Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2010 KXNet.com1800Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607016http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607016<p> Today in History Today is Saturday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2010. There are 146 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart, a decoration </p>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606590http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606590<p> Today in History Today is Saturday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2010. There are 146 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart, a decoration </p>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605433http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605433<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/21/tbn_15_2010-7-21-newsmin6-4037912502314829002.jpg"/>Which crops will grow best in certain areas, which varieties are geared towards a growers needs? (Mark Halvorson, NDSU Agronomist) &quot;You might see a once percent of a half of percent...&quot; All questions farmers often have and often find answers at crops t<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605231http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605231<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/20/tbn_20_2010-7-20-newsmin6-4037812502314829008.jpg"/>The section 5 baseball tournament kicked off today in Velva with opening round play. In the opener, Bottineau met up with Harvey. SECTION 5 BASEBALL TMT.-VELVA-1ST ROUND: ROLETTE 6 CANDO 0 HARVEY 5 BOTTINEAU 14 SECTION 5 BASEBALL TMT.-VELVA<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605230http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605230<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/20/tbn_16_2010-7-20-newsmin6-4037812502314829009.jpg"/>One of the state's largest cycling tours is rolling closer to its start, but a recent cycling fatality has event planners working harder than ever to ensure rider safety. Dan Erdmann has more on the upcoming CANDISC tour and what's being done to increase<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605095http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605095<p> A Minot man charged with murder in connection with a weekend gun slaying has been ordered held without bond. Twenty-four-year-old Jeremiah Tallman is charged with murder in the death of 20-year-old Joseph Sanderson of Minot. Judge Douglas M</p>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:11:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604808http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604808<p> The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says it has stocked a record number walleye fingerlings in state waters. Fisheries official Jerry Weigel says the Garrison Dam and Valley City national fish hatcheries provided more than 11 million wall</p>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604737http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604737<p> The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission says the state set a record for airline boardings in June. All eight commercial airports reported increases, with double-digit gains at Devils Lake, Dickinson, Jamestown and Williston. There were 67,</p>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:56:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604456http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604456<p> North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries crews stocked a record number of walleye into state waters. Fisheries production and development section leader Jerry Weigel said Monday that the Garrison Dam produced 10 million fingerlings and V</p>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604140http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604140<p> Walleye anglers are heading out on Lake Sakakawea in search of big fish and the $10,000 top prize in the 35th annual North Dakota Governor's Cup. The two-day tournament is Friday and Saturday, with boats launching from the new marina at Fort Ste</p>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=600385http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=600385<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/8/tbn_18_2010-7-8-newsmin6-4036612501157435310.jpg"/>In Class B legion baseball this weekend the Surrey Bluesox will be hosting their annual tournament. So far their are four teams in the tournament and Surrey Coach Jeremy Feller has more on the details of the tournament. (JEREMY FELLER)&quot;Were going t<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596579http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596579<p> North Dakota's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate says he'll support applying federal Social Security taxes to all income to ensure the program can keep on paying benefits. Tracy Potter said his proposal would &quot;fix Social Security forever.&quot; A spok</p>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596251http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596251<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/30/tbn_12_2010-6-30-newsNoon-4035812501157429008.jpg"/>It's not the type of military training you might expect, but it's exactly the kind of training many National Guard soldiers will use most. Dan Erdmann takes us to Lake Sakakawea, where several Guard members are nearing the end of an important constructio<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596133http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596133<p> The Agriculture Department says acres of both spring wheat and durum wheat are up in North Dakota this year. The department released its June acreage report on Wednesday. It estimates North Dakota spring wheat acres at 6.7 million, up 4 percent </p>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596011http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596011<p> A man drowned in Nelson-Carlson Lake southwest of Minot after his canoe tipped in high winds. Authorities did not immediately identify the man, who is believed to be in his fifties. His body was recovered after a witness reported the accident th</p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595892http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595892<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/29/tbn_3_2010-6-29-newsmin10-4035712502314814512.jpg"/>A short fishing trip this morning turned to tragedy. One man drowned south of Minot at Nelson Carlson Lake after falling out of his canoe in windy weather. Shaun Sipma has been following the story and has the latest. Emergency crews converged at Nelso<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595849http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595849<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/29/tbn_7_2010-6-29-newsmin6-4035712502314829005.jpg"/>It's not the type of military training you might expect, but it's exactly the kind of training many National Guard soldiers will use most. Dan Erdmann takes us to Lake Sakakawea, where several Guard members are nearing the end of an important constructio<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595846http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595846<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/29/tbn_3_2010-6-29-newsmin6-4035712502314829005.jpg"/>A short fishing trip this morning turned to tragedy. One man is believed drowned south of Minot at Nelson Carlson Lake after falling out of his canoe in windy weather. Rescue and Dive Crews from several communities were called in to try and find his bo<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595795http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595795<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/29/tbn_3_2010-6-29-news6-4035712500000035310.jpg"/>A short fishing trip this morning turned to tragedy. One man is believed drowned south of Minot at Nelson Carlson Lake after falling out of his canoe in windy weather. Rescue and Dive Crews from several communities were called in to try and find his bod<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595239http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595239<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/28/tbn_7_2010-6-28-newsmin6-4035612502314829010.jpg"/>It's been 66 years since the Pick-Sloan Flood Control Act created the Garrison Dam and Lake Sakakawea. Now, the Corps of Engineers is taking a new look at how the river and its reservoirs are used. Jim Olson reports on the review process. For Terry Fle<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594915http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594915<p> Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 7, the 188th day of 2010. There are 177 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 7, 1860, late Romantic composer-conductor Gustav Mahler was born in Kalischt, Bohem</p>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594888http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594888<p> The Minnesota State Fair has completed its 2010 grandstand lineup by adding country star Tim McGraw. McGraw and special guest Julianne Hough will appear at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10. </p>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594754http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594754<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/27/tbn_6_2010-6-27-newsmin10-4035512502314835317.jpg"/>The North Dakota National Guard is planning a training base at Camp Grafton, near Devils Lake, that would simulate conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan. If approved, the tactical training base would space for up to 500 soldiers. Meanwhile, the Guard has s<br clear="all"/></p>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594480http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594480<p> Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 7, the 188th day of 2010. There are 177 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 7, 1860, late Romantic composer-conductor Gustav Mahler was born in Kalischt, Bohem</p>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594317http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594317<p> The North Dakota National Guard has announced plans for a new training base at Camp Grafton, near Devils Lake, that would simulate conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan. If approved, the tactical training base would include billets, office and wor</p>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593908http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593908<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/25/tbn_7_2010-6-25-newsmin6-4035312502314835309.jpg"/> Last night's weather also provided an unexpected wake up call to campers at Triangle Y Camp, near Garrison- and it came in the form of lightning, wind, and heavy rain. It was after one-AM that this area was put under a tornado warning. On-sight Camp<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=592025http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=592025<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/22/tbn_8_2010-6-22-newsmin6-4035012502314829020.jpg"/>A Garrison High School graduate was killed in a traffic accident last night in Wyoming. 49-year-old Sheila Deibler die-bler of Fort Collins, Colorada was hit by a car on highway 287 near Laramie, Wyoming. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports Deibler's car<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591184http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591184<p> Today in History Today is Wednesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2010. There are 184 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 30, 1860, the famous Oxford University Museum debate on Darwin's theory of evoluti</p>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590771http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590771<p> Today in History Today is Wednesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2010. There are 184 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 30, 1860, the famous Oxford University Museum debate on Darwin's theory of evoluti</p>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=587938http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=587938<p> The Army Corps of Engineers said the three largest Missouri River reservoirs gained water in May because snow in the mountains and rain in the upper basin pushed runoff to 127 percent of normal. The amount of water in the six reservoirs was 60.8</p>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=587933http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=587933<p> The Army Corps of Engineers said the three largest Missouri River reservoirs gained water in May because snow in the mountains and rain in the upper basin pushed runoff to 127 percent of normal. The amount of water in the six reservoirs was 60.8</p>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:28:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=587837http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=587837<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/14/tbn_11_2010-6-14-newsmin10-4034377430555614508.jpg"/>Warm weather is here...ready to hit the water? It's a summer pastime of many North Dakotans...loading up the family on the boat...and for many, that takes them to Sakakawea country near Garrison. If you are on the big water...there is a new attraction t<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:09:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585925http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585925<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/10/tbn_14_2010-6-10-newsmin6-4033812503472235301.jpg"/> Business Beat has a bit of a summer feel today...and that takes us first to Fort Stevenson State Park just a few miles south of Garrison. The new marina is up and running with boats in the water, and hungry anglers and vacationers stopping by the new<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=584380http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=584380<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/8/tbn_21_2010-6-8-newsmin6-4033612502314829004.jpg"/>Meanwhile the Surrey Blue Sox are in action for a second straight day as they met up with Garrison today. The Blue Sox kicked off legion play with a sweep of Burlington yesterday. CLASS &quot;B&quot; LEGION BASEBALL: SURREY GARRISON <br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=582711http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=582711<p> A veteran officer with the North Dakota Highway Patrol has retired after nearly three decades of service. Capt. Anthony Huck began his career in July 1983 at the Highway Patrol Academy. He was a trooper in the Watford City, Garrison and Mandan a</p>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=581002http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=581002<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/2/tbn_18_2010-6-2-newsmin6-4033012502314829004.jpg"/> The state class &quot;B&quot; boys golf tournament wrapped up today in Carrington. Hazen was the day 1 leader with 3 other teams including MLS within 7 shots. STATE &quot;B&quot; BOYS GOLF TMT.-CARRINGTON: VALLEY CITY 604 HAZEN 631 KINDRED 636 M-L-S 643 FARGO OAK GRO<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580578http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580578<p> The Highway Patrol has identified a 61-year-old Riverdale man who died in a motorcycle crash on the Garrison Dam. Authorities say Donald Parsons failed to negotiate a curve on state Highway 200, and his motorcycle flipped over a guardrail and l</p>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580508http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580508<p> A funeral service and public viewing have been set for former North Dakota Gov. Arthur Link. Link family spokesman Bob Valeu (vuh-LOO') says the service for Link will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck, with the p</p>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580380http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580380<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/1/tbn_8_2010-6-1-newsmin6-4032912502314829020.jpg"/>A man died in a motorcycle crash on the Garrison Dam on Monday evening. Authorities say the 61-year-old Riverdale man, who has not yet been identified, died after he lost control on a curve on state Highway 200. His motorcycle flipped over a guardrail <br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580105http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580105<p> Water is flowing again for residents in the northeast North Dakota town of Michigan, but officials are still trying to fix a problem that has crippled the town's sewer system. The water woes began a week ago after the sewer lift station was inu</p>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580079http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=580079<p> A 61-year-old Riverdale man died in a motorcycle crash on the Garrison Dam. The Highway Patrol did not immediately identify the victim of the crash about 7:40 p.m. Monday. Authorities say the man failed to negotiate a curve on state Highwa</p>Sun, 30 May 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=579503http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=579503<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/30/tbn_7_2010-5-30-newsmin10-4032712502314835309.jpg"/>A