Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2010 KXNet.com1800Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518031http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518031<p> Snow and cold is socking parts of the Dakotas. The National Weather service said as much as 8 inches of snow could accumulate in northeastern South Dakota and southeastern North Dakota by Tuesday, with strong winds blowing it around. Icy r</p>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:28:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517943http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517943<p> Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in North Dakota this week evaluating damage from the ice storm that hit the state late last month. Gov. John Hoeven earlier declared a statewide winter storm disaster and asked FEMA </p>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516809http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516809<p> North Dakota state Rep. Rod Froelich says he won't run for re-election this fall. The Democrat says he may run instead for a state Senate seat as an independent. Froelich believes the House is too partisan and said Friday that he's &quot;not a very g</p>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516780http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516780<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/5/tbn_8_2010-2-5-news10-4021312500000029011.jpg"/>A North Dakota state senator wants Byron Dorgan's U.S. Senate seat. Tracy Potter is a Democrat and has served in the state senate since 2006, representing the Bismarck district. Potter's campaign is barely off the ground, he says he hasn't even receive<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516655http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516655<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/5/tbn_4_2010-2-5-news6-4021312500000026707.jpg"/> Governor John Hoeven and Major General David Sprynczynatyk fly across the globe to visit North Dakota men and women serving in Kosovo. The 620 soldiers are about half done with their yearlong peacekeeping mission... Through a video conference<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516490http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516490<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/5/tbn_4_2010-2-5-newsNoon-4021312500000014505.jpg"/> North Dakota's top two military leaders are getting a first hand look at what North Dakota Soldiers are doing in Kosovo... Good Afternoon, I am Sarah Gustin thanks for joining us. North Dakota Governor John Hoeven and Major General David Spryncz<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516489http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516489<p> [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] Democrats haven't had a candidate in the state's U.S. Senate race, and Bismarck state Sen. [[kxtopic:tracy-potter:t[Tracy Potter]:t]] says he decided he should take a shot. Potter said Friday that he'l</p>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:57:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516475http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516475<p> North Dakota officials say the state National Guard's peacekeeping duty in Kosovo has been relatively uneventful so far, and that's a good thing. North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven and Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (SPRIN'-suh-NAH'-tik) are vis</p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515506http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515506<p> A supporter of embryonic stem cell research says he may revive an effort to put a measure on the ballot that would ease South Dakota's restrictions on the research. Former state Treasurer David Volk of Sioux Falls started a petition drive last f</p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515505http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515505<p> The power outages in the Dakotas caused by storms late last month are now down to only a few hundred rural electric customers. Utility officials estimate about 250 households without power in [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] and about </p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515466http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515466<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/3/tbn_7_2010-2-3-news10-4021112500000026714.jpg"/>Starting Monday... FEMA officials will begin assessing state-wide damage from the ice storm. Governor Hoeven requested federal help last week...and FEMA officials will soon sit down with county leaders and rural electric cooperatives to see overall dama<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515192http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515192<p> Governor John Hoeven and North Dakota National Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (SPRIN'-suh-NAH'-tik) are visiting a contingent of North Dakota soldiers in Kosovo this week. The 620 soldiers are part of a multinational force of about 2,200 troops.</p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:28:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515118http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515118<p> Gov. John Hoeven and North Dakota National Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (SPRIN'-suh-NAH'-tik) are visiting a contingent of North Dakota soldiers in Kosovo this week. The 650 soldiers are part of a multinational force of about 2,200 troops</p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515029http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515029<p> North Dakota regulators have given the OK for Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health Plan to sell health insurance in the state. Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says the company still needs to get its insurance products and rates approved. </p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:58:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515024http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515024<p> North Dakota regulators have given the OK for Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health Plan to sell health insurance in the state. Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says the company still needs to get its insurance products and rates approved. </p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:28:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514908http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514908<p> The power outages in the Dakotas caused by storms late last month are now down to only a few hundred rural electric customers. Spokeswomen estimate about 250 households without power in South Dakota and about 120 still in the dark in North Dakot</p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:28:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514906http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514906<p> The power outages in the Dakotas caused by storms late last month are now down to only a few hundred rural electric customers. Spokeswomen estimate about 250 households without power in South Dakota and about 120 still in the dark in North Dakot</p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514868http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514868<p> Bismarck state Sen. Tracy Potter is preparing a bid for the Democratic endorsement to run for the U.S. Senate. Potter said he is holding a news conference at a Fargo store on Friday to announce his intentions. Friends said Potter will become </p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514828http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514828<p> The director of North Dakota's trade office is resigning. Susan Geib has held the position since it was created in 2004. She will leave the job March 31st to travel with her husband, a professor at [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] State University</p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514564http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514564<p> North Dakota Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] and Public Service Commissioner [[kxtopic:kevin-cramer:t[Kevin Cramer]:t]] have to decide what to do with their state campaign funds, since they don't intend to run for re-election. Stat</p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514438http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514438<p> Here is a summary of the 2009 campaign contributions to [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] state officeholders who are seeking election this year. Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] is not up for re-election; he is running for </p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514387http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514387<p> North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven and Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer have to decide what to do with their state campaign funds, since they don't intend to run for re-election. State disclosure filings show Hoeven has more than $87,000 in </p>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513056http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513056<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/30/tbn_4_2010-1-30-newsmin6-4020712502314835307.jpg"/>The Tea Party movement has become well-known across American since this summer when the gatherings grew out of concern for the spending and taxing policies of the federal government. And tomorrow, a Tea Party is being held in Harvey. The event will happ<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512171http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512171<p> The federal government has sold oil and gas leases on more than 50,000 acres of public lands in Montana and North Dakota in an auction that brought the government $8.5 million in bonus bids. The Tuesday sale included 59 parcels in Montana and 16 parc</p>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511736http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511736<p> Power outages in the Dakotas in the wake of storms that brought ice, snow and strong winds have dropped to about 4,250 rural electric customers. The most recent estimates Thursday afternoon showed about 1,750 households without power in North Da</p>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:38:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511715http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511715<p> Gov. John Hoeven says North Dakota is preparing to seek a federal disaster declaration for the storm that hit the state late last week and early this week. Hoeven says he has declared a statewide winter storm disaster and has asked the Federal E</p>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511360http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511360<p> Gov. John Hoeven says President Barack Obama needs to focus more on reining in the growth of federal spending. The Republican governor was commenting on the president's State of the Union speech last night. Hoeven is seeking the Republican</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509759http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509759<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/25/tbn_6_2010-1-25-news6-4020212500000029004.jpg"/>Thousands of rural North Dakotans remain without power... some for up to five days now. Reporter Amber Schatz shows us why repair crews have been frozen in their tracks. (NATS WIND BLOWING) (Don Franklund/GM) &quot;Now the blizzard conditions make it impo<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509758http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509758<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/25/tbn_4_2010-1-25-news6-4020212500000029008.jpg"/>The Highway Patrol estimates close to 30 vehicles involved in accidents between Mandan and New Salem as that part of I-94 continues to be closed. We don't have an official count yet... But state officials say there could be more 30 vehicles involved in <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509526http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509526<p> More crews were being called in Monday to help restore electricity to thousands of rural electric customers in South Dakota. Ed Anderson with the South Dakota Rural Electric Association said another 600 workers would be available from private c</p>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508714http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508714<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/23/tbn_5_2010-1-23-newsmin6-4020012500000035310.jpg"/>The storm may not be one for the record books, but Govenor John Hoeven says he issued the snow emergency to free up statewide resources for clean-up efforts. The order activated the National Guard, which has equipment and personnel staged around the stat<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508323http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508323<p> Gov. John Hoeven has declared a snow emergency as a winter storm carrying freezing rain and snow pushed through the region. Blizzard-like conditions are expected to develop over the weekend and into Monday. State transportation officials have issued </p>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508321http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508321<p> North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven has declared a snow emergency in order to make state resources available to respond. Hoeven issued the order Friday as a winter storm carrying freezing rain and snow pushed through the region. The order activa</p>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:09:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508289http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508289<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/22/tbn_4_2010-1-22-newsmin10-4019912500000026706.jpg"/>A potent winter storm is socking in the region tonight. The last two days of freezing drizzle gave way to heavy wind driven snow this afternoon. The flakes started falling late this afternoon in north central North Dakota but quickly turned into an al<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508134http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508134<p> North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven has declared a snow emergency in order to make state resources available to respond. Hoeven issued the order Friday as a winter storm carrying freezing rain and snow pushed through the region. The order activa</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506121http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506121<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/19/tbn_8_2010-1-19-news6-4019612500000035306.jpg"/>Military family and friends now know when their soldiers will return home from a mission in Africa. (Governor Hoeven) 48:33 &quot;Det 42 is coming home, that's good news isn't it?&quot; Today Governor Hoeven and Major General David Sprynczynatyk announced the <br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506120http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506120<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/19/tbn_7_2010-1-19-news6-4019612500000035313.jpg"/>Military leaders say the greatest need in Haiti right now, is water distribution... And, eleven North Dakota soldiers are volunteering to help. They are the first in the state to visit the earthquake-ravaged area. 11 airmen based out of Fargo have vol<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506085http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506085<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/19/tbn_7_2010-1-19-newsmin6-4019612500000029006.jpg"/>Military leaders say the greatest need in Haiti right now, is water distribution... And, eleven North Dakota soldiers are volunteering to help. 11 airmen based in Fargo have volunteered to help and will leave tomorrow or Thursday. They are members of <br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505993http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505993<p> Members of the North Dakota Air National Guard will be helping with the response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] and Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (sprin-suh-NAT'-ick) say 11 airmen wit</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505975http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505975<p> Eight North Dakota National Guard soldiers serving in the African nation of Djibouti are returning next month. Gov. John Hoeven and Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (sprin-suh-NAT'-ick) say the group is expected to arrive at Fort Benning, Ga.</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:25:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505896http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505896<p> Members of the North Dakota Air National Guard will be helping with the response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Gov. John Hoeven and Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (sprin-suh-NAT'-ick) say 11 airmen with the Fargo-based 119th Wing </p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505696http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505696<p> Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple says he's ready to take over North Dakota's top job if Gov. John Hoeven wins a U.S. Senate seat this fall. Dalrymple says he might even be interested in running for governor himself in two years. FARGO, N.D. (AP) </p>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505666http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505666<p> Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple says he's ready to take over North Dakota's top job if Gov. John Hoeven wins a U.S. Senate seat this fall. Dalrymple says he may even be interested in running for governor himself in two years. The 61-year-old Dal</p>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505630http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505630<p> The U.S. Senate's Republican leader is promising Gov. John Hoeven two plum committee assignments if he's elected to the Senate this fall. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was in Fargo on Monday to campaign for Hoeven. The Republican governor is run</p>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505433http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505433<p> The U.S. Senate's Republican leader is promising Gov. John Hoeven two plum committee assignments if he's elected to the Senate this fall. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was in Fargo on Monday to campaign for Hoeven. The Republican governor is run</p>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:20:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505084http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505084<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/17/tbn_8_2010-1-17-newsmin10-4019584594907435304.jpg"/>An ever controversial topic: &quot;Right to Life&quot; supporters gathered today to speak out on abortion. It's an annual event that coincides with the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. They &quot;march for life&quot; every year as part of the Governor Hoeven-pro<br clear="all"/></p>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505075http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505075<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/17/tbn_6_2010-1-17-news10-4019579909722235304.jpg"/>An ever controversial topic... &quot;Right to Life&quot; supporters gather today to speak out on abortion. It's an annual event that coincides with the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. They &quot;march for life&quot; every year as part of the Governor Hoeven-pr<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504354http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504354<p> Members of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education say the fate