Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2010 KXNet.com1800Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606432http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606432<p> Indians pitcher Mitch Talbot struck out six consecutive Tampa Bay hitters to match a club record. Talbot, traded by the Rays to Cleveland in December, struck out two in the first, the side in the second and B.J. Upton leading off the third on Sa</p>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599558http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599558<p> (News from N.D. Department of Commerce) BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Department of Commerce is awarding two workforce enhancement grants to Bismarck State College. A $96,990 grant will support BSC's efforts to develop a virtual welding program t</p>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599084http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599084<p> The Minnesota Twins are looking to climb back on top of the American League Central in the final week before the All-Star break. They'll open the road trip tonight in Toronto, with Carl Pavano starting against the Blue Jays. He's trying for his 10th </p>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599083http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599083<p> The Minnesota Twins are looking to climb back on top of the American League Central in the final week before the All-Star break. They'll open the road trip tonight in Toronto, with Carl Pavano starting against the Blue Jays. He's trying for his 10th </p>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599082http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599082<p> The Minnesota Twins are looking to climb back on top of the American League Central in the final week before the All-Star break. They'll open the road trip tonight in Toronto, with Carl Pavano starting against the Blue Jays. He's trying for his 10th </p>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599053http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599053<p> Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has turned his hometown of Minneapolis into the summer hot spot for NFL receivers. Fitzgerald is holding his annual camp that helps NFL players and some still in college prepare for the grueling traini</p>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599018http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599018<p> Arizona Cardinals star receiver Larry Fitzgerald has turned his hometown of Minneapolis into the summer hot spot for NFL receivers past and present. Fitzgerald is holding his annual camp that helps NFL players and some still in college prepare t</p>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=553418http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=553418<p> The city of Finley is getting some financial help from the federal government to improve its sewer system. Finley has been awarded a $155,000 grant and secured a federally-backed loan for $190,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That</p>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:21:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551916http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551916<p> Dwight Howard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 121-94 on Wednesday night. J.J. Redick and Mickael Pietrus added 16 points apiece to pull Orlando within a half-game of the idle Los Angeles Lakers fo</p>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551830http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551830<p> Rajon Rondo scored 21 points, Paul Pierce had 20 and the Boston Celtics capitalized on another injury to a Toronto player by beating the Raptors 115-104 on Wednesday night. Kevin Garnett scored 19 points, Ray Allen had 18 and Michael Finley 14 a</p>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=544553http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=544553<p> This year's North Dakota Class A all-state boys basketball team looks an awful lot like last year's. The team is selected annually by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Four of the five members of</p>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=539188http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=539188<p> Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Pau Gasol added 26 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their ninth straight victory over the Golden State Warriors, 124-121 Monday night. Andrew Bynum added 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Lamar Odom had 17 points </p>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=539161http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=539161<p> The Boston Celtics were in need of a laugher following Sunday's 11-point loss in Cleveland. They got one tonight, building a 29-point halftime lead before completing a 119-93 rout of the Detroit Pistons. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Michael Finley</p>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=539154http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=539154<p> Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Michael Finley scored 15 points apiece, and Kevin Garnett had 14 points and eight rebounds on Monday night to help the Boston Celtics coast to a 119-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Boston rested its starters in th</p>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=538210http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=538210<p> Minnesota freshman Seth Helgeson scored his first career goal late in the third period to lift the Gophers to a 4-2 win Saturday over North Dakota to tie their best-of-three Western Collegiate Hockey Association series at a game apiece. Helgeson</p>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=538209http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=538209<p> Minnesota freshman Seth Helgeson scored his first career goal late in the third period to lift the Gophers to a 4-2 win Saturday over North Dakota to tie their best-of-three Western Collegiate Hockey Association series at a game apiece. Helgeson</p>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=538180http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=538180<p> Esley Thorton's contested jumper with nine seconds left in overtime gave Bismarck its second state title in three seasons, lifting the Demons over Mandan 58-55 in the championship game of the [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] boys Class A [[k</p>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=537417http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=537417<p> Jalen [[kxtopic:finley-nd:t[Finley]:t]] scored 20 points as Bismarck rolled over Fargo North 94-52 on Friday to earn a berth in the semifinals at the [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] boys C lass A [[kxtopic:basketball:t[Basketball]:t]] tourna</p>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=537037http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=537037<p> A fast start helped defending state champion Mandan pick up a 68-52 first-round victory in the North Dakota boys Class A basketball tournament. The Braves (20-3) raced to a 16-point halftime lead. Bryan Kielpinski powered Mandan into the se</p>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=536674http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=536674<p> Jalen Finley scored 20 points and Jake Miller and Esley Thorton added 13 each as Bismarck beat Fargo South 73-56 Thursday in the opening round of the North Dakota boys Class A basketball tournament. Finley was 8-for-14 from the field for the Dem</p>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:59:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=533264http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=533264<p> The agent for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (RAWTH'-lihs-bur-gur) says his client is cooperating with authorities regarding an allegation of sexual assault by the quarterback at a Georgia nightclub. The two-time Super Bowl champi</p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:28:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=533172http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=533172<p> Before the game, Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders called Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut &quot;maybe the best center in the Eastern Conference.