KX News: North Dakota National Guard

North Dakota Guard prepares for spring flooding

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:47:00 GMT

About 50 members of the North Dakota National Guard have been trained to deal with flooding in anticipation of such an event this spring. The Guard held a three-day training exercise in Bismarck over the weekend that included several flooding sc

Guard Training

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard is gearing up for flood season. Heavy snowfall now is a heavy reminder of what a spring warm-up may mean for the state. Roughly thirty soldiers gathered today at the guard's joint operations center to undergo comprehensiv

National Guard Trains for Spring Flooding

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:08:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard gears up for flood season. Heavy snowfall now is a heavy reminder of what a spring warm-up may mean for the state. And guard members are already preparing for the worst. Roughly thirty soldiers gather today at the guar

Visiting Kosovo Soldiers

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:55:00 GMT

Governor John Hoeven and Major General David Sprynczynatyk fly across the globe to visit North Dakota men and women serving in Kosovo. The 620 soldiers are about half done with their yearlong peacekeeping mission... Through a video conference

Kosovo update

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:18:00 GMT

North Dakota's top two military leaders are getting a first hand look at what North Dakota Soldiers are doing in Kosovo... Good Afternoon, I am Sarah Gustin thanks for joining us. North Dakota Governor John Hoeven and Major General David Spryncz

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Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Power outages in the Dakotas caused by a late January ice storm followed by a blizzard are down to fewer than 100 rural electric customers. Crews in North Dakota are working to restore power to 24 homes. In South Dakota, the Rural Electric Ass

Guard holding spring flooding exercise

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:28:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard is spending the next three days training for possible spring flooding. The exercise is to begin Friday and run through the weekend at the Guard headquarters in Bismarck. Last year, the Guard spent nearly 100

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The power outages in the Dakotas caused by storms late last month are now down to only a few hundred rural electric customers. Utility officials estimate about 250 households without power in [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] and about

ND gov, general to visit Guard troops in Kosovo

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:28:00 GMT

Gov. John Hoeven and North Dakota National Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (SPRIN'-suh-NAH'-tik) are visiting a contingent of North Dakota soldiers in Kosovo this week. The 650 soldiers are part of a multinational force of about 2,200 troops

Guard Returns

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:13:00 GMT

Soldiers from the North Dakota National Guard return home from their deployment to Afghanistan. Reporter Kate Schell was at the Bohn Armory early this morning as family and friends greeted their loved ones. Their estimated time of arrival was midnight.

Guard Soldiers Return

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Soldiers from the North Dakota National Guard return home from their deployment to Afghanistan. good evening, I'm Lauren Kalberer, and I'm Tom Gerhardt... Reporter Kate Schell was at the Bohn Armory early this morning as family and friends greeted the

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Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Power outages in the Dakotas in the wake of storms that brought ice, snow and strong winds have dropped to about 4,250 rural electric customers. The most recent estimates Thursday afternoon showed about 1,750 households without power in North Da

Soldiers coming home

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:11:00 GMT

About 40 North Dakota National Guard soldiers who served a year in Afghanistan are returning home. The soldiers with the 1st Battalion of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are to arrive in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck by bus tonight. The

ND Guard soldiers coming home

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:28:00 GMT

About 40 North Dakota National Guard soldiers who served a year in Afghanistan are returning home. The soldiers with the 1st Battalion of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment were to arrive in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck by bus on Thursd

Soldiers Back in the U.S

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:25:00 GMT

About 40 North Dakota National Guard soldiers are back on U.S. soil after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. The soldiers with the 1st Battalion of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment arrived at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin on Tuesday to begin the

Soldiers Back in the U.S

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:02:00 GMT

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Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMT

A storm system that brought ice, snow and strong winds moved out of the Dakotas Tuesday and roads reopened, but many problems remained. North Dakota transportation officials Tuesday morning reopened the stretches of Interstates 94 and 29 that we

ND National Guard soldiers back on US soil

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:32:00 GMT

Skype Interpreter

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:07:00 GMT

The hundreds of soldiers currently serving in Kosovo are from all different backgrounds speaking all different languages. But a vital job in the global effort... is making sure everyone has a voice. Reporter Amber Schatz visits with an interpreter. (A

Skype With A Solider: Interpreter

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:14:00 GMT

The hundreds of soldiers currently serving in Kosovo are from all different backgrounds speaking all different languages. But a vital job in the global effort... is making sure everyone has a voice. Tonight... reporter Amber Schatz skypes with an interp

Marriage Seminar

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:57:00 GMT

People in Bismarck are laughing their way to healthier marriage. The North Dakota National Guard joins with the Bismarck Community Church to host a marriage enrichment workshop. "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" is a two part seminar designed to h

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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:06:00 GMT

