KX News: Manitoba

Update on the latest in sports:

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:21:00 GMT

Four days after blowing a 10-1 lead in Colorado, the Atlanta Braves pulled off a comeback of their own with a big assist from instant replay. The Braves trailed 6-1 in the eighth and 6-4 in the ninth until homers by pinch-hitter Matt Diaz (DY'-

LPGACanadian Women's Open Par Scores

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:22:00 GMT

LPGA-Canadian Women's Open Par Scores Sunday At St. Charles Country Club Course Winnipeg, Manitoba Purse: $2.25 million Yardage: 6,572; Par: 72 Final Round Michelle Wie, $337,500 65-69-72-70276 -12 Kristy McPherson, $142,248 70-74-69-66

Wie wins LPGA's CN Canadian Women's Open

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:02:00 GMT

Michelle Wie has won the CN Canadian Women's Open for her second career victory on the LPGA Tour. Wie shot a 2-under 70 on Sunday to move to 12 under for the tournament at the St. Charles Country Club. Jiyai Shin of South Korea shot a 1-ove

Update on the latest in sports:

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:15:00 GMT

The third-oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame is battling a medical issue. Bob Feller returned to his usual seat in the Cleveland Indians' press box today after being treated for leukemia. The 91-year-old Feller said he felt good a

Sunday's Time Schedule

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:24:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EDT BASEBALL American League Kansas City at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Baltimore at L.A. Angel

Update on the latest in sports:

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:24:00 GMT

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays remain deadlocked atop the American League East as both teams are sporting 79-and-50 records the best records in baseball. CC Sabathia became the majors' first 18-game winner, Marcus Thames (tihmz) hit tw

LPGACanadian Women's Open Par Scores

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:22:00 GMT

LPGA-Canadian Women's Open Par Scores Saturday At St. Charles Country Club Course Winnipeg, Manitoba Purse: $2.25 million Yardage: 6,572; Par: 72 (a-amateur) Third Round Jiyai Shin 70-67-69206 -10 Michelle Wie 65-69-7220

Wie, Shin tied for lead at Canadian Women's Open

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:51:00 GMT

Overnight leader Michelle Wie shot an even-par 72 to fall into a tie with Jiyai Shin after a rainy Saturday at the Canadian Women's Open. Shin shot a 69 to erase the three-stroke lead Wie took into the third round at the St. Charles Country Club

Nationals go to Plan B...White Sox have Tuesday deadline on Manny...

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:10:00 GMT

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his team's starting pitching "needs to get significantly better" in the wake of the news that 22-year-old fireballer Stephen Strasburg has been diagnosed with a torn elbow ligament. It will require

Weekend Time Schedule

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:56:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EDT Saturday BASEBALL American League Detroit at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Boston at

Update on the latest in sports:

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:43:00 GMT

Jay Bruce was a one-man wrecking crew for the red-hot Cincinnati Reds in their 7-1 rout of the Chicago Cubs. Bruce homered in three straight at-bats and drove in five to help the Reds post their 10th victory in their last 13 games. Bruce hit a

No. 42 for Bautista...Slumping NL East leaders lose fourth straight...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Jose Bautista hit his major league-leading 42nd homer and Aaron Hill singled home the winning run in the 11th inning in the Toronto Blue Jays' 3-2 victory over Detroit last night. Adam Lind also went deep for the Blue Jays, who've hit a major league-

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

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:44:00 GMT

About 200 friends and family members gathered at a funeral service Friday to remember a Billings soldier whose helicopter was shot down during the Vietnam War and whose remains had been missing for nearly four decades. The remains of Army 1st Lt

A home run hat trick for Bruce...Kariya to sit out NHL season...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:17:00 GMT

Jay Bruce homered in three consecutive at-bats, matching his career high with five RBIs, and the first-place Cincinnati Reds extended their two-week playoff surge by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-1, their 10th victory in 13 games. Johnny Cueto (KWAY'-

LPGACanadian Women's Open Par Scores

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:46:00 GMT

LPGA-Canadian Women's Open Par Scores Friday At St. Charles Country Club Course Winnipeg, Manitoba Purse: $2.25 million Yardage: 6,572; Par: 72 (a-amateur) Second Round Michelle Wie 65-69134 -10 Jiyai Shin 70-67137 -7

Kariya to miss season with postconcussion syndrome

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:57:00 GMT

Free agent forward Paul Kariya will not play next season after being diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. The decision was announced Friday through a release from his agent. Don Baizley said in a statement that the decision was reached

Strasburg looking at return in 2012...New Day at The Barclays...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Washington rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg (STRAHS'-burg) says he's shocked that he's been diagnosed with a torn elbow ligament. The 22-year-old Nationals right-hander will travel to the West Coast for a second opinion, but has already accepted the f

Wie leads at Canadian Women's Open in Winnipeg

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Michelle Wie remains in the lead at the CN Canadian Women's Open after shooting a 3-under 69 in the second round. She is at 10-under overall Friday after opening the tournament with a round of 65 that included a hole-in-one. Wie's only career v

Update on the latest in sports:

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Stephen Strasburg (STRAHS'-burg) won't pitch again this season. The Washington Nationals say their star rookie has a "significant tear" in his pitching elbow ligament and probably will have Tommy John surgery. Strasburg will travel to the

Weekend Time Schedule

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Update on the latest in sports:

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:12:00 GMT

St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols (POO'-hohlz) hit his 400th career home run in the St. Louis Cardinals' 11-10, 13-inning loss to Washington. Pujols connected for his league-leading 34th home run in the fourth inning off Nats hurler Jordan Zimmermann.

