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

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:13:00 GMT

The western North Dakota bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America says he's talked with pastors about a national church policy that allows gay and lesbian clergy. Bishop Mark Narum heads 192 congregations that make up the Western No

ND ag commissioner says he'll seek election

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:16:00 GMT

North Dakota's agriculture commissioner says his recent illness won't prevent him from running for election next year. Doug Goehring (GORE'-ing) has spent several days in the hospital with a recurrence of Guillain-Barre (ghee-YAN' bah-RAY') synd

Polson man denies shooting father to death

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:26:00 GMT

A 21-year-old Polson man accused of shooting his father to death in woods west of Kalispell has pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide. Ross Johnson entered his plea in Flathead County District Court yesterday (Thursday) by video feed from th

Roger Johnson

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:26:00 GMT

From our state's capitol to our nation's. A North Dakota farm boy finds his way to Washington. Tonight Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin visits with our previous Ag. Commissioner about his new position in DC. "For 12 years he led our state's agriculture indus

Dairy help

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Prices are in the gutter. Last year dairy prices climbed to never seen before highs..then plumeted over 50 percent. The bottom is still dropping out. Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin visits with officials in Washington about the steps they've taken and what

Farmer's Union Fly-In

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:07:00 GMT

They've traveled over 13-hundred miles to make their case. This week Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin shows us the National Farmers Union Fly-In in Washington DC. Throughout the week she will be following the hundreds of farmers and ranchers walking the halls o

Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:40:00 GMT

A Billings woman has been charged with allegedly hitting another woman in the head with a baseball bat. Prosecutors say Cassie Ann Burling told police she hit the woman because she believed the woman was having an affair her husband. Burlin

Murder suspect to stand trial in father's death

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Flathead County attorneys say a Polson man charged in the shooting death of his father is competent to stand trial. Ross Johnson was arrested last September after a two-day standoff at his family's home outside Polson. Investigators say he fled

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

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:14:00 GMT

The chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Tribal Council are trying to remove each other from office. Chairman Richard Marcellais (MAR'-sel-ays), who's also a state senator from Belcourt, is barred from tribal headquarters und

Farmers watching wheat market probe

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:37:00 GMT

North Dakota farmers are watching as Congress considers restrictions on financial markets. A congressional report found aggressive speculation in the wheat futures market disrupted normal price patterns and hurt the ability of farmers, grain pro

Conference looks at climate change

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:11:00 GMT

The chief executive officer of Ohio-based American Electric Power says coal, nuclear, solar and will all be part of the nation's energy mix. Michael Morris says it has to be "multidimensional." Morris heads one of the nation's largest power g

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

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:14:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force says a nuclear missile will be removed from an underground silo in western North Dakota because runoff from snowmelt leaked into the facility. Minot Air Force Base spokeswoman Laurie Arellano says there is no danger to the pub

Ag commissioner named

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:03:00 GMT

North Dakota's new ag commissioner...reports for work. This morning Hoeven announces who will be taking Roger Johnson's place. Tonight Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin introduces you to your new Ag. Commissioner. (Governor Hoeven) "He has a real i

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

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:27:00 GMT

Menoken farmer Doug Goehring (GOR'-ing) has run twice for North Dakota agriculture commissioner. Now Goehring has been appointed to the job. Governor John Hoeven made the choice today. Goehring replaces Roger Johnson. Johnson resigned to become

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

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Legislators have sent to Governor John Hoeven a bill approving 32.5 million dollars to help pay the cost of flood fighting. The bill includes money for the National Guard and authority to spend up to 20 million dollars in federal disaster aid.

Doug Goehring appointed ND ag commissioner

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:17:00 GMT

Gov. John Hoeven has named Menoken farmer Doug Goehring (GOR'-ing) as North Dakota's new state agriculture commissioner. Goehring succeeds Roger Johnson, who resigned to become president of the National Farmers Union Goehring has run unsucce

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

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:27:00 GMT

It's back to school today in Fargo, for the first time in nearly two weeks for students who've been sandbagging round the clock to protect their city from the Red River. Administrators say they want to return to as much of a normal life as possible

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

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Fargo students are going back to school for the first time in nearly two weeks, after leading a round-the-clock sandbagging effort to protect their community from a record Red River flood. Officials say the lost days should not change final test

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

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Governor John Hoeven plans to name a new state agriculture commissioner Monday morning. Hoeven's office won't say who the appointee is. Several people expressed interest in the job. Yessterday was Roger Johnson's last day as agriculture co

Ag commish to be named

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Gov. John Hoeven plans to name a new state agriculture commissioner Monday morning. Hoeven's office isn't saying who the appointee is. Several people expressed interest in the job. Friday was Roger Johnson's last day as agriculture commissi

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

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:53:00 GMT

The Air Force has chosen Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana as the site for its new Global Strike Command. The Minot Air Force Base was a finalist for the new command, which will help manage the nation's nuclear arsenal. BISMARCK, N.D.

