Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2010 KXNet.com1800Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608902http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608902<p> Dickinson State University has named a new head softball coach. Kristen Fleury has been the interim head coach of the NAIA powerhouse since last year. In her new role the former BlueHawks player also will serve as assistant athletics director. </p>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608743http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608743<p> A Job Service North Dakota survey says counties that produced either coal or crude oil last year held seven of the top 10 spots in average annual wages. Research analyst Michael Ziesch (zish) says counties that have lignite mining, power plants or oi</p>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608708http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608708<p> Dickinson State University and North Dakota State University want to establish new ties with Chinese universities and offer Chinese language classes. The schools are asking the Board of Higher Education on Thursday for permission to establish a </p>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608621http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608621<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/28/tbn_9_2010-7-28-news10-4038612501157426701.jpg"/> Construction workers in Dickinson are busier than ever. The city is seeing a huge increase in building... Donnell Preskey looks into what is pushing the development. This is a sight other cities around the country are envious of... New <br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608236http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608236<p> A single-engine plane flying from Canada to an air convention in Wisconsin made a safe emergency landing in North Dakota after having problems with its landing gear. Bill Cocke of Bowden, Alberta, and his two passengers detoured to Bismarck on T</p>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608004http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=608004<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/27/tbn_4_2010-7-27-news10-4038512501157426707.jpg"/>It's been almost a year to the day that Kyle Goodbird was shot and killed by his friend Michael Reisenauer. Today Michael Reisenauer is sentenced to 8 1/2 years for the death of Kyle Goodbird.. Donnell Preskey has more from the sentencing h<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607444http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607444<p> A national report on children's health and well-being ranks North Dakota 12th best in the nation. That's down from No. 7 last year. The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2010 Kids Count Data Book late Monday on how the 50 states fared in 10</p>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607215http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607215<p> North Dakota Republicans are electing a new state party chairman tonight. Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark is the only announced candidate for the job. Clark says he'd be willing to serve through the November election. Former chairman Gary Emin</p>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607053http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=607053<p> Supporters of an expansion of North Dakota's Heritage Center say they're close to having the $6 million they need to start the project. Foundation director Virginia Nelsen said Monday that the project is &quot;a few hundred thousand&quot; dollars short of</p>Mon, 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>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606279http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606279<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/24/tbn_22_2010-7-23-news10-4038112501157429011.jpg"/>Last year's wheat crop was one to remember. Achieving some of the best yields in the history of the state. This year we are on track to grow another crop for the record books. Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin explains how choosing the right variety can make al<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606129http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606129<p> You've heard so much about airlines having a hard time making it but business is so good in one North Dakota town one airline is expanding... Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey... A flight is being added in Dickinson because of a record numb</p>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606015http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=606015<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/22/tbn_19_2010-7-22-newsmin6-4038012502314835312.jpg"/>The west region baseball tournament kicked off today in Mandan. The Minot Vistas came in as the second seed and met up with the host team Chiefs in 2nd round play. WEST REGION BASEBALL TMT.-MANDAN-2ND ROUND: MINOT VISTAS 7 MANDAN 3 WEST REGION BASE<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605211http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=605211<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/20/tbn_25_2010-7-20-news6-4037812501157435309.jpg"/>A Governor leads a State, and 'The Governors' lead the State-Wide Standings, as the Bismarck Governors head into the postseason, as the regular season Champions. &quot;There's an old saying about cream rising to the top, and just like the shaving stuff that<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>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 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604619http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604619<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/19/tbn_21_2010-7-19-newsmin6-4037712502314829007.jpg"/>The Minot Vistas legion baseball team has a busy week this week as they play 6 games over the next three days followed by the west region tournament that begins Thursday in Mandan. The Minot Vistas were in action this afternoon playing region games in Wil<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604541http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604541<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>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604242http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604242<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/17/tbn_6_2010-7-17-news6-4037512500000035304.jpg"/>Meanwhile... The Highway Patrol reports a rash of accidents on North Dakota highways. Friday... A head-on collision on Highway 85... results in five injuries. Loyd and Lavetta Jahr of Cheyenne Wyoming were driving south on 85... when the vehicle crosse<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604241http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604241<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/17/tbn_5_2010-7-17-news6-4037512500000035308.jpg"/>An 18-year-old has died from injuries suffered when he crashed his dirt bike in a Dickinson park. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the man was riding his dirt bike through Jaycee Park just before ten Friday night and failed to see a guide wire fo<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604003http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=604003<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/15/tbn_13_2010-7-15-news10-4037312501157426706.jpg"/>Higher yields, better quality and less disease. It's every producers dream. Tonight Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you to Dickinson to show you a new dururm variety that could just might make that dream come true. Out with the old and in with the new.