Wie has holeinone on way to threestroke lead

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:07:00 GMT

Michelle Wie has had the second hole-in-one of her professional career Thursday on the way to a 7-under 65 and a three-shot lead after the first round of the CN Canadian Women's Open. The 6-foot-tall Wie says she's notched eight holes-in-one in

LPGACanadian Women's Open Par Scores

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:53:00 GMT

LPGA-Canadian Women's Open Par Scores Thursday At St. Charles Country Club Course Winnipeg, Manitoba Purse: $2.25 million Yardage: 6,572; Par: 72 (36-36) (a-amateur) First Round Michelle Wie 33-3265 -7 Sarah Kemp 34-3468

Update on the latest in sports:

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:06:00 GMT

The two-time defending National League champions continue to struggle. The Houston Astros completed their first four-game sweep in Philadelphia since September 1999, with a 5-1 victory over the slumping Phillies, who fall three games behind idle

Weekend Time Schedule

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Kane welcomes evolution of women's golf

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:33:00 GMT

When Lorie Kane looks around the golf course, the Canadian veteran sees the evolution of her sport. Gone are the days when Americans and Europeans dominated the LPGA Tour. This year 126 active players represent 28 different countries, with

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

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Bismarck attorney Tim Purdon has been sworn in as North Dakota's U.S. attorney. Purdon was sworn in Tuesday by U.S. District Court Judge Daniel L. Hovland in chambers at the William Guy Federal Building in Bismarck. The former Democratic n

Enbridge Pipeline Expansion

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Enbridge Pipeline announced today a 550 million dollar project to increase its oil shipping capacity from western North Dakota. The company says the 145,000 barrel per day increase would nearly double their daily shipping capabilities and could be expan

Dorgan wants meeting on water issues

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:46:00 GMT

North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan is calling for negotiations between the United States and Canada on water and flood control issues. Dorgan's proposal calls for talks to be held in Washington, D.C., in late September. He says the meeting should in

Project will double ND oil pipeline capacity

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:33:00 GMT

The Enbridge pipeline company says it will increase its oil shipping capacity from western North Dakota by 145,000 barrels a day. The company says the project can be expanded later to 325,000 barrels a day at relatively low cost. Now, Enbr

ND group worries about pipeline steel

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

A North Dakota environmental group wants government regulators to investigate whether a Canadian company used faulty steel in the construction of a pipeline that moves crude oil from Canada through six states. Dickinson-based Dakota Resource Cou

ND group worries about pipeline steel

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Sunflower Moth Map

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Now producers can keep track of some of their problems...by going online. The first sunflower MOTH map is available for farmers on the National Sunflower Association website. A group of volunteers from south Texas to Manitoba are monitoring sunflower m

Wings resign D Derek Meech

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Defenseman Derek Meech has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. The team announced the deal Thursday. Details were not disclosed. The 26-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was Detroit's seventh-round pick in the 2002 NHL d

Former UND hockey player dies

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:20:00 GMT

A member of the University of North Dakota's 1987 national championship hockey team has died. Perry Nakonechny (naw'-kuh-NICH'-nee) died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 47. Players such as Tony Hrkac (HUR'-kuhs) and Bob Jo

Sioux death

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:09:00 GMT

Sad news surrounding the UND Hockey team as former forward Perry Nakonechny died today in Grand Forks after a battle with Cancer. The Manitoba native was a member of UND's 1987 national championship team and played four years with the Sioux. He went on

A Hero's Welcome for Toews

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMT

It may be hard to 'wow' former UND forward and Winnipeg Native Jonathan Toews! This year, he's won an Olympic Gold Medal with Team Canada, led his Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup Title and was named the Playoff MVP. Now, the city of Winnipeg may have provi

Music Camp Has Busy Year

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMT

They've hit the halfway point in the eight-week program at the International Music Camp, located on the US-Canadian border north of Dunseith. And the camp's director says it's been a great summer so far. Tim Wollenzien says the number of campers has sta

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, July 15)

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:55:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Thursday, July 15, the 196th day of 2010. There are 169 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 15, 1910, the term "Alzheimer's disease" was used to describe a progressive form of

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Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:35:00 GMT

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

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMT

A hangar and several airplanes at Grafton Municipal Airport were damaged by a strong thunderstorm, and there were reports of a tornado in the area at the time. The Walsh County sheriff's office says the storm bearing 100 mph winds swept through

Burlington area getting water through NAWS

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Residents in the Burlington area are finally getting water through the Northwest Area Water Supply project. The city of Minot is providing water through NAWS to the West River Water and Sewer District until the project starts distributing Misso

