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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Police say three college softball players who drowned when their sport utility vehicle went into a pond in a southwestern North Dakota pasture weren't trespassing on private property. Dickinson Police Lt. Rod Banyai (BAN'-yeye) says there were no sig

Gattuso grandfather waives extradition to ND

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

An Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill a [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] dentist has waived extradition and will be returned to North Dakota to face a charge of conspiracy to commit murder. Sixty-three-year-old Gene Ki

Burgum receives North Dakota's highest honor

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:17:00 GMT

Philanthropist and former software company executive Doug Burgum is the recipient of North Dakota's highest honor, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider award. Gov. John Hoeven presented the award to Burgum Friday during a surprise ceremony at Farg

MinnKota Red Cross has new director

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMT

The Minn-Kota Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new director. Greg Voss, a Red Cross volunteer for many years, currently is executive director of the Andover (Minn.) YMCA Community Center. Andover is a Minneapolis suburb. Voss is t

MinnKota Red Cross has new director

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMT

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Testimony has ended in the billion-dollar fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters, but a jury won't begin deliberating his fate until next week. Judge Richard Kyle scheduled closing arguments and jury instructions for Monday. The

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

The state Board of Higher Education says it's resolved a dispute on cost overruns for new presidents' houses at North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. The board approved a plan that calls for the balance to be paid from N

Williston

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

For the class A side of the state volleyball tournament the Williston Coyotes would open up tournament play taking on the Fargo South Bruins in the Class A division.

State 'A" & 'B' volleyball

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT

They shared the regular season conference crown, and they finished in the second spot at the West Region Tournament, but the focus for Bismarck High at the Class A State Tournament is the top spot, which nobody shares with anybody, and today in Minot, the

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP VOLLEYBALL Class A State Tournament First Round Bismarck Century def. Devils Lake, 25-21, 25-22, 25-16 Fargo North def. Bismarck High, 25-23, 27-25, 25-20 Fargo South def. Williston, 25-20, 25-13, 23-25, 25-23

Class A VB

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:19:00 GMT

Today was the opening round of the Class A and B State girls volleyball tournament and the Williston Coyotes would open up tournament play taking on the Fargo South Bruins in the Class A division.

Buffett's Berkshire secures $8B loan for BNSF deal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Warren Buffett's company has lined up an $8 billion loan to help pay for its $26.3 billion acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday tha

NJ Resorts casino gets OK to give keys to lenders

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

America's first casino to open outside Nevada has gotten permission to hand itself over to its lenders because it can't pay the mortgage. New Jersey's Resorts Atlantic City hammered out a deal with its lenders to let them own the casino in retur

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

North Dakota's attorney general says the state will seek to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Spirit Lake Sioux tribal members who want the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname. The Board of Higher Education has said it will r

MSU Men's B-Ball

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

The Minot State men's basketball team was in Fargo tonight for a big matchup with the division 1 NDSU Bison. The Bison were coming off of last year's first ever NCAA tournament appearance and the Beavers were looking to play the role of spoiler after winn

Tea Party Rallies in Minot

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

Hundreds of people who believe the government is getting too big and spending too much... gathered tonight at the old Minot Armory. The tea party event, that packed in more than well more than 500 people, is a coordinated protest designed to give indivi

Wizards trim roster

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:49:00 GMT

They're back, and hoping to be better than ever. The Dakota Wizards have had plenty of success in past years, and with new head coach Rory White, the team is looking to take even bigger steps forward. White is no stranger to North Dakota after coaching

Beautiful women of North Dakota

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:49:00 GMT

A FACINATING NEW BOOK HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA. IT DOESN'T FEATURE THE BADLANDS OR PRAIRIE POTHOLES.... BUT WOMEN WHO HAVE CHANGED THE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THIS STATE. IT IS CALLED "BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF NORTH DAKOTA." AND THIS WEEKEND AT MO

Authorities say man ran over pole, punched cop

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT

Fargo police say a man ran over a light pole and punched a police officer in the mouth when the officer tried to arrest him. Police Sgt. Mark Lykken said police got a report about 2 a.m. Thursday that a pickup hit a light pole and pulled into

Banker to lead N. Dakota St. pres search

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMT

The state Board of Higher Education has named a Fargo bank executive to lead a committee searching for the next president at North Dakota State University. Gate City Bank president and CEO Steven Swiontek is the chairman of the 18-member committ

