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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

A Mandan man accused of assaulting his female neighbor and restraining her with duct tape has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Authorities say Robert Gray and the 21-year-old woman had watched television together in his apartment. Gray suffered

North Dakota coal mines fined for soil erosion

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:33:00 GMT

North Dakota regulators have fined two coal companies for water problems at their mines. Soil erosion around a five-foot culvert at BNI Coal's Center mine allowed some waste material to get into a nearby creek. Public Service Commission Chairman

ND Governor's Cup walleye derby gets under way

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:45:00 GMT

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

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Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Upstream communities began to assess the damage Friday wrought by a Rio Grande that jumped its banks in the Texas city of Laredo, while down river people marveled warily at a river that bore little resemblance to the lazy waterway that usually divide

Spies swapped...Fingers crossed...Apology given

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

A spy swap by the U.S. and Russia came with a condition. A U.S. official says there's an understanding by both sides that neither would take any retaliatory action. Ten Russians arrested in the U.S. were swapped in Vienna today for four people impris

Rio Grande rises in Texas city that bears its name

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

The National Weather Service says the Rio Grande is expected to crest at more 55 feet in Rio Grande City. That's more than five feet above flood stage. Longtime residents say they haven't seen the river this high since Hurricane Beulah in 1967.

Lake Levels Good for Business

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching and recent rains boosting water levels - those who make their livelihoods on the lake say they're looking forward to seeing more GREEN this summer, because more water equals more business. The owners of Da

Northern Outlaws

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:16:00 GMT

The Northern Outlaws professional wrestling circuit continues to expand. The organization based out of Minot continues to expand and besides an appearance in Bismarck will be appearing around central North Dakota. Founder and organizer Wade Williamso

NOW at Mercer County Fair

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

They call themselves the 'future of pro wrestling'....and its NOW, which stands for Northern Outlaw Wrestling... and they are giving fans a blast from the past this weekend. Pro Wrestling has roots in the fairs and carnivals, and tomorrow afternoon, N

Lake Level and Business Up

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

It's a welcome sight. Water levels on Lake Sakakawea are the highest they've been in years. That's good news for campers and local businesses. Tonight Reporter Sarah Gustin takes us out on the water for a look. (Kelvin and Laura Heinsen / Dakota Water

Govs-Chiefs Preview

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

The rivalry renews...without rest! Just a day after both the Bismarck Governors and Mandan Chiefs swept a series at their respective homes, they'll be on the same side of the river for a big battle. The Governors destroyed Devils Lake in two games, outs

WDA Baseball

Sat, 22 May 2010 17:07:00 GMT

In class A baseball action it was a playin game for the WDA tournament between the St.Mary's Saints and the Beulah Miners.

Saints to WDA Tournament

Sat, 22 May 2010 13:22:00 GMT

It's just one game, but it's one game that means a whole lot. For either Beulah or St Mary's their baseball season will be over without a win. With only 8 teams making the State Baseball tournament, the Beulah Miners and St Mary's Saints are set to matc

BHS/CHS - #1 and #2

Fri, 21 May 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Top to bottom, the standings aren't yet set for West Region Baseball, but we do know who the top two are, as Bismarck High has earned the regular season crown. The Demons wrapped up the title last night with a split over Williston, giving them the edge

Softball 4 Life

Sun, 16 May 2010 17:14:00 GMT

From college games, to city leagues... Softball can be a very competitive sport in spring and summer. But today, high-school teams try and defeat the same foe. Here's their play, to "strike out cancer". (Channing Mann/Junior at BHS) "I remember my m

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Fri, 07 May 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The top building official at North Dakota State University says a critical audit was a factor in his resignation. Director of facilities management Bruce Frantz also says there was "pressure" to make decisions involving some building projects t

ND synthetic gas plant gets $48M upgrade

Fri, 07 May 2010 07:53:00 GMT

The Great Plains Synfuels Plant in western North Dakota has undergone a $48 million upgrade to combat a problem that caused a lengthy shutdown more than two years ago. Production was halted for 41 days beginning in December 2007 to repair cracks

Magicians Host Miners

Tue, 04 May 2010 13:23:00 GMT

The Minot High baseball team was at home this afternoon as they hosted Beulah in west region play. The Magicians were looking to extend their win streak to 3 games after a sweep over Bismarck St. Mary's last week. CLASS "A" BASEBALL: MINOT HIGH 1 BEULA

MSU has New Coach

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:03:00 GMT

A former basketball star from North Dakota is returning home to coach basketball, as Parshall's Peter Stewart is the new head men's coach at Minot State. Stewart has been the head coach at Peninsula College in Washington State the past seven seasons, w

MSU Finalists

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT

The search for a new Minot State men's basketball coach is down to a face to face interview process which began today and runs through Friday. Jayden Olson of Beulah is one of the three finalists. Olson is currently an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach and