North Dakota college presidents are defending their practice of offering tuition breaks to graduate students and students from outside the United States. The North Dakota Legislature's interim Higher Education Committee is looking at the practic

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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:08:00 GMT

The chief executive of an oil company that does business in western North Dakota is donating $1.8 million toward construction of a major expansion of North Dakota's Heritage Center. Harold Hamm's donation should allow construction to start this summe

Camp Grafton shoreline to be stabilized

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:46:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard's Camp Grafton training facility near Devils Lake is getting $2 million in federal money for shoreline stabilization. North Dakota's congressional delegation says stopping the erosion brought on by the steadily ri

11 ND Guard Soldiers off to Haiti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:27:00 GMT

Military leaders say the greatest need in Haiti right now, is water distribution... And, eleven North Dakota soldiers are volunteering to help. They are the first in the state to visit the earthquake-ravaged area. 11 airmen based out of Fargo have vol

ND Guard to Help in Haiti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Military leaders say the greatest need in Haiti right now, is water distribution... And, eleven North Dakota soldiers are volunteering to help. 11 airmen based in Fargo have volunteered to help and will leave tomorrow or Thursday. They are members of

ND Guard soldiers returning from Africa

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Eight North Dakota National Guard soldiers serving in the African nation of Djibouti are returning next month. Gov. John Hoeven and Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (sprin-suh-NAT'-ick) say the group is expected to arrive at Fort Benning, Ga.

Skype a Soldier

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:20:00 GMT

More than six hundred North Dakota national guard members are currently in Kosovo as part of a peace-keeping mission. And one man deals directly with ethnic tensions in the region. Tonight, meet Colonel Peter Conlin as we Skype with a Soldier. He's vol

Skype with a Soldier

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:15:00 GMT

More than six hundred North Dakota national guard members are currently in Kosovo as part of a peace-keeping mission. And one man deals directly with ethnic tensions in the region... Tonight, meet Colonel Peter Conlin as we Skype with a Soldier. He's

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Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Members of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education say the fate of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname will likely be put on hold again. The board planned to discuss the issue at a board meeting this Thursday, but supporter

ND Guard airmen returning home

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:42:00 GMT

Three North Dakota National Guard airmen are returning home from Iraq. The members of the 119th Wing are to fly into Fargo shortly before noon. Master Sgt. Kip Terry of Fargo and Staff Sgt. Mark Paler of West Fargo deployed to Baghdad last

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Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Relatives and church officials say the husband of a North Dakota native is believed dead in the Haiti earthquake. Ben Larson, his wife, Renee Splichal Larson, who is from Garrison, and his cousin traveled to Haiti about two weeks ago, serving a

ND Guard soldiers returning soon

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:14:00 GMT

About 40 North Dakota National Guard soldiers will be returning soon from Afghanistan. Gov. John Hoeven and Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (sprin-suh-NAT'-ick) the group is expected to arrive at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin in a couple of weeks

ND PSC to decide status of Natl Guard RR crossing

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:26:00 GMT

North Dakota regulators have been asked to decide whether trains need to sound a warning horn when they're passing near a Bismarck neighborhood. Now the trains blow their whistles at a crossing on the property of the North Dakota National Guard

Guard gearing up for flood response

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:44:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard is gearing up for spring flooding. The Guard over the next four days will be developing a plan in the event soldiers are ordered to respond to a flood emergency. A three-day exercise is planned next month. T

Skype a Soldier

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

He's used to working with the media through his public affairs job in the military... But today we turn the cameras on him. "I think I always had it set in my head that I was going to do something with the military, I just wasn't sure what." After thr

2009 - Top Stories

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:01:00 GMT

Fifty years from now 2009 will be remembered in the history books as a year mother nature left her mark. Residents in Bismarck-Mandan became familiar with the term "ice jam." While residents in Dickinson continue to recover from a devastat

Coping with Deployment

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:58:00 GMT

While thousands of military families send out care packages and cards for the holidays... They may be holding on to a lot of internal baggage... Reporter Amber Schatz explains where they can find help... (Rob Keller/Military Service Center) "You can h

Skype With a Soldier

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:13:00 GMT

More than 600 North Dakota national guardsmen are currently serving on a peace-keeping mission in Kosovo. But thanks to technology... They don't always seem soooo far away. Meet Sgt. Jocelyn Baker as we "Skype with a Soldier". (Sgt. Jocelyn Baker/Mand

Happy Hooligans getting new commander

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:15:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard's Fargo-based 119th Wing is getting a new commander. Col. Robert Becklund is to relinquish command of the Happy Hooligans to Col. Rick Gibney during a Saturday ceremony. Gibney has been serving as a director

ND general sees gains in Kosovo

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:34:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard general who recently took command of a large peacekeeping force in Kosovo says he sees a "noticeable improvement" in the area's security since he was last there in 2005. Brig. Gen. Alan Dohrmann of Bismarck took r

