The target is ready for Aim, and opening with a bang...
Schmidt Bottom's shooting range south of Mandan opens today. Chris Grondahl with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department says shooters are already taking advantage of it and the range has been pretty busy already this morning.
(Chris Grondahl/ ND Game & Fish)"We've got 100 yard target range, 200 yard target range, a shot gun range as well as a hand gun range, it's a lot larger then what was here before.">>
Grondahl says there are cameras at the gun range -- to help enforce the safety and cleanliness of the range. The rules are posted on white signs. Grondahl says he hopes users will feel safe and comfortable being here.
(Chris Grondahl/ND Game & Fish) " This gun range because of the way we went about construction and along with the NRA standards it's probably thee best for sure in the state as far as public ranges and it's the first one."
North Dakota Game and Fish are working improving four other ranges, including the Mclean Range that will be done next summer
Monday, June 17 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:19:26 GMT
The pilot of a crop dusting plane was injured when his small plane crashed west of Minot Air Force Base Sunday. And it was nearly two hours until he was discovered by a fellow crop duster. The Highway
The pilot of a crop dusting plane was injured when his small plane crashed west of Minot Air Force Base Sunday. And it was nearly two hours until he was discovered by a fellow crop duster. The Highway
Monday, June 17 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:05:08 GMT
The person who died in a canoeing accident at Lake Metigoshe this weekend was an airman from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base. Base officials said today said 29 year old Tech. Sgt. Jason Mower
The person who died in a canoeing accident at Lake Metigoshe this weekend was an airman from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base. Base officials said today said 29 year old Tech. Sgt. Jason Mower
Monday, June 17 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:04:11 GMT
Farmers and ranchers dealing with very wet conditions have some options for draining some of the water that's sitting on their land. That was the idea behind a seminar called "Doing Water Right" today
Farmers and ranchers dealing with very wet conditions have some options for draining some of the water that's sitting on their land. That was the idea behind a seminar called "Doing Water Right" today
Monday, June 17 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:02:50 GMT
Two of the three groups sites established by FEMA to provide housing to flood victims in 2011 have now closed. The site at 42nd Street Northeast closed earlier this year. And today, the site at Burlington
Two of the three groups sites established by FEMA to provide housing to flood victims in 2011 have now closed. The site at 42nd Street Northeast closed earlier this year. And today, the site at Burlington
Monday, June 17 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:01:53 GMT
Cancer is not only devastating to those who are diagnosed with it, but family and friends as well. Speaker and Author Dave Balch Ball'- supported his wife through four successful battles with breast cancer.
Cancer is not only devastating to those who are diagnosed with it, but family and friends as well. Speaker and Author Dave Balch Ball'- supported his wife through four successful battles with breast cancer.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:15:53 GMT
Frustrated residents voice their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood. Great River Energy is asking for a permit from McClean County to dispose oil field waste at a location southwest
Frustrated residents voice their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:37:06 GMT
You may have noticed a lot more bikes and scooters on the road, something riders hope you are on the lookout for while behind the wheel. The North Dakota DOT and Abate of North Dakota are promoting the
The North Dakota DOT and Abate of North Dakota are promoting the 22nd annual ride to work day--by encouraging safety on and around two wheels.
Monday, June 17 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:52:35 GMT
Burleigh County authorities are investigating three burglaries of rural farmsteads. Authorities believe they are all connected. They happened in the northeast part of the county between Wednesday and
Burleigh County authorities are investigating three burglaries of rural farmsteads. Authorities believe they are all connected. They happened in the northeast part of the county between Wednesday and
Monday, June 17 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:52:10 GMT
The North Dakota Mounted Shooting Association hosted its first annual "Battle on Betty's Butte" after Betty Dietrich, the owner of the Flying D Arena northeast of Bismarck. Contestants compete in this
Mounted shooting is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the nation, and aims to give cowboys, cowgirls, and little wranglers a chance to see the best shots in the west.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>