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Experts: Police botched 1st Peterson investigation

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:43:00 GMT

From nearly the moment the lead investigator stepped into the suburban Chicago area home where former policeman Drew Peterson's third wife was found dead in a bathtub, he treated her death as a tragic accident. Illinois State Police Sgt. Pat[[kx

Excop speaks at Drew Peterson 'hearsay' hearing

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:25:00 GMT

The lead investigator in the death of Drew Peterson's third wife says he never considered it was anything but an accident. Retired Illinois State Police Sgt. Patrick Collins testified at a Friday hearing to determine what, if any, "hearsay" evid

Excop to speak at Drew Peterson 'hearsay' hearing

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:16:00 GMT

The lead Illinois investigator who first looked into the death of Drew Peterson's third wife is expected to explain why it was initially ruled an accident. Retired Illinois State Police Sgt. Patrick Collins is scheduled to resume testifying Frid

Man admits role in robbery of alleged pot dealer

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:21:00 GMT

A 33-year-old Wyoming man has pleaded guilty to charges he helped two friends rob a drug dealer of 5 pounds of marijuana and $12,000 in cash. Michael File, of Cody, Wyo., appeared in U.S. District Court in Missoula on Wednesday and acknowledged

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT

NorthWestern Energy says it is not responsible for the death of a 36-year-old woman who was killed in a March 5 natural gas explosion in downtown Bozeman that destroyed half a city block. In response to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Tara Rei

Woman admits role in robbery of alleged pot dealer

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

A 23-year-old Missoula woman who authorities say helped two friends rob a drug dealer of 5 pounds of marijuana and $12,000 in cash has pleaded guilty. Skye Bruns appeared in U.S. District Court on Tuesday and acknowledged taking part in the Sept

Happy Birthday North Dakota

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT

120 years ago today, North Dakota became a state. On November 2nd, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison signed North Dakota's statehood papers. But the way our state officially entered the union as the 39th state is an interesting story. State historians

North Dakota's 120th birthday

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT

North Dakota turns 120 years old today... But it's hard to put a number on the amount of historic moments that make our state special. Reporter Amber Schatz takes us back... From an incredible expedition... ( "My favorite part of North Dakota history i

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT

The two largest health systems in the Dakotas have now merged. The Fargo-based MeritCare board of trustees voted Monday morning to approve the merger with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, S.D. It takes effect immediately. Officials say Sanfo

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT

South Dakota turns 120

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:14:00 GMT

South Dakota is celebrating its 120th birthday. South Dakota became a state on Nov. 2, 1889, when President Benjamin Harrison signed the proclamation of admission for both North Dakota and South Dakota. North Dakota was the 39th state admi

McGovern's Trip to N.D.

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Presidential nominee, George McGovern is coming to North Dakota. He will be in Bismarck and Dickinson discussing his new book about Abraham Lincoln. McGovern served as a WWII bomber pilot. He went into politi

Deputies seize 5 lbs. of pot after Missoula crash

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:36:00 GMT

A car crash in Missoula has led to four felony arrests, as well as the seizure of $12,000 in cash and five pounds of [[kxtopic:marijuana:t[marijuana]:t]]. Deputy Missoula County Attorney Andrew Paul says three men 33-year-old Michael File, 23-y

Apollo 11

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:08:00 GMT

The summer of 1969. In North Dakota, that meant the first Zip to Zap, the opening of United Tribes Technical College, and major flooding in Minot. But much of the attention in America turned toward the sky. That's because two of the thr

Tour seeks to get Norwegians to ND

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:43:00 GMT

A tour group heading to Norway has a special mission. State tourism officials say the group wants to learn about connections between North Dakota and Norway, and encourage Norwegians to visit the state. The trip runs for the next 10 days t

Meet Abe Lincoln

Wed, 20 May 2009 03:57:00 GMT

According to national surveys, he's regarded as the #1 president in US history. Abraham Lincoln accomplished many great things in his lifetime, now one local travel agency wants you to see where some of those events took place. This year marks the 200t

Meet Abe Lincoln

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:36:00 GMT

NBA at Cleveland

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:54:00 GMT

Starting Lineup Minnesota Cleveland F Kevin Love F Anderson Varejao F Ryan Gomes F LeBron James C Jason Collins C Zydrunas Ilgauskas G Kevin Ollie G Mo Wi

North Dakota Plans For Abraham Lincoln?s 200th Birthday With Free Public Programs, Events February 12

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. –On February 12, North Dakotans will join the nation in commemorating the 200th birthday of its 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, with free public programs and events. Programs and events marking the day will include a joint s