Soldier Reaction

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:54:00 GMT

President Obama announced last night his plan to end the war on terrorism. And that begins with increasing the amount of troops already on the ground in Afghanistan. One North Dakota soldier shared his thoughts on the plan. Kate Schell report

Soldier Reaction to Obama's War Plan

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:08:00 GMT

President Obama makes his plans known as he announces how he hopes to end the War on Terrorism. His plan, starts with increasing the amount of troops already on the ground. Reporter Kate Schell gets feedback from one North Dakota soldier who

Skype A Soldier

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

While another batch of our soldiers is currently heading to Fort Hood Texas... before deploying to Afghanistan... We check in with one of the National Guard soldiers who is already overseas... in Kosovo. Meet Sgt. Jesse Hellman... as we "Skype with a So

Mountain Lion Killed in Bismarck City Limits

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Quite a sight in North Bismarck tonight....Again this happened right in town... A male mountain lion was spotted right around 7:00 this evening, by Marvin Beck while he was out with his two kids Maari and Meric ...They were up North right behind th

Skyping a Soldier

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT

We've covered their sendoff ceremonies, deployments, and homecomings... But now KX News is getting even closer to our North Dakota soldiers... through technology. Tonight is our first interview with a North Dakota national guard member, currently serving

Farewell set for North Dakota soldiers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

A send-off ceremony is being held in Grand Forks for about 75 North Dakota National Guard soldiers heading overseas. The soldiers with the 1st Battalion of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are heading to Afghanistan and Iraq. The G

Kosovo Update

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:09:00 GMT

North Dakota soldiers step foot on Kosovo soil in an attempt to keep the peace. Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk returned to Bismarck from Kosovo late Sunday night after visiting the soldiers. There are nearly 13-hundred US soldiers in Kosovo. About 1/2

ND Guard commander: Morale high in Kosovo

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:33:00 GMT

North Dakota's National Guard commander says morale is high among soldiers deployed to Kosovo as part of a peacekeeping mission. Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk (sprin-suh-NAT'-ick) returned to Bismarck from Kosovo late Sunday night after visiting

Transitioning to Life After War

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT

The journey to war is never an easy one, but it's the road after that can be more challenging-when soldiers return to their families. In North Dakota, the Service Member and Family Support provides programs to help with that transition. But as

MedCenter One Announces a New President and CEO

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT

He's been a familiar face in the emergency room of MedCenter One for many years. Come January, this physician will take on a new role. Today, MedCenter One announces that Dr. Craig Lambrecht will take over as President and CEO of the company on

Hoeven Deploys State Resources In Search For Missing Dickinson State University Women

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven has authorized the deployment of state resources in the search for three Dickinson State University women who have been missing since Sunday night. “We are making all of the resources the state has av

Deployed military members being honored

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Deployed military members from North Dakota and their families are being honored. The "Day of the Deployed" ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Monday in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol in Bismarck. There currently are more than 700 North Dakota

Family Readiness Group Training

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMT

Deployment is something many military families are forced to deal with each year, and because it can be a struggle at times, there are groups designed to help. Starting yesterday and running through tomorrow, The North Dakota National Guard's Service Mem

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Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Workers at TMI Systems Design Corp. in Dickinson are returning to 40-hour work weeks as business picks up. TMI cut hours at two of its three factories in August, citing a drop in production. Hours were scaled back to 36 per week. TMI presid

ND soldiers heading for Georgia, then Kosovo

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:15:00 GMT

More North Dakota National Guard soldiers taking part in a Kosovo mission are leaving the state. The soldiers leaving from Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Bismarck will head first to Fort Benning in Georgia. They are among 625 statewide who w

Air Guard Order

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:56:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard says an air defense artillery unit has mobilization orders for two missions in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. The Guard says about 40 soldiers from the 1st Battalion of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment will replace a

Air Guard Order

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:23:00 GMT

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

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:46:00 GMT

Democratic activists have appointed Terryl Jacobs to succeed former state Sen. Aaron Krauter, who resigned last month to accept a federal appointment. Jacobs, of Regent, will serve the remainder of Krauter's term. She'll decide next spring whether to

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

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:41:00 GMT

A Regent woman has been appointed to the North Dakota Senate to replace incumbent Democrat Aaron Krauter. Terryl (TER'-uhl) Jacobs will serve out the remainder of Krauter's term in the southwestern North Dakota district. Last month, Krauter was app

ND Guard unit gets orders for 3 missions

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:31:00 GMT

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

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Communities in North Dakota have reported temporary shortages of seasonal flu vaccine. In Bismarck, health officials say they are temporarily out of vaccine for adult flu shots. In the Jamestown area, seasonal flu vaccine supplies may not be availabl