Basin Coal Plant Humming Along

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:20:00 GMT

When you flip a light switch, you expect electricity to be there immediately. And it is, thanks in large part to coal. Despite all the talk about other types of energy, coal still provides almost half of the nation's electricity - far more than any othe

Powerlines Down/ Winter Storm Coverage

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMT

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

Hoeven, Midwest Teleservices International Inc. Announce New Contact Center Location In Ray

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. John Hoeven today joined Kathy Hett, CEO of Midwest Teleservices International Inc. (MTI), community leaders and economic development officials to announce the expansion of a new contact center in Ray. MTI, headquartered in Moha

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:39:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Class B State Tournament Seventh Place Beulah 78, Shiloh Christian 67 Fifth Place Mandaree 90, Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 85 Third Place Cavalier 67, Kidder County 62 (Copyright 2010 by The As

Beulah beats Shiloh Christian for 7th in Class B

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:35:00 GMT

Logan Kessler had six 3-pointers and 28 points as Beulah beat Shiloh Christian 78-67 Saturday in the seventh-place game at the North Dakota boys Class B basketball tournament. Kessler went 11-for-18 from the field for the Miners (19-9). Kasey

State "B" Interview

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:47:00 GMT

The state class "B" boys basketball tournament moved into its second day of play today here at the MSU dome. In tonight's first semi-final, 5th rated Berthold will take on Kidder County and joining us now is Bomber's head basketball coach Brock Teets. ST

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:17:00 GMT

Evan Trupp had a pair of goals and an assist to lift North Dakota past top-ranked Denver 4-3 on Friday in the semifinals of the WCHA Final Five. Trupp entered the tournament without a goal in his previous 20 games, but has had three goals the pa

Friday's Scores

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:58:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Class B State Tournament Consolation Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 58, Shiloh Christian 52 Mandaree 71, Beulah 60 (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 03-19-10 1850C

Mandaree beats Beulah 7160 in Class B

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Devin Yellow Wolf had a double-double Friday to lead Mandaree to a 71-60 win over Beulah in the consolation round of the South Dakota boys Class B basketball tournament. Yellow Wolf had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. He was 9-for-11 fro

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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:03:00 GMT

Jason Gregoire and Evan Trupp scored late in the third period, lifting North Dakota to a 2-0 win over Minnesota Duluth on Thursday in the opening game of the WCHA Final Five. Both goaltenders had been perfect until the final eight minutes of th

Cavalier beats Beulah 7556

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:46:00 GMT

Cavalier jumped out to a big lead early and posted a 75-56 victory over Beulah in the first round of the North Dakota boys Class B basketball tournament on Thursday. The Tornadoes blitzed the Miners from the start, taking a 22-5 lead after one qu

Miners basketball

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:10:00 GMT

After beating Dickinson Trinity twice in the playoffs, the Beulah Miners are confident, but as they enter the State Tournament, they still have a lot to prove. Reporter Tia Streeter has more on the Miners journey to Minot. " (TIA STREETER/ KX SPORTS) T

Beulah Flood Preps

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Last spring, the Knife River flooded about 80 homes on Beulah's south side. Residents are determined not to let it happen this year... Flood preparations are happening all across the state.... And in Beulah people are working feverishly to pr

Beulah leaders vote no on levee

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:31:00 GMT

The Beulah City Council has voted to not accept an offer from the Army Corps of Engineers to build a temporary levee to protect homes from flooding on the south side of the western North Dakota city. The unanimous vote Monday came after a public

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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:21:00 GMT

A Montana man is being held without bond in an attack at a gas station near Minot. Peter Maki is charged with attempted murder. A judge has ordered a mental evaluation. Information from: KXMC-TV, http://kxmc.com REGENT, N.D. (AP) C

Water being released from Dunn County lake

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:05:00 GMT

Water is being released from Lake Ilo in Dunn County in an effort to alleviate flooding in Zap and Beulah this spring. Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge manager Kory Richardson says it is the first time such action has been taken. Richards

State "B" Pairings

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:08:00 GMT

STATE "B" BOYS BASKETBALL TMT.-THURSDAY-MSU DOME-1ST ROUND-1 P.M.: (2) OAK GROVE VS. (5) BERTHOLD 2:45 P.M.: KIDDER COUNTY VS. SHILOH CHRISTIAN 6:30 P.M.: CAVALIER VS. BEULAH 8:15 P.M.: (7) CARRINGTON VS. (10) MANDAREE

Region 5 & 4 Championship

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

In Bismarck, the 4th ranked Turtle Lake-Mercer Trojans were looking for their 3rd straight region title as they met up with Shiloh Christian in the region 5 championship game. REGION 5 BOYS B-BALL TMT.-BISMARCK-CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: (4) TL-M SHILOH CH