&quot; During the game, Bogut showed why he earns such praise. Bogut led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds d</p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:39:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=533072http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=533072<p> Rajon Rando had 16 points and 11 assists, Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics handed the Philadelphia 76ers their fifth straight loss, 96-86 on Friday night. Ray Allen scored 16 points and Glen Davis had 12 for the Celtics. Th</p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=532906http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=532906<p> It's the first day of NFL free agency and Detroit has landed its prime target, agreeing with Kyle Vanden Bosch on a four-year deal. The veteran defensive end spent the past five seasons with Tennessee, where he recorded all of his 43 1/2 career sacks</p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:49:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=532836http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=532836<p> The Lions are beefing up their defensive line. Detroit signed defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch on the first day of the free-agency period and traded a pair of late-round draft picks to Cleveland for defensive tackle Corey Williams. PHILADELPHI</p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=532730http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=532730<p> Michael Finley has signed with the Boston Celtics. The veteran swingman asked for and was granted his release from the San Antonio Spurs earlier this week. He will earn a prorated portion of the veteran's minimum of $1.1 million. Celtics c</p>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=530206http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=530206<p> There's only one game scheduled tonight in the AP Top 25, and 10th-ranked West Virginia is leading No. 19 Georgetown 43-26 at halftime of their Big East clash. The Hoyas are without leading scorer Austin Freeman because of a lingering stomach virus. </p>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=530151http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=530151<p> The San Antonio Spurs have waived veteran forward Michael Finley after nearly five seasons. The Spurs said Monday that Finley had asked to be released from his contract, which was in its final year. The 36-year-old saw his playing time cut drast</p>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=520727http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=520727<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Bismarck High 76, Turtle Mountain 57 Devils Lake 70, Wahpeton 53 Williston 87, Bismarck St. Mary's 75 GIRLS BASKETBALL Class B District 12 Tournament Consolation Minot Bishop Ryan 60, Berthold 46 </p>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=520695http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=520695<p> Douglas Davis scored 15 points, knocking down 3 of 4 shots from 3-point range, to lead Princeton over Columbia 55-45 on Friday night. Ian Hummer added 11 points and Zach Finley had 10 for the Tigers (14-5, 5-0 Ivy league), who have won seven str</p>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518276http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518276<p> This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking. Boy</p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514731http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514731<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Cavalier 64, Park River/Fordville Lankin 63 Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 62, Midkota 44 Linton 94, Hazelton Moffit Braddock 44 Maple Valley 61, Griggs County Central 52 North Star 90, Four Winds 72 </p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514151http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514151<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Center-Stanton 64, Glen Ullin-Hebron 44 Edinburg-Valley 59, Rolette-Wolford 46 Grafton 50, Midway-Minto 47 Kenmare 49, Ray 47 Napoleon 80, Pingree/Buchanan-Kensal 41 New Town 68, Stanley 53 </p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514073http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514073<p> This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking. Boy</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509871http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509871<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Midway-Minto vs. North Border, ppd. Berthold vs. Minot, ppd. Ray vs. Kenmare, ppd. Anamoose/Drake vs. Underwood, ppd. Trenton vs. Powers Lake/Wildrose-Ala</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509774http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509774<p> This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking. Boy</p>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505554http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505554<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Burke County 63, Sawyer 47 New Salem 80, Flasher 37 GIRLS BASKETBALL Carrington 71, Four Winds 39 Central Cass 62, Sargent Central 21 Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 49, Central Valley 32 Lakota/Ada</p>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505454http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505454<p>-BKHNorth Dakota Class B Polls The North Dakota Class B girls and boys basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes in parentheses, records, to</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500826http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500826<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Des Lacs-Burlington 53, Rugby 48 Kenmare 53, Stanley 39 Rolla-Rock Lake 63, Westhope-Newburg 47 GIRLS BASKETBALL Divide County 55, Trenton 26 Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 37, Valley City 28 Grigg</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500735http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500735<p> This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points And previous ranking. Boy</p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499787http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499787<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Beach 