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MSU BASEBALL

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT

It's hard to believe but the Minot State Baseball team has begun spring training inside the MSU dome. The Beavers have 30 players on the roster including 16 returners from last year with 5 of those being starters. Head coach Brock Weppler says the teams

Sioux Case on Fast Track

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT

The legal battle over when a decision will be made on the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo has been accellerated. Attorneys will be ready for North Dakota Supreme Court arguments by March 22nd - much more quickly than a standard case before the court. A

Lawyers agree on speedup for Fighting Sioux appeal

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:15:00 GMT

Attorneys have agreed on a schedule to speed up the appeal of a lawsuit about whether the University of North Dakota will continue using its Fighting Sioux athletics nickname. The lawyers say they'll be ready for North Dakota Supreme Court argu

U of Mary Signings

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMT

One of the schools that the Beavers will be recruiting against once again is the University of Mary. The Marauders signed 14 North Dakota players including Central McLean's Grant Singer. Head coach Myron Schulz says that he feels Singer can add a lot to t

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:05:00 GMT

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.

UND hockey player accused of DUI acquitted

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:27:00 GMT

A jury has acquitted University of North Dakota hockey player Matt Frattin of drunken driving. Campus police pulled over the junior forward from Edmonton, Alberta, on Aug. 19. Prosecutor Jason McCarthy says Frattin passed some sobriety tests but

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Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMT

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

Talking About Velva's Future

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:50:00 GMT

Rural areas of North Dakota can grow by taking advantage of the state's national reputation for a strong economy and the larger towns they are near. Maria Effertz-Hanson is hoping to show businesses that are discovering the favorable economy of North Dak

Denver rallies to beat North Dakota 42

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Denver rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat North Dakota 4-2 Saturday and remain in first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Denver (16-6-4, 12-4-4) went 4-0 this season against the fading Fighting Sioux, who have won only

Sioux Lose

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:53:00 GMT

From fight to injuries and even coach ejections, the UND/Denver series has been interesting over the years...and that's leaving out the hockey, which both teams are quite good at, with the Sioux fourth in the Nation and the Pioneers third. Tonight, their

Denver beats North Dakota 20

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMT

A quick start by third-ranked Denver University and perfect goaltending by sophomore Marc Cheverie led the Pioneers to a 2-0 Western Collegiate Hockey Association victory over North Dakota on Friday night. Denver scored on two of its first four

Big Week for UND

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Revenge is on the minds at the University of North Dakota this week, as the Fighting Sioux men's hockey team tries to avenge a sweep from earlier this season, and it doesn't get much bigger than UND and Denver. Especially since the Sioux are ranked fou

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Minnesota Timberwolves tonight visit the New York Knicks, who are reeling from a 50-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Wolves have dropped seven straight away from home and have lost 12 of their last 14 games overall. MIN

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Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMT

UND hockey lands big recruit

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:33:00 GMT

The son of former NHL star Craig Simpson says he will play his college hockey at North Dakota. Defenseman Dillon Simpson, an Edmonton native, gave a verbal commitment over the weekend, choosing UND over Denver, Wisconsin and Michigan State.

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Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The Williston City Commission is forming a committee to look into mineral rights and the leasing of city-owned property. Commissioner Brad Bekkedahl came up with the idea after a company expressed interest in leasing mineral acres beneath the airport

Rural business, university in ND trademark dispute

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:37:00 GMT

A company that sells a camera for farm use says the University of North Dakota is trying to take away its trademark to use on the school's own camera. Dakota Micro Inc. marketing director Charissa Rubey says her company has been selling its AgCa

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Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMT

North Dakota Republican U.S. House candidate Kevin Cramer says Congress needs to vote down its health care overhaul package and start over. Cramer says incumbent Democrat Earl Pomeroy has been sending "mixed messages" on whether he believes the

Board delays decision on UND nickname

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:47:00 GMT

North Dakota's Board of Higher Education says the state should ask the Supreme Court to speed up an appeal by Spirit Lake Sioux members who want to keep the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. A state judge ruled last month tha

Sioux Preview

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Like the New York Jets, the UND men's hockey team wears Green and White... and like the Jets, the Sioux want to return to the win column. Last weekend's trip to Minnesota is one they'd rather not remember...but won't forget. The Gophers got three of