Ag commish says pesticides found in river samples

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:37:00 GMT

Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says pesticides have been found in surface water samples taken from three North Dakota rivers. Johnson says researchers did not find enough pesticides to threaten human health or irrigated crops, but they c

Ag commish: Be wary of chemical offers

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:51:00 GMT

AP-NDPlanting-Chemicals,0110 Ag commish: Be wary of chemical offers BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) As spring planting approaches, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson is cautioning farmers to be wary of buyer clubs and purchasing co

Ag Commissioner for a Day

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:59:00 GMT

As we have heard from our Governor there is alot of interest in the Ag. Commissioner position. Roger Johnson's last day as Ag Commissioner is April 3rd. Nick Goulet an eighth grader at Wachter Middle School is getting Johnson's job-at least for today

Roger Johnson Submits Resignation

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:51:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has turned in his letter of resignation. And Governor John Hoeven says he has applicants who are ready and willing to fill the position. Johnson's last day is April 3rd. He says he'll be in the stat

Johnson Resigns

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:08:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has turned in his letter of resignation. And Governor Hoeven says he has applicants who are ready and willing to fill the position. Johnson's last day is April 3rd. He says he'll be in the state off

ND ag commissioner turns in resignation letter

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:55:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has turned in his letter of resignation. Gov. John Hoeven says he hopes to name Johnson's successor before Johnson leaves the office April 3. Johnson says he'll be in the state office this week

GOP won't make 'political hay' out of Johnson's midterm departure...

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:29:00 GMT

North Dakota Republican Party director Paul Sorenson is NOT criticizing state Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson for leaving in the middle of his term to serve as president of the National Farmers Union. Two years ago, Democrats criticized R

Honoring Farms

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:20:00 GMT

Paying tribute to our long-standing farms and farmers. After stuggling with where to put the Centennial Farm Program, the farms will now be going on display at the Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation in Washburn. Currently the State Department of A

ND companies at Twin Cities gift show

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:04:00 GMT

Three North Dakota companies are taking part in what's billed as one of the region's largest gift shows this weekend. Fargo-based Mable's Taste of Home, Leeds-based North Prairie Signature and Fargo-based Special Essentials are showing their pr

Centennial Farms transferred to foundation

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:09:00 GMT

The Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation is taking over the North Dakota Centennial Farm Program. The program recognizes farms and ranches that have been in the same family for 100 or more years. The state Agriculture Department had overs

Johnson New NFU President

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:19:00 GMT

Our Ag. Commissioner takes a national seat. Ag. Commissioner Roger Johnson is the newly elected president of the National Farmers Union. Johnson defeated Pennsylvania Farmers Union President Larry Breech during today's election in Washington, D.C.

Roger Johnson Elected to National Post

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:44:00 GMT

North Dakota's Ag Commissioner is the new president of the National Farmers Union. Roger Johnson won the election today to become the new leader of one of America's largest farm advocacy groups. Johnson has been Ag Commissioner in the state since 1997.

Hoeven has no timeline on appointing Johnson's successor...

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:11:00 GMT

Now that state Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has been elected president of the National Farmers Union, Governor Hoeven will be appointing his successor. Hoeven is expected to pick a fellow Republican to fill out the remaining two years

Johnson elected head of Farmers Union

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:16:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has been elected president of the National Farmers Union. Spokeswoman Liz Friedlander says Johnson defeated Pennsylvania Farmers Union President Larry Breech during Tuesday's election at the g

Roger Johnson elected head of Farmers Union

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:01:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has been elected president of the National Farmers Union. Johnson defeated Pennsylvania Farmers Union President Larry Breech in today's election at the group's annual convention in Washington,

Johnson elected head of Farmers Union

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:12:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner...

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:12:00 GMT

Johnson has one opponent in National Farmers Union race ...

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:43:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has one opponent in the race for president of the National Farmers Union. Spokeswoman Liz Friedlander says Pennsylvania Farmers Union President Larry Breech also is seeking the post. The

State Capitol to serve ND food

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:12:00 GMT

The cafe in the state Capitol building is serving up a taste of North Dakota. Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says the "Going Local North Dakota" food initiative is being brought to the state Capitol on Wednesday. Johnson says all t

ND Ag Commissioner Seeks Presidency

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:44:00 GMT

North Dakota's Agriculture commissioner is seeking the National Farmers Union presidency. Today, State Ag Commissioner Roger Johnson announced he is a candidate to be president of the National Farmers Union. Johnson says he'll seek the post at the grou

Roger Johnson's Big Announcement

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:08:00 GMT

State Ag. Commissioner Roger Johnson announces he is a candidate for the presidency of the National Farmers Union. Johnson says if elected he will resign his position as North Dakota's Ag Commissioner and take a new seat in Washington D.C. Ag Reporter S

Governor says he discussed Farmers Union job with Johnson...

