KX News: Bottineau County, ND

Oil Activity Spreading East

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:11:00 GMT

Throughout recent years, the oil boom in Western North Dakota has changed the face of several area communities. As new potential within the Bakken begins to emerge, areas never before thought to be hubs for oil production are finding themselves in the p

Bottineau County Prepares for Oil

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:23:00 GMT

The oil boom in Western North Dakota has changed the face of many communities. As new potential within the Bakken begins to emerge, areas never before thought to be hubs for oil production are finding themselves in the path of development. Dan Erdmann t

Eye on Agriculture - Cover Crops

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:22:00 GMT

It's a concept that is growing in popularity within the agriculture industry in western and central North Dakota. It molds farming practices with ranching and providing a healthy benefit for both farm fields and livestock herds. (Bruce Knudson, Farms Ne

Karaoke Singer

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:23:00 GMT

What started off as a hobby turned into a business and now a once in a lifetime opportunity for a local Karaoke Singer. Chris Rogers, from Douglas North Dakota is set to open for Toby Keith at WE-FEST this August. Shaun Sipma caught up with Chris on the

Bottineau Ready to Celebrate 125th

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT

AlysiaSummer is always a popular time for centennial celebrations, which of course are 100 year anniversaries. JimBut do you know what a 125-year anniversary is called? Over the next few days, Bottineau County residents will be more than happy to tell

Bottineau HS Bomb threat

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:17:00 GMT

As if last weeks vandalism wasn't enough to deal with, Bottineau High School contacted police after they received a bomb threat earlier today. Bottineau County Sheriff Steve Watson says students were evacuated shortly after dinner and Minot Police Bomb S

Gunshot damage leads to school lockdown

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:46:00 GMT

The discovery of gunshot damage at Bottineau High School led to a student lockdown that lasted several hours. Superintendent Jason Kersten says someone fired two shots Thursday night or Friday morning through the window of a door that leads to

Vandals' Gunshots Lead to Lockdown

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:20:00 GMT

Someone fired two shots inside the Bottineau High School last night or this morning. And the incident lead to students being locked inside classrooms for a few hours today. Jim Olson was in Bottineau today and tells us what happened. Looking at the do

Year in Review, Part 2 - Tuesday

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:48:00 GMT

We continue our look at the top stories of the year 2008. Tonight, Jim Olson focuses on the major local news of March and April. March and April's headlines were dominated by a high-profile murder trial. Alice and Donald Wiley had been shot and murdere

Turtle Mountain Oil

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:29:00 GMT

For those living near the Turtle Mountains in Bottineau County the jobs could be headed that way as well. Lynn Helms says it may be the state's next oil hot spot. Helms says tests are planned in the next few months. He says a Westhope company plans to us

Mineral resources director says tests for oil planned in Turtle...

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:54:00 GMT

North Dakota's mineral resources director says an area near the Turtle Mountains in Bottineau County may be the state's next oil hot spot. Lynn Helms says tests are planned in the next few months. He says a Westhope company plans to use a therma

Rains Replenish Soil, Delay Harvest

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:44:00 GMT

It's a mixed bag of emotions for farmers these days. The weather just won't seem to cooperate for the small grain harvest but it's setting up the row crops, like corn and sunflowers up for a great fall. Three weeks ago farmers were hoping for rain to fi

Bottineau Economic Development Improving

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Area economies may be a bit better in the future thanks to the work of some of the people in charge of local economic development groups. The state of North Dakota helped fund a two year course for 32 people from across the state charged with keeping the

Woman pleads guilty in bank theft

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:11:00 GMT

A Bottineau County bank teller accused of staging a robbery by hitting herself in the face with a rock has pleaded guilty in federal court. Tamara McDonald was charged with theft by a bank employee and making false statements. She faces a maximu

Eye on Ag - CRP Grazing

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:18:00 GMT

Sale rings around the state are being bombarded with business these days (Auctioneer) "Okay now a half", which is actually a bad sign of the time for cattlemen. (Roger Sundsbak, Northern Livestock Auction) "Just this past Friday we had just a little bit

Woman pleads not guilty in bank theft

Wed, 28 May 2008 06:37:00 GMT

A Bottineau County bank teller accused of staging a robbery by hitting herself on the head with a paperweight has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including theft. Tamara McDonald is accused of stealing from the State Bank of Bottineau bran

Authorities identify woman killed in Bottineau County rollover...

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:57:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol has identified an 84-year-old woman killed after the car she was driving went into a ditch, hit a field approach and rolled end-over-end near Bottineau. Authorities say Elva McIntosh was killed about 1:30 yesterday afternoon a

Bakken Pipeline

Mon, 19 May 2008 17:14:00 GMT

A project is in the works to connect two major pipelines that will move natural gas from the Bakken shale formation to Chicago. The Williston Basin Pipeline is a unit of MDU Resources. Officials with the company are planning to connect the Williston Bas

Pipeline planned for Bakken natural gas

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:13:00 GMT

A Bismarck company is planning a 100-mile-long pipeline to carry natural gas from the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Montana to an existing pipeline that moves the gas to Chicago. Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline is a unit of MDU

Pipeline planned for Bakken natural gas

Mon, 19 May 2008 11:37:00 GMT

Bottineau Piggies

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:04:00 GMT

You can see their giant white domes pushing up out of the stubble as you drive into Bottineau on Highway 5. They're a testament to what it means to keep thinking outside of the box. Debbie Kuehn has the story... If I could take you inside these wall

Bottineau Piggies

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:18:00 GMT

Eye on Agriculture - Bottineau Planting Plans

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:59:00 GMT

There's an air of optimism for farmers in Bottineau county this planting season. Last week's rain was a welcome sight, but unlike many areas in the region Bottineau County was sitting a little better in the soil moisture column than most. (Tim Semler, B

Rain and Snow Help Outlook

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:58:00 GMT

This should be the peak of planting season for farmers, but any seeding was put on hold today because of rain and snow overnight. But you won't hear producers complaining. An ongoing drought has made many in the ag industry worried about prospects for t

Dryness and Planting

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:29:00 GMT

Extremely dry soil conditions could have farmers re-thinking what they're going to plant this year. Bottineau County Agent Tim Semler says even though they may have seen slightly more snow cover in that neck of the woods, it still didn't amount to much

Here's the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:03:00 GMT

Pierce County State's Attorney Galen Mack says he's reviewing a state auditor's report that says the former state workers compensation agency chairman improperly used a Bottineau County cell phone and pickup for Workforce Safety and Insurance agency

ND prosecutor mulling charges in workers comp case

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:17:00 GMT

A prosecutor says he's still considering criminal charges against the former chairman of North Dakota's workers compensation agency. Pierce County State's Attorney Galen Mack says he's reviewing a state auditor's report. It says Robert Indvik im

Pickup Fatal in Bottineau County

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:14:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a pickup went into a ditch off a Bottineau County road, slid sideways and rolled onto its roof, killing the driver. The patrol says 39-year-old Kevin Hanson of Dunseith was pronounced dead at an area hospital after the crash.

Pickup Fatal in Bottineau County

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:14:00 GMT

Pickup rollover kills driver near Souris

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:03:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:highway-patrol:t[Highway Patrol]:t]] says a pickup went into a ditch off a [[kxtopic:bottineau-county-nd:t[Bottineau County]:t]] road, slid sideways and rolled onto is roof, killing the driver. The patrol says 39-year-old Kevin Hans

Bank employee charged with embezzling

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:45:00 GMT

The FBI says a Bottineau County bank employee who claimed she was knocked unconscious in a robbery is charged with embezzling. The FBI says 45-year-old Tamara Lynn McDonald was arrested Friday and later released on a personal recognizance bond.

Bottineau County road superintedent resigning

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:56:00 GMT

The Bottineau County road superintendent is resigning from that job after questions about whether he reimbursed the county for expenses when he was the state workers compensation board chairman. Bob Indvik told county commissioners in a letter t

Souris Bank Robbed

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:23:00 GMT

A woman working at a bank in the Bottineau County town of Souris was knocked unconscious by a bank robber who got away with money from the bank's vault yesterday. The FBI reports the woman, whose name has not been released, was attacked while she worked

Souris Bank Robbed

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:18:00 GMT

FBI says employee knocked out during bank robbery

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:04:00 GMT

The FBI says a Bottineau County bank was robbed by someone who knocked an employee unconscious in the bank vault. FBI Special Agent Paul McCabe says the State Bank of Bottineau branch in Souris was robbed about 12:30 p.m. yesterday. The amount

Bank robbery reported in Souris

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:29:00 GMT

Authorities are investigating a reported bank robbery in the small town of Souris. Bottineau County Sheriff Steve Watson says it happened Tuesday afternoon at the State Bank of Bottineau branch. Authorities aren't immediately releasing deta

Farm numbers continue to drop in ND

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:23:00 GMT

The number of farms and ranches in North Dakota is dropping. The Agriculture Department estimated 30,100 farms and ranches in the state in 2007, down 200 from the previous year. It was the lowest level since record-keeping began in 1910. A

Chairman of WSI board of directors quits

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:57:00 GMT

The chairman of North Dakota's workers compensation agency has quit. Robert Indvik's resignation takes effect immediately. He sent a letter to Governor Hoeven today announcing his decision to quit. Indvik is under investigation for alleged