Minnesota routs fourthranked North Dakota 51

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:04:00 GMT

Minnesota scored two goals in seven seconds as part of a three-goal second period and the Golden Gophers routed fourth-ranked North Dakota 5-1 in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association game on Saturday. Leading 1-0 late in the second, the Gophe

Minnesota routs fourthranked North Dakota 51

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:03:00 GMT

UND Hockey Preview

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

There are opponents and there's THE opponent for the Fighting Sioux men's hockey team, and this week is THE week, as UND travels to Minnesota. The Sioux are unbeaten in their last four, and head-to-head with the Gophers, they've lost just twice in the

UND has record firstday spring enrollment

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:03:00 GMT

The University of North Dakota is reporting its highest first-day spring enrollment. The enrollment of 12,182 eclipses the 2005 record of 11,775 students. Last year, UND's first-day spring enrollment was 11,602. UND said it expects en

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Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Sophomore forward Jason Gregoire scored two goals for the second straight game, giving North Dakota a 3-2 victory over [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] State, Mankato Saturday in Western Collegiate [[kxtopic:hockey:t[Hockey]:t]] Association play.

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Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

North Dakota beats Minn. St., Mankato 32 in WCHA

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Sophomore forward Jason Gregoire scored two goals for the second straight game, giving North Dakota a 3-2 victory over Minnesota State, Mankato Saturday in Western Collegiate Hockey Association play. Gregoire, who has a team-high 12 goals, score

North Dakota beats Minn. St., Mankato 32 in WCHA

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Pomeroy says he's surprised by Obama

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:46:00 GMT

North Dakota Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy says he's surprised at how often he has disagreed with President Obama on policy matters. Pomeroy announced earlier this week that he will seek re-election to a 10th term in the House. He took the opport

North Dakota beats Minn. St., Mankato 41

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:45:00 GMT

North Dakota received two goals each from its leading scorer and an unexpected source in defeating Minnesota State 4-1 Friday in Western Collegiate Hockey Association play. Jason Gregoire ran his goal total to 10 the highest on the team and f

North Dakota beats Minn. St., Mankato 41

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:45:00 GMT

UND Ready For Conference

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:29:00 GMT

U-N-D'S MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM HAS HOPE FOR THE NEW YEAR...BECAUSE OF HOW THE "OLD" ONE "ENDED!" BRIAN JONES'S SIOUX, FINISHED TWO- THOUSAND- NINE WITH AN ELEVEN-POINT WIN OVER SAINT OLAF ON TUESDAY NIGHT...PUTTING U-N-D'S RECORD AT TWO-AND-TWELVE. THE SI

U.S. Juniors Win Again

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

UND Freshman Danny Kristo scored a goal as the US National Junior Team won their first game at the World Championships. In round two, Kristo and Head Coach Dean Blais take on Switzerland.

Sioux Giving Back

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Around the holidays, there are so many fundraisers and special events, where we try to make a difference. And sports teams are no exception. Here's more from Grand Forks. " THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGIC FROM MARKUS EVENT WAS HELD LAST SATURDAY AT ALTRU CLINIC

USA Under20 team beats North Dakota 42

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Chris Kreider scored two goals and Danny Kristo scored an insurance goal late as the U.S. National Under-20 team beat North Dakota 4-2 Saturday in an men's hockey exhibition game. Kristo, a freshman forward for the Fighting Sioux, iced the game

Fighting Sioux Nickname

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:11:00 GMT

Supporters of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname say they'll appeal a court ruling that allows the Board of Higher Education to drop the name. Grand Forks attorney Patrick Morley represents Spirit Lake Sioux tribal members who su

Fighting Sioux Nickname

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:23:00 GMT

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Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:27:00 GMT

A woman accused of taking part in a police standoff that ended in a barrage of gunfire has pleaded guilty to two lesser charges. Jacquelin Mink entered the plea Friday to charges of reckless endangerment and conspiracy to commit robbery. She had

Fighting Sioux nickname supporters to appeal

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:15:00 GMT

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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:14:00 GMT

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he's pleased with a judge's ruling on the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. The ruling says the Board of Higher Education has authority under the North Dakota Constitution to

Sioux Hockey - Blais Returns

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:03:00 GMT

You know who else is back this weekend? Dean Blais! The former UND men's hockey coach will be back at the Ralph, coaching against the Sioux as he'll lead the U.S. National Junior team against them in exhibition action. While it is just an exhibition ga