Teddy Roosevelt Birthday

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:13:00 GMT

He's arguably one of the most recognized presidents in history... and one of the most colorful. It's the 150th birthday for Theodore Roosevelt... and as our Amber Schatz explains... Amid our own tight presidential election... People in North Dakota refl

A Look Back at 1984 Campaign

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:11:00 GMT

Twenty-four years ago another woman stood in the same shoes Palin was in last night. Brad Feldman looks back on the 1984 Campaign. (Dan Rather/ CBS News) "Forty-eight year old Geraldine Ferraro has become the first woman in American history to be

Historic document to be displayed in ND

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:27:00 GMT

As the country marks the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, North Dakota's Heritage Center is going to be displaying a historic document from the 1860s. It's two pages from the federal Homestead Act. President Abraham Lincoln signed the ac

Lincoln Exhibit

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:15:00 GMT

A new exhibit opens to honor and commemorate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The nations 16th president was born February 12th, 1809. A national campaign to honor his memory is underway. Tom Gerhardt reports. Why

Abraham Lincoln bicentennial exhibit opens in ND

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:23:00 GMT

North Dakota's Heritage Center has opened an exhibit to mark the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth. It's part of a national bicentennial observance to honor the president. Rick Collin is a spokesman for the State Histo

ND Heritage Center opens Lincoln exhibit

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:15:00 GMT

North Dakota's Heritage Center has opened an exhibit to mark the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth. It's part of a national observance. North Dakota Historical Society spokesman Rick Collin says Lincoln has a number of conn

Schafer Part of Exclusive Group

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:08:00 GMT

If confirmed, Schafer will join select company in North Dakota history. Rick Collin with the State Historical Society says Schafer would be only the third native North Dakotan appointed to a president's cabinet... Rick:"The first was Tom Kleppe appoint

Past ND Cabinet Members

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:21:00 GMT

President Lincoln's Impact on ND

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:48:00 GMT

He's the man with the tall hat and beard. Abraham Lincoln is known for his Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation. Brad Feldman shows you why the state and nation are preparing to celebrate the life of "Honest Abe." It's a phrase you have

The History of Honest Abe

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:14:00 GMT

He's the man with the tall hat and beard. Abraham Lincoln is known for many things his Gettysburg Address and freeing the slaves to name a couple. Brad Feldman shows you why the state and Nation are preparing to celebrate the life of "Hones

Home of Mandan vet saved

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:05:00 GMT

Members of a veterans group have rallied to help one of their own. The Mandan City Commission had planned to destroy Bob Thorberg's home, saying it was falling apart and was a health hazard. Rick Colling, a member of the North Dakota Patrio

Mandan Home Gets a Facelift

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:17:00 GMT

It's no longer an eyesore but an asset to Mandan. That's how Rick Colling with the Patriot Guard Riders describes the renovation project at Robert Thorberg's house. Thorberg's home was in such bad condition the city commission voted to demolis

Mandan Home Gets a Facelift

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:15:00 GMT

Patriot Riders come to Vet's Aid

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:57:00 GMT

A Mandan man is fighting to keep the city from tearing down the home he grew up in, and a veteran group is coming to his aid. Bob Thorberg has lived in the 400-block of Sixth Avenue Northwest in Mandan for several decades. But he says the city wants to

Legislator applies to be state's first licensed hemp farmer...

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:12:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] has its first application to grow industrial hemp Dave Monson (MUN'son) is the assistant Republican majority leader in the North Dakota House, and the superintendent of the [[kxtopic:edinburg-nd:t[Edinbur

North Dakotans Remember President Ford

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:15:00 GMT

Former President Gerald Ford passes away at the age of 93. He was the only President and Vice President in U-S history never to be elected to each position. Ford became president after Richard Nixon resigned but lost his own bid for the nation's hi

Governor orders flags flown at halfstaff in Ford's memory...

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 06:33:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[Governor Hoeven]:t]] has ordered state and federal flags in [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] flown at half-staff in memory of former President Gerald Ford. The 93-year-old Ford died last night at his home in [[kx

Groundbreaking set for first phase of Heritage Center expansion

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 18:00:00 GMT

The state's largest museum is expanding. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled September 7th for a $5.7 million expansion of the State Archives. It's the first phase of an even larger expansion of the state Heritage Center, on the C

Local space historian talks about NASA

Fri, 31 Jan 2003 18:00:00 GMT

Rick Collins used to work for NASA. He says it will be some time before NASA will try to get another shuttle off the ground.