66, Mott-Regent 57 Bismarck High 75, Berthold 37 Carrington 62, Litchville-Marion/Montpelier 31 Climax/Fisher, Minn. 60, Central Valley 52 Hillsboro 80, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 68, OT K</p>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:37:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=496387http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=496387<p> This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points And previous ranking. Boy</p>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=495837http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=495837<p> Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie left Sunday's game against Green Bay early with a bruised left knee. Rodgers-Cromartie, in his second season, leads Arizona in interceptions with six and was selected to the Pro Bowl. </p>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=495520http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=495520<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Breckenridge, Minn. 47, Wahpeton 45 Carrington 82, Four Winds 70 Cass Lake-Bena, Minn. 84, Devils Lake 81 Central Cass 76, Northern Cass 37 Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 46, Northwood-Hatton 45 Mun</p>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=494444http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=494444<p> This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points And previous ranking. Boy</p>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=489903http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=489903<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 68, Griggs County Central 56 Litchville-Marion/Montpelier 58, Lisbon 51 Maple Valley 52, Richland 47 Warwick 60, Dakota Prairie 43 Watford City 58, New Town 52 Wells C</p>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=488873http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=488873<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Bemidji, Minn. 78, Grand Forks Red River 74 Bismarck Century 64, Williston 56 Carrington 54, Lakota/Adams-Edmore 44 Edgeley-Kulm 72, Napoleon 59 Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 76, Milnor 55 New Sal</p>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=486526http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=486526<p> Great Falls says 5-foot-10 guard Taylor Nelson of Roberts has signed an NAIA letter of intent. Nelson will enroll in the fall of 2010 after completing her senior year at Roberts High School. Nelson was an All-Conference performer in 2008-09</p>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=486378http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=486378<p> Montana fans attending the Football Championship Subdivision title game in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Friday will have some special events they can attend. The University of Montana Office of Alumni Relations will host a Grizzly Pep Rally from 7 p.m</p>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=485208http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=485208<p> Ryan Grant ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 Sunday after letting their lead slip away. Grant broke off a season-long 62-yard touchdown on the Packers' first play from scrimmage and scor</p>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=484273http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=484273<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Barnes County North 49, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 47 Berthold 75, Garrison 36 Langdon 56, Rugby 42 New Salem 78, Underwood 47 Watford City 60, Ray 41 GIRLS BASKETBALL Beach 90, Standing Rock 6</p>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=483689http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=483689<p>By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Fargo Shanley 73, Wahpeton 67 GIRLS BASKETBALL Central Cass 64, Valley City 25 Central Valley 76, Sacred Heart, Minn. 43 Parshall 76, Trenton 52 Towner-Granville-Upham 57, Glenburn 39 Velva </p>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=483509http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=483509<p> Job Service North Dakota says the best-paid workers in the state live in Williston. Oil industry wages pushed Williston to the top spot on the agency's list. The average wage in Williston in 2008 was $49,567, up from $42,250 in 2007. The j</p>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=483322http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=483322<p> A new sheriff's deputy in eastern North Dakota quickly found out the need for his services when his own vehicle was stolen in his first week on the job. Authorities say a man who had driven his car into a ditch walked into the yard of Deputy Jay</p>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=482245http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=482245<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/12/8/tbn_19_2009-12-8-newsmin6-4015412502314829003.jpg"/>The Minot High boys basketball season kicks off its season on Thursday when the team travels to Bismarck to take on the Demons. The matchup is a good one for the Magicians who expect to run into a Demons team that features plenty of experience led by one <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481837http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481837<p> The Green Bay Packers are 8-and-4 after Aaron Rodgers threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns in last night's 27-14 win over Baltimore. The Ravens cut a 17-0 deficit to 17-14 until Jermichael Finley made his second scoring reception of the night wit</p>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481829http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481829<p> Not even the addition of Allen Iverson could prevent the Philadelphia 76ers from running their losing streak into double digits. The Denver Nuggets ruined Iverson's return to Philadelphia, putting together a 22-3 spurt in the second half to earn</p>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481796http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481796<p> Aaron Rodgers tossed two of his three touchdown passes to tight end Jermichael Finley in the Green Bay Packers' 27-14 win over Baltimore Monday night. Green Bay had a 17-0 lead after Rodgers threw scoring strikes to Finley and Donald Driver in the se</p>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481780http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=481780<p> Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, including two to tight end Jermichael Finley, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-14 in a penalty-filled game Monday night. It was the fourth straight win for the Packers (8-4), sol</p>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=479501http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=479501<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/12/1/tbn_24_2009-12-1-news6-4014712501157435305.jpg"/>They reached State last season, and won it the previous season, and this season, the Bismarck High boys basketball team is ready to return to the top. Speaking of returns, the Demons have a number of players back from last year, including Esley Thorton <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=475288http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=475288<p>AA