<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=603384http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=603384<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/14/tbn_22_2010-7-14-news10-4037212501157426706.jpg"/>The most victories the Bismarck Governors have had under Mike Skytland is 15... and this year's Capitol City Kids were in position to move closer to THAT number tonight, when they dueled Dickinson for the second straight night. Last night, the Govs exte<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602783http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602783<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/13/tbn_24_2010-7-13-news10-4037112501157426706.jpg"/>What's better than 11 straight wins? Try 12! That's exactly what the Bismarck Governors were saying, as they took the field tonight in hopes of extending their streak. On the other side of the diamond was the Dickinson Roughriders, who have struggled, bu<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602639http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602639<p> No deal's officially been announced yet but a person with knowledge of the trade says the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz. The Wolves will get two future first-round draft picks and the salary-cap trade except</p>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602636http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602636<p> No deal's officially been announced yet but a person with knowledge of the trade says the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz. The Wolves will get two future first-round draft picks and the salary-cap trade except</p>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602634http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602634<p> No deal's officially been announced yet but a person with knowledge of the trade says the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz. The Wolves will get two future first-round draft picks and the salary-cap trade except</p>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602445http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602445<p> Dickinson State University has named an interim athletic director. Tim Daniel is an assistant professor of health and physical education, the head golf coach and an assistant basketball coach. He will continue in all of those duties. Dan</p>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602353http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=602353<p> Dickinson officials have endorsed reinstating a passenger train that hasn't run through the area in 30 years. But a study done by Amtrak found it would take nearly $700 million to make the North Coast Hiawatha route operational, and one railroad indu</p>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601936http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601936<p> A state district judge has dismissed a lawsuit about the use of North Dakota taxpayer money to benefit private businesses. Minot businessman Robert Hale and his attorney, Lynn Boughey (BOO'-ee), say they plan to refile. The dispute centers</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601813http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601813<p> Four public meetings are planned in western North Dakota on the first phase of a proposed four-lane highway from Rapid City, S.D., to the Canadian border. The Theodore Roosevelt Expressway would pass through northwest South Dakota, western North</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601811http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601811<p> Four public meetings are planned in western North Dakota on the first phase of a proposed four-lane highway from Rapid City, S.D., to the Canadian border. The Theodore Roosevelt Expressway would pass through northwest South Dakota, western North</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601809http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=601809<p> Four public meetings are planned in western North Dakota on the first phase of a proposed four-lane highway from Rapid City, S.D., to the Canadian border. The Theodore Roosevelt Expressway would pass through northwest South Dakota, western North</p>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=600470http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=600470<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/8/tbn_4_2010-7-8-news10-4036612500000026704.jpg"/> It's an anniversary many would rather not have had to recognize in the first place... A Dickinson neighborhood was torn apart a year ago today When a tornado ripped through the southside of town It damaged more than 450 homes an<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=600371http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=600371<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/8/tbn_4_2010-7-8-news6-4036612500000035303.jpg"/> It's an anniversary many would rather not have had to recognize in the first place... A Dickinson neighborhood was torn apart a year ago today When a tornado ripped through the southside of town It damaged more than <br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599841http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599841<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/7/tbn_4_2010-7-7-news10-4036512501157426709.jpg"/>The tornado did so much more than destroy and damage... Some say it shook their sense of security to the core. Amber Schatz shows us why some survivors have had to move away from their old neighborhood. (Terry Johnson) &quot;I started out praying, please <br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599558http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599558<p> (News from N.D. Department of Commerce) BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Department of Commerce is awarding two workforce enhancement grants to Bismarck State College. A $96,990 grant will support BSC's efforts to develop a virtual welding program t</p>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599304http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=599304<p> An 18-year-old from Bowman is dead following a single vehicle crash near the town. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says he was driving a sport utility vehicle on Highway 12 just east of Bowman early Tuesday afternoon when he swerved to the right</p>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:11:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=598592http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=598592<p> When the [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] College Athletic Conference and the [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] Intercollegiate Conference merged in 2000, the new 10-team league seemed set for decades to come. Ten years later t</p>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:11:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=598591http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=598591<p> When the [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] College Athletic Conference and the [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] Intercollegiate Conference merged in 2000, the new 10-team league seemed set for decades to come. Ten years later t</p>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=597993http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=597993<p> Two North Dakota broadband projects have been awarded federal funding. Consolidated Enterprises Inc. will get a $5.8 million grant and matching loan, and will benefit from $3.9 million in private investments. The money will be used to improve hi</p>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=597747http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=597747<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/7/2/tbn_25_2010-7-2-news10-4036012501157429008.jpg"/>It's