Future uncertain for slain dentist's child

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:55:00 GMT

The sister-in-law of a slain Fargo dentist says she plans to fight for custody of Philip Gattuso's orphaned daughter. Regan Williams, of Jones, Okla., says she might be 3-year-old Kennedy Gattuso's aunt but she feels "like I'm her mother" becau

NJ's 1st casino to turn over keys to lenders

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:53:00 GMT

America's first casino to open outside Nevada is expected to hand itself over to its lenders Thursday because it can't pay the mortgage. Resorts Atlantic City in New Jersey hammered out a deal with its lenders to let them own the casino in retur

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

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:45:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:national-weather-service:t[National Weather Service]:t]] says late-fall rains in the [[kxtopic:red-river-valley:t[Red River Valley]:t]] have kept groundwater conditions overly wet heading into the winter, which could affect spring floodi

Farewell reception held for Chapman

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:56:00 GMT

About 250 people turned out for a farewell reception for outgoing North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman. The event was held Wednesday at Memorial Union on campus. Banners signed by supporters said, "Thank you for 11 years of

Update on the latest in business:

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT

Stocks closed lower Wednesday, although off their worst levels of the day. Concern has gathered on Wall Street recently about the strength of the economic recovery. The drop comes a day after the major indexes had settled at fresh 13-month highs

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

The group that managed construction of a new president's house at North Dakota State University says it's waiting to hear about its proposal to cover cost overruns. The NDSU Development Foundation project was estimated to cost about $900,000, wh

Grandstand Project on Schedule

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

The North Dakota State Fair is only eight months away! Not exactly in the forefront of your mind I bet... But for those building the new grandstand on the fairgrounds, that firm deadline looms large. Perry Olson takes us there where work is progressi

State Volleyball Preview

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMT

Linton HMB has a great history in sports, but for the volleyball team, it's their first ever trip to State. Yet, coaches and players say just making the tournament isn't good enough. They have plans to make the big one. A balanced offense and defense

Texting and Driving

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMT

From elementary students... to seniors... Texting has exploded in popularity for all ages. But should it be happening on the road? Reporter Amber Schatz shows why some are asking drivers to hit "ignore"... when behind the wheel. ( Reese Paulson/Junior)

Board, NDSU remain at odds on house funding

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:23:00 GMT

Stocks slip...Housing slowdown...Bank settlement

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Stocks finished modestly lower. The Dow and Nasdaq both fell 11 points. The S&P was down a fraction. WASHINGTON If October was any indication, the economic recovery isn't getting much help from the home-building industry. The Commerce D

Attorney: Jones man to waive extradition to ND

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:11:00 GMT

An attorney for an Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill a Fargo, N.D., dentist says his client plans to waive extradition and return to North Dakota. Oklahoma City attorney Irven Box says 63-year-old Gene Carl Kirkpatrick of Jones

Wells Fargo agrees to buy back soured securities

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMT

The North American Securities Administrators Association says Wells Fargo has agreed to repurchase about $1.3 billion in soured auction-rate securities from clients. Wells Fargo & Co. is one of more than a dozen financial firms that have agr

Wild call up exGopher Irmen for possible debut

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT

The [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] Wild have recalled right wing Danny Irmen from their farm team. Irmen was playing for Houston in the AHL. The 25-year-old has six goals, including two game-winners, and four assists in 17 games for the Ae

Wild call up exGopher Irmen for possible debut

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT

BHS celebration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:59:00 GMT

How do you top one State Title? Make it two in a row, and that's what Bismarck High's football team did this weekend, and for the second straight year, they celebrated. Karlgaard Gymnasium was the site, where the Demons were honored for their perfect se

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

North Dakota's Supreme Court has reversed drunken driving penalties against two men because their court hearings were conducted by telephone. Jerry Gordon Neu and Darren Landsiedel's cases were sent back to lower courts for further action. The men cl

Judge grants custody to slain dentist's brother

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:47:00 GMT

A judge has awarded custody of the 3-year-old daughter of a slain Fargo dentist to her uncle and his wife. The attorney for Roy Gattuso, of Gretna, La., said Gattuso and his wife were granted temporary emergency custody of Kennedy Gattuso. Attor

