jamestown today to work with city and county leaders facing flooding in east and north central North Dakota. Hoeven also met late this afternoon with North Dakota&amp;rsquo;s delegation and count</p>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=356789http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=356789<p> Burleigh County officials are investigating break-ins at two homes in the Fox Island area of south Bismarck hit by Missouri River flooding. The sheriff's department says the victims discovered their flooded homes had been entered while they were</p>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=356780http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=356780<p> Jamestown officials say they have enough sandbags so far to deal with the projected water releases from two area dams. The sandbagging operations in the city have been suspended. Stutsman County's chief operating officer, Noel Johnson, says </p>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=350900http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=350900<p>ND Department of Emergency Services - Updated at 7:25am, March 27th, 2009</p>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=339755http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=339755<p> A land auction in Stutsman County has fetched more than $10 million. County officials and an auctioneer says it may be have been largest land auction in North Dakota history. More than 16,000 acres of Stutsman County land, broken into 39 p</p>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=339458http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=339458<p> One auctioneer says it may be the largest land auction in North Dakota history. More than 16,000 acres of Stutsman County land, broken into 39 parcels, is being auctioned off at the Jamestown Civic Center. The sale will settle the estate of</p>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=329508http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=329508<p> The Stutsman County Zoning Board is crafting an ordinance for wind farms. Stutsman County State's Attorney Fritz Fremgen says the ordinance deals with setbacks and property boundaries. A subcommittee appointed to study the issue also wants </p>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=325677http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=325677<p> Stutsman County authorities say a man is free on bond after surrendering to face a charge of child abuse or neglect. Authorities say 24-year-old Jeremy Reister (RYE-ster) of Medina is accused of striking an infant and causing a skull fracture. </p>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=318743http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=318743<p> Officials of Stutsman County and the city of Jamestown are working out details for a joint library system approved by voters in November. City and county auditors, lawyers and librarians met last week to work on a draft agreement. They decided o</p>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=314297http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=314297<p> North Dakota cities, counties and businesses are busy clearing snow and it's costing them more. Stutsman County reports about $60,000 in billable time on its snowplows and motorgraders. Noel Johnson, the county's chief operating officer, s</p>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=309545http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=309545<p> Stutsman County officials have given developers of a nearby ethanol plant a June 1 deadline to start construction if they want to keep financial support. The Jamestown-Stutsman Development Corp. board voted 8-1 to back out of its financial agree</p>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=303315http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=303315<p> The 50th defendant in a federal drug conspiracy case known as &quot;Operation Speed Racer&quot; says he will plead guilty. Miguel Sustaita, also known as &quot;San Pedro Mike,&quot; had pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver controlled </p>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:21:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=303046http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=303046<p> Secretary of State Al Jaeger says a Jamestown state senator's re-election victory was has grown from eight to 10 votes. Jaeger says Republican incumbent David Nething beat Democratic challenger John Grabinger by a count of 2,982 to 2,972. </p>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300524http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300524<p> North Dakota's longest-serving state legislator has won another term in office by eight votes. Jamestown Republican Sen. David Nething defeated Democratic challenger John Grabinger after a recount at the Stutsman County Courthouse today. </p>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300516http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300516<p> North Dakota's longest-serving state legislator has won another term in office. Jamestown Republican Sen. David Nething won an eight-vote victory over Democratic challenger John Grabinger after a recount Friday at the Stutsman County Courthouse.</p>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300321http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300321<p> The Stutsman County Zoning Board is considering the idea of zoning for wind farms. Officials hope to draft and implement such a zoning ordinance by spring. Stutsman County State's Attorney Fritz Fremgen has offered an initial draft of regu</p>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300310http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=300310<p> A Stutsman County recount is determining whether the longest-serving member of the state Legislature can continue in that job. Republican Senate incumbent David Nething of Jamestown holds a 12-vote lead over Democratic challenger John Grabinger </p>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:58:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=299669http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=299669<p> Election officials will be checking absentee ballots to ensure they were properly marked during a recount of a North Dakota Senate race. Republican Senate incumbent David Nething of Jamestown holds a 12-vote lead over Democratic challenger John </p>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=299265http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=299265<p> The North Dakota canvassing board has approved results from the Nov. 4 election and Democrats are considering whether to seek recounts in some legislative