Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2010 KXNet.com1800Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518290http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518290<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/8/tbn_25_2010-2-8-newsmin6-4021612500000029009.jpg"/>With the 2010 season beginning to wind down for the Minot State Womens Basketball team, each remaining matchup is a special one for senior players. As Dan Erdmann reports, this past weekend's games were extra-special for one Lady Beaver. (Dan Erdmann, <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518288http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=518288<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/8/tbn_21_2010-2-8-newsmin6-4021612500000029009.jpg"/> With three games to play, the Minot State men's basketball team is very much in the hunt for a conference title. The Beavers are currently in a three way tie for 2nd just a half game back of conference leading Black Hills State. The Beavers are comi<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517501http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517501<p> Damian Lillard scored a game-high 25 points as first-place Weber State held on for a 75-71 Big Sky Conference victory over Montana State last night. MSU's Marquise Navarre missed two foul shots with 4.1 seconds to play that could have tied the game. </p>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517497http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517497<p> A Victor man who police say assaulted his stepfather after the stepfather cut off Internet service to the man's room has been charged with felony assault with a weapon and misdemeanor assault on a partner or family member. Forty-three year old J</p>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517006http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=517006<p> Vernon Macklin and Chandler Parsons each scored 20 points to lead Florida to a 69-62 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday. Florida (17-6, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) snapped a two-game losing streak in the series. The Gators' last victory</p>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516906http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516906<p> Solar physicists at Montana State University helped design four telescopes that are scheduled to be launched into space Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. MSU research professor Piet Martens and associate research professor David</p>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516836http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=516836<p> Anglers are heading to Lake Washington in south-central Minnesota for the Humminbird Big Bobber Ice Fishing Contest. The contest starts at noon and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday near Kasota. Registration opens at 10 a.m. with hole registration, set-u</p>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515998http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515998<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/4/tbn_20_2010-2-4-newsmin6-4021212500000035305.jpg"/>It's hard to believe but the Minot State Baseball team has begun spring training inside the MSU dome. The Beavers have 30 players on the roster including 16 returners from last year with 5 of those being starters. Head coach Brock Weppler says the teams <br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515319http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515319<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/3/tbn_19_2010-2-3-newsmin6-4021112500000029009.jpg"/>It was national signing day for NCAA football players across the country and for the first time ever, Minot State is working with the NCAA talent pool. The Beavers are in a 3 year transition process moving to the NCAA division two level and as Andy Leraas<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515184http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=515184<p> Nearly a year after a natural gas explosion destroyed half a city block in downtown Bozeman, two businessmen have a plan for a building that would fill part of the void. Ralph Ferraro and Mike Hope have submitted a proposal to the city to build</p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514837http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514837<p> Montana Tech football coach Bob Green has announced the signing of two in-state recruits. Jake Erpe[[kxtopic:nba:t[NBA]:t]]ch of Great Falls and August Lorenzen of Jefferson City will join the Orediggers for fall drills. Erpenbach was part </p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514669http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514669<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/2/tbn_19_2010-2-2-newsmin6-4021012500000029004.jpg"/>The 13th ranked Minot State women's basketball team will be at home for the last time this weekend when they host Mayville State and Dakota State in DAC play. The Lady Beavers are currently tied for 3rd place in the DAC standings following weekend split a<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514583http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514583<p> The Big Sky Conference has named [[kxtopic:montana:t[Montana]:t]] State runner Patrick Casey the men's track athlete of the week after he set the league record in the mile. Casey, a sophomore from Laurel, is the only collegiate athlete to run an</p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514231http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514231<p> University of Great Falls interim athletics director Arunas Duda says men's soccer coach Tim Brooks has resigned to accept the same job at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. Former UGF athletics director Jim Hall is also at Spring Hill. B</p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514090http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=514090<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/2/1/tbn_27_2010-2-1-newsmin6-4020912500000029003.jpg"/>Minot State University has been a stable fixture in Minot for nearly a century but it's origins are actually wrapped up in early 20th century controversy. The story of &quot;The First Ten Years&quot; of Minot's Normal School, as it was called, is being highlighted<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513848http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513848<p> Former Montana State football coach Mike Kramer has been