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Blarney Stone open

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:22:00 GMT

It's adding an Irish-touch to downtown...and the doors open today. Reporter Kate Schell spoke with the owners of the Blarney Stone Irish Pub to find out why they felt downtown was the only place for the new pub. It's an idea...that took very l

Blarney Stone Opens

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:09:00 GMT

The doors to a new Irish pub open today downtown. The Blarney Stone Irish Pub celebrates it's opening day. The new restaurant and pub is the newest addition to the downtown scene. The Blarney Stone serves both American and Irish food. The

GOP won't make 'political hay' out of Johnson's midterm departure...

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:29:00 GMT

North Dakota Republican Party director Paul Sorenson is NOT criticizing state Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson for leaving in the middle of his term to serve as president of the National Farmers Union. Two years ago, Democrats criticized R

Insurance commish candidates debate

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:15:00 GMT

North Dakota's candidates for insurance commissioner agree that protecting the consumer is their top priority but disagree over who best can get it done. Republican Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says that with a GOP-controlled state Legislatu

ND insurance candidates competing for undecideds

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:30:00 GMT

North Dakota's candidates for insurance commissioner will be competing for undecided voters in the campaign's final weeks. In a poll commissioned by The Forum newspaper, 43 percent of the people surveyed said they haven't made up their minds whe

ND candidate wants "revolving door" legislation

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:22:00 GMT

A Fargo lawmaker and Democratic candidate for insurance commissioner says a commissioner should not be focusing on another job in the industry while holding office. Jasper Schneider is proposing to bar any state insurance commissioner who resign

Hamm Starting First Campaign for Insurance Commissioner

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:11:00 GMT

North Dakota's Republican insurance commissioner is starting his first campaign for the job. Adam Hamm was appointed as insurance commissioner last October. He replaced Jim Poolman, who resigned to start his own insurance consulting business. North D

Hamm begins first campaign for ND insurance commissioner...

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:15:00 GMT

Candidates Named for WSI CEO

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Workforce Safety and Insurance is moving forward with plans to hire an interim CEO. Today a committee discussed five issues to deal with when selecting candidates qualifications, defining the role, a time frame for hiring, compensation, and a list of

Former attorney general doesn't want workers comp job...

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Former Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp says she's not interested in being the temporary director of North Dakota's workers compensation agency. One of the directors of the Workforce Safety and Insurance agency says he was told Heitkamp would con

WSI Solution Continues

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Workforce Safety and Insurance moves forward with plans to hire an interim CEO. Today a committee discussed five things dealing with potential candidates. Qualifications, defining the role, a time frame for hiring, compensation, and a

Former attorney general interested in workers comp job...

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:27:00 GMT

Former North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp is interested in the job of temporary director of the state's workers compensation agency. Former workers compensation director Pat Traynor and former North Dakota House majority leader John Do

Former attorney general, legislator interested in interim job...

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:46:00 GMT

ND workers comp board wants to hire interim CEO

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT

The directors of North Dakota's workers compensation agency will be hiring an interim chief executive officer. Workforce Safety and Insurance chairman Mark Gjovig (JOE'-vig) says he hopes the process wraps up in two weeks. North Dakota Hou

WSI Thursday Update

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:19:00 GMT

The directors of North Dakota's workers compensation agency will consider choosing an interim chief executive officer. A consultant's report says the Workforce Safety and Insurance board should replace the current interim CEO, John Halvorson. Ha

ND workers comp board to consider interim CEO

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:06:00 GMT

Hamm Announces Intentions to Run

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:46:00 GMT

It was another day on the campaign trail for State Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm. Hamm made stops in Grand Forks and Minot announcing his intention to run for his first full term at the State Insurance Commission. Hamm was appointed to the position b

Hamm Enters Insurance Commissioner Race

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:59:00 GMT

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has been on the job for four months and he says he wants to keep his job. The Republican announced today he's running for insurance commissioner. Governor Hoeven appointed Hamm in October to serve out Jim Po

Hamm's Announcement

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:21:00 GMT

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner has been on the job for four months and he says he wants to keep it... Republican Adam Hamm is announcing he's running for Insurance Commissioner. Governor Hoeven appointed Hamm in October to serve out Jim Poolman's

Adam Hamm announces campaign for insurance commissioner...

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:57:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says he'll be running for his first full term in the job. Gov. John Hoeven appointed Hamm last October. He replaced former Commissioner Jim Poolman, who resigned to become an insurance industry consultant.