races. In the state Senate race in District 12, Republican incumbent Dave Nething leads De</p>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=296122http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=296122<p> A close North Dakota Senate race in Jamestown will be getting a recount later this month. The Stutsman County canvassing board reviewed the results of the race between incumbent Republican David Nething and Democratic challenger John Grabinger. </p>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=272819http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=272819<p> The Alfred Dickey Public Library Board in Jamestown has puts plans for a new building on hold, pending the outcome of a public vote in November. Residents will decide a ballot measure that would create a joint board with the [[kxtopic:stutsman-c</p>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=262357http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=262357<p> The Stutsman County Sheriff's Department says a one-car rollover near Jamestown has killed the driver. Authorities say 43-year-old Todd Finck of Jamestown was driving out a county road shortly after 1 a.m., Wednesday when he lost control of the </p>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=261147http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=261147<p> [[kxtopic:stutsman-county-nd:t[Stutsman County]:t]] authorities say an officers pistol range has been closed after a stray bullet landed in a couple's yard. Sheriff David Orr said Si and Martha Liechty were in their yard last week when the bulle</p>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=254153http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=254153<p> Two former Jamestown High School teachers left money in their estates for the school's foundation. Brother and sister Robert and Doris Heil left nearly $229,000. The Heils also left equal amounts for a local Methodist Church and the Salvati</p>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=253900http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=253900<p> The All Veterans Memorial Wall is being dedicated this afternoon at the Fort Seward site in Jamestown. The wall contains 339 names 19 North Dakota Medal of Honor recipients, 152 prisoners of war and 168 from Stutsman County killed in action. </p>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=249829http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=249829<p> A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a drug conspiracy in Stutsman County. Michael San Miquel Junior had pleaded guilty in federal court to four counts, including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute co</p>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=248791http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=248791<p> Stutsman County authorities say an outdoor party resulted in a teenage boy suffering burns and a teenage girl being arrested. Deputies were called to the Jamestown hospital early yesterday morning, where a 14-year-old boy was being treated for s</p>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=246955http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=246955<p> Vote centers have been set up as experiments in two North Dakota counties for today's primary election. Stutsman County Auditor Noel Johnson describes it as a &quot;decent turn-out for a primary.&quot; Johnson says due to the distance some residents wo</p>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=239746http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=239746<p> Valley City's fire chief says a firefighter is recovering from smoke inhalation suffered while fighting a weekend grass fire. Fire Chief Gary Retterrath says the man was hospitalized for two days in Fargo after Friday's fire south of the town of</p>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:57:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=231980http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=231980<p> The state Health Department reports 3,730 confirmed flu cases in North Dakota this week. The total is the second highest since 2005. Cass County is still leading the state with 736 flu cases. Burleigh County reports 626, Morton County has</p>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=217912http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=217912<p> This year, voters in two North Dakota counties don't have to worry about going to the wrong polling place on Election Day. Stark and Stutsman counties will be running &quot;voting centers.&quot; In Stark County residents will be able to vote at any on</p>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=202264http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=202264<p> Trial dates have been set for one of the Streeter residents charged with guiding and outfitting violations last fall. Jeff Effinger is scheduled to go on trial March 25th on two counts of guiding without a license. He faces a second trial date </p>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=198133http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=198133<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/8/1/14/tbn_8_2008-1-14-news6-3946012500000014508.jpg"/>A 55 year old Jamestown man is charged with Corruption of a Minor for having sex with a 15 year old girl. Authorities say Charles Furan sexually assaulted the girl in her Menoken home seven years ago. He's also charged with Corruption and Sexual Assau<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=196536http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=196536<p> The Stutsman County Commission has decided against supporting a proposal to name the Jamestown Reservoir after the late Western author Louis L'Amour, a Jamestown native. Supporters of the move, including the Jamestown City Council, say it could</p>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=189953http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=189953<p> Stutsman County authorities say an elevator at a farm near Cleveland was destroyed by fire. Authorities say the fire was likely sparked by a faulty electrical panel at the farm, located about 11 miles south of Cleveland. No injuries were r</p>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=188705http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=188705<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/7/12/10/tbn_8_2007-12-10-news10-3942512500000015104.jpg"/>A nine year investigation has led to a major drug bust in stutsman county, and federal charges against nine people. Authorities are calling it... &quot;operation white cloud.&quot;... Nine people are indicted on federal drug trafficking conspiracy charges... Th<br clear="all"/></p>