Football Championship Subdivision Playoff Glance By The Associated Press All Times EST First Round Saturday, Nov. 28 South Carolina State (10-1) at Appalachian State (9-2), Noon Elon (9-2) at Richmond (10-1), 1 p.m. Weber State (7-4) a</p>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=474916http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=474916<p> San Francisco 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes is inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Spikes, who missed time in practice this week because of a hamstring injury, will be replaced by Matt Wilhelm. The Pa</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472873http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472873<p> Zach [[kxtopic:finley-nd:t[Finley]:t]] scored 16 points and Princeton rallied to defeat Manhattan 61-54 on Wednesday night. The Tigers (2-0) fell behind 12-2 and made only one field goal in the first 6:14. Princeton tied the game at 20 on a Dan M</p>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470598http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470598<p>By The Associated Press At Columbia, S.C. No. 1 FLORIDA 24, SOUTH CAROLINA 14 Florida 10 7 0 724 South Carolina 7 7 0 014 First Quarter FlaCooper 68 pass from Tebow (Sturgis kick), 12:04. SCMaddox 1 run (Lanning kick), 5:51. </p>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470279http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470279<p> Douglas Davis scored 16 points, including the last four of the game, as Princeton defeated Central Michigan 71-68 on Saturday. Central Michigan (0-1) led 68-67 with 45 seconds to play after a pair of free throws by Jordan Bitzer, who had 19 poin</p>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=462912http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=462912<p> Wide receiver Bernard Berrian is active for the [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] Vikings despite a nagging hamstring injury, giving Brett Favre one of his top targets against his former team. As expected, cornerback Antoine Winfield was inact</p>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=462909http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=462909<p> Wide receiver Bernard Berrian is active for the [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] Vikings despite a nagging hamstring injury, giving Brett Favre one of his top targets against his former team. As expected, cornerback Antoine Winfield was inact</p>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456437http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456437<p> Michael Finley made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points in 17 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-102 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. The Spurs (3-2) made 14 of 19 3-pointers with Finley perfect fr</p>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456393http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=456393<p> 1 Tot San Antonio 33 33 Oklahoma City 32 32 High Scorers: San Antonio - Matt Bonner 9, George Hill 8, Richard Jefferson 7 Oklahoma City - Jeff Green 12, Kevin Duran</p>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=451478http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=451478<p> Rookie DeJuan Blair scored 28 points on 11 of 13 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 95-93 in a preseason game Sunday night. Blair scored 15 of his points in the final quarter, including a nifty basket inside with 1:02 left a</p>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=448301http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=448301<p> Brett Favre (fahrv) is 1-for-1 against his former team. Favre was outstanding in the [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] Vikings' 30-23 win over the Green Bay Packers at the Metrodome, completing 24 of his 31 passes for 271 yards, three touchdo</p>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=446640http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=446640<p> A former University of North Dakota hockey player has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and giving false information to a police officer. Joe Finley was arrested in July after an officer spotted him and UND forward Matt Frattin throwing objec</p>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=439167http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=439167<p> Alicia Patton is the Finley-Sharon High School homecoming queen. But on Friday nights, she trades eye makeup for eye black as a safety and receiver for the Hope-Page-Finley-Sharon 9-man football team. The senior says she decided to play football</p>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=437438http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=437438<p>By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Carrington def. Anamoose/Drake, 25-13, 25-9, 25-16 Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page def. Dakota Prairie, 25-13, 26-24, 8-25, 25-21 Grand Forks Red River def. Wahpeton, 25-16, 25-12, 25-10 Harvey def. Towner-</p>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=435970http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=435970<p>By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Center Stanton Tournament Pool Play Beach def. Sheridan County, 25-16, 25-15 Beach def. Heart River, 25-18, 18-25, 15-8 Center-Stanton def. Beach, 25-19, 25-10 Heart River def. Grant County, 25-14,</p>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=435435http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=435435<p>By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 29, Richland 0 Hillsboro 66, Norman County West, Minn. 20 Kidder County 46, Edgeley-Kulm 14 Lisbon 16, Grafton 8 Towner-Granville-Upham 38, Benson County 12 (Copyri</p>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=432280http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=432280<p> Veteran cornerback Eric Green is the odd-man out in a deep and experienced San Francisco secondary, and was among 20 players cut by the 49ers on Saturday to get their roster down to 53. Receiver Jason Hill won a spot by beating out Dominique Zei</p>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=427666http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=427666<p> U.S. coach Bob Bradley chose a mostly unchanged roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador on Sept. 5 at Sandy, Utah, and at Trinidad and Tobago four days later. Coming off a 2-1 loss in Mexico City, Bradley included midfielders Robbie </p>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=420179http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=420179<p> A man convicted of trying to kill a law enforcement officer during an April 2008 standoff has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Darin Dahl of Cooperstown was convicted in June of attempted murder and reckless endangerment. He was accused of firin</p>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:39:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=420173http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=420173<p> North Dakota could see its best spring wheat crop in more than a decade. New federal Agriculture Department estimates put the state's spring wheat production at 256 million bushels, up 4 percent from last year. Just last month, the agency </p>