KX News: Crosby, ND

Section 6 Title

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:12:00 GMT

Class B sections are also in search of champions around the state this weekend. In Lansford, unbeaten Watford City met Crosby with a chance to secure a spot in the state B in Grafton next week.

Section 6 Baseball

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:09:00 GMT

The section 6 baseball tournament continued today in Lansford. In loser out play Tioga met up with Renville County. SECTION 6 BASEBALL TMT.-LANSFORD-LOSER OUT GAMES: RENVILLE COUNTY 7 TIOGA 9 (10) RENVILLE COUNTY CROSBY SECTION 5 BASEBALL TMT.-VE

Section 5 Tmt.

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:22:00 GMT

The section 5 baseball tournament kicked off today in Velva with opening round play. In the opener, Bottineau met up with Harvey. SECTION 5 BASEBALL TMT.-VELVA-1ST ROUND: ROLETTE 6 CANDO 0 HARVEY 5 BOTTINEAU 14 SECTION 5 BASEBALL TMT.-VELVA

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Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

Scientists are done testing volunteers exposed to an asbestos-like mineral used widely in western North Dakota and linked to cancer in another country. Results of the study won't be released for at least several weeks. The mineral erionite (AYR'-ee-u

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Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The representative of a group ordered by the state to stop seeking donations for a public library system in Liberia has been arrested. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says Naboth (NAY-bawth) Zondo was arrested Friday in Fargo on charges of cred

ND Guard soldier featured on race car

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:04:00 GMT

The paint scheme on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car during Saturday night's NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway will feature eight soldiers, including a North Dakota National Guard member. Earnhardt is sponsored by the National Guard. His "8

Wild Weather Hits ND

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:53:00 GMT

It was a rain maker unlike many have ever seen. A severe weather system that spawned tornadoes, dropped hail, brought very gusty winds also brought torrential rains throughout most of North Central North Dakota this afternoon. Here's a look at what we a

Bike the Border Preparations

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:28:00 GMT

An idea born of a desire to increase tourism has proven successful. And it moves into its sixth year this weekend. Bike the Border was begun by economic development officials looking to showcase the beauty of northern North Dakota. This year, the even

Crosby

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:28:00 GMT

The Crosby Cubs legion baseball season is underway. Last year the Cubs won their section and made a trip to the State Legion Tournament. The Cubs have 12 players out for the team including 11 returning players and coach Monte Ellingson feels that with

Crosby

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:53:00 GMT

In class "B" legion baseball action, Crosby was at home tonight as they hosted Renville County. CLASS "B" LEGION BASEBALL: CROSBY 1 RENVILLE COUNTY 3 ROLETTE 7 BOTTINEAU 0 WP:THOMPSON

Business Beat - April 29

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:22:00 GMT

The hotel room crunch in Williston will be easing soon. The Airport International Inn has announced this month that it will be adding another 84 rooms and a convention center. The hotel is located on the north side of town. It will be the latest wo

Oil Exec Likes Expansion Possibility

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT

It's the kind of oil find that comes only once or twice in a career. That's how a thirty-year veteran of the oil industry describes the Bakken Shale Formation. Rick Muncrief of Continental Resources was in Crosby today, addressing that town's Economic

Crosby Promotes Growth

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT

The Crosby Economic Development Council holds its annual Community Builders Awards Banquet tomorrow - and a vice president of Continental Resources is the keynote speaker. Continental is a key player in exploration of the Bakken Shale formation that's b

ND Economy Makes NY Times

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT

North Dakota's economic situation made the New York Times today. The newspaper featured a story about the state's unusual problem: great job growth but too few places for workers to live. The story focused on recent immigrants to Williston and their ef

Melissa Etheridge and partner announce separation

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Rocker Melissa Etheridge and her partner, actress Tammy Lynn Michaels Etheridge, have announced their separation. In a statement Thursday, they asked for "consideration and respect for our family as we go through this difficult period." The

Minot moves on with 6551 win over Fargo Shanley

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:00 GMT

Isaiah Steinwand's 19 points led Minot to a 65-51 win over Fargo Shanley Friday in the consolation round of the North Dakota boys Class A basketball tournament. The Magicians (12-12) will play Bismarck Century for fifth place on Saturday.