of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname will likely be put on hold again. The board planned to discuss the issue at a board meeting this Thursday, but supporter</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:50:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504120http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504120<p> A number of studies over the years have shown that voters perceive political candidates with facial hair as less trustworthy than their clean-shaven counterparts. So now that Gov. John Hoeven has announced a run for the U.S. Senate seat being </p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504081http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504081<p> Supporters of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname are taking their case to the North Dakota [[kxtopic:supreme-court:t[Supreme Court]:t]]. An attorney for a group of [[kxtopic:spirit-lake-nd:t[Spirit Lake]:t]] Sioux tribal mem</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504079http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504079<p> Supporters of the University of North Dakota's [[kxtopic:fighting-sioux-nickname:t[Fighting Sioux nickname]:t]] are taking their case to the North Dakota [[kxtopic:supreme-court:t[Supreme Court]:t]]. A group of [[kxtopic:spirit-lake-nd:t[Spirit Lake]:t</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503773http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503773<p> The U.S. Senate's Republican leader is planning to visit Fargo to promote North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven's Senate race. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is holding a news conference with Hoeven at 1 p.m. Monday at a Fargo hotel. Hoeven announc</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503635http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503635<p> Relatives and church officials say the husband of a North Dakota native is believed dead in the Haiti earthquake. Ben Larson, his wife, Renee Splichal Larson, who is from Garrison, and his cousin traveled to Haiti about two weeks ago, serving a</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503526http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503526<p> About 40 North Dakota National Guard soldiers will be returning soon from Afghanistan. Gov. John Hoeven and Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (sprin-suh-NAT'-ick) the group is expected to arrive at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin in a couple of weeks </p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502683http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502683<p> Democratic U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan has a $4 million campaign fund and no election race to run, and that is making North Dakota Republicans nervous. State GOP Chairman Gary Emineth says Dorgan could use the money to influence state races well into</p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:28:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502520http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502520<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/13/tbn_11_2010-1-13-news6-4019012500000035306.jpg"/>They've crunched the numbers and it's official... The library at Dickinson State University is set to get a multi-million dollar makeover. Today, Governor Hoeven announces an 8.8 million dollar renovation project for Stoxen library and the Theodore Roos<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502501http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502501<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/13/tbn_3_2010-1-13-newsmin6-4019012500000029005.jpg"/>A contract between the state of North Dakota and three local Indian tribes has been renewed. Governor John Hoeven was in New Town today for the ceremony to sign the extension. The deal between the state and the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikira Tribes sets <br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502310http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502310<p> A North Dakota district judge in Fargo is retiring. Georgia Dawson said in a letter that she will leave the bench Sept. 1. The 60-year-old Dawson is the chief administrative judge in the East Central judicial district. It has eight judges </p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502189http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502189<p> A proposed renovation and expansion of Dickinson State University's library will have $8.8 million in state support. The North Dakota Legislature set aside the money for the project if tax collections ran far enough ahead of projections from Jul</p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502142http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=502142<p> Some groups have been asking North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan to reconsider his decision not to run for re-election, but Dorgan says he's sticking to it. A group called the Progressive Change Campaign Committee has been running an e-mail campaign </p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501969http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501969<p> Some groups have been asking North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan to reconsider his decision not to run for re-election, but Dorgan says he's sticking to it. He says that after 30 years in Congress and 900 airplane flights, he's looking forward to doing so</p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501947http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501947<p> Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Marcus Levings says he and Gov. John Hoeven are signing a continuation of an oil and gas tax and regulatory agreement between the state and tribe. Levings says a ceremony is planned Wednesday afternoon. The</p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501834http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501834<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/12/tbn_3_2010-1-12-newsmin10-4018912500000014511.jpg"/>One week after announcing he will not run for re-electionSenator Byron Dorgan says he won't reconsider his decision. Senator Dorgan shocked members of his party by announcing that this year would be his last in Congress. He's held public office for 41<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501678http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501678<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/12/tbn_4_2010-1-12-news6-4018912500000035302.jpg"/> One week after announcing he will not run for re-electionSenator Dorgan is asked if he will reconsider his decision. 