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Iona knocks off Marist 5651

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Scott Machado scored 17 points as Iona pulled away late for a 56-51 victory over Marist on Sunday. Rashon Dwight added 12 points and the Gaels (18-7, 10-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) held Marist to one field goal in the final 3:49 to win

Manhattan defeats Marist 7247

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:45:00 GMT

Darryl Crawford scored 20 points and Manhattan used a strong second half to run away from Marist 72-47 on Friday night. George Beamon and Rico Pickett added 13 points apiece for the Jaspers (8-15, 3-10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who s

Iona defeats Marist 6142, wins 7th straight

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:42:00 GMT

Alejo Rodriguez scored 13 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and had five blocks to help Iona defeat Marist 61-42 on Thursday night. Scott Machado chipped in 14 points and six assists as the Gaels (16-6, 6-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) won thei

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:06:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS HOCKEY POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Williston vs. Dickinson, ppd. Devils Lake-Cando vs. West Fargo, ppd. Grafton-Park River vs. Wahpeton-Breckenridge, ppd. Fargo South vs. Grand Forks Red River, ppd.

Fairfield rolls past Marist 7050

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Anthony Johnson scored 16 points and had 11 rebounds to lead Fairfield to a 70-50 victory over Marist on Thursday night. Johnson scored his 1,000th career point on a layup that gave the Stags (13-5, 6-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) a 29-1

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at Marist

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:36:00 GMT

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

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:05:00 GMT

The mayor of Fargo says he hopes history will favor a flood protection plan that would divert water west of the city. The Army Corps of Engineers is looking at whether a North Dakota diversion project estimated to cost more than $1 billion will

Cando couple charged in federal court

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:13:00 GMT

A North Dakota couple has been indicted in federal court on weapons charges. Diane and Wilmer Slaubaugh (SLAY'-baw) are each accused of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. They have pleaded not guilty. Each defenda

WASHINGTON (AP) Obama: Clinton, Bush to tap into `cando spirit of Ameri...

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:23:00 GMT

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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Gov. Mike Rounds says he is optimistic about South Dakota's recovery from the recession. In his state of the state address delivered Tuesday to kick off the 2010 legislative session, he urged lawmakers to hold down spending in the next year. He

Kan. court orders judge to rethink media ban

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:54:00 GMT

The Kansas Supreme Court has ordered the judge in the murder trial of the man who has confessed to killing an abortion provider to reconsider a decision to ban reporters from jury selection. Four news outlets, including The Associated Press, had

Thune: outlook better in Iraq, Afghanistan

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Sen. John Thune says information from a trip abroad gives insight and candor about military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan that can be missing in Senate hearings. Thune, who's a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, returned Monday

Rider cruises past Marist 8462

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:03:00 GMT

Ryan Thompson scored 21 points to lead Rider to an 84-62 victory over Marist on Monday night. Thompson shot 8-for-15 from the field for the Broncs (10-8, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jhamar Youngblood added 17 points in the win, whil

Jury selection tough as Kan. abortion trial begins

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:16:00 GMT

The trial of the man charged with killing one of the nation's few late-term abortion doctors begins Monday with lawyers trying to pick unbiased jurors amid the rancorous debate over abortion. The court has called more than 300 prospective paneli

Frazier leads Canisius past Marist 7257

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:38:00 GMT

Elton Frazier scored a career-high 25 points and had his second career double-double with 10 rebounds, and Canisius beat Marist 72-57 on Saturday night. Frank Turner added 22 points and Greg Logins had 13 for the Golden Griffins (8-8, 3-2 Metro

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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Former state House Speaker Frank Wald of Dickinson says he won't run for another four-year term. Wald has been in the Legislature 30 years and he says it's time for him to say, "I've done my public service duty." The 74-year-old Republican wa

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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMT

North Dakota's congressional delegation says Schuff Steel Co. is getting federal help to establish a wind tower manufacturing plant in Bismarck. The Phoenix-based company will receive $7.1 million in tax credits through the federal economic stimulus