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:45:00 GMT

If North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson wins a race for president of the National Farmers Union he says he'll resign his job. That means Republican Governor John Hoeven would appoint a successor to Johnson. Johnson is a Dem

ND agriculture commissioner to seek National Farmers Union...

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:34:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says he wants to be president of the National Farmers Union. Johnson says he'll seek the post at the group's convention next week and if elected, he'll resign as state agriculture commissioner

Johnson to seek Farmers Union presidency

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:12:00 GMT

North Dakota Ag Commissioner likely to resign

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

North Dakota Ag Commissioner to Resign North Dakota's state ag commissioner is seeking a new position. Moments ago North Dakota Ag Commissioner Roger Johnson announced he will be taking the position as the National Farmers Union President Johnson was

Kidder County land in limbo after sale to Ducks Unlimited rejected...

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:19:00 GMT

A Grand Forks man Clois Hetletved says he tried to help his 86-year-old mother sell 598 acres of land in Kidder County to help her pay for her retirement home care. He came up against a state law and local opposition, and now the land's fate is in li

North Dakota farmers continue to get older

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:56:00 GMT

North Dakota's farming population continues to age. The 2007 Census of Agriculture shows the average age of a North Dakota farmer is 56.5 years, up from 54.4 in the last census, in 2002. Twenty years ago, the average age of a farmer in the

TV restrictions on politicians? ND Senate says NO

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:50:00 GMT

A proposal to keep North Dakota politicians out of public service announcements was watered down in the state Senate and then killed. Bismarck Sen. Tracy Potter's bill was aimed at keeping elected officials out of taxpayer-financed commercials

ND winter deer survey wraps up

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:32:00 GMT

State wildlife officials say a winter deer survey that recently wrapped up had a few surprises. Roger Johnson, big game biologist for Game and Fish in Devils Lake, flew over parts of the Turtle Mountains and Pembina Hills. He says he was su

Snow Causing Cattle Problems

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:17:00 GMT

This winter's snow is causing problems for cattle and hay supplies. Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says his office is trying to help western North Dakota ranchers who've reported hay emergencies after the latest snowstorm. Johnson says one poss

Storm stresses western ND ranchers

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:07:00 GMT

Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says his office is getting a lot of calls from snowbound ranchers in western North Dakota after the latest storm. He says most of the calls involve ranchers who have run out of hay for their animals, or hav

Farmers

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:02:00 GMT

The 2007 Census of Agriculture shows the average age of a North Dakota farmer is 56.5 years. That is up from 54.4 in the last census, in 2002. Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says it is becoming harder to bring young people into farming because of

State Mill, Dakota Pride Coop to take part in China trade mission...

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:00 GMT

The North Dakota Mill in Grand Forks and the Jamestown-based Dakota Pride Cooperative are among nine Midwestern companies taking part in a trade mission to China. Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says the trip Feb. 15-19 is an opportunity

Johnson leading another state trade mission to Cuba...

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:40:00 GMT

The state [[kxtopic:agriculture:t[Agriculture]:t]] Department is organizing another trade mission to Cuba. Agriculture Commissioner [[kxtopic:roger-johnson:t[Roger Johnson]:t]] says it will coincide with the International Trade Fair Havana, Nov.

Fairness of Natural Areas Acquisition Advisory Committee...

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:47:00 GMT

Some people are questioning the fairness of the process nonprofits have to go through to buy land in North Dakota. They say a group that advises the governor on such land deals has members with predetermined votes. The governor has the fin

Johnson to Vilsack: Implement emergency program

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:57:00 GMT

Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson wants the federal government to implement a new program to help Midwestern producers deal with bitter cold and heavy snow. The program created under the new farm bill is called The Emergency Assistance Live

Wildlife affected by winter conditions

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:17:00 GMT

The harsh winter in North Dakota is putting a strain on wildlife. Pheasants and deer might have the most difficult time handling the deep snow and icy cold. Stan Kohn is the upland game bird management supervisor for the state Game and Fish Department.

Harsh North Dakota winter putting strain on deer and pheasants...

