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Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:22:00 GMT

BP may have the blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico permanently sealed this week. Engineers plan to intersect the damaged well with a relief well that they're still drilling - 20 to 30 feet at a time. Then they'll be able to pump mud and ce

Final drilling set...House members return...Pet food danger...

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:04:00 GMT

Engineers expect to spend this week drilling the final leg of a relief well in the Gulf of Mexico. It's a move that's supposed to help complete the "bottom kill" that will permanently seal the well that started leaking in April. The oil is already tr

Cement has hardened...Patricia Neal dead at 84...Fox favors...

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:03:00 GMT

The stage is set for the final phase in the drilling of a relief well, part of the permanent solution to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP says the cement that was poured into the busted oil well to seal it has hardened. Once the relief well intersect

Fido's food could be making kids sick, report says

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:41:00 GMT

A new government report warns that tainted pet food may be making kids sick. The report details an outbreak of salmonella linked to dry cat and dog pet food that sickened about 80 people in 21 states. Almost half of the victims were children und

Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:44:00 GMT

A Missoula drug dealer who caused a high-speed crash while chasing men who had stolen marijuana and cash from him has been given a deferred prison sentence. Patrick Collins pleaded guilty to criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, criminal end

Troublesome bears to be trapped, likely killed

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:54:00 GMT

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say two black bears raiding Missoula garbage cans will be trapped and likely killed. The bears have been operating in the Grant Creek, upper Rattlesnake, Milltown and Marshall Canyon neighborhoods.

Procter & Gamble to advertise on Oprah's network...

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:43:00 GMT

Procter & Gamble will be advertising its popular consumer products on the Oprah Winfrey Network when it launches next year. Both the maker of Old Spice deodorants, Tampax feminine products and Iams pet foods and the network confirmed the mul

Pet food company owners charged in utility scheme

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:41:00 GMT

Authorities say a couple who own a gourmet pet food company featured on Rachael Ray's show stole nearly $2 million in gas and electricity. Joel and Holly Sher (SHUR) of Lincolnwood, in suburban Chicago, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of

Turkey rendering plant approved in Huron

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:25:00 GMT

The Huron City Commission has approved plans by a local turkey plant to build a rendering plant to process fresh poultry offal into pet food. Offal is a term used to describe waste parts from a butchered animal. The $6.5 million rendering

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

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:17:00 GMT

South Dakota officials are urging people to be cautious because many rivers and lakes remain near record levels, and flooding is possible, especially on the eastern side of the state. State Emergency Management Director Kristi Turman said Sunday

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:14:00 GMT

South Dakota officials are urging people to heed road closing signs and be careful in flooded areas. Many rivers and lakes remain near record levels, and flooding is possible, especially on the eastern side of the state. HURON, S.D. (AP) A

SD turkey plant looking to build rendering plant

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:15:00 GMT

A Huron turkey plant wants the city to allow it to build a rendering plant to process fresh poultry offal into pet food. A hearing examiner is recommending the city commission approve the variance when it considers the request at its meeting on

Manufacturer expands pet food recall

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:43:00 GMT

Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food because of concerns over salmonella. The Lincoln, Neb.-based company said Monday that the raw, frozen food is being recalled because it could be contaminated with salmonella.

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

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:41:00 GMT

A study concludes that the healthiest people in South Dakota live in Brookings County. Researchers looked at things like early death rates, infant birth weights, and the percentage of people who considered themselves in fair or poor health. Fact

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:42:00 GMT

A study concludes that the healthiest people in South Dakota live in Brookings County, followed by Lincoln and Clay. Researchers looked at things like early death rates, infant birth weights, and the percentage of people who considered themselves in

Turkey plant proposes byproducts plant

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:43:00 GMT

A turkey processing plant in Huron wants to build a second plant nearby that would turn unused byproducts into [[kxtopic:pet-food:t[pet food]:t]]. Dakota Provisions says it could mean another 15 jobs initially and up to 40 long term. The waste p

