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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Lifeguards who rescued a drowning boy at a Casselton swimming pool are being hailed as heroes. The Minn-Kota chapter of the American Red Cross presented medallions to the lifeguards on Friday. They're credited with saving 6-year-old Ben Met

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A Sioux Falls man has been found not guilty of two charges in the 2008 death of his month-old child. Utkarsh Vijayvergiya (OOT'-karsh Vee-jay-ver-JEE'-ay) had been charged with aggravated assualt and child abuse in the boy's death. A five-day

Camp Teaches English To Korean Kids

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Where did you go for summer camp as a child? Chances are it wasn't half a world away. But for a group in North Dakota now...that is exactly where they are. Perry Olson takes us near St. John to see how the visit went. (Sam Lee - South Korea) "Everythi

Country Woman of the Year Named

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:10:00 GMT

She's often the cook, bottle washer, combine driver, calf puller, and in general the glue that holds a farm or ranch together. She is the country woman. And today, the Farm and Ranch Guide held its annual banquet to select North Dakota's Country Woman o

Hot Dog Eating

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:10:00 GMT

While it's supper time for many of us right now - thanks to one contest this afternoon on the Fairgrounds, it's a safe bet some participants won't be feeling hungry tonight. Competitive eaters took the stage today as part of the Cloverdale Hot Dog Eating

Honor Flight in need of donations

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:03:00 GMT

It's soul purpose is to honor North Dakota World War II veterans for their service. The Roughrider Honor Flight escorts these men and women to Washington DC to visit the memorial built with their sacrifice. So far nearly 300 veterans have ma

Guard family honored

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:03:00 GMT

A North Dakota National Guard family is receiving national recognition. Sgt. 1st Class Richard Haugen of Dickinson, along with his wife, Tess, and their children - Courtney, Dane and Trey - are being honored as the Army Guard Family of the Year. The fa

Fracturing bill

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Most legislation successes have to do with what's in a bill... But it's what has been kept out of legislation that is a win for North Dakota. The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on a bill today that is in response to the gu

MDU, Otter Tail ratepayers get electric cost alert

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

North Dakota customers of Otter Tail Power and Montana-Dakota Utilities will be getting an explanation soon about a rise in their monthly electric bills. The utilities want their customers to pay development costs for the defunct Big Stone II el

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

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

An attorney for three Libertarian candidates for the North Dakota Legislature is asking a judge to list the men on the November ballot. A lawsuit in federal court challenges a state law that requires candidates to get a minimum number of votes in the

MDU, Otter Tail ratepayers get electric cost alert

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Toby Gerhart to a four-year deal. The second-rounder is the last of the team's draft picks to sign, so all eight are on time for the start of camp. The former Stanford star who rushed for nearly 1,900 yards and 28 to

Oil Company Expands in ND

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:46:00 GMT

The state's largest producer of crude oil is expanding in North Dakota.. EOG Resources pumped out an average of 25,000 barrels of oil per day from North Dakota last year. And that number continues to grow. That's why EOG has built a multi-million d

Medalwinning hockey twins to throw for Twins

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GMT

University of North Dakota hockey players Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux will throw out the first pitch for the Minnesota Twins home game with the Seattle Mariners. The twins will be among more than 1,500 UND students, staff and alumni taking pa

ND Libertarians ask for injunction against Jaeger

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMT

An attorney for three Libertarian candidates for the North Dakota Legislature is asking a judge to allow the men on the November ballot. Oliver Hall of the Center for Competitive Democracy in Washington has filed a lawsuit in federal court about

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Sixteen people have been arrested and warrants issued for 21 others in a drug sting operation in southwest North Dakota. Authorities in Dickinson and Stark County say the drugs included methamphetamine and prescription pills. Authorities s

Southeast ND drug sting nets 37 arrests, warrants

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Sixteen people were arrested and warrants were issued for 21 others in a drug sting operation in southeast North Dakota. Authorities in Dickinson and Stark County say the drugs included methamphetamine and prescription pills. Authorities s