Investors buy former interstate cafe

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

A group of investors led by Fargo real estate agent and developer Mark Richman has big plans for the former Tower City Fuel Stop and Cafe. The group has purchased the site on Interstate 94 west of Fargo. The building is being torn down and wor

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

A North Dakota program that distributes venison to the needy is halfway toward its goal of getting 700 deer from hunters this fall. The North Dakota Community Action Partnership, which administers the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program, accepted o

Fargo area housing agencies have backlog

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

Housing assistance agencies in the Fargo area are seeing record backlogs. The Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority reports the wait for Section 8 vouchers is roughly 18 months. Section 8 is a federal rent subsidy program that offers housing

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

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Jamestown employees called heroes in scam

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMT

Jamestown police are praising employees of two stores who kept a woman from getting scammed out of $2,700 by refusing to allow her to wire money to Canada. Police say 84-year-old Bernice Wipperling of Carrington was told her grandson needed mone

Former female college leaders in ND urge diversity

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:03:00 GMT

A group of former female North Dakota college leaders is urging those who choose North Dakota State University's next president to look beyond white men. Former Valley City State President Ellen Chaffee (CHAF'-ee) and former Lake Region State Pr

Lutheran Social Services celebrates 90 years

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is getting close to being a century old. The agency is celebrating 90 years with an open house at the Bismarck Program Center. It's grown from an adoption program run out of a Fargo woman's living r

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

The brother of a slain Fargo dentist says an Oklahoma judge has given North Dakota jurisdiction in a custody battle over the dentist's daughter. Roy Gattuso said a judge in Fargo may decide at a hearing Tuesday who gets custody of 3-year-old Ken

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-off First Round at Baton Rouge, La. Final LSU 56 Indiana St. 45 at Camero

Former jailer serving life sues over jail fall

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMT

A former jailer sentenced to life in prison for killing a Valley City State University student is suing Cass County and jail officials for $24 million, saying he injured his right wrist in a 2007 fall in the jail in Fargo. Moe Gibbs filed the la

5 arrested in attempted Nevada bank robbery

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Authorities say they have arrested five people who allegedly tried to rob a Nevada bank by presenting a false federal search warrant to the manager than demanded all of the money in the vault. The FBI says that when the Wells Fargo bank manager

Accident Near Casselton

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:00 GMT

ONE PERSON WAS LIFE FLIGHTED AND TWO WERE TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITALS IN FARGO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT NEAR CASSELTON. ABOUT TWO MILES WEST OF THE CASSELTON EXIT AROUND NOON MONDAY, AUTHORITIES SAY A TRUCK HEADING EAST ON !-29 FROM THE THERALDSON ETHAN

ND hearing set in slain dentist daughter custody

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:00 GMT

Justice Department settles with Fargo

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:37:00 GMT

The Justice Department says the city of Fargo has agreed to make improvements to make buildings, restrooms and othe rfacilities accessible to people with disabilities. Federal officials say the agreement was reached under "Project Civic Access."

Man serving life sentence sues over jail fall

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

A man sentenced to life in prison for killing a Valley City State University student is seeking $24 million for injuries he says he suffered in a fall at the Cass County Jail. Moe Gibbs filed a federal lawsuit Monday accusing a correctional offi

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

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

Weather continues to boost ND harvest gains

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says North Dakota farmers continue to make progress with harvest, thanks to warm, dry weather. The weekly crop report released Monday notes good progress on dry beans, soybeans and sunflowers, while the corn ha

3 go to hospital after wet spill; snowplows called

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Four snowplows were sent out on Interstate 94 west of Fargo after a truck hauling wet distillers grain, an ethanol plant byproduct, left part of its load on the interstate. The Highway Patrol said the interstate near Casselton became slippery a

Kathy Hogan picked as new Fargo ND House member

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

A former social services director has been picked for a Democratic seat in the North Dakota House. Kathy Hogan will represent District 21 in central Fargo. She succeeds Jasper Schneider in the Legislature. He resigned to take an appointment as s

3 taken to hospital after wet spill

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

Authorities say a truck spilled a load of wet distillers grain on an eastbound section of Interstate 94 about 20 miles west of Fargo, causing a slippery stretch that sent vehicles out of control and left three people hospitalized. The Highway Pa