Las Vegas toxic pet food importers get probation

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Federal prosecutors say a Las Vegas-based company and its owners have been sentenced to three years probation for distributing a toxic pet food ingredient. Prosecutors in Kansas City say 43-year-old Sally Qing Miller and 57-year-old Stephen S. M

World's oldest dog dies in NY at 21 or 147

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:21:00 GMT

A wire-haired dachshund that held the record as the world's oldest dog has died on Long Island at age 21 or 147 in dog years. Chanel (shah-NEHL') died Friday of natural causes at her owner's home in Port Jefferson Station, a village 50 miles ea

Pet group releases the top vehicles for Fluffy and Fido...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:33:00 GMT

Millions of pets are riding with their human families in cars, but, according to pet expert Christina Selter, just 2 percent of dogs are being safely secured in the vehicles. Selter, the founder of a pet safety group called Bark Buckle UP, says

GET READY for FLU: Cheap Stockpiling

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The HHS pandemicflu.gov website advises families to stockpile two weeks of food and supplies for the possible fall pandemic wave. You should know that the actions you take now can help to lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on

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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT

A new report from Voices for Children, a Sioux Falls-based advocacy group, says 33,000 people age 18 and under in South Dakota live below the federal poverty line of $21,027 for a family of four. That's 17 percent, or approximately one in every

Owner: rotting meat not a health hazard

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:41:00 GMT

The owner of a meat plant in Bridgewater says tons of meat left behind may have left a bad smell but it wasn't a health hazard. Ilan Parente said he's undecided if he'll pay the cleanup bill. He moved his business to Minnesota last year. To

Obama in Saudi Arabia...Plane crash probe...Tainted pet food plea...

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:03:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has begun a visit with Saudi King Abdullah, marking the start of Obama's latest bid to open a dialogue with the Muslim world. Obama and Abdullah are meeting privately at the king's horse farm. Obama heads next to Cairo, where h

Couple to plead guilty in toxic pet food case

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:15:00 GMT

A Las Vegas-based company and its owners have agreed to plead guilty in connection with tainted pet food in 2007 that may have killed thousands of dogs and cats. Stephen S. Miller is co-owner of ChemNutra Inc. An attorney for Miller filed docume

Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:26:00 GMT

Montana Rail Link expects to have its main line open again by noon today (Friday), after eleven cars of a Montana Rail Link train derailed yesterday, west of Helena. The derailment spilled grain and sent three cars over an embankment. MRL spokes

Pet food theft sets back animal shelter

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:25:00 GMT

Workers at the Second Chance Rescue animal shelter at Sioux Falls say they think someone stole 400 pounds of pet food from the shelter during the week, making an already bad shortage even worse. Second Chance Rescue goes through 100 pounds of pe

Faced with no convenience store in town, Clark opens its own...

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:15:00 GMT

Residents of Clark can once again buy goods locally, and many have themselves to thank for it. The closing of the town's convenience store three years ago left leaders unable to find another business to replace it. So the small community 30

The pooch and kitty are out while money is tight

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:28:00 GMT

Caring for pets can be an expensive proposition and in these days of economic doldrums, a growing number of Americans can't afford Fido anymore. Several shelters and animal advocates say people are surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shel

FDA to detain some food shipments from China

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Federal health officials are slapping a detention order on dozens of imported foods from China. The Food and Drug Administration says foods made with milk will be held at ports of entry, as a precaution, until independent tests show they are fre

NineSigma Expands European Leadership Team With Two New Hires...

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:13:00 GMT

neSigma Expands European Leadership Team With Two New Hires CLEVELAND, OH and LEUVEN, BELGIUM (Marketwire) 10/21/08 NineSigma, the leading provider of open innovation solutions, today announced the hiring of two new directors of business developme

Settlement looming in tainted pet food case

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:25:00 GMT

Thousands of pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China could be close to a $32 million settlement. A federal judge in New Jersey is scheduled hear oral arguments on the final proposal today.

Stock purchases...Markets shoot up...Fires raging

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:43:00 GMT

President Bush comes out to speak before Wall Street opens this morning to give details of an expanded plan to aid the country's banks. The administration plans to spend $250 billion of the $700 billion government rescue program to make stock purchas

Sanimax and StormFisher to Build Eight Biogas Plants...