Fargo committee revises dog law

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:26:00 GMT

Fargo dog owners who do not properly register or control their animals might face a misdemeanor criminal charge in the future. A revised ordinance is to go before the City Commission on Monday. It was championed by Steve Candor, a resident whose

Saunders perfect as Princeton beats Marist 7758

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Patrick Saunders was perfect from the floor while scoring a career-high 21 points as Princeton defeated Marist 77-58 on Wednesday night. Saunders was 8-for-8, including 5-for-5 on 3-pointers, for the Tigers (8-5). Three of his 3-pointers came in

Nonconference at Marist

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Marist beats Manhattan 7266 for 1st win of season

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:04:00 GMT

Devin Price and Sam Prescott scored 13 points each as Marist defeated Manhattan 72-66 for the Red Foxes' first win of the season. Marist (1-11, 1-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) had not started a season 0-11 since 1990-91, when the Red Fox

Bucknell defeats Marist 7067 in overtime

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Bryan Cohen scored eight of his 16 points in overtime to help Bucknell defeat Marist 70-67 on Wednesday night. Cohen also had 10 rebounds and led four Bison (5-9) in double-digit scoring. Mike Muscala scored 18 points, Darryl Shazier added

Blakely has 23, Vermont rallies past Marist 7262

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Marqus Blakely had 23 points and 11 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season as Vermont rallied to defeat winless Marist 72-62 on Monday night. The Catamounts (8-5) trailed 42-35 with 17:16 left, then used a 17-2 run over the next 9:39

Lowe, Holland lead Boston U past Marist 8873

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Corey Lowe scored 27 points and John Holland added 21 to lead Boston University to an 88-73 win over Marist on Saturday. Lowe, who finished with seven assists and six rebounds, shot 10 of 18 from the field and 7 of 10 from 3-point range for the

Harvey Preview

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:15:00 GMT

The Harvey boy's basketball team is preparing for another solid season. The Hornet's finished 13 and 9 last season and have 16 players out for this year. The hornets kick off the season December 12th against Cando. 2nd year coach Drew Hysjulien thinks t

Holy Cross beats Marist 6856 for first win

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT

Mike Cavataio scored 19 points as Holy Cross defeated Marist 68-56 for the Crusaders first win of season on Monday night. Cavataio added eight rebounds and Andrew Keister contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Crusaders (1-6). Holy

New Hampshire beats Marist 7258

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Dane Diliegro scored a career-high 27 points to lead New Hampshire in a 72-58 win over Marist on Saturday. Alvin Abreu scored 15 points and Radar Onguetou added 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Wildcats (2-2). Diliegro finished 11-for-19 f

DCB Horticulture Project Gets Boost

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Before heading back to Washington this evening, Senator Conrad made several stops in his home state today to promote North Dakota programs. The senator was welcomed at Dakota College at Bottineau, where he met with school leaders and toured the Entrepr

Hartford sinks Marist 7538

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Joe Zeglinski scored 22 points, leading Hartford to its first win of the season in a 75-38 win over Marist on Wednesday night. Joel Barkers scored 15 points and Milton Burton added 12 for the Hawks (1-2). Zeglinski was 6-for-8 from beyond

AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED. Multimedia: An audio slideshow featuring two NFL players describing experiences with and concerns about concussions will be available in the sports/concussions folder. Moving on general news and sports services. AP Ph

1,400pound bull drags officers down NJ street

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:15:00 GMT

Police say a 1,400-pound bull that escaped from a northern New Jersey slaughterhouse dragged officers with a lasso down a street and ran 10 blocks before being captured and sedated. Chief John DeCando, spokesman for Paterson Police's animal con

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Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:20:00 GMT

A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Montana has died in a crash in western North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol said the man was traveling southbound on state Highway 68 near Alexander about 4:25 p.m. Saturday when he collided with farm e