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-off First Round at Baton Rouge, La. Indiana St. vs LSU 8:00 p.m. at Came

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Sign-up sessions are being held for North Dakota Medicare recipients who have or want prescription drug coverage. Insurance Commissioner [[kxtopic:adam-hamm:t[Adam Hamm]:t]] says some of the plans are changing and recipients will need to know if

University student earns degree while trucking

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:51:00 GMT

A University of North Dakota student is learning on the road. Julie Hjelle of Lankin is getting her online degree while working as a truck driver. The 39-year-old Hjelle works three nights a week driving a FedEx route between Grand Forks,

Fargo police looking for store robbers

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Police say two men pushed a Fargo convenience store clerk to the floor and grabbed money from the cash register in an early morning robbery. The Loaf 'N Jug store in north Fargo was robbed about 3:20 a.m. Sunday. Police Sgt. Glen Hanson

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Northern Canola Growers Association director Barry Coleman says the industry is looking for permanent federal funds to pay for canola breeders and technicians. North Dakota State University breeders say new varieties that might be commercially availa

Canola industry seeking funds

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:11:00 GMT

The canola industry plans to seek more federal research dollars next year to capitalize on the industry's potential. Northern Canola Growers Association director Barry Coleman says money through the U.S. Department of Agriculture must be acquire

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

The days are numbered for the little red school house in north-central North Dakota. After years of discussion, the board that oversees Eureka School has decided to close the tiny school north of Minot. Eureka School has just five students

Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMT

People in western Minnesota who live near the Red River worry that the larger cities are rushing into a plan to divert the waterway without considering the impact downstream. Backers of the plan meant to save the cities of Fargo and Moorhead, Minn.

Hearing set for man suspected of plotting murder

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMT

A man accused of hiring his handyman to kill a Fargo dentist is scheduled to be in an Oklahoma City courtroom Nov. 25 for a hearing to determine whether he should be sent to [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] to face charges. Gov. [[kxto

Red River diversion worries some in small towns

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMT

Plans to divert the Red River to save the cities of Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., from flooding are being questioned by downstream residents who want more study. People in western Minnesota who live near the river worry that the larger cities are r

Red River diversion worries some in small towns

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMT

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Rescue crews are searching for a plane that has been missing in Minnesota since Friday. The Civil Air Patrol's Minnesota Wing says Sunday that the yellow and black PA-28 Piper Cherokee left the Airlake Airport near Lakeville on Friday and never

Palin's way of talkin' dissected, you betcha

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

When Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage, there was a lot of talk about her distinctive way of talkin', you betcha. She moved to Alaska when she was too young to speak, and grew up in the small town of Wasilla so why did she sou

Palin's way of talkin' dissected, you betcha

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Palin's way of talkin' dissected, you betcha

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Eds: Should Stand By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Class 2A Championship Fargo Shanley 31, Devils Lake 30, OT Class 3A Championship Bismarck High 28, Fargo South 10 (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Class AA AAA

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMT

While the 9 man and class A football state title games were held yesterday in the Fargodome. Today would feature the Class AA and AAA title games. First off in the AA game it was the Fargo Shanley Deacons taking on the Devils Lake Firestorm.

Bismarck 28, Fargo South 10

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:09:00 GMT

Bismarck has won its second straight Dakota Bowl championship. The Demons beat Fargo South 28-10 on Saturday to complete an unbeaten season. Jake Miller scored three touchdowns for Bismarck (12-0), who won their 22nd straight game. S

Eds: ADDS second game score

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:09:00 GMT

By The Associated Press ND Scoreboard Saturdays Results Football Fargo Shanley 31, Devils Lake 30 Bismarck 28, Fargo South 10 (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-14-09 1853CST

Fargo Shanley 31, Devils Lake 30, OT

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:00 GMT

Fargo Shanley stopped Devils Lake on a two-point conversion in overtime, clinching a 31-30 victory in the North Dakota Class 2A high school football championship game. Saturday's win earned Shanley its 21st state title, but its first since 1983.

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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Officials say the number of gas flares burning in North Dakota's oil patch is dropping. A year ago, almost one-third of natural gas that came to the surface in North Dakota went up in smoke as an unmarketable byproduct of oil production. The 26