Magicians To State

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:00 GMT

For the first time in 3 years, the Minot High boys basketball team is headed to the state tournament and for the first time under head coach Dean Winczewski. The Magicians come in as the 4th seed out of the west and will meet up with West Fargo in openin

Vatican's Top 10: Jacko to Beatles

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:18:00 GMT

Call it the Vatican's 10 commandments for good listening. The Holy See's newspaper Saturday published its picks for pop rock paradise, ranging from Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" to Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" and the Beatles'

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:05:00 GMT

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

Crosby man pushing medical marijuana measure

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:15:00 GMT

A Crosby man is proposing an initiative to make it legal to use marijuana for medical reasons in North Dakota. Del Snavely says the proposal isn't likely to make it to a vote this year, but he's hoping to put it on the ballot in 2012. He says it

Crosby Hospital Gets Loan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Crosby, North Dakota will soon have a newly improved hospital thanks to a 5.8 million dollar federal loan. The funding through the Agriculture Department's Rural Development agency is from the federal stimulus package. St. Luke's Hospital will

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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:53:00 GMT

A 21-year-old Bismarck man has been arrested after Montana authorities say they found about 8 pounds of marijuana and nearly 50 grams of hashish in his vehicle over the weekend. The Montana Highway Patrol says Zachary Johnson was stopped for speeding

Crosby hospital getting $5.8M federal loan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:18:00 GMT

The hospital in the northwest North Dakota town of Crosby is getting a $5.8 million federal loan for improvements. The funding through the Agriculture Department's Rural Development agency is from the federal stimulus package. St. Luke's H

Body of Williston Man Found

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:14:00 GMT

The body of a missing Williston man has been found northwest of Crosby. The discovery came hours after 82-year-old Ellsworth Enget was turned away at the Canadian border. Williston police say he was found about 100 feet from his parked car.

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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:14:00 GMT

A 5-year-old boy has been pulled from the Souris River in Minot after falling through the ice. Minot police say Rudolph Wall spotted the boy walking on the ice in Oak Park and yelled at him to stop. The boy continued toward the dam and fell through t

Body of missing ND man found near Crosby

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:44:00 GMT

The body of a missing Williston man was found northwest of Crosby hours after he was turned away at the Canadian border. Williston police say 82-year-old Ellsworth Enget was found about 100 feet from his parked car about 1 p.m. Friday. He had be

Williston Man Found Dead near Crosby

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:51:00 GMT

A Williston man missing since early Thursday morning has been found dead. The body of 82-year-old Ellsworth Enget was discovered this afternoon in the yard of an abandoned farmstead northwest of Crosby. Divide County officials first found Enget's car on

Missing Williston Man Found Dead

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:14:00 GMT

Missing Williston Man

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Williams County officials are asking for your help in locating a missing Williston man. 82-year-old Ellsworth Enget was last seen by his family about 6pm Wednesday when he said he was headed for Powers Lake to visit a relative. He was next seen by a Div

Explosion Injures One Near Lignite, ND

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:26:00 GMT

An explosion at a Natural Gas Plant near Lignite, North Dakota sent one man to the hospital. According to the Burke County Sherriff's Department the explosion that happened within a structure at the plant, happened shortly after 8 o'clock. One employee

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Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Travel conditions are improving in the Dakotas but bitter cold persists. The South Dakota Transportation Department on Thursday morning was beginning to reopen Interstate 90, which was closed Wednesday between Sioux Falls and Rapid City because

Blast occurs in ND oilfield

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:53:00 GMT

Burke County Sheriff Barry Jager says authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion at a Bear Paw Energy facility just east of Lignite. Jager said in a statement that the blast occurred about 8 p.m. Wednesday. He said a worker was ke

Officials issue travel alert for western ND

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMT

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued a travel alert for the western third of the state. The department is warning of winds, blowing snow and reduced visibility in areas near Dickinson, Beach, Bowman, Hettinger, Watford City,