41-years in public service at the state and national level. Senator Byron Dorgan has an impressive resume. To<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500905http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500905<p> North Dakota Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] says he decided to run for the U.S. Senate after the holidays ended, and before incumbent Democratic Sen. [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] decided to withdraw. The Republican go</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500903http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500903<p> Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] says he decided to run for the U.S. Senate after the holidays ended, and before incumbent Democratic Sen. [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] decided to withdraw. The Republican governor announced l</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500865http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500865<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_7_2010-1-11-newsmin10-4018812500000014516.jpg"/>North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer said he will announce Thursday whether he'll run for re-election or for the U.S. House. Cramer stated today that he was planning news conferences Thursday to discuss his plans. In an intervi<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500863http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500863<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_3_2010-1-11-newsmin10-4018812500000014504.jpg"/> It's been a half century since a sitting North Dakota Governor ran for US-Senate. Governor Hoeven says he made the decision to run for US Senate right after the holidays. He says Senator Byron Dorgan's announcement to not run for re-electio<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500856http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500856<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_4_2010-1-11-news10-4018812500000014505.jpg"/> It's been a half century since a sitting North Dakota governor ran for US-Senate... The history book are rewritten tonight. Governor Hoeven says he made the decision to run for US Senate right after the holidays. He says Senator By<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500778http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500778<p> It's been 50 years since a sitting North Dakota governor ran for the U.S. Senate, and Republican John Hoeven hopes things will turn out better for him. In 1960, then-Gov. John Davis ran against recently elected U.S. Rep. Quentin Burdick for th</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500773http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500773<p> North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven says he doesn't expect a Senate campaign and fundraising will hurt his ability to do his job. The Republican governor said Monday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Byron Dorga</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500769http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500769<p> North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven says he decided to run for the U.S. Senate after the holidays ended, and before incumbent Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan decided to withdraw. The Republican governor announced Monday night he will seek the GOP endorse</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500740http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500740<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_4_2010-1-11-newsmin6-4018812500000029007.jpg"/>Democrats may still be recovering from Senator Dorgan's decision to not run for re-election... But they are speaking out on Governor Hoeven's decision. Democratic-NPL Chairman Mark Schneider says if Hoeven would win... ...&quot;the state would be faced wit<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500739http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500739<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_3_2010-1-11-newsmin6-4018812500000029013.jpg"/> After months of waiting, North Dakota Republicans are about to hear what many have hoped for. Republican Governor John Hoeven is running for the US Senate. Hoeven will address a gathering of Bismarck-area Republicans - officially telling them his plans<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500721http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500721<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_31_2010-1-11-news6-4018812500000029009.jpg"/> We heard Governor Hoeven earlier in the show say... Now we go back to the Doublewood Inn where he is standing by with Donnell Preskey... <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500719http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500719<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_4_2010-1-11-news6-4018812500000029008.jpg"/> Governor Hoeven will announce in moments whether or not he will run for U.S. Senate... Good Evening, I'm Lauren Kalberer and I'm Tom Gerhardt... The Associated Press is reporting that Governor John Hoeven will run for U.S. Senate that comin<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500689http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500689<p> North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven has begun his U.S. Senate run with an appeal for lower taxes, less debt and federal tax incentives to encourage job growth and energy production. In a speech prepared for delivery Monday night at a meeting of Bisma</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500687http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500687<p> North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven has begun his U.S. Senate run with an appeal for lower taxes, less debt and federal tax incentives to encourage job growth and energy production. In a speech prepared for delivery Monday night, the Republican gover</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500632http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500632<p> North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer said he will announce Thursday whether he'll run for re-election or for the U.S. House. In a statement Monday, Cramer said he was planning news conferences Thursday to discuss his plans. </p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500541http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500541<p> North Dakota's Democratic Party chairman says if Republican Gov. John Hoeven wins election to the U.S. Senate, the state would have &quot;a freshman senator in the minority party.&quot; Mark Schneider says North Dakotans &quot;do not need to lose their govern</p>