Hamm Runs for Insurance Commissioner

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT

North Dakota's Insurance Commissioner who's been on the job for four months says he seek another term... Adam Hamm is announcing today he'll run for Insurance Commissioner. Governor Hoeven appointed Hamm in October after Jim Poolman resigned. Hamm

Democrats Begin Caucus

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT

North Dakota Democrats say there's excitement in the air. They're fired up at the prospect of helping choose their party's candidate for President. And their involvement is happening right now - as dozens of caucus headquarters around North Dakota are n

Poolman: My Death is Exaggerated

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:58:00 GMT

Imagine reading about your untimely death in a magazine! That's what happened recently to former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner, Jim Poolman. A political magazine called "Campaigns and Elections" reports that Poolman is deceased... (Jim Poolman, F

Poolman Article

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:18:00 GMT

Former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman reads about his death while he's still alive... A political magazine called Campaigns and Elections reports that Poolman is dead... (Jim Poolman / reported dead) "Since it came out people call

Jim Poolman Alive: Despite Magazine Report

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:06:00 GMT

A magazine reports former Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman's death while he's still alive... Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey... Former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman was surprised last week to read about his death. A rec

Magazine reports Poolman's death while he's still alive...

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:23:00 GMT

Former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman was surprised last week to read about his death. A recent issue of the political consultants' trade magazine Campaigns and Elections reported that Adam Hamm had been appointed to fill out th

Reaction to Fighting Sioux nickname

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:23:00 GMT

The lawsuit is over. UND's use of the fighting sioux nickname and logo is in the hands tribal leaders and the university. The UND Fighting Sioux nickname has been a source of controversy for years. But a settlement is reached today as No

Hoeven Names Insurance Commissioner

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:58:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven has chosen the man he wants to succeed Jim Poolman as the state's next insurance commissioner. The governor announced today that it will be Adam Hamm a man who has worked as a county prosecutor and is currently a private lawyer in Farg

Hamm Named Insurance Commissioner

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:03:00 GMT

North Dakota's new Insurance Commissioner says he'll fill out the term and run for the office. Governor Hoeven appointed Adam Hamm to the Insurance job today. 36 year old Hamm is an attorney at a private firm in Fargo. Prior to that Hamm was a Ca

Hoeven Names Adam Hamm Insurance Commissioner

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today appointed Adam Hamm Insurance Commissioner to replace former Commissioner Jim Poolman who resigned Sept. 1, 2007. “Adam’s background as a prosecutor in the Cass County State’s Attor

Hoeven Appoints Adam Hamm as Insurance Commissioner

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:58:00 GMT

North Dakota's new insurance commissioner says his experience as a county prosecutor will help him in the job. Governor Hoeven appointed Adam Hamm to the insurance job today. Hamm now works as a private lawyer in Fargo. He says he'll start work Octobe

Adam Hamm named ND insurance commissioner

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:23:00 GMT

New Insurance Commissioner

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:59:00 GMT

You're looking at North Dakota's next Insurance Commissioner.... The official announcement won't be made until tomorrowbut the Associated Press reports tonight that Adam Hamm will be named Insurance Commissioner. The AP says the confir

Adam Hamm to be named new ND insurance commissioner...

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:46:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven plans to appoint Fargo attorney Adam Hamm as North Dakota's next insurance commissioner. The Associated Press confirmed Hoeven's choice today with three people who have been told of the governor's plans. Hoeven won't comment

Hoeven spokesman says decision near on insurance job...

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:55:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven is expecting to appoint someone soon as North Dakota's insurance commissioner. Hoeven spokesman Don Canton says the governor has interviewed six people for the job. Hoeven's choice will serve out the 15 months left on the te

Minot Man Interviews for Insurance Commissioner Job

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:49:00 GMT

A Minot man has interviewed for the job of North Dakota insurance commissioner. Blake Krabseth, who serves on the Minot City Council, says he was interviewed by Governor John Hoeven and his chief of staff for about a half-hour today. Krabseth says the g

Hoeven Looking for a Replacement for Poolman

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:05:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven hasn't been swamped with requests from people wanting to be insurance commissioner. About a half-dozen people have asked about the job since former Commissioner Jim Poolman announced his resignation three weeks ago. Hoeven spoke to U-

Hoeven Asks For Presidentail Disaster Declaration For Northwood

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:20:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven is requesting a Presidential disaster declaration. The Governor made the request today after taking a second tour of tornado ravaged Northwood. He says residents are making progress with the clean-up effort...but they still have a long

Governor seeks presidential disaster designation

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:47:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven says he's asked for a presidential disaster declaration to help Northwood recover from Sunday night's tornado. Hoeven says he also asked for help from the federal Small Business Administration to make low-interest, long-term loan

Poolman: Northwood tornado damage around $27 million and counting...

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:06:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says the tornado that ripped through Northwood last Sunday night caused around $27 million in damage to private and public property in the area, but he says the figure is likely to go up. Earlier estimates have

Poolman says Northwood damage will run into millions...