named the football operations assistant at Washington State. WSU sports information director Bill Stevens says Kramer was hired last month. Stevens said Monday that Kramer does not have an</p>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513662http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513662<p> A city attorney in Missoula is requesting that all DUI trials be held before a jury in an attempt to get stiffer sentences. Jim Nugent made the request amid concerns some people accused of [[kxtopic:drunken-driving:t[drunken driving]:t]] were waiving </p>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513403http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513403<p> A very small research satellite built by Montana State University students is one of three that have been chosen to ride into space this fall on a NASA launch. David Klumpar is director of MSU's Space Science and Engineering Laboratory. He says </p>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513262http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513262<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/30/tbn_23_2010-1-30-news10-4020712500000026713.jpg"/>The U Mary men are still undefeated at home. Currently tied for fourth in the conference the Marauders will get a home playoff game if they can stay in the top four. MSU Moorhead beat the Marauders in their first game of the season, but Mary has been on<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513074http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=513074<p> Kael Mouillierat's goal midway through the third period was the game-winner as Minnesota State, Mankato beat Michigan Tech 3-2 Saturday to earn a split of their Western Collegiate Hockey Association series. Rylan Galiardi had a goal and an assis</p>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512650http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512650<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/29/tbn_15_2010-1-29-newsmin10-4020612500000026706.jpg"/>What had more than 15-hundred kids in Minot tapping their feet today? The music of some of history's greatest composers...played by some of the areas best musical talent. The Minot Symphony Orchestra held two concerts for kids from schools covering 11 di<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512589http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512589<p> Malcolm Gwilliam had two goals and an assist Friday as Michigan Tech snapped a 15-game winless streak with a 4-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association win over Minnesota State, Mankato. The Huskies' (4-20-1, 3-16-0) last win had been 3-2 over W</p>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:57:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512322http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512322<p> Gov. Brian Schweitzer's office says the state budget is perilously close to a projected deficit, giving the governor the authority to start chopping agency spending. Agencies on Friday were sending the governor's office blueprints for cuts of up</p>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512199http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=512199<p> The Montana Board of Regents will begin the process of finding a new University of Montana president with a workshop next month. UM President George Dennison plans to retire in August. The Board of Regents will hold a public meeting on Feb. 17 t</p>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511868http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511868<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/28/tbn_18_2010-1-28-newsmin6-4020512500000035304.jpg"/>The 12th ranked Minot State women's basketball team hits the road this weekend for a couple of big DAC conference games including a rematch with 6th rated Jamestown. The Lady Beavers are currently tied for 3rd in the conference standings two games back of<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511867http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511867<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/28/tbn_14_2010-1-28-newsmin6-4020512500000035301.jpg"/> 2009 wasn't the greatest year for business development in Minot...but it certainly wasn't a bad year either. Compared to 2008 the numbers could seem disappointing. In '08 there were 28.69 million dollars worth of permits for new commercial work... <br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511354http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511354<p> Athletes from Kalispell and Missoula have made verbal commitments to play [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] at the University of Montana. Kalispell Glacier quarterback Shay Smithwick-Hann and Missoula Sentinel defensive end Zack Wagenmann say t</p>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511102http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511102<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/27/tbn_27_2010-1-27-newsmin6-4020412500000029015.jpg"/> The local Character Counts Coalition is handing out its annual awards tonight. All this week, we've been introducing you to student winners in Character Counts. Tonight, we finish with one more student from Ramstad Middle School- plus the two community<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511101http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=511101<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/27/tbn_22_2010-1-27-newsmin6-4020412500000029006.jpg"/>The 12th ranked Minot State men's basketball team hits the road this weekend to take on Jamestown and Valley City State in DAC play. The Beavers are coming off of a sweep last weekend over South Dakota Tech and Black Hills State and find themselves tied w<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510937http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510937<p> Two football players from a rural Montana high school are denying felony assault charges and have asked for a jury trial over allegations that they struck a younger player with a piece of wood in a locker room assault. The two sophomores from Hu</p>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510552http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510552<p> Three football recruits who visited Montana State over the weekend have made verbal commitments to play for the Bobcats. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle says Free safety Robert Marshall of Carrollton, Texas; safety Sean Gords of Torrance, Calif.; and lin</p>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510548http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510548<p> Three football recruits who visited Montana State over the weekend have made verbal commitments to play for the Bobcats. Free safety Robert Marshall of Carrollton, Texas; safety Sean Gords of Torrance, Calif.; and linebacker Na'a Moeakiola of th</p>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510026http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=510026<p> Montana Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer is among those that has received a letter from the Republican Party asking for information and donations. Schweitzer says one of the letters was sent to his official residence at the state Capitol. The lette</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509943http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509943<p> The Montana High School Association is changing the mercy rule for Class A, B and C football. In the past, if the score differential reached 35 points or more in the second half, the clock would continue to run, even on incomplete passes, if the</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509920http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509920<p> Montana State University forward Bobby Howard has earned the inaugural Finny Award for his performance against the University of Montana over the weekend. The award, named for the late Craig Finberg, is given to the top Bobcat player in the annu</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509640http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=509640<p> Montana State-Billings sprinter Erika Halle was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's track athlete of the week. The Manhattan native finished second in the 200 meters at an open indoor track and field meet at Montana State in Bo</p>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508331http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508331<p> The University of Montana men's and women's basketball teams are at Montana State on Saturday for the first round of the cross-state rivalry. The women's game tips off at 2 p.m. and the men's game starts at 7 p.m. Both will be televised by Monta</p>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:09:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508293http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=508293<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/22/tbn_17_2010-1-22-newsmin10-4019912500000026706.jpg"/>The 16th ranked Minot State men's basketball team was at home tonight as they hosted South Dakota Tech in DAC men's basketball action. The Beavers entered tonight's action tied with 5 other teams for first place in the conference including the Hardrockers<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=507708http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=507708<p> Montana State will pay tribute to the late Craig Finberg during this weekend's game against Montana. Finberg's alma mater will pay tribute to him by presenting The Finny Award to the top Bobcat in the annual Cat-Griz game played in Bozeman. </p>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=507412http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=507412<p> Montana State will pay tribute to the late Craig Finberg during this weekend's game against Montana. Finberg's alma mater will pay tribute to him by presenting The Finny Award to the top Bobcat in the annual Cat-Griz game played in Bozeman. </p>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506966http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506966<p> Anaconda guard Lisa Laslovich has committed to playing basketball at Montana State-Billings. The 5-foot-7 Laslovich is a three-year starter for Anaconda, which has won two consecutive state Class A basketball titles. Laslovich earned all-co</p>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506963http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506963<p> Anaconda guard Lisa Laslovich has committed to playing basketball at Montana State-Billings. The 5-foot-7 Laslovich is a three-year starter for Anaconda, which has won two consecutive state Class A basketball titles. Laslovich earned all-conference h</p>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506603http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506603<p> Montana State junior Asa Staven has been named the Big Sky Conference men's track athlete of the week. Staven, of Georgetown, Texas, broke an MSU school record in the heptathlon last week and has the league's top performance in the heptathlon an</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506253http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506253<p> University of Montana football coach Robin Pflugrad has named two veterans of Pac-10 programs as assistant coaches. Dick Arbuckle was named the special teams coach while Rob Oviatt was named the strength and conditioning coach. BOZEMAN, Mon</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506249http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=506249<p> University of Montana football coach Robin Pflugrad has named two veterans of Pac-10 programs as assistant coaches. Dick Arbuckle was named the special teams coach while Rob Oviatt was named the strength and conditioning coach. Arbuckle ha</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505862http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505862<p> Montana State forward Sarah Strand has been named the Big Sky Conference women's basketball player of the week. Strand had 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds as Montana State snapped a three-game losing streak with a 95-86 win over Sacrame</p>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505514http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=505514<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/18/tbn_13_2010-1-18-newsmin6-4019512500000029012.jpg"/>The nation's newest federal holiday is today - Martin Luther King Junior Day is being observed in Minot tonight with a special program at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. But around the country, many people took time to volunteer in hon<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504683http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504683<p> Mike Connolly scored the game-winning goal 3:43 into overtime on Saturday as Minnesota-Duluth beat Minnesota State, Mankato 4-3 to move into first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. By winning for