Corps of Engineers plan to study the effects of water usage on the Missouri River reservoir system is going forward. But an origial plan to put a moratorium on new water use permits until the study was done has been scrapped. That study could take sev<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 28 May 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=578659http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=578659<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/28/tbn_19_2010-5-28-newsmin6-4032512502314835307.jpg"/>The region 6 baseball tournament also wrapped up today in Velva. In the championship game, Velva squared off with Surrey. The Mustangs moved into the title game with a 4-0 win over Garrison earlier in the day. REGION 6 BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP-VELVA: VELVA<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 27 May 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=578083http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=578083<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/27/tbn_18_2010-5-27-newsmin6-4032412502314835320.jpg"/> For the 3rd time in less than a week, the region 7 baseball tournament has been postponed. The tournament actually began last Friday but Saturday's 2nd round was postponed twice to Tuesday and today's Championship has now been moved to tomorrow. REGIO<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 27 May 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=578082http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=578082<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/27/tbn_14_2010-5-27-newsmin6-4032412502314835301.jpg"/> A Kenmare hotel very visible on highway 52 is changing hands...sort of. The Quilt Inn had been owned by a local group...but just this week, Jamie Livingston, a Kenmare man in that group, along with a partner aquired full ownership. The two plan on k<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576842http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576842<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/25/tbn_20_2010-5-25-newsmin10-4032212502314814503.jpg"/> After a delay of three days, the region 7 baseball tournament finally moved into its second round today at Corbett Field. In winners bracket play top seeded and defending region champion Minot Ryan met up with North Shore-Parshall-Plaza-Berthold. REGIO<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576307http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576307<p> Tornadoes have been reported in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas as storms made their way through the Midwest. No injuries were immediately reported from yesterday's storms, but officials say damage has been done to a handful of buildin</p>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:11:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576298http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576298<p> ) The man responsible for rearing millions of fish at the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery near Riverdale has retired. Jon Gravning, the hatchery's cold water species specialist, left the job last week. Gravning had been at the Riverdale</p>Mon, 24 May 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576140http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=576140<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/24/tbn_19_2010-5-24-newsmin6-4032112502314829016.jpg"/> For the second straight scheduled day, the Region 7 baseball tournament has been postponed. The tournament was completely rained out on Saturday and today's action was washed out as well. The tournament has now been moved to tomorrow and will revert bac<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 22 May 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=575359http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=575359<p> Today in History Today is Sunday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2010. There are 222 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 23, 1960, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion announced the capture of former Nazi </p>Thu, 20 May 2010 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=574237http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=574237<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/20/tbn_14_2010-5-20-newsmin6-4031712502314835301.jpg"/> Summer-like weather is here...the water is in Lake Sakakawea...and that means good things for Jeff Husebye. He's recently opened Sakakawea RV in Garrison. Located on Highway 37 east of Tesoro, he can show you 5th wheels...travel trailers...and more inv<br clear="all"/></p>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=573800http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=573800<p> BISMARCK, N.D. &amp;ndash; Gov. John Hoeven today named Mark Zimmerman to head the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation effective May 1. Current Director Doug Prchal has announced his retirement after &amp;shy;&amp;shy;&amp;shy; 26 years of service in s</p>Tue, 18 May 2010 07:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=572694http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=572694<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/18/tbn_10_2010-5-18-newsNoon-4031512501157429014.jpg"/> Finishing touches are being put on the new marina at Fort Stevenson State Park... Catherine Ross explains how the project is expected to pay off for the city of Garrison... Some of the final pieces of Garrison's economic puzzle are coming togeth<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 17 May 2010 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=572487http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=572487<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/17/tbn_3_2010-5-17-newsmin6-4031412502314829013.jpg"/> It's a vision a decade in the making that's taken more than $10 million to complete. While the new marina was completed at Fort Stevenson State Park last fall, work is still underway to prepare for the summer season. Catherine Ross explains how the p<br clear="all"/></p>Sun, 16 May 2010 03:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=572090http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=572090<p> Today in History Today is Sunday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2010. There are 222 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 23, 1960, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion announced the capture of former Nazi </p>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=571508http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=571508<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/14/tbn_19_2010-5-14-newsmin6-4031112502314835304.jpg"/> The region boys golf tournament took place today at Souris Valley Golf Course. Near perfect weather conditions greeted golfers at Souris Valley Golf course. CLASS &quot;B&quot; BOYS REGION GOLF QUALIFIER-SOURIS VALLEY GOLF COURSE: NORTHERN LIGHTS 345 BOTTINEA<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 13 May 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=570944http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=570944<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/13/tbn_19_2010-5-13-newsmin6-4031012502314835307.jpg"/> The Surrey Mustangs were also in action this afternoon as they hosted Garrison/Max. CLASS &quot;B&quot; BASEBALL: SURREY 1 GARRISON/MAX 0 (4) <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 10 May 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=569088http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=569088<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/5/10/tbn_20_2010-5-10-newsmin6-4030712502314829007.jpg"/> Area golf teams converged on Minot for a class &quot;B&quot; individual qualifier at Sours Valley Golf Course. Weather conditions were on the cool side but light winds made it a nice day on the course. REGION BOYS GOLF QUALIFIER-SOURIS VALLEY GOLF COURSE: NORT<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 08 May 2010 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=568299http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=568299<p> A Coast Guard official says tar balls that are believed to be from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are washing up on an Alabama island. Coast Guard chief warrant officer Adam Wine said about a half dozen tar balls had been collected by Saturday aft</p>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=566244http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=566244<p> A Rolla woman has pleaded guilty to charges in a case in which authorities say she and two juveniles used a stolen car to ram a bar that they then burglarized. Twenty-one-year-old Courtney Charbonneau faces up to 20 years in prison and $1 million i</p>Sun, 02 May 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=564833http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=564833<p> A $10,000 reward is being offered for information in last weekend's disappearance of a Kensal area man. State and local authorities have been searching the James River area in Foster County for signs of 26-year-old Josh Blahna, who was reported </p>Sun, 02 May 2010 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=564814http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=564814<p> A group that funds developers of North Dakota farm products will consider about $511,400 in grant requests at its quarterly meeting in Minot. The Agricultural Products Utilization Commission, a program of the Commerce Department better known as </p>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=564135http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=564135<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/30/tbn_23_2010-4-30-newsmin6-4029712502314835307.jpg"/> The Minot High boys golf team was at home today for their first home meet of the season as they hosted the Steve Hurd Invite. Despite some on and off rain showers, the golfers did get in their entire round. STEVE HURD BOYS GOLF INVITE: CENTURY 30<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=563522http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=563522<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/29/tbn_23_2010-4-29-newsmin6-4029612501157435310.jpg"/> The Minot High girls track team was at home for the first time this season as they hosted the Majette Track Invite. MAJETTE GIRLS TRACK INVITE: CENTURY 222.5 MANDAN 177 DICKINSON 129 MINOT HIGH 75.5 BISMARCK 46 JAYD EGGERT-MHS-DISCUS-125'6&quot; RUG<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=563073http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=563073<p> The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual walleye spawning operation on Lake Sakakawea is under way. The eggs that are collected are taken to the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery. (Information from: Minot Daily News, http://www.mino</p>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=563052http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=563052<p> The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual walleye spawning operation on Lake Sakakawea is under way. Officials say many of the female walleyes being netted this year for eggs are running in the 5-to-7-pound range. Game and Fish te</p>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=561606http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=561606<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/26/tbn_15_2010-4-26-newsmin6-4029312502314829014.jpg"/>One wants to become a surgeon, the other a dentist. Some big plans for the two valedictorians at St. John High School. Let's meet