New border station opens near Grand Forks

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:17:00 GMT

The U.S. Border Patrol has opened a new station west of Grand Fork's airport. The $5.8 million building replaces a smaller one in the Grand Forks city limits. It does not replace the Border Patrol regional headquarters in Grand Forks. The

New border station opens near Grand Forks

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:17:00 GMT

MDU, Otter Tail ratepayers get electric cost alert

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

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

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A North Dakota environmental group is worried about steel used in the construction of a pipeline that moves crude oil from Canada through six states. The group wants government regulators to investigate whether TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone pipeline u

Stewart returns to North Dakota

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:27:00 GMT

NASCAR star Tony Stewart made his return to North Dakota and failed to cross the finish line. The two-time Sprint Cup champion was felled by a flat tire midway through the 35-lap All Star Circuit of Champions sprint feature Thursday at the Red

Stewart returns to North Dakota

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:27:00 GMT

Tribal law

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Major reform in law enforcement is headed to Indian Reservations across North Dakota... and the United States. If you are a victim of a crime...and call police...it's reasonable to expect officers will show up in a matter of minutes. But on Indian R

U-Mary Track Commitments

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:04:00 GMT

University of Mary head menâ€™s and womenâ€™s track and field coach Mike Thorson today announced the commitment of 33 student-athletes to compete for the Marauders and pursue their academic degree at U-Mary. Eighteen of the signings are for the womenï¿½

Fair Attendance

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT

The first five days of the 2010 North Dakota State Fair set a record for attendance, and yesterday, day six of the fair, the trend continued. Fair officials report 27,331 tickets were sold for the fair - slightly higher than Wednesday of last year. Tha

Coop Happy With FEMA Money Passage

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT

It is amazing the damage that an April snowstorm in North Dakota can do. Just ask customers and employees of the Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative. The snow and ice that came with the April 2010 storm meant thousands without power and about 11-thou

EOG Opens Stanley Office

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT

The state's largest producer of crude oil was celebrating the expansion of its operations in Stanley this afternoon. EOG Resources pumped out an average of 25,000 barrels of oil per day from North Dakota last year. And that number continues to grow.

Dickinson State, NDSU seeking stronger China ties

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Dickinson State University and North Dakota State University are becoming the latest schools to establish new ties with Chinese universities and offer Chinese language classes. North Dakota's Board of Higher Education on Thursday approved reque

Dickinson State, NDSU seeking stronger China ties

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Hailed-out Vehicles

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMT

A local body shop is busy fixing hail damage to vehicles, nearly two weeks after a bad hailstorm hit southwest North Dakota. Bryant Retzlaff, Schwans GM Auto Center manager, says there has been an increase in work at Schwans, a lot of it having to do wi

ND group worries about pipeline steel

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

A North Dakota environmental group wants government regulators to investigate whether a Canadian company used faulty steel in the construction of a pipeline that moves crude oil from Canada through six states. Dickinson-based Dakota Resource Cou

ND group worries about pipeline steel

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Obama signs bill to combat crime in Indian Country

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has signed a bill he says will address the unique public safety challenges facing American Indian tribes. Obama signed the Tribal Law and Order Act on Thursday. The measure provides for the appointment of special U.S.

Obama signs bill to combat crime in Indian Country

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

Obama signs bill to combat crime in Indian Country

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

Obama signs bill to combat crime in Indian Country

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

UND agrees to exchange program with Taiwan school

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

The University of North Dakota has entered into a long-term exchange program with Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan. UND President Robert Kelley says the exchange program will involve the College of Business and Public Administration and

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Democratic candidate for North Dakota's Public Service Commission says the Legislature should put aside $100 million for a carbon dioxide project. Brad Crabtree says Basin Electric Power Cooperative wants to test technology on its Antelope V

