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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:05:00 GMT

The North Dakota Supreme Court says nine lawyers have applied for a vacant district judgeship in New Rockford. The Judicial Nominating Committee will interview the applicants on Sept. 21 in Jamestown and make a recommendation to Gov. John Hoeve

2 ND companies getting broadband money

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:54:00 GMT

Two North Dakota telecommunications companies are getting federal money for broadband projects. Consolidated Telcom is receiving about $11.6 million in grants and loans for work in the Dickinson and Belfield areas, and SRT Communications is gett

2 ND broadband projects awarded federal funding

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Two North Dakota broadband projects have been awarded federal funding. Consolidated Enterprises Inc. will get a $5.8 million grant and matching loan, and will benefit from $3.9 million in private investments. The money will be used to improve hi

Mohall Ambulance Receives Funding

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT

They're the people in rural North Dakota who dedicate their time to saving the lives of others, and oftentimes, they do so on a volunteer basis. Rural fire and ambulance squads are always on-call to provide help when needed, but as Dan Erdmann reports, o

ND Business Gems - MTI

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

It's hard not to cringe when news about the national recession tops most headlines these days. California's 26.3 billion dollar budget deficient, jobless claims in Michigan topping 740-thousand, and home foreclosure filing reaching a record 1.5 million.

ND Business Gems - MTI

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Power Problem Knocks Out Phone Service

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Our stormy weather has made quite a mess in Burlington. No, trees weren't knocked down and streets were not flooded from the rain, but a downed powerline managed to take out the entire city's phone and even start a few small fires. Shaun Sipma has our r

SRT Email Under Repair

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:45:00 GMT

If you have e-mail service from SRT, this may not come as news - but SRT's e-mail has been out of commission for more than 24 hours. An SRT official says equipment to repair the problem was due to arrive from Fargo last night, but bad weather stopped tha

Safe Routes to School Program Application Deadline

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program utilizes federal funds administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation to empower communities to make walking and bicycling to schools a safe and routine activity. The intent of th

SRT Award

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Many times, the difference between saving a life and losing a life is just a few minutes. So for first responders, communication and response time are crucial. One company has played a key role in improving those factors and today, it was recognized for

University data storage project scrapped

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:49:00 GMT

Minot State University is giving up a $2.1 million state "centers of excellence" grant for a data and research center that companies could use for remote storage of their information. University President David Fuller says the Great Plains Know

SRT Winners

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:14:00 GMT

This week six lucky people found out that they'll have free SRT services for the next 5 years. Orignally only five poeple were supposed to win the contest but due to a close race, six memeber were awarded. 243 stories were submitted and the 10 finalist

SRT Announces New Plans

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:49:00 GMT

Many times the cost of bills can seem a bit overwhelming, but imagine how much money you'd save with free internet and phone service for five years. Well, that might be a possibility with a new campaign being offered by SRT Communications. This week, th

WSI From the Eyes of the Injured

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:12:00 GMT

For the last several months we've heard reports of corruption in North Dakota's Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency and of injured workers being denied benefits. Tonight, we begin a series looking at the story inside those reports and the lives of thos

WSI From the Eye's of the Injured

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:10:00 GMT

For the last several month's we've heard reports of corruption in North Dakota's Workforce Safety and Insurance Program and of injured workers being denied benefits. Tonight we begin a series looking at the story inside those reports and the lives of tho

Dog Left for Dead

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:16:00 GMT

A Bismarck man faces cruelty to animal charges for leaving his dog to die... Police say they got a call that a small cocker spaniel cross had been left at a Bismarck trailer for days. The dog was left without food, his water was frozen and there was no

Strip club opponents form group in Minot

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:56:00 GMT

Minot residents who want a tougher city ordinance regulating strip clubs have formed a group. The Cleaner Minot Committee hopes to encourage residents to speak out at upcoming city meetings. The group is seeking an ordinance that would requ

First Baby of New Year in Minot

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:18:00 GMT

They may not have the tax deduction, but they do have a healthy baby - and the honor of being parents of the first baby born in the new year in Minot. Lindsay and Kevin Wilk of Minot are parents of this little guy - Quinn Tucker Wilk - who was born at 1

License Tabs

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:01:00 GMT

A North Dakota Supreme Court says a police officer can pull over a driver whose license plate tabs are in the wrong place. State law says the tabs have to be in the plate's upper right hand corner. The Supreme Court ruling came in a case that began

WSI Petitions

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:08:00 GMT

A grassroots effort could turn control of Workforce Safety and Insurance over to the governor. A group of citizens is circulating a petition to put the issue of control on the ballot. The group needs about thirteen thousand signatures before

Blunt Fired by WSI Board

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The man who has been at the center of a months-long controversy at a state agency has been fired. Sandy Blunt was removed from his position as the director of WSI - the Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency this morning by the board of directors - after

WSI - Man puts Money on It

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The publisher of the Dakota Beacon magazine issues a one hundred thousand dollar challenge to radio talk show host Joel Heitkamp. The issues at Workforce Safety and Insurance seem to be unclear to many people in the public. However, one man is s

Centers of Excellence Approval for Minot State

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:36:00 GMT

Minot State University and its partners SRT, InfoTech, and Minot Area Development Corporation were approved for 2.1-million dollars in state funding today for their Centers of Excellence Project. The project will support two key facilities, a production

Pink Means Rodeo!