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:21:00 GMT

Heavy snow benefits Game and Fish aerial surveys

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:26:00 GMT

The heavy snow cover in North Dakota is beneficial in at least one way the state Game and Fish Department has been able to begin its winter aerial surveys across the state. In recent winters, lack of snowfall hampered the annual count, which t

Marketplace celebrating 20 years

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:12:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s largest and longest-running economic development conference is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Marketplace for Entrepreneurs is Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bismarck [[kxtopic:bismarck-civic-center:

DU land purchase comment period extended

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:11:00 GMT

Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson has extended until Jan. 20 the deadline for written comments on a proposed land purchase in Kidder County by Ducks Unlimited. The Natural Areas Acquisition Advisory Committee is to meet Jan. 21 to make a

State grants available for school gardens

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:35:00 GMT

North Dakota schools interested in starting a school garden or greenhouse project might be eligible for some state help. The Green and Growing Initiative offers grants of up to $1,000 for such projects. Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johns

ND Farmers Union holding convention

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:43:00 GMT

Farmers from around the state are gathering in Bismarck for the North Dakota Farmers Union 82nd annual state convention. National Farmers Union President Tom Buis is to offer the opening address Friday. Buis was heavily involved in the 2008 farm

Hemp Applications Open

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:07:00 GMT

Applications are now being taken by the state Ag Department to grow hemp in North Dakota. Commissioner Roger Johnson says the process involves state and federal criminal background checks. Two North Dakota farmers who were granted the nation's first sta

Hempgrowing applications accepted

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:12:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] [[kxtopic:agriculture:t[Agriculture]:t]] Department is accepting licenses to grow industrial hemp. Agriculture Commissioner [[kxtopic:roger-johnson:t[Roger Johnson]:t]] says the applications are due

Cow Gas

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:17:00 GMT

It's a complicated subject. And it's starting to create a stink in the livestock business. Tonight Sarah Gustin takes looks into the proposed policy change by the EPA that would charge livestock producers for the gas their animals pass. It's just a na

Cow Gas

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:59:00 GMT

It's a complicated subject. And it's starting to create a stink in the livestock business. Sarah Gustin explains how it could affect our state and gets to the bottom of why the EPA wants to charge producer's for the gas their cows pass. It's just a na

Pride of Dakota

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:36:00 GMT

Shoppers line up, for home-grown products. It happens only once a year and this weekend it's here in Bismarck. The Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase is in town and open for business. As Ashley McMillan shows us, thousands of shoppers continue to invest

Minn., ND ag officials agree subsidies need change

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:53:00 GMT

Rep. Collin Peterson says he isn't surprised by President-elect Barack Obama's harsh reaction to a new report pointing to an abuse of agriculture subsidies. The Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says agriculture

Minn., ND ag officials agree subsidies need change

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:52:00 GMT

Turkey Pardon

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:10:00 GMT

He's a big bird promoting the spirit of giving thanks. Meet Toma 6 month old, 50 pound turkey representing the true spirit of thanksgiving and the nearly 1.2 million turkeys in the state of North Dakota. The North Dakota Turkey Federation presented b

Gov and ag commissioner getting turkeys

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:04:00 GMT

Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] and [[kxtopic:agriculture:t[Agriculture]:t]] Commissioner [[kxtopic:roger-johnson:t[Roger Johnson]:t]] are getting Thanksgiving turkeys from the [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] Turkey Federation.

ND company reps like Turkey trade results

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:10:00 GMT

North Dakota business people say they're lining up potential sales from a trade mission to Turkey. Tom Kenville is president of Roll-A-Ramp, a West Fargo company that manufactures portable ramps. He says he's already sold $70,000 worth of r

Drop in North Dakota pea, lentil production no threat to Cuba sale...

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:37:00 GMT

Federal Agriculture Department data show that North Dakota dry pea and lentil production plummeted this year, because of drought-reduced yields. The state Agriculture Department says that's no threat to a big sale to Cuba announced earlier this

North Dakota officials headed overseas

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:35:00 GMT

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson and the state Trade Office will lead an eight-day trade mission to Turkey beginning Friday. Representatives from eight companies that produce a variety of foods will be among the delegation.

Johnson not seeking cabinet job

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:44:00 GMT

Some lists of a potential secretary of agriculture in the new Obama admininstration include North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson. Johnson says he's happy with his current job and isn't seeking the cabinet post in Washington. But h

Canadian Chemicals

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:10:00 GMT

Trying to lower input costs-while making things a little more fair. Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson is urging the EPA to allow equal access to Canadian Pesticides. Currently Canadian growers have access to lower-priced U.S. pesticides through a C

Fall Spraying

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT

It may be fall-but don't put your sprayers away just yet. This afternoon we show you the benefits you could see by moving your spraying season to a little later date. Sometimes it pays to wait. Many people want to treat Canada thistle in mid-summer, bu

Fall Spraying

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT