Last night members of North Dakota's 818th Engineer Company landed back on U.S. soil.
Sgt. Major Wallace Keller is the proud father of Patrick Keller, who is part of the 818th.
Patrick's unit spent nearly a year in Afghanistan clearing mines, building roads and performing maintenance.
Keller says it's a dangerous job and he was relieved when his son called him yesterday, to let him know he was back in the states.
"I was here at work and was upstairs and the phone went off and it said Patrick Keller and I thought oh thank God, we're back on U.S. soil," Sgt. Major Wallace Keller said.
Sgt. Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were also part of the 818th.
They died last December when a roadside bomb exploded and hit their vehicle.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:40:07 GMT
Nearly six months ago North Dakota lost two soldiers in Afghanistan. Sgt. First Class Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were killed last December when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle. Tonight
Sgt. First Class Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were killed last December when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle.
Tonight family and friends are remembering those soldiers as their names are placed on the Fallen Soldiers Memorial.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:59:11 GMT
North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:54:57 GMT
A new transportation head steps into the driver's seat. Governor Jack Dalrymple appoints Grant Levi as the Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation. He has more than 30 years with
A new transportation head steps into the driver's seat. Governor Jack Dalrymple appoints Grant Levi as the Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation. He has more than 30 years with
Celebrate the western way of life at the annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering this weekend in Medora. Gathering founder, Bill Lowman explains how it came to be, and the highlights of this weekend's e
Celebrate the western way of life at the annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering this weekend in Medora. Gathering founder, Bill Lowman explains how it came to be, and the highlights of this weekend's e
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:40:44 GMT
As school winds down many students prepare to say goodbye for the summer, but one senior at Mandan High School has already left a huge mark in his community. If you know Michael Kaip, you know he loves
Born with cerebral palsy, Michael Kaip is the founder of Dreams in Motion, an organization that allows athletes of all abilities to compete in all sports.
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A Bowman man charged with negligent homicide in a vehicle crash that killed a retired abbot from the Assumption Abbey in Richardton has received a deferred prison sentence.
A Bowman man charged with negligent homicide in a vehicle crash that killed a retired abbot from the Assumption Abbey in Richardton has received a deferred prison sentence.
The threat of a dam failure on a river near a northeastern North Dakota city appears to be easing, and officials expect to decide soon on when 1,300 evacuated residents can return to their homes.
The threat of a dam failure on a river near a northeastern North Dakota city appears to be easing, and officials expect to decide soon on when 1,300 evacuated residents can return to their homes.
The state Board of Higher Education might revisit a recently-passed tuition plan. The board approved a plan earlier this month that allows colleges the option of increasing tuition at various rates. Board President Duaine...
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>>
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