ND Guard serves breakfast to retirees

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:12:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard said it had a full house when it served breakfast to more than 120 of its retired members. The Guard holds the breakfasts each year to celebrate retirees' contributions. Guard officials say the tradition has gone

ND Guard holding retirees' breakfast

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:04:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:north-dakota-national-guard:t[North Dakota National Guard]:t]] says it expects to serve breakfast to more than 120 of its retired members. The Guard holds the breakfasts each year to celebrate their contributions. Guard officials sa

Bismarck State College officials explore opportunities in Ghana

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Two Bismarck State College officials returned recently from Ghana, where they met with education, government, and industry leaders to explore how BSC can provide energy education in this stable, fast-developing African nation. Larry C. Skogen, BSC pres

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:12:00 GMT

A rash of business burglaries continues at Devils Lake. Money was taken in weekend break-ins at two bars Pop's and Thirsty's. Police believe they're connected to a string of burglaries that began in early September. Ten businesses and the

ND Guard soldiers leaving Bismarck

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:43:00 GMT

North Dakota National Guard soldiers who are heading to Iraq are leaving Bismarck aboard Blackhawk helicopters. The 47 soldiers with Company C of the 285th Aviation Battalion are part of the 285th Air Assault Battalion headquartered in Arizona.

Hoeven in D.C. to Address Air Wing Mission, FEMA Recovery Work, and E15 Waiver from EPA

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with Pentagon officials regarding the state's Air National Guard mission; Federal Emergency Management Agency officials about flood recovery and mitigation; and Environmental Pro

Farewell event planned for soldiers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:15:00 GMT

A public farewell ceremony is set in Bismarck for North Dakota National Guard soldiers who will be heading to Iraq for a year to provide air support for ground troops. The 47 soldiers with Company C of the 285th Aviation Battalion are part of t

ND Guard members training for Kosovo

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:50:00 GMT

The North Dakota National Guard says soldiers headed for Kosovo have finished their first phase of training in Indiana and are heading to Germany. The Guard says the soldiers spent about a month at Camp Atterbury, Ind. They have been preparing t

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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:15:00 GMT

New census figures once again put North Dakota in first place in the number of two-income families. The state ranks first in the figures out today on married couples in which both spouses work with 65 percent last year. Minnesota is in second

ND man, daughter deployed to Kosovo

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:02:00 GMT

National Guard Spec. Heather Zimmerman followed in her father's footsteps in joining the military. Now the two are being deployed together. Zimmerman and her father, Sgt. Major Alvin Zimmerman, of West Fargo, are among some 650 North Dakota Nati

ND officials pitch for AF cargo planes

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:43:00 GMT

State officials want to attract a larger number of new Air Force cargo planes to the North Dakota Air National Guard's base in Fargo. North Dakota National Guard commander David Sprynczynatyk (SPRIN'-suh-NAH'-tik), the state's congressional dele

ND National Guard Dedicates Memorial

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:07:00 GMT

At exactly 9:37 this morning...the same time that American Airlines plane struck the Pentagon....the North Dakota National Guard dedicated a memorial. The structure honors North Dakota members who sacrificed their lives fighting for your freedom in t

Memorial to Fallen Heroes to be Dedicated

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The ?North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism? (GWOT) will be dedicated on Sept. 11, 2009. The ceremony will begin at exactly 9:37 a.m., the time that an American Airlines Boeing 757 struck the Pentagon on Sep

Memorial dedicated

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:08:00 GMT

Many of you are can remember exactly what you were doing, where you were and always willthe day America was attacked. Eight years ago today the twin towers came tumbling down. Our lives have forever been changed. Today Bismarck North Dakota w

Leaders Join for Project Homeless Connect

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Governor John Hoeven and Major General David Sprynczynatyk, Adjutant General of the North Dakota National Guard, will join Bismarck-Mandan Community Leaders on September 2, 2009 for Project Homeless Connect and the Central Dakota Veter

All Soldiers Off to Kosovo

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:03:00 GMT

More than 700 North Dakota National Guard soliders head to Kosovo. The guard has known for two years. The soldiers themselves have had a year to prepare... Reporter Kate Schell rode along with the guardsmen as they said goodbye to North Dakota

ND Soldiers Deploy for Kosovo

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:57:00 GMT

It's the largest guard deployment since the Korean War... and the final group of soldiers heading to Kosovo leave this morning... Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey... The last group of North Dakota soldiers heading to Kosovo...lift off this mo

ND airmen returning from Iraq

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:50:00 GMT

Twenty-six North Dakota National Guard airmen are returning home from Iraq. The members of the Fargo-based 119th Wing were to return on two flights Tuesday afternoon. The airmen deployed in February to Kirkuk Air Base, where they helped wi