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:11:00 GMT

nimax and StormFisher to Build Eight Biogas Plants DE FOREST, WISCONSIN (MARKET WIRE) 10/07/08 Sanimax and StormFisher Biogas announced today a strategic alliance to build eight biogas plants, for a total investment of over $160 million. Thes

6,200 Chinese babies ill, 3 dead from tainted milk

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:26:00 GMT

The Chinese government is sending out thousands of inspectors to monitor baby-milk producers amid a dramatic rise in the number of babies sickened by tainted formula. At least three children have died and more than 1,300 others, mostly newborns,

Mars Petcare,US recalls some dry pet foods

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:31:00 GMT

Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. The recall cites potential salmonella contamination. It involves all dry pet-food produced at its plant in Everson, Pennsylvania, between February 18th and J

US marshals seize allegedly contaminated pet food

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:42:00 GMT

Federal marshals have seized animal food products that were allegedly contaminated at a distribution plant in Joliet, Illinois. The raid came a day after the government filed a lawsuit and obtained the warrant to seize products at the PETCO ware

US marshals seize allegedly contaminated pet food

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:14:00 GMT

Clinton on superdelegates...Obama v. McCain...Texas reunion...

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:55:00 GMT

Hillary Clinton says she expects uncommitted superdelegates to begin making their presidential choice soon after next week's primaries. In a conference call with reporters, she said the delegates will have to decide on who would be the stronger candi

Final rule set for animal feed

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:58:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration has agreed to finalize a rule that bans certain cattle parts from animal and pet food. The measure, first put into place in 2005, is part of the effort to prevent the spread of mad cow disease. Materials suc

Orlando airport alert...Truckers protest...Congress and Big Oil...

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:05:00 GMT

A bomb squad has been called to Orlando International Airport in Florida after officers found suspicious items in a passenger's bag. No word on what those items are. The passenger has been detained. Parts of the terminal was closed off for a time.

Pet food company linked to thousands of pets' deaths to settle...

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT

A company whose contaminated pet food may have led to the deaths of thousands of dogs and cats in North America has agreed to settle lawsuits with pet owners. In March 2007, [[kxtopic:canada:t[Canada]:t]]-based Menu Foods recalled tens of million

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, March 30th)

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:39:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, March 30th) Today in History Today is Sunday, March 30th, the 90th day of 2008. There are 276 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 30th, 1981, President Rea

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, March 30th)

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:17:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Sunday, March 30th, the 90th day of 2008. There are 276 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 30th, 1981, President Reagan was shot and seriously injured outside a Washington, D.C

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Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:35:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, March 16th) Today in History Today is Palm Sunday, March 16th, the 76th day of 2008. There are 290 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 16th, 1968, during t

Stocks fall again, Cisco matches forecasts, Yahoo pep talk...

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:34:00 GMT

Stock prices fell further as a Federal Reserve official talked about inflation risk. The Dow dropped 65 points, while the S&P 500 lost 10 and the Nasdaq fell 30 points. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Cisco Systems says its profit rose 7 percent in

Cleaning up after the tornadoes...U.N. takes White House to task...Companie...

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Rescue crews and some National Guard troops are going door-to-door in several states looking for victims of yesterday's deadly cluster of tornadoes in the South. At least 50 people have died. Residents are trying to salvage belongings in their destro

3 companies indicted over contaminated pet food

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:31:00 GMT

Two Chinese businesses and a U.S. company have been indicted over the tainted pet food incidents that killed dozens of animals last year and first raised worries about products made in China. According to the U.S. attorney's office in Kansas C

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Two Chinese businesses and a U.S....

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:03:00 GMT

Two Chinese businesses and a U.S. company have been indicted in the tainted pet food case that resulted in animal deaths last year. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 02-06-08 1442CST

Burleigh County Prosecutor Asks for Special Prosecutors in Public Corruption Cases

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:06:00 GMT

The Burleigh County prosecutor says North Dakota should consider a system for appointing special prosecutors in public corruption cases. Richard Riha asked Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem to take over the case of two Workforce Safety and Insurance Ag

Maker of tainted dog food agrees to $3.1 million settlement...