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:29:00 GMT

When you think of rodeo, you no doubt think of spurs and leather and black hats... Certainly, you don't think of pink t-shirts! But this year's Y's Men's Rodeo is sure to be decked out in pink. That's because the rodeo contestants are helping raise mo

Hoeven Announces Fourth Round Of Centers Of Excellence Awards

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today announced that the Centers of Excellence Commission has approved six new jobs creation and economic development projects in the fourth round of awards. If the projects agreed to by the Commission today a

MSU Centers of Excellence

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:38:00 GMT

A project that Minot State University officials believe has tremendous economic potential was on the table today at a meeting before the Centers of Excellence Commission in Bismarck. For quite come time, MSU, along with private partners SRT and Info T

MSU Prepares Proposal for Center for Excellence

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:25:00 GMT

In an age when we use terms like 24/7 and B-F-F... is it really surprising that you can open a business with virtual jobs? Minot State Unversity is proposing a project like that. Debbie Kuehn tells us about that... There was a time when institutions o

Hot Springs officer who stopped skateboarders cleared by board...

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:51:00 GMT

A police officer in Arkansas has been cleared of wrongdoing in the videotaped apprehension of some skateboarders. The video posted online showed the officer appearing to choke a skateboarder and wrestle two others to the ground. But the Ho

Farm Rescue Visits Glenburn Farm

Tue, 01 May 2007 17:31:00 GMT

To most people they're a name on a banner or a brochure. However they're the names and faces that not only believe in a cause, but make up its backbone. Tonight Shaun Sipma tells us about one cause that's drawing attention from around the state in

Minot police say man arrested on murder charge

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:54:00 GMT

Minot police say they're investigating the killing of a woman early this morning, and they've arrested a man on a murder charge. Police Detective Sergeant Robert Barnard says authorities went to a northwest Minot home around 3:30 this morning.

MACF Working To Raise One Million Dollars

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:27:00 GMT

It was a gift that Ken Kitzman and the Minot Area Community Foundation had dreamt of one million dollars to help organizations in the Minot area. That dream came true yesterday with the donation from the Otto Bremer Foundation a one million dolla

Red Cross Call Center a Success

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:18:00 GMT

SRT was one of the groups recognized today for helping to raise money for the Red Cross. And while the company helped to raise funds locally, it also helped the organization set up a service that has delivered vital information to people in need all acro

Bliven Family New Home

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:32:00 GMT

Members of a Minot family are on a one-week cruise while their home is made over. But this is no simple remodeling project. The Michelle and Bill Bliven family of Minot is the subject of the national television show, "Extreme Makeover, Home Edition.

Tharaldson's Knocks Off Sperle Masonary For McQuades Championship

Sat, 26 Jun 2004 18:00:00 GMT

Here Are The Championship Scores From the McQuades Softball Tournament Mens - Class B Fgo. Tharaldson 22 Fgo. Sperle Masonary 9 Mens - Class C Minot ASK 26 Wahp. Fast/Nancy B's 14 Mens Class D/Rec I Belcourt - TMT 8

Cancellations and Postponements

Fri, 02 Jan 2004 18:00:00 GMT

Announcements for Friday 1/2/04 1/2/04 10:10 AM FROG Squad Lock-In at Bishop Ryan High School is cancelled for tonight. 1/2/04 10:38 AM Douglas Sportsman Club Fishing Derby for Saturday has been rescheduled for Feb. 21st

WebSmart Ordered to Pay SRT

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 18:00:00 GMT

(AP) A court order says the failed WebSmart company must pay Minot's SRT 142-thousand-dollars in unpaid bills. SRT sued WebSmart in September to collect. Court documents say WebSmart never responded to the lawsuit and that resulted

SRT Buys Magic Internet

Sat, 28 Jun 2003 18:00:00 GMT

(AP) Minot's S-R-T Communications Incorporated is now the sole owner of Magic Internet Services. Integrity Mutual Funds was the majority owner of the Internet service. But the Minot company sold all shares to co-owner S-R-T. S-R

Chamber Awards Presented

Tue, 08 Apr 2003 18:00:00 GMT

Workers at the Ward County Sheriff's office say they consider themselves to be a second family. And Tuesday, they were honored by the Chamber of Commerce with its quarterly "Above and Beyond" award. The workers donated vacation time t