Government says Cando woman violated probation

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:13:00 GMT

A hearing is scheduled next month for woman who was sentenced to three years probation for forging real estate title documents. Diane Slaubaugh (SLAY'-baw) of Cando pleaded guilty last year to 34 felony counts of wire fraud. Authorities say she

Mustangs Host Trojans

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:06:00 GMT

The high school volleyball season moved into full swing tonight. In Surrey the Mustangs played host to Turtle Lake-Mercer. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: SURREY TL-M CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: MLS BURKE CENTRAL KENMARE RAY MINOT RYAN WASHBURN OUR REDEMER'S VELVA

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

80 dogs seized in Ind. raids linked to fighting

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:41:00 GMT

Authorities have seized about 80 pit bulls during raids at two southern Indiana sites suspected of breeding and training dogs for illegal fighting. State police say dog carcasses and dog fighting paraphernalia were also seized when the Indiana G

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:15:00 GMT

Local officials have lost a bid to keep the current Grand Forks landfill open until a replacement is finished. Federal officials consider the site a hazard to low-flying aircraft. Information from: Grand Forks Herald, http://www.grandforks

Small towns get federal policing help

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:15:00 GMT

One more cop will help prevent burnout in Cando. It's one of 530 small towns that qualified for help through a 1 billion dollar federal stimulus program. Nationwide, the program will pay for 4,699 police officers. Cando Police Chief John R

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

Section 5 Baseball

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:18:00 GMT

The section 5 legion baseball tournament moved into its second day of action today in Surrey. In loser out play Burlington met up with Cando. SECTION 5 LEGION BASEBALL TMT.-SURREY-LOSER OUT GAME: BURLINGTON 9 CANDO 8 SECTION 5 LEGION BASEBALL T

Man sentenced to prison on drug charges

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:33:00 GMT

A man accused of conspiring to distribute marijuana in the Belcourt area has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and ordered to turn over more than $180,000 in drug proceeds. The U.S. attorney's office says 35-year-old Lyle Lunday of Dunsei

Tornado warning issued for northeastern ND county

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:03:00 GMT

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Towner County in northeast North Dakota. The warning is in effect until 3:15 p.m. The weather service said it received a report at 2:46 p.m. of a tor

Bulldogs At Home

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:08:00 GMT

The Burlington Bulldogs were at home for a second straight night as they hosted Bottineau tonight. The Bulldogs were coming off of a sweep at the hands of Cando last night. CLASS "B" BASEBALL: BURLINGTON 1 BOTTINEAU 12 (5) MINOT METROS ROLETTE

Megan Fox dismisses comparisons to Angelina Jolie

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:01:00 GMT

Megan Fox dismisses comparisons between her and Angelina Jolie as the product of a lazy media. The two actresses are both brunettes with tattoos who are known for their candor and that has been enough for some to proclaim Fox the heir apparent

Legion Baseball

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:07:00 GMT

In Legion baseball action this evening Cando traveled to Velva to take on the Velva Drake Legion team.

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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:49:00 GMT

Bobcat says its plants in Bismarck and Gwinner will be idle for part of June and July due to a sluggish worldwide economy. The maker of skid-steer loaders and light construction equipment says its Bismarck plant will be closed next Wednesday thr

ND PSC endorses Jamestown electric pact

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:54:00 GMT

Two electric utilities have agreed to divide up service territory on the outskirts of the city of Jamestown. Otter Tail Power Co. and Northern Plains Electric Cooperative negotiated the agreement. North Dakota's Public Service Commission approv

Biden worries about son in Iraq

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Vice President Joe Biden says he worries about his son who is serving in Iraq. Biden says he's "ridden home with too many dead young men and women in caskets and it's just impossible to not associate with that." But, in a profile that aired

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Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:14:00 GMT

North Dakota House budget writers want a 50 percent increase in road construction and repairs. They say it's justified because of expenses for plowing snow, flooding damage and a tough winter. The House Appropriations Committee has endorsed