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:02:00 GMT

A plaintiffs' attorney says a Missouri company will pay out 3.1 million dollars to pet owners after making contaminated pet food that killed dozens of dogs nationwide. Jim Andrews, who represents a Tennessee family that sued, says the company wi

Candidates move on...Unemployment up...Britney taken to hospital...

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama says he's sticking to what he knows and won't be changing his campaign in New Hampshire. After losing to Obama in Iowa, Hillary Rodham Clinton is urging New Hampshire voters to pick their president based

Clinton to offer closing pitch to Iowans

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:42:00 GMT

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton will be telling Iowa voters to "take the first step" toward changing the direction of the country by voting for her at Thursday's caucuses. Clinton's prepared a two-minute appeal that will be broadcast during earl

Stocks rally...U.S.China safety agreements...Fed meeting...

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:43:00 GMT

Stocks rallied to begin the week, as investors looked ahead to today's Federal Reserve meeting. The Dow stands at 13,727 after a 101 point gain. The S&P rose eleven points and the Nasdaq surged more than 12 points. BEIJING (AP) The New Yo

More ice expected...Possible Fed rate cut...Oil clean up resumes...

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:12:00 GMT

States of emergency have been declared in Oklahoma, [[kxtopic:missouri:t[Missouri]:t]], and [[kxtopic:kansas:t[Kansas]:t]] as a winter storm has blanketed the Midwest with a thick layer of ice. More icy weather is predicted today for areas stretching

U.S. and China sign food safety agreements

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:23:00 GMT

The U.S. and China signed two deals today to safeguard the quality of food and drugs ranging from pet food to certain types of antibiotics imported into America from China. The agreements on food and feed product safety and on drugs and medical

Panel says loss of science expertise at FDA puts consumers at risk...

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:33:00 GMT

An advisory panel says a loss of scientific expertise at the FDA is putting American consumers at risk. The panel says food safety in particular is in crisis. Questions about the FDA's effectiveness have been underscored by alarming headlines in

Petfood firm to be in former Dakota Pork plant

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:18:00 GMT

A new pet food plant is planned for the former Dakota Pork plant, which has been vacant for nearly two years in Mitchell. The new operation could employ 50 people. Rosen's Diversified Inc. of Fairmont, Minn., says it plans to open a Perfor

9/11 light tribute...Bush Iraq speech...Hat Bandit pleads guilty...

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:07:00 GMT

New York City ended its observance of the 9/11 attacks this evening with a "Tribute in Light." Two blue beams of light poked into a misty night sky marking the sixth anniversary. Earlier in the day, memorials were held at all the 9/11 attack sites.

China's president says government cracking down on product safety...

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:07:00 GMT

Chinese President Hu Jintao (hoo jin-tow) says his government takes international opinion seriously and that's led to a crackdown on the safety of China's exports. China's reputation has taken a beating in recent months after a series of product

Beijing launches food safety crackdown

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:34:00 GMT

Beijing, which is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for the Summer Olympics next year, is cracking down on unlicensed eateries and checking the quality of many foods. China's official news agency reports the four-month campa

FDA testing dog treats that WalMart pulled off store shelves...

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:55:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration says it hasn't found any chemical or biological contamination in Chinese-made dog treats that were recently pulled off the shelves at Wal-Mart. Earlier this week, Wal-Mart said it stopped selling Chicken Jerky S

WalMart pulls 2 kinds of dog treats from its shelves...

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:24:00 GMT

It could be another blow to Chinese imports. Wal-Mart quietly stopped selling two brands of dog treats after customers complained the treats sickened their dogs. But it hasn't announced a recall. A company spokeswoman says the treats are b

Chinesemade hotel toothpaste recalled after toxic chemical found...

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:03:00 GMT

Small tubes of toothpaste offered in hotels and resorts are being pulled from circulation, as the latest Chinese-made product swept up in recalls. The company that supplies the toothpaste says testing showed it may harbor a potentially toxic che

Beijing Olympic officials promise hightech solution to food safety issues...