NAWS Project Update

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

This week, the NAWS Project expanded its service to the West River Water District - and within the next few weeks, Burlington residents will also find NAWS water pouring from their faucets. However, delays have slowed the project's true purpose - to brin

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

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:12:00 GMT

A 90-year-old woman has been found dead in an assisted-living center's pool in Crystal. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Her identity wasn't immediately released. The woman was described as an avid swimmer who used the

Manitoba fire means hazy skies for Minnesota

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:37:00 GMT

A major fire in Canada is making skies hazy in much of Minnesota. Twenty-nine fire crews are fighting a 104,000-acre fire at Kisseynew Lake in Manitoba. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says light winds haven't been enough to dispers

Brad Berry hired by Columbus Blue Jackets

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:25:00 GMT

Former University of North Dakota hockey standout Brad Berry has been hired as an assistant coach by the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. Berry has been running The Hockey Academy at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. The former UND defense

Stanley Cup champs to play exhibition in Winnipeg

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:57:00 GMT

The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks will play an exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Winnepeg in the fall. True North Sports & Entertainment Limited said Wednesday the Blackhawks will play the Lightning on Sept. 22 at

New coach Arniel to be surrounded by own staff

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:45:00 GMT

The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired former interim head coach Claude Noel (CLOHD no-EHL'), assistants Gary Agnew and Gord Murphy and strength and conditioning coach Barry Brennan. The team announced the moves Tuesday. Scott Arniel, hired

AHL Playoff Glance

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:53:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EDT DIVISION SEMIFINALS (x-if necessary) Eastern Conference Atlantic Division Worcester 4, Lowell 1 Wednesday, April 14: Lowell 3, Worcester 2 Thursday, April 15: Worcester 3, Lowell 2, OT Saturday, April

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

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:12:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:stark-county-nd:t[Stark County]:t]] Sheriff's Department says law officers responding to a shooting near Belfield shot and killed a man from the town after he allegedly pointed a gun at them following a car chase. Sheriff Clarence

Fargoarea transit system boosts bus fleet

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:15:00 GMT

Federal stimulus money has increased the number of public buses in the Fargo area. Metro Area Transit officials say six new buses valued at $2.3 million have been delivered. Officials say five of the buses are owned by the city of Fargo and one

Update on the latest in sports:

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:03:00 GMT

Stephen Strasburg's (STRAHS'-burgz) arrival in Washington was met with incredible hype and anticipation. Strasburg lived up to the hype in his major league debut tonight, striking out 14 over seven innings of the Nationals' 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.

AHL Playoff Glance

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Arniel takes over as Blue Jackets head coach

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:53:00 GMT

Scott Arniel (ahr-NEEL') is the new head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. A team spokesman confirmed the hiring. Arniel is to be introduced at a news conference later Tuesday. The 47-year-old Arniel was the head coach of Manitoba of the

Red Sox hurlers are road warriors...Celtics open playoff homestand tonight...

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Daisuke Matsuzaka (DYS'-kay maht-soo-ZAH'-kah) hurled eight shutout innings and pushed his scoreless streak to 15 by pitching the Boston Red Sox to a 4-1 win over Cleveland. In Boston's last nine road games, the Red Sox starting rotation is 8-and-0 w

Hamels is downwardly mobile...Bryce is right for Nationals...

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:06:00 GMT

Philadelphia's Cole Hamels didn't allow a hit until Adrian Gonzalez and Scott Hairston Jr. hit back-to-back home runs with one out in the seventh inning of San Diego's 3-1 win over the Phils. Hamels ended up the losing pitching, giving up two runs an

CORRECTS Sports Right Now

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:52:00 GMT

Cole Hamels went from flirting with a no-hitter to losing pitcher in a hurry. The Philadelphia southpaw was working on a no-hitter with one out in the seventh inning when he gave up back-to-back home runs to Adrian Gonzalez and Scott Hairston in San

AHL Playoff Glance

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:45:00 GMT

Update on the latest in sports:

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:17:00 GMT

Hamilton coach says no to Jackets

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Columbus Blue Jackets are still in the market for a head coach after being turned down by Hamilton Bulldogs coach Guy Boucher (GEE boo-SHAY'). Boucher, who just completed his first season as a head coach in the pro ranks, was offered the job

AHL Playoff Glance

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:34:00 GMT

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Commission calls for Devils Lake task force

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:21:00 GMT

The Red River Basin Commission is encouraging the formation of an international task force to find a solution to the flooding that has plagued Devils Lake for 17 years. Meanwhile, the threatened town of Minnewaukan is seeking state and federal h

Commission calls for Devils Lake task force

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:21:00 GMT

AHL Playoff Glance

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:46:00 GMT

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Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:44:00 GMT

NAWS faces years more of frustration

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:43:00 GMT

The project manager for the Northwest Area Water Supply project says construction of water treatment facilities might be another two years away. Michelle Klose (KLOH'-see) with the state Water Commission says that means another five years at lea

AHL Playoff Glance

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Columbus GM: New coach "getting closer"

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson says he is getting closer to hiring a new coach. Howson told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he didn't want to say how soon an announcement might be made. He's been looking for a new coach

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