Friday's Scores

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:07:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Andover 80, Chisago Lakes 44 Anoka 72, Robbinsdale Armstrong 66 Crosby-Ironton 75, Park Rapids 34 Dawson-Boyd 91, Lakeview 48 Maranatha Christian 66, St. Paul Humboldt 57 GIRLS BASKETBALL Ba

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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Pembina County authorities are treating the deaths of a husband and wife whose bodies were found in a Walhalla home on Thanksgiving as a murder-suicide. The sheriff's office says 52-year-old John Kalis and 41-year-old Sharon Kalis were found dea

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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT

Bargain hunters are out in force around North Dakota today, on the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Will Skees began standing outside the Best Buy store in Bismarck at 7 o'clock Thursday night. He says he's after items such as

What are the chances of a white Christmas?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMT

Bing Crosby didn't have to dream of a white Christmas he could bank on it. The crooner was from Spokane, a city that is among the most likely to have a white Christmas each year. Weather experts say Spokane has a white Christmas about 70 percen

Magicians Open Camp

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

The Minot High boys basketball team held its first workouts this year at Magic City Campus. 27 players are out for this year's team under the direction of Dean Winczewski. The team returns anywhere from 2 to 5 starters from last year's team that fin

ND deer season starts

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMT

Deer hunters may find more challenges during this year's season, with crops still in the field and deer numbers down in some areas. [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s deer gun season starts at noon and runs through Nov. 22. The archery

Springsteen, Wonder and others celebrate Rock Hall

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Bruce Springsteen sang Billy Joel tunes, Bonnie Raitt rocked out with Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Stevie Wonder gave a tearful tribute to Michael Jackson. Those were among the highlights Thursday at the first of two concerts celebrating the Roc

Gallstones force Eric Clapton to nix NYC concert

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:33:00 GMT

Eric Clapton has pulled out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York after undergoing gallstone surgery. Kristen Foster, a publicist for the guitarist, said Tuesday that Clapton was doing well and recuperating with his famil

Flu Clinic Schedule

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Today's H1N1 flu clinic was the only one scheduled in Minot for now - more will be announced when more vaccine arrives. But there are H1N1 flu shot clinics this week across the region. Here's the schedule, including a reminder we're displaying schedules

H1N1 Flu Shots Begin Next Week

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Vaccinations against the H1N1 flu will be available in North Dakota next week. Up to now, any vaccinations for what's known as Swine Flu have been given to health care workers. But the state is expecting more than 12-thousand doses of H1N1 vaccine next

Lawmakers say Chapman expenses controversy hurts trust...

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMT

North Dakota lawmakers say a dispute over the cost of a new home for North Dakota State University's president has damaged trust with the state university system. Tioga Representative Bob Skarphol is chairman of the Legislature's interim Higher

Rock hall celebrates anniversary with concert

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:30:00 GMT

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has lined up many of its members for a blowout concert celebrating its 25th anniversary. Bruce Springsteen, U2, Stevie Wonder, Metallica and Aretha Franklin are among the performers. The concert will take place o

Guard Honors Employer

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A Crosby company has been honored for its help in allowing a worker to serve an extended time with the National Guard. Journal Publishing puts out newspapers in Crosby and Tioga and recently found itself short-staffed while a worker helped fight floods i

Crosby Autopsy Pending

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:37:00 GMT

Officials are awaiting the autopsy results on a Crosby high school senior who collapsed and died. Superintendent Ryan Townsend says 17-year-old Justin Haugland, seen here with his basketball team, was in the Divide County High School gymnasium Tuesday af

Funeral services today for standout Crosby athlete

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Funeral services are scheduled today in Crosby for 17-year-old Justin Haugland, a high school senior and standout athlete. Justin Haugland collapsed and suddenly died in the school gymnasium on Tuesday. The cause of death is not yet known.