Man hauling bees dies after apparent heart attack

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:44:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a truck driver has died after suffering an apparent heart attack while hauling a load of honeybees near Cando. Troopers say 59-year-old Clinton Christensen, of Pine River, Minn., was pronounced dead at the scene early Wed

Man hauling bees dies after apparent heart attack

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:44:00 GMT

Qwest names new ND president

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:43:00 GMT

Qwest Communications has named a new president of its North Dakota operations. Company officials say John Stanoch will take over for Scott Macintosh, who plans to retire in March. Stanoch currently is Qwest's Minnesota president. Macintosh

'Phantom goat' nabbed in northern New Jersey

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:44:00 GMT

A "phantom goat" that eluded capture in crowded northern New Jersey is in custody. The animal was spotted with its head in a flower pot in a Paterson parking lot on Thursday. An animal control officer collared it. The goat had led dozens o

High School Basketball

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:56:00 GMT

On the class "A" boys basketball courts tonight, the Minot High Magicians were on the road as they met up with Grand Forks. The Magicians were coming off of back to back wins and were looking to start the new year on the right foot. CLASS "A" BOYS BASKE

Sawyer Invite

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:36:00 GMT

On the girls basketball court tonight, the Velva Aggies met up with Des Lacs-Burlington in the championship game of the Sawyer Invitational basketball tournament. SAWYER INVITATIONAL GIRLS BASKETBALL TMT.-CHAMPIONSHIP: VELVA DES LACS-BURLINGTON 3R

Bush, Canadian leader discuss economic crisis

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:17:00 GMT

President George W. Bush, meeting at an economic summit in Peru with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, says that given the economic crisis, its more important than ever for the two neighbors to work together. At the start of a day of meeti

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, October 30th)...

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:56:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, October 30th) Today in History Today is Thursday, October 30th, the 304th day of 2008. There are 62 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On October 30th, 1938, the

McCain campaign robo calls criticize Obama

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:44:00 GMT

John McCain's campaign is defending automated telephone calls that seek to link Barack Obama with one-time Weather Underground leader William Ayers. The robo calls began in Nevada, Wisconsin and other targeted states today. A voice says that Oba

Reassuring Bush..."Ugly day" on Wall Street...Inappropriate...

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:05:00 GMT

President Bush will make another effort to reassure Americans worried about the economy. The White House says Bush is not expected to announce any new policy decisions, but will make a statement tomorrow saying the government is aggressively taking a

Stocks plummet again...Oil prices sink...Voter purges?...

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:02:00 GMT

A drop of more than 400 points in the final hour of trading has left the Dow at its lowest level in five years. It fell nearly 679 points, a drop of more than 7 percent, closing at 8,579. The S&P 500 also fell more than 7 percent, while the Nasdaq

ND GOP headquarters named for Reagan

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:01:00 GMT

North Dakota Republicans have named their newly remodeled state headquarters after former President Ronald Reagan. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer, who is a former North Dakota governor, and former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey of

Former U.S. House Majority Leader Shares Thoughts on Leadership at U-Mary Convocation

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

"People who get into important leadership positions with authority and responsibility will chose between two models the power model, which I believe is very destructive, or the service model," he said. "Our Christian teachings, certainly our Lord Jesus,

Former U.S. House Majority Leader to Speak at U-Mary Sept. 18

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Sept. 17, 2008 Bismarck, NDFormer U.S. House Majority Leader (1995-2003) Dick Armey will be the featured speaker at this Thursday's convocation, which is part of the university

Section 5 Tmt. To Kick Off

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:25:00 GMT

The section 5 legion baseball tournament is set to kick off tomorrow in Burlington with first round play. The Surrey Blue Sox come in as the 2nd seed and will meet up with Cando in the first round. The Blue Sox are looking for their first trip to the stat