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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A man charged in an armed standoff in Fargo last summer has been sentenced to five years in prison, but will be released later this month. At Friday's sentencing, Leonard Ritter was ordered to serve 180 days of his sentence, with the rest suspen

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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Authorities say an autopsy shows that a Berthold woman believed killed by her ex-husband was strangled. The Ward County Sheriff's Office says Noreen Hail was killed during an apparent domestic dispute last weekend. Her ex-husband, David, is charged w

Call center business expands to Ray

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:14:00 GMT

A telemarketing company with locations in 12 [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] cities is expanding into Ray. Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] says Midwest Teleservices International Inc. will employ 45 people in three year

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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:05:00 GMT

The National Weather Service says there is still a high probability of spring flooding in parts of western and central North Dakota despite a recent stretch of unusually dry weather. Allen Schlag, a hydrologist at the National Weather Service in

Flooding chances high in western, central ND

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:09:00 GMT

Bus Crash Injures Eight

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Eight middle schoolers were hurt when the school bus they were in hit a cow and went into a ditch near Hazen Monday night. The most seriously injured student required several stitches on his head but all eight kids were released from a Hazen medical ce

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Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Former North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp says she won't run for the U.S. Senate. Heitkamp disclosed her decision on her brother Joel Heitkamp's talk show on KFGO Radio of Fargo. North Dakota Democrats have been urging Heitkamp to

Bus carrying ND basketball team hits cow

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:23:00 GMT

Eight members of a Minot middle school boys basketball team suffered minor injuries when the school bus they were in hit a cow on the road and went into the ditch Monday night. School District Transportation Director Barry Brooks says the crash

Dist.10 Championship

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:59:00 GMT

The district 10 boys basketball tournament wrapped up tonight in Garrison with championship action. In the title game 4th ranked TL-M met up with Washburn. DIST. 10 BOYS B-BALL TMT.-GARRISON-CHAMPIONSHIP: WASHBURN (4) TL-M REGION QUALIFYING GAMES: UN

Williston Salaries

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:57:00 GMT

The rise in oil production throughout western North Dakota has steadily given rise to something that comes as no surprise- annual salaries. That trend is certainly true in Williston. A recent study by Job Service North Dakota ranks Williston number 1

Williston Ranks #1 in Annual Salaries

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT

The city of Williston is busy with oil activity, and the shortage of workers to fill new positions has led to higher wages for employees in several different fields. A new statewide report now confirms what city officials have been expecting. Dan Erdman

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Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Record funds are available this year under a North Dakota program that provides grants to counties adversely affected by oil development. The money comes from part of the state's 5 percent oil and gas production tax. The Legislature last year ra

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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Western North Dakota has a lot of snow, saturated ground and wetlands that are already full of water. A National Weather Service hydrologist says it's a recipe for widespread flooding this spring. Allen Schlag says officials are concerned about

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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:13:00 GMT

A lot of snow, saturated ground and wetlands that are already full of water it's a recipe for widespread flooding in western North Dakota this spring. A National Weather Service hydrologist says officials are concerned about the Knife River near Beu

Widespread spring flooding feared in western ND

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:22:00 GMT

Class B Boys B-ball

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT

The 8th ranked Minot Ryan Lions boys basketball team was at home for the final time this season as they hosted Velva tonight in non-district play. CLASS "B" BOYS BASKETBALL: (8) MINOT RYAN 51 VELVA 36 LEVI FREIDT-17 PTS. (LIONS AT BEULAH-FRID

Thursday's Scores

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:07:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Barnes County North 62, Midkota 39 Beulah 64, Garrison 45 Carrington 55, Valley City 28 Central Prairie 65, Ellendale 58 Larimore 61, Central Valley 41 GIRLS BASKETBALL Staples-Motley, Minn.

Beulah over R-T

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Dist. 14 Tmt.

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:53:00 GMT

The district 14 girls basketball tournament also wrapped up tonight in Dickinson. In region qualifying action Beulah met up with Richardton-Taylor. DICKINSON DIST. 14 GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-REGION QUALIFYING GAMES: BEULAH RICHARDTON/TAYLOR GLEN ULLIN/HEBRON

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Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Bismarck Park Board has asked the state to investigate whether bids should have been sought for a biomass heating system for Bismarck State College's Aquatics and Wellness Center. The board has expressed concern that longtime Parks and Recr

Mercer County looking for flooding solutions

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:35:00 GMT

Mercer County officials will be keeping a close eye on the Knife River this spring while also looking into options for long-term flood protection. About 80 homes in Beulah and a handful in Hazen suffered flood damage last spring. County Em

Hazen-Beulah falls in hockey

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMT

Magicians Host North Stars

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:59:00 GMT

The Minot High boys hockey team was on home ice tonight for a second straight night as they hosted Hazen/Beulah. The Magicians were coming off of a 3-0 win over Mandan last night and were looking to move ahead of Mandan for 4th place in the west region st

Dist. 11 B-Ball Tmt.