Eye On Ag - Ag Shows

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:07:00 GMT

The ringing in of the new year means the Winter Ag Show season is ready to kick into high gear. Friday the Bottineau International Seed and Ag Show starts it all off and County Extension Agents say they are expecting great crowds because of the excitemen

Bottineau County Wants Investigation

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:40:00 GMT

The attorney general has been asked to investigate the actions of the board chairman of Workforce Safety and Insurance. Bottineau County commissioners have asked for an investigation into cell phone usage by Bob Indvik, a Bottineau County commissioner, a

Bottineau County Wants Investigation

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:33:00 GMT

Bottineau County Wants Investigation

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:31:00 GMT

Bottineau County Wants Investigation

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:22:00 GMT

Bottineau County Wants Investigation

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:11:00 GMT

Bottineau County Wants Investigation

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:08:00 GMT

Commissioners ask for probe of WSI chairman

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:03:00 GMT

North Dakota's state auditor has been asked to investigate possible misuse of county property by the chairman of the state workers compensation agency. Robert Indvik is the Bottineau County road superintendent. He's also chairman of the Workforc

Bottineau County commissioners seek investigation of county money...

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:17:00 GMT

Bottineau County commissioners are asking the attorney general's office to investigate claims that the county road superintendent misused his cell phone. The commission wants the attorney general's office to look into calls made by Bob Indvik, w

Only 4 left among state Pearl Harbor survivors

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:52:00 GMT

Only four members of thee North Dakota chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association are left. They are Harold Bruschwein of Wahpeton, Agnes Shurr of Grand Forks, Clement Lonski of Jamestown and John Martin of Bismarck. Today marks the

Border Patrol officials find 150 pounds of pot in Bottineau County...

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:56:00 GMT

Border Patrol agents say they found 150 pounds of marijuana near the Canadian border in Bottineau County. Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Brett Baumann says an agent working with a K-9 unit found the pot on a routine patrol November 26th. Baumann

Wildlife Biologist Loses Hunting Privileges for a Year

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:37:00 GMT

An illegal shooting of a moose in Bottineau County has cost a U-S Fish and Wildlife Service biologist his hunting privileges for a year. Mike Olson is also ordered to pay 2-thousand dollars in restitution for the violation. Olson says his wife, Hope

Federal biologist sentenced for hunting violation

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:27:00 GMT

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist has lost his hunting privileges for a year and paid $2,000 in restitution for illegally shooting a moose in Bottineau County. Mike Olson says the moose was first shot by his wife, Hope, who is the direc

Minnesota hunter hospitalized after weekend shooting...

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:49:00 GMT

A Minnesota hunter is reported in guarded condition at a Fargo hospital after being shot in south central North Dakota. Authorities say 37-year-old Ron Mehl, of Eden Prairie, was shot in the chest Saturday while he was with a hunting party in a

Driver Hit By Bullet

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:08:00 GMT

The deer hunting season began in North Daktoa at noon today - and we've had our first report of what appears to be a hunting-related injury. An official with the Minot Police Department has confirmed a man driving on Highway 83 near the Glenburn turnoff

DMV Office a Success in Bottineau

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:40:00 GMT

Sure, you can use the internet to renew your car license. But when you first get that car, or if you've put off the renewal too long to wait for the mail to send your tags, you have to visit a Department of Transportation office to get things done. For

Bottineau Sheriff Cautions Speeders

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:19:00 GMT

It's the last blast of summer and that means more traffic out on the highways. Labor Day weekend typically sees a sharp increase in travel and law enforcement will be in full force making sure everyone stays safe. Bottineau County is a popular weekend

Bottineau Sheriff Cautions Speeders

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:38:00 GMT

Crops Looking Good in Bottineau County

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:29:00 GMT

It may not be a bumper crop, but 2007 is going into the books as a very good one for farmers in Bottineau County. County Agent Tim Semler says you can just look at the grain piles near local elevators for proof... (Tim Semler, Bottineau Co. Agent) "Last

Meth Bust in Western ND

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:13:00 GMT

Twelve people from eastern Montana and western North Dakota are now behind bars after a drug bust that followed more than a year of investigation. Authorities say along with the arrests, eight cars were seized and several thousand dollars in cash was tak

Concert For Jenna Tolstad Planned

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:01:00 GMT

Two months ago, we showed you the building of a gazebo at Camp Metigoshe in memory of Jenna Tolstad. The Westhope teenager died in a traffic accident this year and friends and family members dedicated the deck to her. Now, those friends are beginning "T

Storms Damage Parts of Bottineau County

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:27:00 GMT

Last night's storms brought heavy rain, small hail, and strong winds to central North Dakota. And near Lansford, those strong winds destroyed two buildings in one farm yard. Jim Olson shows us what happened... (Barb Svagsveen, Lansford Area Farmer) "I