ND man's murder conviction upheld

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:53:00 GMT

North Dakota's Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a Cando man who beat his girlfriend to death and set her body afire. Steve Torkelsen argued that police illegally obtained some of the evidence used at his trial last May. He conte

Bismarck passenger killed in SUVpicksup crash

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:58:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a sport utility vehicle collided with a pickup that had stopped at a stop sign in Towner County, killing a passenger in the SUV. The name of the 52-year-old victim was not immediately released. The patrol says the SU

Bismarck passenger killed in SUVpickup crash

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:57:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a sport utility vehicle collided with a pickup that had stopped at a stop sign in Towner County, killing a passenger in the SUV. The name of the 52-year-old victim, of Bismarck, was not immediately released. The pat

Project Safe Send Begins

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:35:00 GMT

The state Agriculture Department is getting ready for its annual Project Safe Send program. North Dakota residents can bring old and unusable pesticides to 16 sites around the state next month, and dispose of them for free. The program starts in Wes

Project Safe Send set to kick off

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:48:00 GMT

Three joining state sports hall

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Three people are being inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. Dick Karlgaard, DeWayne King and Jim Kleinsasser are to receive the Cliff Cushman Award at Saturday night's induction ceremony in Jamestown. Carrington native Klein

Express secretary decries 'secretive' White House

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:31:00 GMT

Former presidential spokesman Scott McClellan is telling Congress the Bush White House is a "very secretive place" and that it leaves Americans suspicious of it. McClellan testified today before a House panel looking into the leak of CIA operat

Blue Sox Host Renville Co.

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:27:00 GMT

The Surrey Blue Sox were at home for a second straight night as they hosted Renville County in class "B" legion baseball action. The Blue Sox were coming off of last night's doubleheader sweep of Cando.

Thune: Take McClellan book "with a grain of salt."

Sat, 31 May 2008 23:15:00 GMT

Senator John Thune says a new book critical of the Bush administration probably won't affect the 2008 general election. Scott McClellan, a former Bush press secretary, has written a book that says the president relied on a propaganda campaign to

Former colleagues react to McClellan memoir

Wed, 28 May 2008 05:33:00 GMT

Charges from former press secretary Scott McClellan that the Bush White House manipulated sources of public opinion to the president's advantage have drawn quick reaction from those who know and once worked with him. Fran Townsend, former head o

Former press secretary's book bashes Bush

Wed, 28 May 2008 01:36:00 GMT

Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has written that President Bush relied on a propaganda campaign to sell the Iraq war in the place of honesty and candor. It's being reported that an upcoming book by McClellan says Bush "veered

Recent Special Collections at the State Historical Society

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:28:00 GMT

The mission of the State Historical Society is to preserve North Dakota's history. That includes anything and everything. Here's Tom Gerhardt with more. The state historical society receives anywhere from 20-40 donations a mont

Some Guard Troops Due Home Tomorrow

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:06:00 GMT

Tomorrow is homecoming day for nearly two dozen North Dakota National Guard soldiers. 19 members of the 132nd Quartermaster Company are due to arrive in the state after more than nine months of work in Iraq. The guard reports six will be flying into Min

ND Guard water purification unit to return home Saturday...

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:19:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard says a 19-member water purification unit that served in Iraq over the past year will arrive back in the state Saturday. The members of the Grand Forks-based 132nd Quartermaster Company are coming from Fort Hood, T

Guard says 19 ND soldiers back from Iraq

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:04:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard says 19 soldiers who make up the Grand Forks-based 132nd Quartermaster Company are back on U.S. soil after about a year in Iraq. A statement from the Guard says the unit arrived at Fort Hood, Texas, on about 6:30

164th Return Date Announced

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:20:00 GMT

North Dakota Governor John Hoeven visited armed forces centers in Minot and Devils Lake with some big news today... (Gov. John Hoeven) "I have some good news - your soldiers are coming home! (cheering) " Hoeven and Adjutant General Dave Sprynczynatyk t