the ninth time in their last 11</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504031http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=504031<p> David Grun and Dylan Olsen scored their first goals of the season Saturday as Minnesota-Duluth beat Minnesota State, Mankato 2-1 and moved into a share of first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The Bulldogs (15-7-1, 11-5-1) an</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503934http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503934<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/15/tbn_29_2010-1-15-newsmin6-4019212502314835305.jpg"/>Making a college education a reality for all students has long been a goal of Minot State University's Center for Persons with Disabilites. And thanks to a recent grant, center staff are working toward forming a new model for inclusive education. The C<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503455http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503455<p> A District Court judge has dismissed former Montana State football coach Mike Kramer's claims that the university breached its contract with him when he was fired in May 2007. But District Judge Kathy Seeley ruled on Jan. 8 that Kramer's claims</p>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503401http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503401<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/14/tbn_18_2010-1-14-newsmin10-4019112500000026708.jpg"/>The 9th ranked MSU women's basketball team also was at home tonight for a conference battle with the Lady Bluehawks. The Lady Beavers began play tied the Lady Bluehawks for 2nd in the conference just a game back of conference leading Jamestown. DAC WOME<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503160http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503160<p> A District Court judge has dismissed former Montana State football coach Mike Kramer's claims that the university breached its contract with him when he was fired in May 2007. But District Judge Kathy Seeley ruled on Jan. 8 that Kramer's claims</p>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503138http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503138<p> A District Court judge has dismissed former Montana State football coach Mike Kramer's claims that the university breached its contract with him when he was fired in May 2007. But District Judge Kathy Seeley ruled on Jan. 8 that Kramer's claims</p>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503089http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=503089<p> [[kxtopic:montana:t[Montana]:t]] State [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] coach Rob Ash has been elected first vice president of the American Football Coaches Association. The election took place at the AFCA's 2010 convention in Orlando. M</p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501891http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501891<p> Montana State track and field athlete Asa Staven broke his own school record for the men's indoor heptathlon. Staven, a junior from Georgetown, Texas, scored 5,304 points Tuesday at a home meet. The mark qualifies him for the Big Sky Conference </p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501704http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501704<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/12/tbn_20_2010-1-12-newsmin6-4018912500000029007.jpg"/>The 9th ranked Minot State women's basketball team will host Dickinson State on Thursday in a battle of teams tied for 2nd place in the DAC standings. The Lady Beavers are coming off of a 90-43 win over Briercrest College last night marking their 4th stra<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501699http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=501699<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/12/tbn_7_2010-1-12-newsmin6-4018912500000029010.jpg"/>The holiday break has come and gone for most college students, and one area institution is now looking forward to another successful semester. Dakota College at Bottineau, formerly MSU Bottineau, recently had its first day of registration and orientatio<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500911http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500911<p> Montana women's basketball coach Robin Selvig says forward Katie Baker is out for the rest of the season season with a knee injury. The 6-foot freshman from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho led the the team with 11.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, but ha</p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500867http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500867<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_19_2010-1-11-newsmin10-4018812500000014509.jpg"/>The Minot State women's basketball team was at home tonight and got to try out their top 10 ranking as they also hosted Briercrest College. The Beavers moved up to 9 in the latest national poll and were looking to extend their win streak to 4 games. WOM<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500866http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500866<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/11/tbn_18_2010-1-11-newsmin10-4018812500000014512.jpg"/>The 19th ranked Minot State men's basketball team was at home tonight as they hosted Briercrest College. The Beavers were coming off of weekend split in conference play and were kicking off a four game home stand over the next couple of weeks. MEN'S BASK<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500715http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=500715<p> Senior guard McKenzie Jessop of Westminster has been named the Frontier Conference women's basketball player of the week. The 5-foot-11 Jessop, of Murray, Utah, helped Westminster to a pair of conference victories over MSU-Northern and Great Fal</p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499898http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499898<p> Sophomore forward Jason Gregoire scored two goals for the second straight game, giving North Dakota a 3-2 victory over [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] State, Mankato Saturday in Western Collegiate [[kxtopic:hockey:t[Hockey]:t]] Association play. </p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499897http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499897<p> Sophomore forward Jason Gregoire scored two goals for the second straight game, giving North Dakota a 