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:14:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[Governor Hoeven]:t]] has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to do a preliminary damage assessment in Northwood, which was devastated by a tornado Sunday night. He says [[kxtopic:fema:t[FEMA]:t]] teams will be in

Sunday Night Tornado Kills One in Northwood

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:29:00 GMT

People in the town of Northwood, North Dakota spent the day coming to grips with the damage left by a killer tornado that hit Sunday night. The twister is blamed for the death of a 57-year-old man. Larry Weisz lived in a trailer park on the north side o

F-3 or F-4 Tornado Strikes Northwood

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:08:00 GMT

People in the town of Northwood, North Dakota spent the day coming to grips with the damage left by a killer tornado that hit Sunday night.... The twister is blamed on the death of a 57-year-old man. Larry Weisz lived in a trailer park on the north si

Northwood school damage alone reported at $1 million...

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:06:00 GMT

Northwood residents are getting a closer look today at damage from last night's deadly tornado. And it's major. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[Governor Hoeven]:t]] has declared an emergency in the town, where one man is dead and at least 18 injured.

Hoeven Issues Emergency Declaration For Northwood Governor To Visit Scene, Mobilizes Additional State Resources

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today issued an emergency declaration in the wake of a tornado that touched down about 30 miles southwest of Grand Forks in Northwood last night, resulting in one known fatality and 17 injuries. The tornado da

Poolman Steps Down as Insurance Commissioner

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:27:00 GMT

In a move that surprised many today, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman announced his resignation from the job. He'll be leaving the office on September 1st to open his own insurance consulting business in Bismarck. Brad Feldman has more on

Poolman Steps Down as Insurance Commissioner

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:26:00 GMT

Democratic director critical of Poolman early departure...

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:34:00 GMT

The director of North Dakota's Democratic Party says Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman is leaving voters in the lurch by quitting his job so suddenly. Poolman says today he's leaving the Capitol on September First. He plans to start his own

Hoeven Statement On Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman's Announcement Today

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman’s announcement that he will take a position in the private sector: “As both a legislator and Insurance C

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman Resigns

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:56:00 GMT

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says he'll be stepping down September 1st. Poolman intends to start a consulting business on insurance issues. He says it will be based in Bismarck, and will work with clients across the country. (Jim P

ND Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman resigns

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:42:00 GMT

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman is resigning at the end of this month. Poolman says he'll start a consulting business on insurance issues. He says it will be based in Bismarck, and will work with clients across the country.

Former Fargo insurance agent remains jailed on fraud, theft...

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:03:00 GMT

Bail has been set at 100-thousand-dollars for a former Fargo insurance agent facing dozens of fraud and theft charges. Sixty-year-old David Skjerven (SHUR'-ven) made his first court appearance Tuesday. He told Judge Wade Webb that he's unemploye

Former Fargo insurance agent remains jailed on fraud, theft...

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:43:00 GMT

A former Fargo insurance agent remains in jail after making his first court appearance on dozens of fraud and theft charges. 60-year-old David Skjerven (SHUR'-ven) told Judge Wade Webb that he's unemployed and would not be a threat to leave the

Minot police announce arrest in Arby's robbery

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:42:00 GMT

Minot police say they've arrested the boyfriend of an Arby's restaurant worker in a robbery at the restaurant. Police say they arrested 20-year-old Tony Martin on a burglary charge after searching the mobile home and vehicle of one of the emplo

Farmers Insurance

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:04:00 GMT

You buy car insurance to cover you and anyone else if you're in an accident. You trust the company will treat you fairly. But Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says one insurance company hasn't. Donnell Preskey has the story. Insurance

Poolman fines insurer record $750,000 for violations...

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:03:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman has fined the Farmers Insurance Group 750-thousand dollars. The penalty is for allegedly shortchanging North Dakota auto insurance policyholders. Poolman says it's the largest insurance company penalty in state

Victims of Insurance Fraud to Have Money Returned

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:43:00 GMT

Insurance premiums will be paid back in full to ten policyholders defrauded by an Underwood-based insurance agent. Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says Diane Cottingham of Cottingham Insurance took about 675-thousand dollars from the policyholders

COTTINGHAM INSURANCE FRAUD CASE RESOLVED

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:10:00 GMT

Policyholders defrauded by an Underwood-based insurance agent who killed herself in late March will be getting their premiums back... in full. Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman has ordered full restitution for ten policyholders of the Cottingham Agen

Victims of Cottingham fraud will get full premiums back...

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:03:00 GMT

Policyholders defrauded by an Underwood-based insurance agent who killed herself in late March will be getting their premiums back in full. Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman has ordered full restitution for ten policyholders of the Cottingham

Seniors being pushed into medicare plan

Thu, 24 May 2007 13:09:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says seniors are being taken advantage of... So he's starting an investigation into agents pushing the Medicare Advantage plan... In the last few months, the Insurance department has gotten around

Insurance commissioner warns seniors about Medicare marketing...