NDSU's $32M fundraising campaign approved by board

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:32:00 GMT

North Dakota State University has permission to go ahead with a $32 million fundraising campaign to renovate and expand the Bison Sports Arena. The state Board of Higher Education approved the request Thursday. The renovation project inclu

ND man in stolen car hits gas pumps, starts fire

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:11:00 GMT

Fargo police on Thursday arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly crashed a stolen car into gas pumps, causing a fire. The blaze forced authorities to temporarily close a major thoroughfare in North Dakota's largest city. Police say the in

Project Safe Send sets record

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:55:00 GMT

A North Dakota program that enables residents to dispose of unusable pesticides safely and for free collected a record amount this summer. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says more than 400 people brought in 215,594 pounds of herbicides,

Northern Sun schedules visits to 2 Dakotas schools

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has scheduled visits to two schools in the Dakotas that have expressed interest in becoming members. Commissioner Butch Raymond says teams will visit Minot State University in North Dakota on Oct. 19-2

Northern Sun schedules visits to 2 Dakotas schools

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Unemployment rises in 75 percent of metro areas, including in North...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:17:00 GMT

The Labor Department says unemployment rates rose last month in most of the nation's 374 largest metro areas. The increases were largely a result of a wave of teenagers into the work force, looking for summer jobs. Bismarck, which has Bisma

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

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

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

Classics convention at NDSU draws hundreds

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:25:00 GMT

Hundreds of high school students from around the country are in Fargo this week for what is billed as the world's largest gathering for students who study the classics. The 57th Annual National Junior Classical League Convention is at North Dako

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Five baited traps have been set at a campground in Yellowstone National Park as wildlife officials try to track down one or more bears responsible for a deadly attack. At least one bear rampaged through the 10-acre Soda Butte campground near Coo

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a motorcycle, killing a Fargo couple, has been charged with aggravated reckless driving. Neil Walton of Lisbon was charged Wednesday in the April 18 crash south of Fargo. Authorities say Walto

Daylily dream

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:00 GMT

For the first time ever, Bismarck/Mandan will host a regional daylily event this weekend... Showcasing the top five gardens to green-thumbs all over the country. Amber Schatz shows us one woman's colorful display... planted with love. "There's playful

EOA - Farm Hauling

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:58:00 GMT

On the farm or at the ranch trailers play an integral part of the agriculture based business Grain is hauled to the bin and elevator and Cattle are shipped to market. However the need for a hitch and mobility goes well beyond just trasporting goods to mar

Pioneer Village - A Hidden Fair Gem

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:58:00 GMT

This year's fair has brought many new things to see a brand new grandstand and many first-time exhibitors, but as you may know, it also offers some older, more historic attractions to visitors. Today, I got to see one of the fair's best kept secrets

Last Group of Soldiers Return

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

The last group of North Dakota National Guard soldiers who served as part of a NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo are returning home. About 40 soldiers remained in Kosovo for a ceremony Saturday to formally hand over command to the Puerto Rico Army Nati

Rural ND dams getting state funds to help repairs

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

Spring rains caused extensive damage to the spillways of rural dams in two North Dakota counties, and now officials will get state help in paying for repairs. The state Water Commission on Wednesday approved two requests for almost $500,000 in a

Todd Sando promoted to ND state engineer

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT

A longtime North Dakota Water Commission engineer has been hired as the agency's top official. The commission voted Wednesday to hire Todd Sando (SAN'-doh) as North Dakota's state engineer. Sando replaces Dale Frink, who retired last month.