Jacobson Returns

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:03:00 GMT

He's back! North Dakota Native Ben Jacobson is "literally" a local boy who has made good! The former Mayville and Sioux star has been a success as the men's head basketball coach at Northern Iowa. And tomorrow, Jacobson returns to UND to coach against h

ND attorney general pleased with nickname ruling

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:26:00 GMT

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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:05:00 GMT

The lawyer for a Gilby bank teller who was robbed at gunpoint says the state workers compensation agency should not have denied his client's claim for an anxiety disorder. Bank officials filed the claim for 56-year-old Edith Johnson after she wa

Lamoureux twins to play hockey for USA women

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:21:00 GMT

Grand Forks hockey standouts Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux have been named to the 2010 U.S. Olympic women's hockey team. The twins were introduced with their teammates at Minnesota's Mall of America on Thursday. They transferred from the

Twins president to speak at UND ceremony

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:43:00 GMT

The University of North Dakota is holding its winter commencement ceremony. Minnesota Twins President Dave St. Peter is scheduled to give the keynote address Friday. St. Peter is a 1989 UND alumnus. St. Peter is to speak at both the 10 a.m.

Tom Dosch Hired at Northern State

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:02:00 GMT

Novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote 'You can't go home again,' but football coach Tom Dosch is coming close. The Strasburg, North Dakota native is taking a job with the Wolves of Northern State, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. That's just a 2-hour drive from h

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Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Legislators say they won't endorse a $1.5 million cost overrun for building a new home for the president of North Dakota State University. However, lawmakers did approve a smaller overrun for building a new home for the president of the Universi

ND lawmakers reject 1 cost overrun, approve 2nd

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:53:00 GMT

ND lawmakers OK $4M for fuel research building

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:33:00 GMT

North Dakota lawmakers have approved taking a $4 million federal Department of Energy grant to build a new research building at the University of North Dakota. The "fuels of the future" building would be an addition to the university's new Natio

Wisconsin beats North Dakota 43 in WCHA

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Wisconsin continued its mastery over North Dakota at Ralph Engelstad Arena with a 4-3 Western Collegiate Hockey Association victory Saturday. The win gives the Badgers a sweep of the only series between the two teams this season and improved the

North Dakota, Wisconsin tie 33 in WCHA

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:38:00 GMT

North Dakota freshman Danny Kristo scored a power-play goal in the third period as the Fighting Sioux skated to a 3-3 Western Collegiate Hockey Association tie with Wisconsin. Kristo is the leading freshman scorer in the WCHA. He also had an as

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Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:13:00 GMT

A storm system that moved eastward across the Plains brought dangerously cold weather to the Dakotas. The National Weather Service on Wednesday morning said the combination of cold temperatures and wind made it feel as cold as 40 below zero in s

Fighting Sioux Nickname

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:59:00 GMT

The dispute over the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname could be ruled on sooner than later. Northeast District Judge Michael Sturdevant says he will rule by Christmas in the dispute between the state and Spirit Lake Sioux. North D

Sioux Hockey Preview

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:05:00 GMT

Their records are similiar and both are nationally ranked.... but if UND has one advantage in their upcomng series with Wisconsin, its having home ice advantage...and its a biggie. The Sioux are 15-1-and-4 in their last 20 games at Ralph Engelstad Are

Judge to rule soon in UND nickname dispute

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:43:00 GMT

Northeast District Judge Michael Sturdevant says he will rule by Christmas in a dispute between the state and the Spirit Lake Sioux tribe over the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. North Dakota's Board of Higher Education wan

UND hoops

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Its a rivalry that dates back over 100 years. In fact, the first time UND and Mayville State met in men's basketball, it was 1905, with the Sioux's offensive onslaught leading to a 34-to-11 win. Over the years, UND had won 31 of their 33 match-ups and t

Fighting Sioux Preview

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:03:00 GMT

Its been a one-sided series all-time... and in the current time... different teams have dominated between UND and UMD's hockey teams and this weekend, they meet again. The Fighting Sioux have won 125 of the 202 meetings, but are winless in the last t

Researchers pinpoint AgCam glitch

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:11:00 GMT

University of North Dakota researchers have pinpointed problems with the AgCam at the International Space Station but the glitch is not expected to be fixed until next summer. The sophisticated camera built at UND was blasted into space aboard