Thu, 24 May 2007 12:33:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says his department has had about 100 complaints in the past few months about what he calls "abusive and aggressive sales tactics." Poolman says North Dakota seniors may feel pressured into buying an insurance po

Man found guilty of insurance fraud sentenced

Fri, 18 May 2007 01:16:00 GMT

A man who sold bogus medical malpractice insurance to Fargo's Red River Women's Clinic and other abortion providers nationwide has been sentenced to serve five years and ten months in prison. Sixty-four-year-old William Ledee the Third of Atlant

Liar Liar - Part 2

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:09:00 GMT

When powerful people are caught lying it makes the news. For her special report Liar Liar Tracie Bettenhausen talks to various experts, on our motivations for lying. (Tracie Bettenhausen): Do you lie? If you're breathing, you probably do. And

Insurance Fraud Case Investigated

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:07:00 GMT

It's being called the biggest insurance fraud case in North Dakota's history. Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says Diane Cottingham is now suspected of taking 700-thousand dollars in insurance premium payments. Cottingham killed herself in late March

Cottingham Insurance Fraud

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT

It's being called the biggest insurance fraud case in North Dakota history. Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says Diane Cottingham is now suspected of taking seven-hundred-thousand-dollars in insurance premium payments. Cottingham killed herself in l

Insurance agent's death ruled a suicide

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:15:00 GMT

Authorities have ruled the death of Underwood insurance agent Diane Cottingham a suicide. The 45-year-old Cottingham was under investigation for allegedly taking more than 300-thousand-dollars in client's premiums. Insurance Commissioner Jim P

Poolman outlines insurance bill

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:03:00 GMT

It's hard to imagine someone wanting to buy your life insurance policy from you, then waiting for you to die so they can collect the death benefit. It's happening and Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says it is happening in North Dakota.

Poolman investigating missing insurance money

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:15:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman is investigating whether an insurance agent forged policies for clients and kept their insurance payments. Poolman says the alleged scam caused some western North Dakota Cenex stations to go without coverage f

Medicare Milestone Reached in ND

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:02:00 GMT

It's a mark many people thought we wouldn't see. Ninety-six percent of North Dakotans who are eligible for Medicare, are signed up under the Part-D plan. It was back in October 2005, that seniors could start signing up. But many complained the process

Medicare program moves in right direction

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:16:00 GMT

Blue Cross Blue Shield penalized by state

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:12:00 GMT

Blue Cross Blue Shield of [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] has been ordered to pay eight-thousand-dollars for breaking rules related to the marketing of [[kxtopic:medicare:t[Medicare]:t]] supplement insurance policies. Blues spokesman L

Time to Sign Up for Medicare Part D

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:16:00 GMT

The end of the year also marks the end of the time you have to sign up for prescription drug plans if you're 65 or older. The deadline to sign up for Medicare part D is December 31st. There are over one hundred thousand North Dakotan's elig

Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:34:00 GMT

Our 12 days of Christmas continues tonight with a challenge. Meteorologist Nikki Morel takes us behind the scenes of the Salvation Army apron. (Sound) Bell ringing. (Meteorologist Nikki Morel, Reporting) "You probably don't think this job

Medical discount plan ordered to stop doing ND business...

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:21:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says an Arizona company has to stop marketing so-called medical discount plans in North Dakota. Poolman says the advertising by "Global Net Health Care" is misleading. He says the plan is offering lower p

Medicare Part D

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:18:00 GMT

It's that time again. Time for seniors to take advantage of the open enrollment period for Medicare Part-D. That means seniors are eligible to either sign-up or review their plan to make sure they're getting the most out of their Medicare coverage

Poolman settles with Humana company over information thefts...

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 04:33:00 GMT

North Dakota's Insurance Department has settled a dispute with the Humana insurance company over the loss of some personal customer information. Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says there have been two recent incidents where personal informa

Poolman gives goahead to insurance refund

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman today has given formal approval for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota to refund some of its premium surplus to policyholders. The Blues had more than 220 (m) million dollars in reserves at the end of last

Blues ask insurance commissioner to reconsider rate case...

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:30:00 GMT

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is asking the state insurance commissioner to reconsider a rate increase next year. Commissioner Jim Poolman earlier denied a proposed ten-point-eight percent increase for the Blues employer group premiums

Poolman revokes agent's license

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT

Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman says he's revoked the license of Fargo insurance agent David Skjerven (SHUR'-ven) Poolman says Skjerven violated state rules by borrowing money from clients. Poolman says Skjerven reportedly borrowed more than t

Attorney general says insurance refund legal

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 06:21:00 GMT

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says it's legal for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota to refund some of its premium surplus to policyholders. The company wants to give the benefit to more than 150-thousand policyholders. It would total mor