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Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Officials are awaiting autopsy results on a high school senior in the northwestern North Dakota town of Crosby who collapsed and died. Superintendent Ryan Townsend says 17-year-old Justin Haugland was in the Divide County High School gymnasium T

HS Athlete Dies Suddenly

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:16:00 GMT

A 17-year-old high school senior collapsed and died at school this week in Crosby. Justin Haugland was beginning his final year of high school when he suddenly died in the school gymnasium. Jim Olson reports the young man had made quite an impression on

HS Athlete Dies Suddenly

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:56:00 GMT

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Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:12:00 GMT

The government estimates about 2 million acres of North Dakota cropland did not get planted this year because of spring flooding and other bad weather. And officials say much of it is in the northeastern part of the state. The estimate covers ab

Senior collapses and dies at Crosby high school

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:45:00 GMT

`White Christmas' returns to Broadway for holidays

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:36:00 GMT

The stage version of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" is serving up another round of holiday cheer. The musical based on the 1954 movie classic returns to Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Nov. 13. The show, which premiered at the Marquis last seas

Technology Connects Hospitals

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:33:00 GMT

If you found yourself in a rural hospital needing XRays in the past, your doctor might have had to wait days to get the results. Now, a new internet-based system is connecting 16 hospitals and health care facilities in northwest North Dakota and delive

Late songwriter leaves songs to country museum

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:41:00 GMT

The late Texas songwriter Cindy Walker has left an unusual and generous gift to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Her catalog of about 500 songs, many of them pop and country classics. The Nashville museum announced Wednesday that Walke

State "B" Continues

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:06:00 GMT

Meanwhile the State "B" tournament continued today in Beulah. In loser out play this afternoon, Crosby met up with Mandan. STATE "B" BASEBALL TMT.-BEULAH-LOSER OUT GAMES: CROSBY 0 MANDAN 13 (5) ENDERLIN 9 VALLEY CITY 4 WINNERS BRACKET GAMES:

Velva Gears Up For State

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:36:00 GMT

The state class "B" legion baseball tournament kicks off tomorrow in Beulah with opening round play. Velva Post #39 comes in as the section 5 champion and will meet up with Enderlin in opening round play. Velva is making its first appearance in the tourn

Vistas Gear Up For State

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:14:00 GMT

The Minot Vistas baseball team travels to Wahpeton this week for the state "A" legion baseball tournament. The Vistas went 2-2 in the state seeding tournament this past week and will go into the tournament as the 4th seed. The Vistas first round oppo

A's Eye the B

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:56:00 GMT

One town, two teams and both are headed to State as Mandan will be represented in both the Legion A and Legion B Tournament's this week. Before the season, the Chiefs expected to be at State after last year's fourth place finish... but the A's weren't

Hoeven, Company Officials Launch Grand Opening of $7.5 Million Pea and Lentil Processing Plant in Williston

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Grand Opening Marks Completion of First Phase in a Multi-Phase Investment in the State BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today joined local officials and company representatives for the grand opening of United Pulse Trading Inc., a $7.5 million pea

Section 5 Tmt.

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:14:00 GMT

The section 5 baseball tournament continued today in Surrey. In winners bracket play the host team Blue Sox met up with top seeded Velva. SECTION 5 LEGION BASEBALL TMT.-SURREY-WINNERS BRACKET: SURREY 4 VELVA POST #39 8 (5) LOSER OUT GAMES: MI

Section 5 Tmt.

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:14:00 GMT

The section 5 baseball tournament moved into its second day of play today in Surrey. In winners bracket play tonight, the Minot Metros squared off with top seeded Velva. SECTION 5 LEGION BASEBALL TMT.-SURREY-WINNERS BRACKET: MINOT METROS 10 VELVA PO

Rock Hall celebrates anniversary with concert

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:55:00 GMT

Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, U2 and Stevie Wonder are among the music legends who will celebrate 25 years of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and they plan to sing much more than "Happy Birthday." Those inductees, plus Eric Clapton, Metallic

Metros host Velva

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:09:00 GMT

With the section 5 tournament less than a week away, the Minot Metros were looking to go into tournament play on an upnote as they hosted Velva tonight. Both teams would solidify their seed with a win but Velva had a little more to play for as they began