Flash flood warnings out in northern North Dakota

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:21:00 GMT

Flash flood warnings are out for parts of northern North Dakota, including the International Peace Garden and Lake Metigoshe State Park. The National Weather Service says heavy rain has moved through the area. In northern Towner County, the weat

Hail Causes Damage

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:54:00 GMT

That was the only confirmed tornado from last night's spate of severe weather in the region. But it wasn't the only damaging weather. Jim also traveled to the Denbigh area - to the Bailey Ranch near the Denbigh Experimental Forest. Hail stones nearly g

Crops Off to Good Start

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:34:00 GMT

Prices for farmers' crops have been rising quite a bit in recent weeks. Now, the trick for them is to make sure they harvest a good crop to take advantage of those prices. And, at least at the start of the growing season, things are looking good. Here

Counties to receive $929,180 in PILT money

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:13:00 GMT

North Dakota counties will receive a little more than 929-thousand-dollars this year to offset the loss of revenue from tax-exempt federal land within their borders. The Interior Department issues the money each year. Last year, North Dakota cou

Oldest County Fair in ND Ready to Go

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:43:00 GMT

They've been doing it for more than a century, and the tradition continues beginning tomorrow. I'm talking about the Bottineau County Fair, which runs from Thursday through Sunday. At the fairgrounds today, workers were busy setting up for the 118th edi

Severe Weather Hits

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:40:00 GMT

The severe weather outbreak began at mid-afternoon with torrential rains in Mercer County near Beulah and McLean County around Garrison and Max. The situation got more serious as tornado touchdowns were reported near Max, and trained spotters saw funnel

Emergency Exercise Held in Westhope

Thu, 24 May 2007 13:30:00 GMT

It happened this month in Kansas. A tornado ripped through a small town, destroying most everything in its path. Thankfully, North Dakota has never had to deal with such a large scale weather disaster but that doesn't mean officials don't prepare for

Two sentenced for burglary spree

Wed, 02 May 2007 03:45:00 GMT

Two men have been sentenced to prison in a crime spree that authorities say stretched through much of western North Dakota. Twenty-two-year-old Robert Haider (HY'-dur) of Max and Michael Kessel of Dickinson were each sentenced to 13-and-a-half y

Bottineau County Lake is quiet fine with area residents...

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 06:33:00 GMT

It's not crowded around Bottineau County's Long Lake. And that's just fine with area residents. The lake is hidden in the Turtle Mountains. It's about two-and-one-half miles long, with about 50 cabins. Fifteen are occupied year-round. The deepes

Fuel Production Changing Agriculture

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 18:31:00 GMT

Watch the headlines and it's easy to see - ag products are being used more and more to produce fuel. Ethanol plants, bio-diesel plants they all rely on the fruits of farmers' labor to operate. And the growth of such plants means farmers have new mar

Fuel Production Changing Agriculture

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:40:00 GMT

Fuel Production Changes Agriculture

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 14:01:00 GMT

Watch the headlines and it's easy to see. Ag products are being used more and more to produce fuel. Ethanol plants, bio-diesel plants... they all rely on the fruits of farmers' labors to operate. And the growth of such plants means farmers hav

Bottineau Ag Show is First of Season

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 13:49:00 GMT

Being first out of the gate is a nice position to be in. And that's where the International Seed and Ag Show in Bottineau sits as the first regional ag show of the year. The event happened today at the Bottineau High School with more than 70 vendors

Death Penalty History in ND

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 17:46:00 GMT

The state archive is full of North Dakota history. Yet the file that's viewed the most is one about the men who've been hung and lynched in the state. Here's Donnell Preskey with the history of capital punishment in North Dakota. (Donnell Preskey / K

Death Penalty - Part 4

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:40:00 GMT

Hoeven staff lawyer quitting

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:21:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven's staff attorney is quitting. Duane Houdek (HOH'-dek) is going to work as executive secretary for North Dakota's Board of Medical Examiners. The board licenses North Dakota doctors and handles disciplinary complaints against the

Burglary Arrests Made

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:09:00 GMT

Two men have been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries over the past year in central North Dakota. They are 22-year-old Robert Charles Haider of Max and 22-year-old Michael Joseph Kessel of Dickinson. Law enforcement officials say the two

Man killed in tractortrailer rollover

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:50:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer overturned in Bottineau County, killing the driver Troopers say 59-year-old George Hartlieb Junior of Sawyer was killed in the crash yesterday about 25 miles west of Bottineau The patrol says the t

Farmers still deciding on crops

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

BOTTINEAU, N.D. - About 30 percent of farmers in northwest North Dakota have not decided what they are going to plant this year, an agronomist said. Kent McKay, an agronomist at the North Central Research Extension Center, said farmers are weighing fuel a