3-2 victory over [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] State, Mankato Saturday in Western Collegiate [[kxtopic:hockey:t[Hockey]:t]] Association play. </p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499827http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499827<p> Sophomore forward Jason Gregoire scored two goals for the second straight game, giving North Dakota a 3-2 victory over Minnesota State, Mankato Saturday in Western Collegiate Hockey Association play. Gregoire, who has a team-high 12 goals, score</p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499824http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499824<p> Sophomore forward Jason Gregoire scored two goals for the second straight game, giving North Dakota a 3-2 victory over Minnesota State, Mankato Saturday in Western Collegiate Hockey Association play. Gregoire, who has a team-high 12 goals, score</p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499481http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499481<p> Samantha Prahalis scored 32 points to lead No. 6 Ohio State toa 65-52 win over No. 19 Michigan State in a key Big Ten matchup Saturday. Jantel Lavender had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Buckeyes (17-1, 5-0 Big Ten), who remain all alone in f</p>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499239http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499239<p> Anthony Johnson scored 25, Will Cherry came off the bench for 17 and Montana rallied from behind for a 79-66 victory over Eastern Washington on Friday night. Cherry provided a spark for the Grizzlies (11-6, 2-3 Big Sky), who had lost two straigh</p>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499179http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499179<p> Bobby Howard's 18 points led five Montana State players in double figures as the Bobcats defeated Portland State 77-71 Friday night. Montana State (9-6, 4-1) led by as many as 14 points in the first half and 11 in the second before Portland Stat</p>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499175http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=499175<p> Bobby Howard's 18 points led five Montana State players in double figures as the Bobcats defeated Portland State 77-71 Friday night. Montana State (9-6, 4-1) led by as many as 14 points in the first half and 11 in the second before Portland Stat</p>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498658http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498658<p> Mark Desin has played quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback at Montana State University. Now he's enrolled at Rocky Mountain College for his final year of eligibility. Desin enrolled at Rocky for the spring semester and will be eligible to </p>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498618http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498618<p> Alexis Rack scored 31 points to lead Mississippi State to a 90-76 win over No. 17 Vanderbilt on Thursday night. Mississippi State (11-4, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) recovered from a sluggish first half to win its ninth straight home game. </p>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498503http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498503<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/7/tbn_19_2010-1-7-newsmin6-4018412500000035310.jpg"/>The 13th ranked Minot State women's basketball team travels to Dakota State and Mayville State this weekend as the Lady Beavers move back into conference play. The team is coming off of a split last weekend in Montana and is 1-1 in DAC play. The Lady Beav<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498355http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498355<p> A judge says that a state agency that sued The Associated Press in an effort to withhold records must turn over investigative documents on alleged sexual misconduct of prison employees. The case stems from the resignation of four female Montana </p>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498337http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498337<p> Mark Desin, who has played quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback at Montana State University, has transferred to Rocky Mountain College for his final year of eligibility. Desin enrolled at Rocky for the spring semester and will be eligible </p>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498014http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498014<p> Helena Capital wide receiver and defensive back Josh Dirks has committed to play football at Montana State. Dirks earned first team all-state honors at both positions and isn't sure which position he'll play for the Bobcats. He says he's likely </p>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498011http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=498011<p> Helena Capital wide receiver and defensive back Josh Dirks has committed to play football at Montana State. Dirks earned first team all-state honors at both positions and isn't sure which position he'll play for the Bobcats. Dirks had 63 catches fo</p>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=497800http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=497800<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/6/tbn_22_2010-1-6-newsmin6-4018312500000029005.jpg"/> The Minot State men's basketball team jumps back into conference play this weekend with games at Dakota State and Mayville State. The Beavers are coming off of a consolation championship win at the University of Manitoba tournament. The Beavers are <br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:10:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=497787http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=497787<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/1/6/tbn_25_2010-1-6-news6-4018312500000035312.jpg"/>They haven't played a regular season game at the Ralph since the middle of December, but after a four week wait, the UND men's hockey team returns to their rink this weekend for two with MSU-Mankato. The Sioux are ranked fifth and are coming off a solid<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=497665http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=497665<p> The Montana State football team is scheduled to play Washington State on Sept. 11, but whether the game will be played in Pullman, Wash., or at Qwest Field in Seattle is still to be determined. WSU athletics director Jim Sterk says the Cougars m</p>