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:59:00 GMT

The district 11 girls basketball tournament also tipped off today in Drake. In the tournament opener, top seeded Westhope/Newburg squared off with Sawyer. DIST. 11 GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-DRAKE-1ST ROUND: VELVA DUNSEITH WESTHOPE-NEWBURG 79 SAWYER 41

Coyotes Battle Patriots

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:59:00 GMT

Although the west region hockey tournament is a week away, it was a tournament type atmosphere tonight in Williston as the Coyotes hosted Bismarck Century. The Patriots entered tonight's action with a 1 point lead over Williston meaning a Coyotes win wou

Tuesday's Scores

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:49:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Bowman County 69, Mott-Regent 59 Dickinson Trinity 51, Beulah 41 Divide County 82, Burke County 46 Enderlin 49, Edgeley-Kulm 39 Griggs County Central 69, Pingree/Buchanan-Kensal 36 Hazen 81,

Mandan girls lose/Beulah girls win

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMT

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Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Tests have shown that the same strain of salmonella that sickened more than 200 people in at least 42 states including North Dakota has been found in black pepper, but it's not clear if it's the only source of the outbreak. Department of Health

ND synfuels plant pays $7.1 million to feds

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:23:00 GMT

Dakota Gasification Co. has announced its final payment to the federal government for the Great Plains Synfuels Plant in central North Dakota. Bismarck-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative bought the Beulah synfuels plant from the federal Ener

Marauder football recruits

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMT

How do you win football games? Have great athletes! That's what Myron Schulz said Athletic Director Roger Thomas once e-mailed him, and the U-Mary football coach feels that this year's recruits are indeed GREAT ATHLETES! The Marauders announced their si

U of Mary Signings

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMT

One of the schools that the Beavers will be recruiting against once again is the University of Mary. The Marauders signed 14 North Dakota players including Central McLean's Grant Singer. Head coach Myron Schulz says that he feels Singer can add a lot to t

Magicians Take On Demons

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT

The Minot High boys hockey team was in Bismarck for the second time this week as they met up with the Demons in west region play. The Magicians began play in 4th place in the west region standings 3 points back of the Demons who were in 3rd place. BOYS

Patriots Hockey Preview

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:25:00 GMT

They've won four straight and if Century can make it five straight, they'll be just a point out of first place in the West Region Hockey Standings. Troy Olson's team has averaged almost EIGHT goals a game during this stretch, which started back on the

Patriots Hockey Preview

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Lakers Host Aggies

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:14:00 GMT

On the class "B" wrestling mat tonight, the Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers were at home for the final time this season as they hosted Velva in a region 3 matchup. CLASS "B" WRESTLING: VELVA 49 DES LACS-BURLINGTON 21 WATFORD CITY 48 BEULAH 33 RUG

CHS Wins

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

It was a regular season win...but its not just any regular season win for the Century boys hockey team. For the first time since 2004, the Patriots beat their crosstown rivals from Bismarck High, snapping a 14-game losing streak to the Demons. BHS had

4 ND coaches being honored

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Four people are being inducted into the North Dakota High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. They are Gary Mailloux, head boys cross country and track coach at Fargo North; Pete Moe, head football coach at Washburn High School; Doug Olson,

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:56:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Beach 66, Mott-Regent 57 Bismarck High 75, Berthold 37 Carrington 62, Litchville-Marion/Montpelier 31 Climax/Fisher, Minn. 60, Central Valley 52 Hillsboro 80, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 68, OT K

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Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A Dickinson woman is praising a newspaper carrier who saw smoke coming from the woman's house and awoke her and her two children. Rodney Hauck says he noticed smoke coming from a corner of the house just before 7 a.m. Thursday. Angie Brans

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Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A former supervisor at a Grand Forks mental-health treatment center has pleaded guilty to forging prescriptions for painkillers. Tami Byzewski will be sentenced Feb. 17. She could receive three years of probation and 50 hours of community service u

Collision fatally injures 2 ND drivers

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:24:00 GMT

Mercer County authorities say two drivers were fatally injured when their vehicles collided on a state highway near Hazen. Sheriff's Capt. Mark Schmitt says 31-year-old Jessica Merck of Hazen was driving east on state Highway 200 when her vehicl

Year in Review

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:17:00 GMT

March and April of 2009 were dominated by high water. Flooding and the flood battle consumed the energy of thousands of people in the region. Jim Olson continues his look at the Year in Review with that and other stories making news in March and April.