Company plans ND natural gas liquids pipeline

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

An Oklahoma company plans a pipeline pegged at about $500 million to move natural gas liquids from North Dakota's oil patch. Tulsa-based Oneok Partners says the pipeline would run from western North Dakota through eastern Montana to Cheyenne, Wy

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

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

Company plans ND natural gas liquids pipeline

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

NDSU manure spill investigated in fish kill

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GMT

Authorities are investigating whether a manure spill at a North Dakota State University dairy barn caused the death of more than 100 fish in a nearby drainage ditch. Greg Lardy, NDSU's head of animal sciences, says a pump moving manure from the

Energy counties tops in ND wages

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:04:00 GMT

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

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMT

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

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMT

Minnehaha County commissioners will have to redo the 2011 budget after an accounting error of more than $500,000. County Administrator Ken McFarland says the error was made by the auditor's office, and resulted in commissioners dealing with the

Small plane makes safe emergency landing in ND

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Last of ND Guard soldiers return from Kosovo

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

The last group of North Dakota National Guard soldiers who served as part of a NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo were returning home Wednesday. The soldiers were flying on commercial flights into Fargo, Bismarck, Minot and Grand Forks. Abo

ND has second West Nile case of the year

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:03:00 GMT

North Dakota has a second confirmed human case of West Nile virus. The state Health Department on Wednesday said the Ward County boy was not hospitalized. West Nile virus was first identified in North Dakota in 2002. Since then, nearly 1

Sioux Falls qb commits to Griz

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:21:00 GMT

The quarterback for Washington High in Sioux Falls has committed to playing football at the University of Montana. Matt Hermanson was recruited to play free safety for the Grizzlies, said his dad, Washington High coach Brian Hermanson. Mat

Sioux Falls qb commits to Griz

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:21:00 GMT

Energy and oil spill legislation has portions dealing with electric...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:53:00 GMT

A draft of energy and oil spill legislation unveiled by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has portions of an electric vehicle bill introduced by North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan. The portions include $400 million to encourage the deployment of ele

Online apps available for ND swan hunt lottery

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:25:00 GMT

People who want to take part in North Dakota's 2010 tundra swan hunting license lottery can apply online starting Wednesday. The state Game and Fish Department says the applications can be made at its website, http://www.gf.nd.gov. Paper a

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

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

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Senator Byron Dorgan has introduced a bill that would set up a commission to resolve problems associated with Missouri River flooding of American Indian tribal lands the past seven decades. The bill would form a commission to hold hearings, study out

ND Oil Production Soars

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:18:00 GMT

North Dakota's daily oil production has doubled from what it was pumping out two years ago. The State Mineral Resource Department says about 300,000 barrels of crude are being turned out a day and produced a record 9.2 million barrels in May. That's u

Military Appreciation Picnic

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:18:00 GMT

It was a day of recognition for the men and women who serve our country on a daily-basis. Military appreciation day provides armed service members and their families with a free picnic lunch and several fair discounts throughout their visit. Today'

Diaper Derby

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Today was 2-for-1 day and military appreciation day here at the fairgrounds. It was also the day that a new event debuted - the Diaper Derby. Infants age 18 months and younger showed off their speed and agility during this first-time competition. Aro

Weather Damage in ND

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:18:00 GMT

In North Dakota, wind, hail, and perhaps a few tornadoes damaged cars, homes, and farm buildings last night. Near Balfour - along Highway 52 between Velva and Harvey - storms did quite a bit of damage. Jim Olson reports. The storm that looked like th

Gold Smokes

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:55:00 GMT

If you ask for a pack of "light" cigarettes... You might instead be seeing gold. Amber Schatz explains what's in a name. Starting this month... You will no longer see terms like "light, mild, or ultra-light" on cigarettes. It's a label the food and dru

Kids Count Rankings

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:55:00 GMT

A national report, which ranks all states on the well-being of it's children, places North Dakota number 12. The Annie E. Casey Foundation releases its 2010 Kids Count Data Book, which shows how the 50 states fared in 10 categories of children's health f

ND college cleaning up manure spill

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:37:00 GMT

North Dakota State University officials say they are cleaning manure out of a drainage ditch after a temporary pump broke down. The pump was moving manure from a university dairy barn into a designated lagoon. A dairy barn worker discovered the

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Bismarck, N.D.-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative on Tuesday began construction of a power plant in eastern South Dakota. The $405 million Deer Creek Station is near Brookings. Officials expect to have it operating in mid-2012 to help provid