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:21:00 GMT

Officials of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing aren't taking any chances when it comes to food safety. They plan to use high-tech equipment to make sure the food that's delivered to the more than 10,000 athletes in the Olympic Village is healthy

US talks food safety with China

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:33:00 GMT

Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt's chief of staff is on his way to Beijing for talks on food and drug safety. Rich McKeown will work with Chinese officials on two potential agreements, one on the safety of food and feed, the othe

Johnson says contaminated dog food may be available in ND...

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:04:00 GMT

Some contaminated dog food may be on store shelves in North Dakota. The food is being recalled by a Georgia manufacturer because it may be tainted with botulism toxin. Botulism can be deadly to both people and animals. At least four people

Around Town 7-20

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:07:00 GMT

Each person has a certain kind of car they prefer. Some people prefer Ford while others would much rather have a Chevy, Dodge or Honda. In this weeks edition of Around Town, Brad Feldman shows us where a new delearship will be going to give you

China shuts down some companies at heart of food and drug safety scares...

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:24:00 GMT

China has shut down two companies and a chemical plant linked to tainted products. The moves come ahead of high-level visits by U-S and European officials. China has been working to reassure its customers around the world that it takes food and

China revokes licenses of firms at heart of tainted products scare...

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:03:00 GMT

China says it's cracking down on tainted products. China's product safety watchdog says it's revoked the business licenses of several firms at the heart of food and drug safety scares, and banned them from exporting their products. It's th

China's exfoodanddrug chief executed

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:33:00 GMT

China's ex-chief food-and-drug watchdog has paid the ultimate price for the country's tainted products scandal. The former head of the state food-and-drug administration was put to death Tuesday, for taking bribes to approve an antibiotic blamed

China says food safety inadequate

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:12:00 GMT

China says its food and drug safety procedures are not satisfactory. It's vowing to improve them. China has been under pressure domestically and internationally to improve its quality controls. China's reputation has taken a hit after a series o

Newspaper: US should not scapegoat Chinese exports

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:33:00 GMT

From pet food to toothpaste to fish, each day seems to bring news of some dangerous or shoddy product coming out of China. But a state-run newspaper urges the United States not to condemn all Chinese exports. The China Daily says a few questiona

China crafting new oral care regulations after several countries stop impor...

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:03:00 GMT

China's state media report the country is developing "strict certification and evaluation procedures" for oral care products. Countries in North and South America, as well as Asia, have banned Chinese-made toothpaste because it contained a poten

Problems with Chinese snacks

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:23:00 GMT

More blows for China's beleaguered food safety record. Chinese inspectors have found dozens of children's snacks that failed food standards. they also have seized hundreds of bottles of fake human blood protein from hospitals. The children

Wet Texas...China issues product `guarantee'...Slaughter in Iraq...

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:51:00 GMT

Another night of intense rain in central Texas has prompted more evacuations. Seven families near a dam were flown out by helicopter. The National Guard is sending in troops and trucks to help. The Texas storms are blamed in eleven deaths over the pa

China shuts 180 food factories for using formaldehyde, illegal dyes...

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:22:00 GMT

Chinese media are reporting that authorities have shut down 180 food factories, after inspectors found industrial chemicals in products from candy to seafood. Authorities say formaldehyde, illegal dyes and industrial wax were used to make candy,

Mitchell may get pet food plant

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:03:00 GMT

A Mitchell official says the vacant Dakota Pork plant in that city may become home to a pet food manufacturer. The building has been closed for 17 months. American Foods Group based in Omaha owns the plant. The firm has a division that ma

China says food safety under control

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:13:00 GMT

A Chinese official has told reporters that problems with China's food safety are not serious and should not be exaggerated. China is trying to alleviate international concerns by organizing a trip for about 130 foreign and domestic reporters. Th

US officials wondering if food scrutiny by China is real or retaliation...

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:12:00 GMT

Officials of the U-S Food and Drug Administration say they want to know about it if food products from the U-S aren't meeting safety standards in China. Pistachios from [[kxtopic:california:t[California]:t]] are the latest product China has turn