Man found guilty in Las Vegas casino shooting

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:17:00 GMT

An unemployed house painter has been found guilty in Nevada on 51 of 52 felony charges against him in a shooting inside a Las Vegas Strip casino two years ago. Fifty-one-year-old Steven Francis Zegrean (zuh-GREEN') showed no emotion as he sat be

Las Vegas jurors hear from offduty ND reservist who tackled...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:57:00 GMT

Jurors in Las Vegas have heard from an off-duty North Dakota Army Reservist who tackled and disarmed a gunman whose pistol jammed after 16 shots in a Las Vegas Strip casino two years ago. Justin Lampert testified today that Steven Francis Zegrea

Muskrats Rolling

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:17:00 GMT

It's been a season to remember for this year's Renville County Muskrats baseball team. The Muskrats racked up their 25th and 26th straight wins last night with a doubleheader sweep over Crosby. The Muskrats haven't lost a game since June 3rd and have

Muskrat Fever

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:09:00 GMT

The Renville County Muskrats put their 24 game win streak on the line today as they played host to Crosby. CLASS "B" LEGION BASEBALL: RENVILLE COUNTY 20 12 CROSBY 8 0 WP:KOPA/CORMIER (MUSKRATS 26 GAME WIN STREAK) GARRISON 9 12 RAY 6

BMI to honor Kristofferson as a music icon

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:47:00 GMT

Kris Kristofferson will be honored by BMI as a music icon during the music licensing organization's country awards in November. BMI announced the selection Tuesday morning. The group gives the honor to songwriters and artists who have had a "uni

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Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:17:00 GMT

A new government report says North Dakota had the fastest economic growth last year. The Bureau of Economic Analysis says real gross domestic product grew to 24.2 billion dollars last year in North Dakota. It was a 7.3 percent increase. Re

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Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:26:00 GMT

Mosquitoes are under surveillance in North Dakota. State health officials are starting to check for cases of the West Nile virus, which is carried by mosquitoes. A statement from the Health Department says the activities include testing si

Burke County fire death ruled apparent suicide

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:55:00 GMT

Northwestern North Dakota authorities say the death of a woman found in a Burke County home after it was set on fire was an apparent suicide. The sheriff's office said 31-year-old Aubrey Guymon (GY'-mon) was found Sunday afternoon inside the bur

Women Dies in Suspicious Fire

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:14:00 GMT

A Columbus woman died in a house fire yesterday and authorities are investigating it as a crime. The Burke County Sheriff's Department reports 31-year-old Aubrey Guymon was found inside a burning house in the town of Columbus about 2:30 Sunday afternoon.

Burke County woman found dead in house fire

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:37:00 GMT

Burke County authorities say a woman has died after a house fire that was started by an accelerant. A statement from the sheriff's office says the fire at the home in Columbus was reported Sunday afternoon. Authorities say 31-year-old Aubrey Guy

Burke County woman dead after house fire

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:37:00 GMT

Lion's All Star Rosters

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:18:00 GMT

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CLASS A LIONS ALL-STAR ROSTERS Girls Ali Collins, Mandan. Sarah Feeney, Bismarck. Kelsey Sigl, Bismarck. Trisha Sorensen, Century. Holly Asche, Grand Forks Red River. Morgan Dale, Jamestown. Alicia Greening, Devils Lake. Ca

ND Newspaper Association announces awards

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:49:00 GMT

The Grand Forks Herald and the Jamestown Sun won general excellence awards and The Forum and the Dickinson Press took sweepstakes honors at this year's North Dakota Newspaper Association convention The Forum also won the NDNA's First Amendment awa

Legislature OKs ND Heritage Center expansion

Sat, 02 May 2009 07:46:00 GMT

North Dakota lawmakers have approved a $52 million expansion of the state Heritage Center. The House and Senate on Saturday approved a bill that includes almost $40 million in state support. The remaining $12 million will have to come from feder

Oil tax trust approved for November 2010 ballot

Fri, 01 May 2009 05:33:00 GMT

A proposal to set up a new trust fund for oil tax collections will be decided by North Dakota's voters in November 2010. The North Dakota Senate approved the measure today. It's a constitutional amendment that would create a new "legacy fund"