Sioux Win Finale

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Playing Central Arkansas in their final game of the season, the UND Sioux are on the line, or a winning of losing season. In the last 20 years, only once has UND finished with a losing season, and this years team doesn't want to add to that total. But w

UND Ties

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Miami of Ohio is the number one division one hockey team in the country. And after the Redhawks lost to number six Bemidji State last night, tonight might be a tough night for the Sioux to take them on. With revenge on Miami's mind, UND tries to hand th

Miami (Ohio), North Dakota skate to 55 tie

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Miami (Ohio) scored two goals in the last 11 minutes of the third period to earn a 5-5 college hockey tie with North Dakota Saturday in the Subway Holiday Classic. Cameron Schilling's power-play goal midway through the period pulled the RedHawks

MiamiOhio secures 55 draw against North Dakota

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Miami-Ohio scored two goals in the last 11 minutes of the third period to earn a 5-5 college hockey overtime tie with North Dakota Saturday in the Subway Holiday Classic. Cameron Schilling's power-play goal midway through the period pulled the

North Dakota beats Ohio St. 41

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Goalie Brad Eidsness made 22 saves as North Dakota snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 men's college hockey victory over Ohio State Friday in the Subway Holiday Classic. Darcy Zajac, Brad Malone, Danny Kristo and Brett Hextall scored

Sioux hockey

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Subway's slogan is 'Eat Fresh' and this weekend, the Fighting Sioux men's hockey team is looking to dine on some fresh opponents at the 'Subway Holiday Classic' in Grand Forks. The fourth ranked Sioux face Ohio State on Friday Night.... and after that

Innovate ND Adds Retail Award Valued At $32,000

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Deadline for Entry is Dec. 4 BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today announced that Kilbourne Group is sponsoring a major new Innovate ND award category aimed at encouraging people with retail-based business ideas to compete in the annual ven

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

Five North Dakota ranchers and farmers have been named to serve on the state's Farm Service Agency committee. North Dakota's Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Rep. Earl Pomeroy announced the appointments on Friday. The new FSA co

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Police say three college softball players who drowned when their sport utility vehicle went into a pond in a southwestern North Dakota pasture weren't trespassing on private property. Dickinson Police Lt. Rod Banyai (BAN'-yeye) says there were no sig

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

The state Board of Higher Education says it's resolved a dispute on cost overruns for new presidents' houses at North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. The board approved a plan that calls for the balance to be paid from N

Higher Ed Board on Sioux

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:19:00 GMT

North Dakota's attorney general says his office is ready to respond to an restraining order regarding the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo at the University of North Dakota. Wayne Stenehjem met in executive session with the Board of Higher Education th

UND Hockey

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Two of the nation's three best men's college hockey teams will match-up in the Mile High City this weekend, as the UND Fighting Sioux square off with Denver. The Sioux are ranked second, the Pioneers are third. All-time, UND holds the edge, including

Chancellor: No Standing Rock nickname vote

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMT

The chancellor of the state university system says the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council has not discussed the possibility of a reservation-wide vote on the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. The state Board of Higher Educati

Chancellor: No Standing Rock nickname vote

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMT

ND board settles college presidents' house money

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMT

The state Board of Higher Education says it has resolved a dispute on cost overruns for new presidents' houses at North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. Both houses were estimated to cost about $900,000, and were to b

Students Learn of Careers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question we all pondered at one time or another. And today, students from several schools got to investigate some career possibilities during the Career Expo at Harvey High School. Students got to choose

Holder says failure 'not an option' in trial professed 9/11...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:33:00 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder is telling senators "failure is not an option" when it comes to the prosecution of professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (HAH'-leed shayk moh-HAH'-med). Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee,

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Job Service North Dakota says it has begun accepting applications for the latest extension of unemployment benefits. The federal government earlier this month approved the extension for almost 2 million people out of work nearly a year or more.

UND loses Tibesar for season finale

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:46:00 GMT

North Dakota tight end Marcus Tibesar will not play in the season finale after breaking his leg in last Saturday's game against UC Davis. The senior captain initially thought he sprained his ankle and kept playing. He discovered on Sunday that h

Tougher rules have not eliminated dangerous hits

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:31:00 GMT

Tougher rules and stricter penalties have not eliminated dangerous hits from behind in college hockey. University of North Dakota captain Chay Genoway was hit by St. Cloud State forward Aaron Marvin last Friday night. UND says he is out indefi