bucking broncs, big bulls and barrels of fun! The Annual Mandan Rodeo is underway and here are the sites and sounds from Day 1. &quot;(Tim Fuller:) The history behind Mandan rodeo days, it started with a baseball game and some wagon races and it has ev<br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=597399http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=597399<p> A proposal to put an independent commission in charge of drawing North Dakota's new legislative district boundaries is ready for petition signatures. Secretary of State Al Jaeger approved the ballot measure on Friday. It is a proposed constituti</p>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596991http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596991<p> North Dakota Republican U.S. House candidate Rick Berg says he's raised more than $1 million for his campaign. Berg says that puts him in better shape than previous challengers to Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy. Pomeroy is running for his 10th te</p>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596653http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596653<p> The Agriculture Department says acres of both spring wheat and durum wheat are up in North Dakota this year. Estimated soybean acres are down a bit from last year's record, while corn is up slightly. DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) A Dickinson man </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 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596439http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596439<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/30/tbn_5_2010-6-30-news6-4035812501157435303.jpg"/>They're turning a tragedy into a get-together. Next week marks one year since a tornado ripped through the south part of Dickinson. 23 buildings were completely destroyed.... with nearly 200 damaged. But Dickinson residents will celebrate the July 8t<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596366http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=596366<p> The North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a 2009 conviction in a criminal mischief case out of Dickinson. Sonny Wanner had appealed his conviction, saying a Stark County district judge erred in allowing a Dickinson police officer to sit in the c</p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595897http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595897<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/29/tbn_26_2010-6-29-news10-4035712501157426708.jpg"/>Four national championships and a student-athlete increase that more than doubled! Those are just some of the accomplishments Roger Ternes achieved in 11 years as Dickinson State's Athletic Director. Ternes has a little over two weeks left before he lea<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595800http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=595800<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/29/tbn_18_2010-6-29-news6-4035712500000035305.jpg"/>From testing drugs to throwing them out. The Prescription Take Back program is now in the Dickinson area. Starting today, residents can throw away old medications in a safe, environmentally-friendly manner. A Take-Back container will be in the Law Enf<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594972http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594972<p> Federal aid to help electric companies and rural electric cooperatives recover from an Easter weekend storm in North Dakota is tied up in Congress. Mor-Gran-Sou Electric says it has had to open an emergency line of credit to cover the $30 millio</p>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594787http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594787<p> Water customers in Bismarck, Lincoln and surrounding areas are being asked to cut back water use to only essential purposes. Bismarck officials say the city's water treatment plant is having problems processing water and its reservoir is low. Volunta</p>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594635http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=594635<p> A hangar and several airplanes at Grafton Municipal Airport were damaged by a strong thunderstorm, and there were reports of a tornado in the area at the time. The Walsh County sheriff's office says the storm bearing 100 mph winds swept through </p>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593820http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593820<p> North Dakota's Investment Board has hired a firm to search for a new manager for the state's pension funds for teachers and government workers. The board on Friday also hired an outside auditor to look into the operations of North Dakota's Retir</p>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593310http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593310<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/24/tbn_19_2010-6-24-newsmin6-4035212502314835305.jpg"/> The Minot Vistas return home tomorrow night as they host the Williston Keybirds in class &quot;A&quot; legion baseball action. The Vistas are currently sitting in second place in the state standings and are coming off of back to back double header sweeps of Di<br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593302http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=593302<p>From late August to early June, North Dakota's prep sports season is a long one... and once again, this past season was a great one! Reporter Tia Streeter looks back at Class A. &quot; (TIA STREETER/ KX SPORTS) The year started with Grand Forks Red River wi</p>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=592651http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=592651<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/23/tbn_10_2010-6-23-news6-4035112501157435308.jpg"/>She is the lucky lady of 2010. Heidi Hintz is this year's state dairy princess. Heidi grew up on a dairy farm near Flasher. She will now be traveling the state representing the dairy industry at various fairs, parades and events. The five canadiates <br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591578http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591578<p> Montana State volleyball coach Sara Schaub has announced the signing of 5-foot-11 middle blocker Alex Penewell of Newport Beach, Calif. Penewell transfers to Montana State from the University of Colorado, where she played as a freshman and part of he</p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591577http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591577<p> Montana State volleyball coach Sara Schaub has announced the signing of 5-foot-11 middle blocker Alex Penewell of Newport Beach, Calif. Penewell transfers to Montana State from the University of Colorado, where she played as a freshman and part </p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591424http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591424<p> The Montana all-star football team set several records in its Badlands Bowl game against a team of North Dakota all stars, but not all of them were positive. North Dakota built a 41-23 lead at the end of three quarters Saturday, but Montana's la</p>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591050http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=591050<p> North Dakota ranks among the top states in the country for its percentage of young adults who hold a college degree. The Census Bureau says just under 50 percent of North Dakota residents age 25 to 34 in 2009 were college graduates. That compar</p>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590588http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590588<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/19/tbn_23_2010-6-19-news6-4034712500000035308.jpg"/>It was the perfect weather for baseball and 8 teams took advantage at the Bismarck Classic Legion B tournament this afternoon. And after both Mandan and Dickinson went 0 and 1 in yesterdays opening round the two teams were ready to battle it out for a wi<br clear="all"/></p>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590387http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590387<p> A Dickinson software company that serves more than 3,000 hotels nationwide has been sold. Multi-Systems says it has completed its purchase of Remco Software. Remco employs about 80 people. Bob and Elaine McNeill started the business in their home 25 </p>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590348http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590348<p> The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 12 this week to 1,539. Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 953 rigs were exploring for natural gas and 574 for oil. Twelve were listed as miscellaneous. A year</p>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590224http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590224<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/18/tbn_7_2010-6-18-newsmin6-4034612502314835312.jpg"/>Out in the country the water situation isn't any better. Shaun Sipma reports on the ponding predicamentin most farm fields. Just about everywhere you look there's water (Bob Finken, Ward County Farmer) &quot;Every place than can hold water is and a lot of <br clear="all"/></p>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590092http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=590092<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/18/tbn_27_2010-6-17-news10-4034512501157426706.jpg"/>Mark Gibson and Esley Thorton have made quite the pair and seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly, having won back-to-back State Titles at Bismarck High. Now, the Head Coach and Quarterback will reunite for the Badlands Bowl. For Gibson, gett<br clear="all"/></p>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588919http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588919<p> State regulators have granted Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. a temporary hike in its North Dakota electric rates. The 7.9 percent increase takes effect this week. It will affect almost 80,000 North Dakota customers. DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) A fo</p>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588710http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588710<p> A spokesman for Congressman Earl Pomeroy says the North Dakota Democrat stood up to big banks and Wall Street interests and voted for reform legislation that they opposed. The comment from Brenden Timpe (TIM'-pee) came in response to a congress</p>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588509http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588509<p> The Democratic candidate for North Dakota agriculture commissioner says landowners around Devils Lake should be paid for their flooded land. Merle Boucher says the state could buy the flooded land or agree to long-term leases. He says officials also </p>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588374http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588374<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/15/tbn_23_2010-6-15-news6-4034312500000035306.jpg"/>Every summer since 1994, Montana and North Dakota have left it all out on the football field and for Team ND, wins have been tough to come by in the Badlands Bowl. Only four times has our State come out on top, but this year, the list of All Stars includ<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588275http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588275<p> North Dakota's congressional delegation says Veterans Affairs has awarded a contract that will ensure an outreach clinic will continue to serve veterans in southwest North Dakota. Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Rep. Earl Pomeroy say the </p>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588263http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=588263<p> North Dakota's congressional delegation says Veterans Affairs has awarded a contract that will ensure an outreach clinic will continue to serve veterans in southwest North Dakota. Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Rep. Earl Pomeroy say the </p>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585997http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585997<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/10/tbn_27_2010-6-10-news10-4033812500000026707.jpg"/>Mandan JUST hosted Dickinson in a Legion A baseball game two days ago... and tonight, they did so AGAIN! Could the Chiefs make it two-in-a-row or would the Roughriders win the rematch? <br clear="all"/></p>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585825http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585825<p> The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday held a moment of silence in memory of the late Art Link. The former North Dakota governor, congressman and state legislator died June 1 at age 96. North Dakota Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy asked</p>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585406http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585406<p> The Great Plains states of North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska continue to enjoy relatively little economic stress. The Associated Press' monthly analysis of conditions showed North Dakota again led the nation in economic health with a 4.53 </p>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585119http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=585119<p> A state Board of Higher Education committee supports a plan to help monitor North Dakota colleges and universities. The full board will consider the plan next week. It includes adding an internal auditor position at the University System office. </p>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=584889http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=584889<p> The [[kxtopic:stark-county-nd:t[Stark County]:t]] Sheriff's Department says law officers responding to a shooting near Belfield shot and killed a man from the town after he allegedly pointed a gun at them following a car chase. Sheriff Clarence </p>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=583896http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=583896<p> North Dakota Democrats are missing their last chance to run candidates for the Legislature in Devils Lake, Williston and northwestern Bismarck this year. Democrats don't have House or Senate candidates in three districts. They could get some on </p>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=583866http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=583866<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/7/tbn_22_2010-6-7-news10-4033512501157414506.jpg"/>From the 'White and Black Attack' to the 'Yellow and Green Machine!' Two days after the high school season ended, the State Champion Mandan Braves put on their Chiefs legion uniforms for the third time already... but this time, they were AT HOME as Manda<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=583750http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=583750<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/10/6/7/tbn_5_2010-6-7-news6-4033512501157429005.jpg"/>June 2009 brought a lot of &quot;unexpected&quot; to the small community of Dickinson. Freakish snow, and an armed robbery involving four of America's Most Wanted. Our Amber Schatz speaks with a local trooper one year... after chasing them on I-94. (Megan Chris<br clear="all"/></p>