them now in tonight's Student Spotlight. (Cole Allick) &quot;First and foremost, I guess would be that I'm really close with <br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=559661http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=559661<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/22/tbn_20_2010-4-22-newsmin6-4028912501157435312.jpg"/>On the tennis court this afternoon, the Minot High Majettes and Minot Ryan Lady Lions squared off in their inner city rivalry. GIRLS TENNIS: MINOT HIGH MINOT RYAN VELVA BOYS GOLF INVITE: NORTHERN LIGHTS 333 BOTTINEAU 335 DUNSEITH 343 HARVEY 348 <br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:48:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=559249http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=559249<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/21/tbn_17_2010-4-21-news6-4028812500000035308.jpg"/>When you think of World War II veteran's you probably think first of the men that served our nation. You should know that North Dakota sent 1-thousand 570 women to the armed forces in World War II. They served an average 24 months. Four of <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=558081http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=558081<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/19/tbn_22_2010-4-19-newsmin6-4028612502314829004.jpg"/>The boys golf season is kicked off today for area teams who converged on Westhope for the Westhope/Newburg golf invite. 12 teams were on hand for the event. WESTHOPE/NEWBURG BOYS GOLF INVITE: BOTTINEAU 354 N. LIGHTS 361 MINOT RYAN 364 WESHOPE/NEWBUR<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=552446http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=552446<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/8/tbn_26_2010-4-8-newsmin6-4027512501157435315.jpg"/>Our featured student in tonight's Student Spotlight has his eyes set on a physics degree in a few years. Will Robinson is the top graduate at Garrison High School this year. Let's meet him now. (Will Robinson, Garrison Senior) &quot;I've been in Garrison a<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551384http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551384<p> President Obama and his family are getting new neighbors not in Washington but in their native Chicago. Real estate agent Matt Garrison says the eight-bedroom house next door to the Obama family home in a ritzy South Side neighborhood has sold </p>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551065http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551065<p> South Dakota's Labor Department is hiring three investigators to help look for fraud in what it says is an &quot;extremely high number&quot; of unemployment claims. State Labor Secretary Pam Roberts says the new investigators will complement staff who alr</p>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551055http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=551055<p> The Oahe and Garrison reservoirs on the Missouri River in the Dakotas continue to rise. The Army Corps of Engineers says Lake Oahe (oh-AW'-hee) gained nearly 6 feet in March and is expected to rise another 3 feet this month. The reservoir is mor</p>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:57:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=550952http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=550952<p> The Oahe and Garrison reservoirs on the Missouri River in the Dakotas continue to rise. The Army Corps of Engineers says Lake Oahe (oh-AW'-hee) gained nearly 6 feet in March and is expected to rise another 3 feet this month. The reservoir is mor</p>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:57:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=550950http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=550950<p> The Oahe and Garrison reservoirs on the Missouri River in the Dakotas continue to rise. The Army Corps of Engineers says Lake Oahe (oh-AW'-hee) gained nearly 6 feet in March and is expected to rise another 3 feet this month. The reservoir is mor</p>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=549860http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=549860<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/3/tbn_4_2010-4-3-newsmin10-4027191045138935313.jpg"/>Another area power company affected by yesterday's snow and wind says it's officially back online. Representatives from Otter Tail Power Company say employees have restored service to all towns south and east of Garrison. Crews returned early this morni<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=549458http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=549458<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/2/tbn_4_2010-4-2-news6-4026912500000026708.jpg"/>There is a No Travel Advisory issued for south central North Dakota there are downed power lines all around and some highways are temporarily closed... Heavy, wet snow is causing power lines to fall down in portions of south central North Dakota. Do<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=549056http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=549056<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/4/1/tbn_19_2010-4-1-newsmin6-4026945833333335304.jpg"/> The Mohall Lansford Sherwood Glenburn Wolverines baseball team has 20 players out this year including 3 returning players from last years team that finished 3rd in the region 6 tournament. Head coach Matt Titus feels that in order for his team to be<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=544942http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=544942<p> A Colorado man whose conviction for attempted homicide was overturned by the Montana Supreme Court is making another attempt to have the charge dropped. An attorney for Christopher W. Wagner argued Wednesday that the attempted homicide charge sh</p>